Wanna make a game with FREE and AWESOME soundtrack?

In this "Handoff Jam", Game Jammers use music provided by Tune 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!

🎮 Prompt

"Trapped in Christmas Purgatory"

Purgatory, Time Loop, Afterlife, Groundhog Day-- choose any flavor of Purgatory, and put your players through an existential Christmas

Related Examples

• The Jamie Foxx Show - Christmas Day-Ja-Vu (TV Episode)
• Palm Springs (2020 film)
• Groundhog Day (1993 film)
• Christmas Every Day (Short story)
• Mob of the Dead (video game map)

Tips

• We leave the interpretation of “Purgatory” open-ended. Your interpretation can be secular, pop-culture based, film based, theological, etc.
• You need not make a horror game! Naturally, Spooky Game Jam entries are horror-ish, but feel free to choose any genre.
• Remember to use those Tune Jam Tunes!

🎮 Tune List

Click here to download all tunes from Google Drive.

🎮 Game Jam Prizes

1st place Game = $50 Amazon gift card

2nd place Game = $25 Amazon gift card

3rd place Game = $10 Amazon gift card

🎮How to Participate

1. Make a game based on the jam prompt. You must use Tune Jam tunes in your game's soundtrack!
2. Credit Tune Jam artists by adding proper attribution. This can be on your itch.io page or in the game itself. Every Tune Jam tune will be released under a Creative Commons Attribution license.
3. Upload your game to your itch account.
4. Come back to this page and submit your project.

🎮 Judging Criteria

I. Soundtrack Variety

For this category, think "quantity over quality". The more Tune Jam tunes we hear, the higher your rating will be!

II. Fun

Was the game enjoyable to play?

III. Visuals

Were the graphics/art style pleasing to look at? Did the artists take an interesting approach?

IV. Relevance to Jam Prompt

Was the prompt interpreted in a unique/interesting way? Was there a clear attempt at the prompt?

Tips and Restrictions

• The use of AI-generated assets is strongly discouraged. If you absolutely need it, you must declare so when submitting.
• Limit 1 prize per team.
• 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

Is it legally safe to use Tune Jam tunes?

Yes. All Tune Jam tunes will be released under Creative Commons Attribution. As with any game asset, just remember to add appropriate attribution.

Will I be able to 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!

What is a Tune Jam?

A Tune Jam is a game jam for musicians. Here are our 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