Welcome to Play On Game Jam!
Play On is an exciting game jam that challenges game developers to showcase their skills and creativity in a short amount of time. Participants have a set period, usually ranging from a few days to a week, to create a game from scratch based on a given theme.
About the Game Jam
Play On is a community-driven game jam that provides an opportunity for game developers to experiment with new ideas, work on their skills, and connect with other game developers. The game jam is open to anyone, regardless of skill level or experience.
During the game jam, participants are encouraged to share their progress and receive feedback from other participants. This not only helps to build a supportive community but also provides a chance for developers to learn from each other and improve their skills.
The Theme and Limitations
Every game jam has a theme that participants are required to incorporate into their game. The theme is usually announced at the beginning of the game jam and is meant to provide a focus for the development process.
This year's theme will be announced in our Discord server on the first day of the game jam. Participants are encouraged to think creatively and come up with unique ways to integrate the theme into their game mechanics and overall design. This helps to push developers out of their comfort zones and challenge them to think outside the box.
Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/ZmQFVErD
The Rules
- Participants must work alone or in a team of up to four people.
- Participants must create a game from scratch during the game jam period.
- Participants are required to incorporate the given theme into their game.
- Participants can use any game engine, programming language, or toolset they prefer.
- Participants can use existing assets, such as graphics and sound effects, as long as they have the rights to use them.
- Participants are encouraged to share their progress and receive feedback from other participants.
- Participants must submit their game by the end of the game jam period to be considered for judging.
The Judging Criteria
After the game jam period has ended, the games submitted by the participants will be judged based on the following four criteria:
- Originality: Is the game concept unique and innovative? Does it showcase original ideas or mechanics?
- Execution: How well is the game executed? Are the mechanics solid and engaging? Does it meet the technical requirements of the game jam?
- Theme: How well does the game fit the theme of the game jam? Is the theme integrated into the game mechanics and overall design?
- Visuals: How appealing are the graphics and visual design of the game? Does it have a consistent style and aesthetic that complements the game mechanics?
Judging: The games submitted by the participants will be evaluated by a panel of experienced game developers and designers. The panel will be looking for the most innovative and well-designed games that best fit the given theme. The judges' decision will be final.
Conclusion: Play On is an exciting opportunity for game developers to showcase their skills and creativity, work on their portfolio, and connect with other game developers. By providing a fun and challenging environment, Play On hopes to inspire game developers to push their limits and create amazing games. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Remember to join our Discord server to stay up-to-date with the latest announcements and discuss the jam with other participants.