XGJam is a Week long video game development jam that occurs every few months on Itch.io.

No worries if you can't finish your game on time, you can submit late at anytime during the jam's voting period.

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THEME

The theme is a special condition that your game must follow, but is open to interpretation. If you are unsure if your idea doesn't fit the theme,  just remember that everyone will interpret it differently.

Theme: Parkour

You can make Parkour in 2D or 3D, and use any Game Engine you feel comfortable in. Don't rush it, and don't fill it with so many features that game becomes unplayable

Q: My game won't have combat at all, what am I supposed to do!? A: You can always incorporate the theme into different aspects of your game. It's up to interpretation after all, bend it to your heart's content

RATING

At the end of the Jam, There will be judges who'll rate your game based on:

Enjoyment - How much you enjoyed your time with the game.         Concept - How interesting or unique the main focus of the game was.            Presentation - How well executed the main focus of the game was.            Use of Theme- How well the game incorporated the given theme.

Keep in mind that the theme is purely for inspiration, and you should not rate a game differently based on how well the theme was followed. 

RULES/FAQ

Read the rules. Not reading the rules is not an excuse for breaking them.

Keep game content clean. Any and all NSFW content, potentially offensive content, graphic content etc. must be clearly telegraphed with a content warning at the start of the game as well as in it's description or cover.

Answer submission questions honestly. You will be prompted to answer a few questions when submitting your game. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Giving vague answers is a great way to set off red flags.

Any games that do not follow the rules will be removed from the jam without warning.

FAQ:

Can I submit more than one game?  Yes, but I would advise against it.

Can I submit a game I already made?  No. You may only submit projects made within the time frame. We do check.

Can I make changes during the rating period? Yes, just make sure that the original version of the jam can still be downloaded.

What engine can I use? You can use any engine or framework you like. You can even make your own if you want.

Do I have to follow the theme? Yes.

I have code and assets from other Jams I wish to use, are these allowed? Yes! If you have the rights to use it, anything that wasn't made specifically for this particular jam is allowed. Mini Jam isn't strict on the "build it from scratch" ruling, but it is encouraged.

How can you tell if I used premade assets or made the game at an earlier stage? Outside obvious red flags, we don't really check. Jams are for fun. Bend the rules if you want, just don't cheat yourself and be a jerk to mess with genuine folk.