i went use anouther game engine (godot engine)
For the game jam, you can use music from the MV Trinity Resource Pack or other RPG Maker engines as long as you legally own them and your game is made in an official RPG Maker engine. Since RPG Maker Unite is part of the Maker series, you can use music from RPG Maker XP, VX Ace, 2003, MV, and MZ in your Unite project.
However, regarding using RPG Maker assets in other engines (like Unreal Engine), this depends on Gotcha Gotcha Games’ official terms of use. The clause you referenced suggests some assets may be used outside RPG Maker, but it’s best to check with official GGG support for confirmation on Unreal Engine or YouTube animations.
No, you’re not limited to RPG mechanics. While the jam focuses on RPG Maker engines, you can create any type of game—RPG, adventure, puzzle, horror, visual novel, or something else. If you’re aiming for a more action-oriented game, Pixel Game Maker MV is also an option.
For RPG Maker Unite, you can use any Unity plugins as long as you legally own the license and credit them properly. There are no restrictions beyond ensuring that all modifications comply with RPG Maker Unite’s terms of use.
1. We recommend refrainining from using non-commercial use assets for this game jam. As long as the contest has prize money involved, individual creators can mistake it as using the assets with intent of commercial gain.
2. There was a mistake in communication with the staff and it has been rectified and clarified in the FAQ :)
It's a very old script from 2012-2014 so idk if the creator is selling them anymore which is the problem.
Here is the script btw: https://falcaorgss.wordpress.com/2012/12/02/falcao-pearl-abs-liquid-v1/
Yeah, I decided not to use that battle system, I have another question though. Am I allowed to put my game on pay what you like and not free?(if I have the legal rights to use the assets)
The judges will prioritize the Windows version for evaluation, so you don’t need to worry if the browser version isn’t optimized. You’re welcome to include both, but only the Windows version will judged.
Yes, both Maniac’s Patch and DYN RPG are allowed, as long as you’re using them with the official Steam version of RPG Maker 2003.
Yes, you can use Charas-Project for your RPG Maker 2003 submission.
As for judging, some of the judges do plan on livestreaming entries. We’ll have more details on that soon!
A downloadable Windows version is required. HTML5 builds are optional but not a substitute.
Yes, please include your game folder and credits text file in a zip file or compressed folder for submission.
The specifics of how many judges play each game are something we’re currently discussing internally, but that part of the process won’t be shared publicly. That said, we’re doing our best to ensure judging is as fair and balanced as possible for all entries!
All allowed engines is posted in the jam page with accompanying images! It's on the first paragraph inside rules and guidelines :)
Engine Requirement: You must use Gotcha Gotcha Game's Maker series engine (Official Site, Steam, Epic Store). Games made in other engines are not eligible for this jam. Each mainline Maker engine has a trial version with full features, while RPG Maker Unite's trial is only available for a limited time.
Submissions are hidden for now to prevent spam, illegitimate entries, or people using the jam to advertise unrelated games or assets. They’ll be visible once the jam ends and the submission period is over!
Judges will not start playing entries until after the submission period is over so you still have plenty of time.
Yes, that would be acceptable under a Teen rating as long as the nudity is non-sexual and the private areas are censored.
You'll be able to see how your game was rated in each category on your submission page once judging is complete!
Now that the submission period is over files are locked and no further changes can be made. If your game is still finishable it won’t be disqualified, but judges may stop playing if the error happens early.
These are the ones I know, however I don't have a list for either, sometimes I think they publish a list for games they'll play in their communities but dunno if all of them, still a bit behind on following everyone 😅.
Benny https://www.twitch.tv/bennymakesgames he's been streaming. If I'm not mistaken he'll eventually publish each game separate on Youtube.
HawkZombie https://www.twitch.tv/hawkzombie also been streaming, you can check his VODs for now.
Liberty https://www.youtube.com/c/7thlittleleopard7 she will not stream the games due to life stuff, however she's uploading each as videos directly to her YouTube.
RedNova https://www.twitch.tv/annoyednova/ also streaming, already started.
Riggy2k3 https://www.twitch.tv/riggy2k3 also streaming and alread started.
Yumemi Caelestis https://www.twitch.tv/yumemivt https://www.youtube.com/@yumemivt honestly Yumemi is the one I know the least of, their Twitch was active past week so they might do a stream soon.
I don't know exactly details either but from what I've watched and asked them (?), there's two rounds. You'll have the chance to get two judges every round to look at your game.
So, for example, let's suppose Hawk and Benny play my game in round 1, next round another 2 judges will look at it (for sake of example let's say Libby and Yumemi).
Some things I'm not sure is what each round entails, if they all play all games in both rounds, totaling 4 judges looking at your game. Or if some games are left out from round 2, what are the conditions under which games pass or not pass to round 2.
Thanks for trying to be helpful. However, we’d like to ask that answers to FAQ and judging process questions be left to the official jam team to avoid any confusion. We’ll continue providing updates directly as needed.
The winners have been announced on the jam page: https://itch.io/jam/rpg-maker-2025-game-jam
