Welcome to the SoloDevelopment Game Jam #8!

This 72-hour jam challenges solo developers to create something cool, weird, or experimental over one focused weekend. Hosted by the SoloDevelopment community, it's a great chance to sharpen your skills and share what you've made.

⏳ Schedule:

• Start Time: August 1, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM UTC)
• End Time: August 4, 2025, 3:00 PM EDT (7:00 PM UTC)
• Duration: 72 Hours
• Voting Period: One week after the jam ends

🎨 Theme: TBD

https://forms.gle/6PKmdTqjEVRGqJ8YA
We have a community vote closer to the jam date based on submitted ideas.

Rules:

• Solo Developers Only: This jam is just for solo devs—show off what you can do on your own.
• Pre-made Assets: Allowed if you have the legal rights to use them.
• No AI-Generated Assets: Keep the work your own.
• Game Engines: Use whatever engine you like.

Prize:

The winner will receive the "Jam Winner" Discord role and enter our Hall of Fame

Judging Criteria:

• Creativity: Unique ideas or unexpected twists.
• Gameplay: Is it fun, interesting, or engaging?
• Theme Interpretation: How well the theme was used.
• Polish: Overall feel and finish of the game.

Community and Support:

Join our Discord to chat with other participants, share progress, and get feedback. Explore past jams and submissions here.

Get Started:

Mark your calendars and get ready to build—72 hours of focused solo dev begins Friday, August 1.