Welcome
Do you hear that? Tap-tap... creak... The distant sound of footsteps... or is it the beating heart of your next horror game creation?
Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this is your chance to unfold stories that blur the line between nightmares and reality with YAHAHA. Welcome to the YAHAHA Horror Game Jam, starting from March 15th to March 29th.
Horror Game kit
Meet the Horror Game Kit (HGK)! The Horror Game Kit is YAHAHA's newest no-code tool, tailor-made for horror game creators aiming to bring their chilling visions to life. It comprises two main components: horror game templates and demo horror games. The six features offered by the HGK enhance your ability to create horror games in YAHAHA Studio:
- Low-code platform
- Ready-to-use Horror Assets
- Pre-built Gameplay logic
- AIGC-powered scene and storyline builder
- All-in-one game publishing and data monitoring
- Easy-to-use cutscene
Sample Game
Experience "Myst of Guatemala", a game fully developed on YAHAHA using the HKG by our developer team.
Theme
Unrestricted Horror
Unleash your creativity within the horror genre without limitations!
Join us together to explore the world of horror through thrilling atmospheres, terrifying storylines, and spine-chilling sound effects.Your game could be the next horror classics, offering players an unparalleled horror experience.
Awards
Best Game Award *1 - $500
Best Art Award*1 - $200
Best Story Award*1 - $200
Best Mechanism Award*1 - $200
*Extra Traffic Boost Service: Award-winning games above will receive additional promotion services.
Honorable Mentioned*n - $100
Participation Prize*n - $50
Prize Pool Bonus
How to participate?
Step 1: Publish and package your game for export in YAHAHA.
Step 2: Upload your game package to itch.io.
Step 3: Decorate your game page on itch.io to be eligible for the prize pool. You need to include a game cover image, a detailed description (covering game content and key instructions), screenshots, and a gameplay or trailer video.
Total amount: $300
-Best Decoration Prize - $50 (It is awarded for the best game page decoration selected by the YAHAHA team)
-Shared Prize Pool - $250
Please note:
1. Once you meet the entry requirements, you can join and earn a share of the prize pool.
2. You shall submit a valid submission to claim your share of the prize pool.
3. For example, if you win the Best Story Award and qualify for the prize pool, you can receive the total winnings =$200+ $250/qualified prize pool participants.
How to Join
Official Jam
1. Join our jam on this page!
2. Your submitted games should be made with YAHAHA Studio Horror Game Kit.
3. Get scores over 60 to satisfy the participation prize requirement.
Rules
To be a valid submission, please follow these requirements:
-Create and publish an original project.
-Submitted games must be exclusively developed in YAHAHA Studio.
-Submit your project on itch.io page.
Rating Rules
| Criteria | Definition | Score | |
| Gameplay mechanics | Plot | Coherent and thematic game story, with multiple triggers and guidance methods to ensure that players do not feel monotonous. | 20 |
| Logic Usage | We have categorized logic into four levels of difficulty (L1 is the easiest and L4 is the most difficult), with the essential items marked in purple and the challenging items marked in red. Please try to use all the purple logic in your game. | 20 | |
| Audiovisual game elements | Game art | Includes all visual elements in a game, such as landscapes, buildings, plants, characters, animals, animations, special effects, and user interfaces. | 20 |
| Game music & Sound effects | Game music refers to background music that plays continuously and loops throughout the game, typically unrelated to player actions or game state. Game sound effects are triggered based on specific scenarios or actions and only play when the triggering conditions are met. | 20 | |
| Game flow | Smooth Horror gameplay experience | Uninterrupted and error-free gameplay that allows for a seamless and immersive experience without significant bugs or disruptions. | 20 |
Relevant Tutorials
FAQ
Q: Who can join?
A: Anyone from anywhere is welcome to join as it is an online game jam. You can work solo or in teams (with no limit on team size). You may also join multiple teams.
Q: When does the jam begin and end?
A: It runs from 12:00 (GMT+8) on March 15th to 11:59 (GMT+8) on March 29th. You can submit your entries anytime within this period, but early submission is recommended.
Q: Are there any restrictions on the game type?
A: There is no limitation on the game type as long as it fits the horror-themed. However, your entries must be developed using the YAHAHA Horror Game Kit.
Q: Which platform should be used for game development?
A: Games must be developed exclusively in YAHAHA Studios using the Horror Game Kit.
Q: When should I submit the game?
A: Feel free to submit your game at any point during the jam. However, for a smoother submission process, we recommend submitting 5-6 hours before the deadline to avoid high traffic. Remember, you can always update your game until the deadline.
Q: Who owns the intellectual property (IP) to the games developed in the game jam?
A: Any game you develop during the Game Jam is your property. Yahaha Studios claims no ownership. However, we reserve the right to revoke games that cause negative impacts or pose legal issues. By participating, you allow us to showcase your game on various media platforms.
Q: If my game doesn’t meet the qualification criteria, am I still eligible for prize money from the prize pool?
A: Unfortunately, no. To be eligible for prize money, your submission must score above 60.
How to Submit Your Game to Itch
What is YAHAHA
Using YAHAHA Studio empowers creators with little or no coding experience to bring their imaginative game ideas to life. YAHAHA has significantly reduced the barrier to 3D game creation through this exceptionally user-friendly creator tool, designed with all the principles of the Unity development environment. This tool could be your gateway to a new life as a creator in the metaverse. Accessible through the YAHAHA App, it provides an opportunity to reach an audience of thousands of players worldwide every day. |
NOTE: We'd love to hear your opinions and any suggestions you might have for enhancing our future game jams. If you wish to provide feedback, please send an email to creatorservice@yahahastudios.com and use the subject line "GameJam." If you use any other subject line, we may not catch it!
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