📜 The Start of the Journey 📜

The land of Tale of Jams cries out for heroes! The evil of "lack of games" haunts the kingdoms, and only your talent, creativity, and courage can bring the light back. You, an aspiring Master of Code and Pixel Artist, are summoned for this epic game jam. Join forces, or adventure alone, to forge a game that will enter history!

🛡️ The Rules of the Kingdom 🛡️

• The Blade of Honesty: Your game must be created from scratch during the game jam period. No pre-existing magic (code or art) will be tolerated.
• The Team's Seal: Adventurers may join forces in groups of up to four heroes. Teamwork strengthens the spirit!
• The Compass of the Theme: An oracle will announce the theme of the journey. Your game must follow the Compass's guidance so as not to get lost in the darkness.
• The Time of the Hourglass: You will have 72 hours to forge your masterpiece. Take care of every grain of sand!

✨ Tips from an Old Sage ✨

• Start with the Essentials: Do not venture down complex paths from the start. Build the foundation of your game (the adventure's "skeleton") before adding the details.
• Seek Strength in the Team: Divide the quests among team members. A wizard handles the code, a warrior handles the art, and a bard handles the story.
• Rest, Traveler: Remember to sleep and eat. Even the greatest heroes need rest for the final battle.

🗺️ Maps of Free Sprite Treasures 🗺️

Adventurers, know that the vast world holds places where artistic treasures can be found, free for use in your creations:

• Itch.io: The inn of many game creators. Look for the "free assets" tag.
• OpenGameArt.org: An ancient temple of art and music for games, created by a dedicated community.
• Kenney.nl: The master craftsman Kenney offers a vast arsenal of free asset packs, ready for battle.

🏆 The Reward of Glory 🏆

On this journey, the true reward is not a chest of gold coins or a magical artifact, but the glory of having your creation recognized! The prize is the honor of having your game forged and shared with other adventurers. The journey itself is the greatest victory!