SimuSphere Game Jam #August 2024

Theme: Social Dynamics

Submission Period: 1st August 2024 - 1pm BST (London, UK) - 24th August 2024 - 1pm BST (London, UK)

Voting Period Closes: 31st August 2024 - 1pm August (London, UK)

Get ready to dive into a world where creativity meets reality. Whether you're a seasoned game developer or a passionate beginner, this jam is the perfect opportunity to showcase your skills and bring your simulation game ideas to life.

Rules and Guidelines

1. Theme Adherence: Your game must align with the theme announced above.
2. Any Game Engine may be used.
3. The theme is announced ahead of time to get your ideas flowing, you shouldn't start working on the game until the start of the jam.
4. Time Limit: All game development must take place within the specified time frame.
5. Your game should be original and created specifically for this jam.
6. Use of pre-existing assets and use of AI are allowed, but the core game should be developed during the jam period.
7. Team Size: You can work solo or in teams of up to 4.
8. Platform: Your game must be playable on windows.
9. Submit your game by 24th August 2024 - 1pm BST (London, UK) on itch.io.
10. Keep it appropriate! Games should be suitable for audiences of all ages.
11. Games will be judged based on creativity, adherence to the theme, gameplay, and overall presentation.
12. Entries may be removed if they are found to be spam entries submitted to lots of Game Jams.

Resources

To help you get started, here are some useful resources:

• Game Engines: Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, GameMaker
• Art Assets: OpenGameArt, Kenney.nl
• Sound Assets: FreeSound, BFXR

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to be an experienced developer to join? A: Not at all! This jam is open to everyone, from beginners to experienced developers.

Q: Can I use pre-made assets? A: Yes, you can use pre-made assets, but the core game development should take place during the jam period.

Q: Can I use AI? A: Yes, you can use AI, but the core game development should take place during the jam period.

Q: How will the games be judged? A: Games will be judged based on creativity, adherence to the theme, gameplay, and overall presentation by our panel of judges.

Q: What if I have more questions? A: Feel free to reach out to us on Discord for support.

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/gVPDFYTQ