Welcome to the Pixel Forge a 1-week game jam where developers, artists, designers, and creators come together to build something awesome. You have 7 days to create a game from scratch, experiment with ideas, and turn creativity into playable projects.

Pixel Forge Jam is fiscally sponsored by The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 

We recommend checking out our website over here for more information and timeline of the game jam

RULES ARE MENT TO BE BROKEN ⛓️‍💥

Some Ideas you can make:

• Reverse or twist core mechanics (jumping, damage, movement) 
• Mislead players with instructions or objectives 
• Let players go where they shouldn’t — outside the map, through walls, or beyond limits
• Break physics, logic, or even the game’s own interface 

Participants must design their game around the theme. The theme can be interpreted in any way you like. 

• You’re free to use any game engine you like, and you can participate solo or in a team of up to 4 people.
• All work should be created during the jam period. If you do use any pre-made assets make sure to properly credit them when submitting. Also, NO usage of AI-generated content.
• When you submit your game, include a short explanation of how you used the theme.
• NO hateful, offensive, or NSFW. If your game includes horror or violence, make sure to clearly mention it on your page.
• While not mandatory, submitting a browser-playable version is highly recommended since those usually get more plays and ratings. If you can’t do that, a Windows or Mac build works fine. 
• Please don’t try to manipulate ratings in any way.
• Be respectful during the voting period and try to give useful, constructive feedback to other participants.

The queue is enabled, meaning you'll be given five randomly chosen games to rate first before you can play any game. This is so that all games get a minimum number of ratings.

• Gameplay
  
• Theme Usage/ Implementation
• Visual Design
• Music

Winners must join the Discord  or email pixelforgejam@gmail.com to claim prizes. Teams are responsible for splitting prizes, and distribution is typically one key per member (subject to availability). Solo winners receive one key.

🥇 1st Place

(1 winner)

- Code Crafters 2-year VIP membership ($720 Value)

- 100€ Voucher for WeLoveIndies (Used at checkout)

- Complete Minifantasy bundle ($70 Value)

- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)

-1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)

- 12 months Minifantasy Patreon Subscription ($50 Value)

- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)

- Up to 2 Aseprite Keys ($40 Value)

- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)

- Up to 4  .xyz domains that are free for 1 year ($15 Value Each)

- Up to 3 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each) 

- Up to 2 GamePad Icon Mega-Pack +700 icons ($5 Value Each)

- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

🥈 2nd Place 

(1 winner)

- Code Crafters 1-year VIP membership ($360 Value)

-100€ Voucher for WeLoveIndies (Used at checkout)

- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)

-1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)

- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)

- Up to 2 Aseprite Keys ($40 Value)

- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)

- Up to 4  .xyz domains that are free for 1 year ($15 Value Each)

- Up to 3 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each)

- Up to 2 PixelArt Cave Ruins Tile-Set 8x8 ($3 Value Each)

- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

🥉 3rd Place 

(1 winner)

- Code Crafters 6 months VIP membership ($180 Value)

- 75€ Voucher for WeLoveIndies (Used at checkout)

- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)

-1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)

- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)

- Up to 2 Aseprite Keys ($40 Value)

- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)

- Up to 2  .xyz domains that are free for 1 year ($15 Value Each)

- Up to 2 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each)

- Up to 3 Mini-Pixel Font ($2 Value Each)

- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

🏅 4th Place 

(1 winner)

- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)

-1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)

- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)

- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value)

- Up to 1 Aseprite Keys ($20 Value)

- 1 Pyxel Edit Key ($9 value)

- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

🏅 5th Place 

(1 winner)

- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)

-1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)

- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)

- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value)

- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

🏆 Judges Favorites

(3 winners)

- 1 Aseprite Key ($20 Value)

- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)

- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

Chosen by the Pixel Forge Jam organizers. The winners of the above categories are not eligible for this prize. The top 15 from the community vote will be judged

All Participants

- Curated bundle with a selection of 9 Minifantasy asset packs ($39 Value)

- Interview Cake course access (Join Discord)

- Vue School License (Join Discord)

- Wolfram|One for one month (Join Discord)

- WeLoveIndies free jammers hub Catalogue of 250.000+ Audio assets (Join Discord)

- A signed certificate for those who request it

If you're interested in sponsoring Pixel Forge Jams, email us at pixelforgejam@gmail.com ! You can also support us with a monetary donation here. For more information make sure to check out our website!

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