Wanna hear your music in ACTUAL VIDEO GAMES?

In this "Handoff Jam", Tune Jammers compose music for Game Jammers!

In Phase 1, Tune Jammers will compose a tune based on the given prompt.

In Phase 2, Game Jammers will develop a game using soundtrack created by Tune Jammers!

🎵 Tune Jam Prizes

1st place Tune = $50 Amazon gift card

2nd place Tune = $25 Amazon gift card

3rd place Tune = $10 Amazon gift card

🎵 Prompt

"A Very SCARY Christmas"

Compose a tune that is both scary and festive.

🎵 How to Participate

IMPORTANT: by submitting a tune to this jam, you agree to release your work under Creative Commons Attribution.

1. You will spend 1 month composing a tune. Remember to incorporate the jam's prompt!
2. Record/export your tune as an audio file (MP3, WAV, FLAC, etc).
3. Upload your tune to itch.io before the deadline.
4. Come back to this page and submit your project.
   

Each tune will be scored based on the following criteria:

I. Melody

How creative was the melody? Was it memorable? Catchy?

II. Accompaniment

How effective was the accompaniment? Did it support the melody well?

III. Relevance to Jam Prompt

How well did the tune capture the jam's prompt?

Tips and Restrictions

• You should attempt original composition. Exact covers, exact arrangements of existing tunes, etc. may be disqualified.
• The use of AI-generated music is strongly discouraged. If you absolutely need it, you must declare so when submitting.
• Remember basic composition techniques such as melody, harmony, accompaniment.
• Respect plagiarism/copyright laws where applicable. We will not claim responsibility for copyright infringement by participants.
• We reserve the right to disqualify offensive, defamatory, suspicious or any other unsportsmanlike submissions.

🎵 FAQ

Why is a Creative Commons Attribution license required?

The intention of Handoff Jam is to create simple, free game music for game developers. We selected the Creative Commons Attribution license because it gives the composer recognition for their work while also giving developer access to great soundtrack.

What do I turn in?

Please upload an audio file of your tune as MP3, WAV, FLAC, or OGG.

Can I update my itch.io page after the jam period?

Yes.

Can I work as a team?

Of course! Visit #find-a-team on our Discord to find team members!

Can I work alone?

Of course!

As a composer, can I vote on game submissions?

If you submit a tune, you may request to be added as a "judge" and rate game jam submissions.

Where can I find previous Tune Jams?

Spring Tune Jam 2023 | Spooky Tune Jam 2023 | Winter Mini Tune Jam 2023 | Spring Tune Jam 2024 | Spooky Tune Jam 2024

Also check out:

Spooky Game Jam 2024

🎵 Contact

Questions? Suggestions? Join our Discord or contact andtechstudios@gmail.com