It's that time again!

The PBBG Game Jam 2023 will begin on Oct 01, with the theme being...🥁🥁🥁

Theme: "Oops! All loot!"

Make a game without any money, gems, or any other centralised currency.

Rules:

Submissions must:

1. be a Persistent Browser-Based Game
2. be hosted somewhere by the deadline so players can try out your game
3. be submitted to this jam on itch.io
4. adhere to the jam timeline: no development before the jam starts, and development ends on the jam deadline

Prize:

The winner(s) will receive a special role on our Discord server, distinguishing them as the champions of this year's jam! This role not only serves as a badge of honor but also as recognition from the community for your outstanding contribution and creativity.

Who knows, perhaps there are more surprises in store? 😉

Ranking Criteria:

Entries will be ranked on a 1-5 scale in the following categories:

1. Theme Adherence - How well did the game integrate and embrace our selected theme?
   • 1: Barely related or off-theme.
   • 2: Aspects of the theme are present but integration could be stronger.
   • 3: The theme is obviously present and works well.
   • 4: Showcases the theme in a noteworthy way.
   • 5: Perfectly captures and expands upon the theme, to the point of embodiment.
2. Gameplay & Engagement - How enjoyable is the game experience?
   • 1: Not engaging or enjoyable.
   • 2: Has moments of fun but struggles overall.
   • 3: Moderately engaging with some unique aspects.
   • 4: Highly engaging and offers a memorable experience, but could use some work.
   • 5: Exceptionally fun and well-crafted, perfect or nearly so.
3. Accessibility & Usability - How intuitive and user-friendly is the game interface and mechanics?
   • 1: Difficult to understand or play.
   • 2: Some barriers to entry or usability hiccups.
   • 3: Generally user-friendly with minor issues.
   • 4: Very accessible with a clear interface.
   • 5: Seamlessly intuitive, exceptionally easy to play.
4. Artistic Presentation - How aesthetically pleasing is the game in terms of visuals and overall design?
   • 1: Lacks polish or artistic cohesion.
   • 2: Basic presentation with room for improvement.
   • 3: Solid presentation with some standout elements.
   • 4: Highly polished and aesthetically pleasing.
   • 5: Exceptionally crafted with a standout artistic vision.
5. Performance and Polish - How smooth and bug-free is the game experience?
   • 1: Numerous bugs or performance issues.
   • 2: Some bugs or areas lacking polish.
   • 3: Generally smooth with occasional hiccups.
   • 4: Very polished with rare minor issues.
   • 5: Flawless execution and smooth experience.

Each game can earn a maximum of 5 points in each category, leading to a total possible score of 25 points.

Other Notes:

• Scoring will happen outside of itch.io.  Full details TBD.
• How well a game adheres to the theme will be a factor in scoring, but doing so isn't strictly required.
• Although development may not begin before the jam starts, it is encouraged to find teammates, plan schedules, brainstorm, etc

Contact:

You can find us at at our Discord here: https://discord.gg/4eSBKEhmV6