About
Hello everyone, and welcome to the jam!
This game jam is all about giving people who are interested in game dev the initiative to start or the chance to hone their skills. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or a pro, you’re more than welcome to join — so go guns blazing!
You can use any game engine you like.
Rules
- Your game must be relevant to the theme revealed at the start of the jam.
- Your game must be playable on at least one platform: Windows, Linux, macOS, or Web.
No NSFW games – light humor is okay.- Pre-existing assets are allowed, as long as you have the rights to use them.
- All games must be created during the jam. Projects started before are disqualified (unless they are remade entirely within the jam’s timeframe).
Teams
You can join solo or as part of a team of up to 4 members.
Looking for teammates or just want to meet new friends? Join the Discord server and post in the dedicated thread here or inside the Community tab here!
When submitting your entry, make sure to list all team members who participated.
Voting
Voting will end on October 10th at 1:00 PM CET.
We’ll be using itch.io’s rating queue system:
All voters must rate at least 3 random entries before rating entries of their choice. This ensures every game gets a fair number of ratings.
Prize
The community-voted 1st place (Overall category) will win $100.
- The prize will be sent via PayPal only.
- The winner will be contacted via Discord to provide the necessary info.
- If a team wins, only one member’s PayPal will be used to receive the prize.
- In case of a tie for 1st place, the prize will be split evenly.
Winners will be chosen based on 5 different criteria:
- Gameplay & Fun: Is it enjoyable to play? Does the core loop feel satisfying or engaging, even in a short jam build?
- Creativity & Theme Use: How uniquely does it interpret the theme?
- Aesthetics & Style: Visuals, sound, and atmosphere – doe it feel cohesive?
- Technical Execution: Does it run smoothly? Is it a complete start-to-finish loop?
- The Wow factor: Would you recommend other play it? Does it feel memorable or stands out?
In the event that the community winner is tied, the prize will be split.