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Welcome to the "Out Of The Box" Game Jam!

Theme: "Out Of Bounds"

This game jam challenges you to break limits, defy expectations, and step outside the rules—literally or figuratively. In this jam, you’re encouraged to think creatively about what it means to go out of bounds—whether that’s breaking the fourth wall, escaping a confined space, or twisting game mechanics in unexpected ways.

What Does "Out Of Bounds" Mean?

The theme is open to interpretation, and we encourage you to get creative! Here are a few ways you might explore it:

  • Beyond the Map: Create a game where the player escapes the intended play area—on purpose.

  • Rule-Breaker: Design a game that deliberately defies genre tropes, control schemes, or game logic.

  • Breaking the Fourth Wall: Involve the player in ways that transcend the screen—maybe the game talks back, or the player alters the world from outside it.

  • Glitch as a Feature: Use “bugs” or visual distortions as intentional gameplay elements.

  • Narrative Boundaries: Tell a story where the characters or world push against their limits—physical, emotional, or existential.

Rules & Guidelines:

  • Timeframe: The jam runs from May 1st, 2025 at 12pm CST to May 15th, 2025 at 12pm CST.

  • Team Size: Solo developers and teams of any size are welcome!

  • Engine & Tools: Use any tools you like.

  • Submission Requirements: Submit a playable build along with a brief description of how your game connects to the theme.

  • Prizes: Bragging rights and brownie points!

  • Assets: Any premade/purchased assets are allowed, as long as credit is given appropriately.

Discord: https://discord.gg/M57AhsA6pn

Judging Criteria:

  • Theme Integration: How well does the game embrace the "Out Of Bounds" theme?

  • Presentation: The visual and audio polish of the game. Any styles are welcome.

  • Gameplay: Is it fun, engaging, and well-balanced?

  • Stability: How stable/buggy is the game? (Remember! Bugs can become the best features!)

Get Ready to Break the Rules! Whether you’re a veteran dev or a newcomer trying something weird and wild, this jam is all about pushing limits. So go out of bounds, get inventive, and have fun! Good luck—and don’t stay inside the lines.