Welcome

To celebrate the launch of Horror Game Kit 1.5, we’re bringing you a new type of challenge! We’re providing detailed theme settings to help you enhance your game development skills by incorporating popular elements in horror game design. 

Plus, you'll learn to promote your game by completing a video creation task.

Would you like to create your version of "Exit 8" inspired game and showcase your game development skills? Join our three-day challenge and recreate this beloved adventure using the powerful Yahaha Studio game engine and the latest Horror Game Kit. 

Theme

My Exit 8

"Exit 8" has captured the hearts of players worldwide with its immersive exploration, mind-bending puzzles, and a suspenseful atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Now, it's your turn to channel your creativity and create your unique version inspired by this masterpiece!

Key Elements to Include：

Use the Horror Game Kit to create your version of "Exit 8" inspired game.

Hints:

Remember, the key to recreating the magic of "Exit 8" lies in capturing the essence of the original while infusing it with your creative vision. Here are some hints to help you speed up your creation process:

1. Google "Liminal Space" to get inspiration for your game environment.

2. Use Yahaha's AI scene editorto help you easily create an immersive environment.

3. Add your innovative puzzles to engage players.

4. Design some elements as anomalies to add psychological horror.

Horror Game Kit 1.5

Horror Game Kit 1.5 is a comprehensive template that empowers you to craft spine-tingling horror games with minimal to no code. The newest version 1.5 brings exciting updates, including a new package system, enhanced prefabs, and upgraded smart assets. This all-in-one solution includes a robust template packed with essential features, a curated selection of assets and tools, pre-built systems to streamline development, and a demo game to spark inspiration. Plus, with the new SDK framework as the foundation, you'll soon be able to take the fear to the next level with multiplayer horror games.

To see the difference between HGK 1.0 and HGK 1.5 →Horror Game Kit Overview

How to Join

Official Jam

1. Sign up for the challenge by joining the jam on this page.

2. Submit your game project on this itch.io page.

3. Record the most exciting part of your game (less than one minute) or capture some exciting moments during your development process and upload it to YouTube as a short video. Make sure to mention us by @yahahastudios to submit the video, and use the hashtags #exit8 and #horrorgaming.  (Please make it public, or we cannot receive your video).

PS: You can check some popular titles on YouTube related to Exit 8 or devlogs of Exit 8-inspired games to learn how to boost the exposure for your video and game.

Rules

To be a valid submission, please follow these requirements:

1. Create and publish an original project. (AI tools, including the YAHAHA AI scene generator and 3D model generation, are allowed and not prohibited at any stage of the creation process.)

2.  Your submitted games should be made with the Horror Game Kit within YAHAHA Studio.

3. Get a score over 60 and submit all the required materials (project + video) to qualify for the participation prize.

4. When editing the itch page, enter "yahaha" in the tag field. 

5.  Send the co-author to HorrorHatch ( https://horror-haatch.itch.io )  before uploading.

Rating Rules

Awards

1st place * 1 - 10000 YOS

2nd place * 1 - 5000 YOS

3rd place * 1 - 3000 YOS

Participation Prize *n - 1000YOS