WELCOME TO THE PLUG JAM 2027!

Create a game, follow the theme, and most importantly—have fun!

Welcome to the Plug Jam 2027, a 10‑day game‑making challenge built around a single theme. This is the third jam I’m hosting, and I’m excited to see what you all come up with. If you have any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments. This is the second jam in the annual Plug Jam series, previous jam.

Theme

The theme will be revealed when the jam begins.

Until then, feel free to warm up your tools, gather your team, and get ready to brainstorm. Once the theme drops, you’ll have full freedom to interpret it however you like—literally, metaphorically, symbolically, emotionally, or in any direction you please. Trust your instincts and make a cool game! Also, the theme is only for extra points so if you really don't have any ideas feel free to skip it.

Content Policy

You may use any free or paid assets/tools that you have the rights to use. Generative AI of any kind is not allowed for creating your game. Whenever possible, making your own assets—or teaming up with someone who can—will help your originality score and make your project feel more personal.

Voting

The seven voting criteria are:

Overall -> overall how good is the game?

Fun -> how enjoyable was the game?

Theme -> how well did the game express or interpret the theme?

Originality -> how unique or creative was the concept?

Graphics -> how strong were the visuals?

Audio -> how effective was the sound design and music?

Replay Value -> does the game hold up on multiple playthroughs?

Narrative -> how well was the story or narrative delivered?

Rules

Any game not following the rules may and will be removed.

Not reading the rules is not an excuse for breaking them.

Properly credit all external assets that require attribution.

During the rating period, you may only upload bug fixes—no new features. The original version must remain available and clearly labeled. Games that add new features during the rating period will be removed. After ratings end, you’re free to update your game however you like.

Your game must be playable and safe for the computer (no malware or harmful content).

Your game must be free to play (optional p2w mechanics are allowed if you choose).

Most of the game content must be created by you or a teammate.

No NSFW or discriminatory content is allowed.

The game must be made 90% during the rating period.