WELCOME!

It's summer, Game Devs! Welcome to GDA's summer 2022 game jam! For those who don't know, a game jam is essentially a game development marathon where participants must create a project within a given time frame. Think you're up to the challenge? Then join us for GDA's first summer-long jam!

THIS JAM'S THEME IS: Sh*tty Mobile Games!

WEEKLY CHALLENGES!

Since this jam will last about 2 months, GDA's officers have decided to hold weekly challenges!

These challenges do not need to be strictly enforced in your game, nor do they need to have separate games. But if you're willing to accept the challenge, any way to add in these weekly challenges is acceptable! These challenges will also earn you points towards your average at the end (see the rating section below for more details)

**NOTE: You will only receive credit for completing these challenges if you complete them within the specified timeline, AND post your proof of completion to the GDA Discord!**

Weekly Challenges:

• Week 1: Get Something On The Screen! [06/27/2022 - 07/03/2022]
  • Points: 5
• Week 2: Press Start to Begin [07/04/2022 - 07/10/2022]
  • Points: 5
• Week 3: Core Mechanic [07/11/2022 - 07/17/2022]
  • Points: 5
• Week 4: Win-Lose Condition [07/18/2022 - 07/24/2022]
  • Points: 10
• Week 5: Choose your Character [07/25/2022 - 07/31/2022]
  • Points: 10
• Week 6: Make Some Noise [08/01/2022 - 08/07/2022]
  • Points: 10
• Week 7: Playtesting [08/08/2022 - 08/14/2022]
  • Points: 10
• Week 8: Advertisements [08/15/2022 - 08/21/2022]
  • Points: 10

RATING!

This jam will feature numerous winning categories, each of whom will receive a small prize! These categories are:

• Chosen by GDA's Officer Team (NOTE: These will be chosen using weekly challenge points and an average of the officer's votes):
  • Director's Choice
  • Best Beginner

• Chosen by YOU:
  • Most Thematic
  • Most Fun
  • Best Gameplay
  • Best Design
  • Best Visuals
  • Best Audio
  • Best Narrative

RULES/FAQ!

Rules:

Keep game content clean. No NSFW content, offensive content, excessive gore/violence.

Any games that do not follow the rules will be removed from the jam without warning.

FAQ:

Can I submit more than one game?  Yes! Go for it.

Can I submit a game I already made?  No. You may only submit projects made within the time frame.

What engine can I use?  You can use any engine or framework you like. You can even make your own if you want.

Do I have to follow the theme? No, but well… When in Rome~

I have code and assets from other Jams I wish to use, are these allowed? Yes! If you have the rights to use it, anything that wasn't made specifically for this particular jam is allowed. This jam in particular isn't strict on the "build it from scratch" ruling, but it is encouraged.