The Toledo.codes June Game Jam: Worlds Collide

Don’t overthink it. Just build something weird.

• Dates: June 19 – June 28 (10 Days)
• Location: Hybrid (Kickoff at The Loft 419 / Virtual on Discord & Itch.io)
• Theme: Announced Friday, June 19 @ 6:45 PM!
• *pssst*—You don't have to be within the Toledo area to participate virtually, but if you're local, come to the kickoff!

👋 The "Anti-Crunch" Jam

We took May off to recharge, and now we're back with our favorite philosophy: Low Stakes, High Vibes.

We know you have a life, a job, and a need for sleep. This isn't about burning out to build a massive project; it’s about experimentation, community, and having fun. Whether you’re a 20-year software veteran, a digital artist, a student, or a "vibe-coder" using LLMs—you belong here. The goal is to finish something small, focused, and delightfully strange.

💥 The Secret Theme Constraint

To keep your scope tight and shake up your usual design patterns, this month’s jam features a hidden twist. We can't tell you what it is yet, but here is your only hint:

Expect the unexpected. You're going to need to keep an open mind, because we're forcing a situation where worlds collide.

The official constraint will be revealed live at our in-person kickoff event on Friday, June 19th at 6:45 PM, and will be posted to the Toledo.codes Discord immediately after.

🤖 Tech Stack & AI Policy

Use whatever tools you like—Unity, Godot, Unreal, JavaScript, HTML5—if it runs in a browser (or has a quick desktop download), it’s fair game. We embrace the modern coding landscape, but we ask for transparency. Please label your submission:

• 🛠️ Category A: Human-Driven (Assisted)

  You wrote the core logic. You might have used AI for autocomplete, asset generation, or debugging, but you architected the machine.

• ✨ Category B: Vibe-Coded (Generated)

  You prompted your way to a build. You used Cursor, Replit Agent, or ChatGPT to handle the heavy lifting. You "vibed" the game into existence.

🤝 Teams & Solo Devs

• Solo: A great way to scratch a creative itch or learn a new stack at your own pace.
• Teams: Grab a partner at the in-person kickoff or in the Toledo.codes Discord. Split up the "Art vs. Code" or "Design vs. Audio" duties and collaborate!

🚀 How to Start

1. Join the Discord:
2. https://discord.gg/Jje5zWPfnh
3. Attend the Kickoff (Optional but highly recommended!): Friday, June 19th @ 6:00 PM at The Loft 419 (336 North Superior Street, Toledo, Ohio). Come hang out, grab snacks, form teams, and hear the theme reveal live at 6:45 PM.
4. Wait for the Theme: The Secret Constraint drops June 19th at 6:45 PM.
5. Prep Your Tools: Get your environment ready, but no coding until the theme is live!

See you at the Loft and on the Maumee! 🚢☀️