Welcome to my first ever game jam! I'm hosting this game jam as a kind of celebration for hitting 20k subscribers on YouTube, but the plan is to do this annually in the coming years :)
I'll also be giving away a $100 prize... so you should probably read the rest😉
Anyway, whether you're an experienced game developer, or just getting into game dev, this jam is aimed at those looking to get another project under their belt! This is going to (hopefully) be a super chill game jam, so you should definitely join up :D
I tried to list as much information as possible below, but if you have any questions, feel free to @ me on Discord! (Discord server invite)
Theme - (to be decided)
(see below for more info)
Phase 1 - THEME SUGGESTIONS
Starts now! Suggest/submit a theme through this Google form: https://forms.gle/S3oxGgNw5mG3oQqV9
Phase 2 - THEME DECIDED
The final theme will be announced directly before the game jam starts, and I'll be streaming it! Be sure to stop by my YouTube Channel or Twitch to watch the theme picked live, otherwise I'll send updates on my socials.
Phase 3 - JAM WEEK
You'll get 7 full days to create your project, upload it to itch, and submit it to this jam. Don't forget to share updates through the Discord server, or use #queblejam on SM posts! :D
Phase 4 - VOTING
There will be 1 full week after the jam ends - this will be dedicated to voting. Make sure to play and rate as many games as possible! I'll also be doing the same live on stream!
Phase 5 - WINNER ANNOUNCED! $100 prize
The winner of the jam will be announced after the voting period ends (I'll also be streaming this on YouTube and Twitch).
I will reach out via your game's itch page to get in contact with the jam winner, so make sure to keep your notifications on! (you can also reach out to me directly, but I will obviously need proof). From here, I will PayPal or Venmo the $100 prize to the winner directly.
RULES
- You're allowed to use any game engine to create a game for this jam
- Any size team is allowed, but I'm sure most people will be going solo :)
- Any games created before this jam will be removed (don't submit old projects)
- Reusing existing code and assets is allowed to an extent:
- No re-skinning of games made outside of the jam.
- A majority of the code and/or assets must be made in the jam's time frame.
- No AI generated game assets. Procedural generation (i.e. randomly generated levels or items is allowed).
- Submissions require an export to Windows, macOS, and Linux. In lieu of submitting 3 OS versions, an HTML5 export is acceptable. Therefore, you must export to all 3 operating systems AND/OR upload as HTML5. Please see under Links below on how to Export your game. Submissions not including this will be removed.
- No new content may be uploaded after the submission deadline (no music, no polish, no tweaks). The only approved changes are GAME BREAKING bug fixes. Please include other bugs (e.g. doesn’t play in full-screen, etc.) as information on your entry’s page.
- Follow the theme and have fun!
LINKS
JUDGING
Jam participants will be able to rate games in each of the following categories:
Theme: How well did the game match the theme of the jam?
Fun: How fun was the game?
Controls: Are the controls intuitive and smooth?
Graphics: How visually appealing is the game?
Audio: Quality/fit of the music and sound effects
Originality: Did this game offer a unique or new mechanic that intrigued you?
Feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions.