• What is a game jam?

  A game jam is an event where developers make an entire game during a limited period of time.

• What is United Videogame Workers (UWV)?

  United Videogame Workers-CWA (UVW-CWA) is a dues-collecting direct-join organization made of, by, and for workers of the video game industry. We are a local of the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Our mission is to democratically represent the interests of video game workers across the U.S. and Canada, and to fight for our rights in the video game industry.

• Do I have to be a member of UVW to participate in this jam?

  This jam is primarily a fun activity for members of UVW and friends. If you are not a member of UVW and want to submit something for fun or in solidarity you are welcome to! If you are a videogame worker who is interested in becoming a member of UVW you can do so here!

• When does this game jam take place?

  This game jam will begin on Feb 16 - 6AM PT and end on Feb 22 - 11:59PM PT. All jam submissions should be submitted before the jam ends on Feb 22

• Can I join the jam after it’s started?

  Yes! Just sign up on itch.io and submit your project before the jam ends

• How do I submit a game to the jam?

  Project descriptions must include the phrase “Made for Union Made Jam”

  Project pages must include a GIF or video of gameplay

  Projects that are a single .APK file will be disqualified

• What is the theme of this jam?

  The theme will be announced at the start of the jam

• How closely do I have to follow the theme of the jam?

  Jam submissions should incorporate the theme in some way, whether that is a large or small part of your jam submission is up to you! Feel free to interpret the theme creatively!

• Can I come up with ideas before the jam starts?

  Brainstorming, planning, and outlining before the jam starts is completely fine! However, actual game assets should be created within the jam timeframe.

• Can I submit a project I began before the jam starts?

  Projects started before the start of the jam may be disqualified. The point of a game jam is to make the game during the specified time period.

• Can I submit a project I finished before the jam starts?

  Projects finished before the start of the jam may be disqualified. The point of a game jam is to make the game during the specified time period.

• Can I update and submit a new version of a game I already made?

  Potentially, but we’d recommend doing as much as you can to make your jam submission during the timeframe of the jam. Jam submissions that seem like they were not made during the specified time period will be disqualified.

• Can I work with a team?

  Yes! Working with a team is absolutely encouraged!

• Is there a limit for team size?

  There is no limit on team size! However, we recommend you keep your team size relatively small so you’ll be able to work quickly.

• Can I work on more than one game, or on more than one team?

  Yes, but we’d recommend making sure you’re not spreading yourself too thin

• Can I submit my game to more than one jam?

  Yes, if doing so is also permitted by the other jams

• The jam dates don’t work for me. Are you guys planning to do another jam?

  This is our first time running this jam so we’re not 100% sure on how often we’re planning on doing something like this. We may try to do another one of these around a similar time next year.

• Is this a competitive jam? Are entries rated? Are there prizes?

  This is primarily not a competitive jam however there are rating categories for Creativity and Enjoyment. UVW will also rate submissions based on how they incorporate the jam theme. We will include jam submissions at the UVW-CWA booth at GDC in March for any jam submissions that opt-in to that

• What game engines are allowed?

  There are no restrictions on which game engine you can use

• What kind of files are accepted? Do games have to be playable in the browser? Can I submit a set of rules for a tabletop game?

  Itch.io allows for a lot of different file types so feel free to be creative! Submissions do not have to be playable in the browser

• Can I use pre-existing assets and code?

  Within reason. Anything that’s publicly available to everyone is usable

• Can I use references while writing code? Can I use search engines to find code examples?

  Yes! Feel free to use publicly available resources to help you when writing code

• Can I use AI generated assets? Can I write code using AI assistance?

  Projects using AI generated assets or code will be disqualified.

Here are some places where you can find art, fonts, music, and sound effects for your games.

Many of the assets are eligible for use in the jam but check the license before using and provide credit in your game’s description!

Art

• OpenGameArt (2D + 3D)
• Kenney (2D + 3D)
• CraftPix (2D + 3D)
• Game-Icons (2D)
• Textures.com (Textures)
• Poliigon (Textures)
• Poly.pizza (3D)
• Mixamo (Animations)

Fonts

• Fontsource (Fonts)
• Font Squirrel (Fonts)
• Google Fonts (Fonts)

Audio

• Incompetech - Royalty Free Music (Music)
• Free Music Archive (Music)
• Freesound (SFX)
• OpenGameArt (Music + SFX)
• Kenney (Music + SFX)
• Soniss (SFX)
• WeLoveIndies (Music + SFX)

Tools

• BitFontMaker2 (Fonts)
• Photopea (Art)
• sfxr (SFX)
• Chiptone (SFX)
• Bosca Ceoil (Music)
• BeepBox (Music)
• Lospec (Palettes)

• Anything you make during the Union-Made Game Jam is your property. UVW-CWA claims no rights or ownership of your game.
• Only games with express permission from the jam participants will be shown at GDC 2026. You will be able to state your preference when submitting for the jam