The TWU Game department works with the Unity Game Engine. However, if you or your team members already know a different game engine, you are welcome to use it at your own discretion.

The Game Development Department will not provide technical help or support.

The Theme for this jam is "artificial people"

You can follow the theme as literally or as metaphorically as you wish, but there must be something related to the theme in your game.

The sky is generally the limit when it comes to your game! However, be wary of making a game that is too complex. Think of small games with basic but fun mechanics.

That being said, here are some things you can’t put in your games:

• The general rule for content is that we are making PG-13 games. We are not making G rated kids’ games, but these are not incredibly hardcore or gritty game experiences either. You can not use graphic violence, gore, profanity, or anything else not school appropriate.
• Do not make a 3D game. Focus on making high quality 2D games.
• No gameplay involving cars. The physics are tiring.
• No multiplayer mechanics.

You have from when groups are formed on Thursday night to Sunday at 7:00 pm, just before the closing event begins.

Leave extra time to submit your game! It may take longer than you think.

Games will be judged by our wonderful Game Development faculty members.

There are 3 categories judges will be looking for:

• Fun
• Functionality
• Creativity

You can submit your game right here on the itch.io page! Click the join jam button above and follow the prompts to upload your game.

Games need to be uploaded to itch.io first before they can be submitted to the game jam. Games can be submitted as either public or private projects.

If you are submitting a private project, please add a password option and provide it with the submission so that we can access it.

Your game must be uploaded as a free game otherwise we will not be able to play it.

Generally no.

The idea of a game jam is to use assets that you created to showcase and improve your talents. It is preferred if you make all your own assets or get one of our volunteers to help you.

It is okay to use resources that you have the rights to.

It is not okay to use copyrighted materials you don’t have the rights to. This includes music, sound effects, and art.

Keep track of which assets you use so can credit them in the description of your game.

Here are some free resources that can be used in your projects:

Music and SFX:

• Freesound.org
• filmmusic.io

Photos and Art:

• Pixabay
• Pexels

Game Assets:

The Unity asset store is a treasure trove of free and easy to use assets. Any assets available for free on the unity asset store can be used. You are encouraged to replace, adapt, and iterate upon these assets.

Free Assets by Unity

• 2D Game Kit
• Unity Playground
• Puclic domain itch.io assets