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🎃 Only ±3 Weeks Until the GoedWare Game Jam: Halloween Edition (Part 2)! 👻

The spooky season is creeping closer, and our Halloween Game Jam kicks off October 29th, 2025!
You can still join, solo or with a team, and be part of 96 hours of creativity, chills, haunting and fun!

🕸️ Join Now: GoedWare Game Jam Halloween Edition (Part 2) @ itch.io
💬 Vote on the Theme: The theme poll is live right now on our Discord. Come cast your vote and help shape the jam! 

Get ready to Conjure | Creep | Captivate 😈

You can now vote for the theme on our Discord Server: GoedWare's Hub
Check the #game-jam-theme channel.
You can vote till October 24th 2025.

🎃 GOEDWARE GAME JAM HALLOWEEN EDITON (Part 2) 🎃 

Ready to create something spooky?

Join us for the Halloween Edition (Part 2) of the GoedWare Game Jam, starting October 29th, 2025!
Whether you’re a solo dev or part of a team, this is your chance to craft a chilling, creative game and share it with a fun community of game makers.

Tagline: Conjure| Creep | Captivate 😈

Over the course of 96 thrilling hours, you’ll:

• 🎃 Embrace the Theme – The secret theme will be revealed at the start to spark your creativity.
• 👻 Collaborate & Connect – Join our Discord to meet fellow devs, get feedback, or find a team.
• 🔮 Showcase Your Work – Submit your game and compete in public voting and jury rankings.
• 🪄 Level Up – Experiment, learn new skills, and push your creativity under time pressure.

📅 Save the Dates:

• Jam Duration: October 29th - November 2nd, 2025
• Theme Reveal: October 29th 13:13 AM (CET)

🔗 Join the Challenge: GoedWare Game Jam Halloween Edition (Part 2) @ itch.io
🌐 Connect with Us on Discord: GoedWare's Hub

Connect with like-minded creators, share your progress, and bring your spooky game ideas to life!

🎃 Create, compete, and celebrate Halloween with GoedWare Game Jam Halloween Edition (Part 2)! ✨

🎮  GOEDWARE GAME JAM #15 ✨

Ready to bring your game dev ideas to life?

Join us for the 15th edition of the GoedWare Game Jam, kicking off on November  21st, 2025!

Whether you're a solo developer or jamming with friends in a team, this is your chance to build something fun, original, and share it with a supportive community of fellow game makers.

Tagline: Create | Learn | Enjoy

Over the course of 10 exciting days, you’ll challenge yourself to:

• 🎭 Embrace the Theme – A surprise theme will be announced at the start to spark your creativity.
• 👥 Collaborate & Connect – Join our Discord to meet fellow devs, get feedback, or find a team.
• 🌟 Showcase Your Work – Submit your game and gain recognition through public voting and jury rankings.
• 🚀 Level Up – Use this time to experiment, grow your skills, and try something new.

📅 Save the Dates:

• Jam Duration: November 21st - December 1st, 2025
• Theme Reveal: November 21st, 11:00 AM (CET)

🔗 Join the Challenge: GoedWare Game Jam #15 @ itch.io
🌐 Connect with Us on Discord: GoedWare's Hub

Engage with like-minded creators and share your progress. 
Let’s come together to create incredible games, foster new ideas, and celebrate the joy of game development. 

🎮 Dream big, create boldly, and make your mark in GoedWare Game Jam #15! ✨

Use this topic to find team members for the Game Jam or go to our discord channel:  https://discord.gg/PNMKywspdb 

@ Discord there is also a collaboration channel to look for other participants to try to find and form a team.

📣 Exciting Opportunity for All!

Whether you're joining us for the GoedWare Game Jam Halloween Edition (Part 2) or cheering from the side-lines, here’s your chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Cards while helping us spread the word!

🎮 Promote our Game Jam on your favourite social platforms—X, Facebook, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more.

Just use the hashtag #GoedWareGameJam to share your excitement and love for game development and our amazing community! 😄

✅ Tell the world you’re participating ✅ Or simply say why you love the spirit of our jams ✅ Be creative and have fun!

🏆 Prizes Up for Grabs:

• 💳 1× $25 Amazon Gift Cards (Two winners will be selected at random!)

It's simple to enter:

1. Post on social media using #GoedWareGameJam
2. Let us know by sending us a quick message
3. That’s it! We’ll also be keeping an eye on the hashtag

🗓️ Winners will be announced a few days after the jam starts.

📢 Spread the fun, share the jam, and maybe win a little something in return!

Thanks for your ongoing support and enthusiasm—let’s make this Special Edition of the Game Jam unforgettable! 😃

Some useful information for our upcoming jam:

• The Jam starts October 29nd, 2025
• The theme will be announced at the start of the jam
• We also have a special Feedback Award + prize: Awarded to the participant who provides the most helpful, constructive, and insightful feedback on others’ games. This category values those who go above and beyond with thoughtful comments, tips, and encouragement to help fellow developers improve their games. This choice is not  based on any scientific calculations or exact scoring. Instead, we select from a group of participants who, in our opinion, provides thoughtful and constructive feedback. From that group, we draw a name as the award recipient.
• We have a Discord Server were you can ask questions, find FAQ, make teams, brainstorm or discuss with our community: GoedWare's Hub @ Discord
• You can win a nice little Amazon Gift Card prize by promoting our jam on social media (X, Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, Insta, FB and many more) using the #GoedWareGameJam hashtag. It’s that simple to join in! 😄 Just use our hashtag and let us know by sending a message plus we check the socials with our own search.
• Check https://itch.io/jam/goedware-game-jam-halloween-2, Discord and the itch.io Community Forum for more information.
• Remember our tagline: Create, Learn and above all Enjoy!

Post here some handy links to free game development resources for your fellow Game Jam participants.

Some resources to help you started:

• Blender, for 3D  models and can also do 2D and/or sculpting: https://www.blender.org
• Freesound.org: https://freesound.org | License: https://freesound.org/help/faq/#wait-this-is-all-free
• 8bit Sound Generator: https://www.bfxr.net/ | License: You have full rights to all sounds made with bfxr, and are free to use them for any purposes, commercial or otherwise.
• Kenny Assets: https://kenney.nl/assets | License: CC0 1.0 Universal
• Color Scheme Generator: http://colormind.io/
• Color Scheme Designer: https://paletton.com/
• Open Game Art: https://opengameart.org | License: https://opengameart.org/content/faq#q-how-to-credit
• Piskel,  a free online editor for animated sprites & pixel art:  https://www.piskelapp.com/
• Mixamo, animations: https://www.mixamo.com/
• Tree It, free tree creation tool: http://www.evolved-software.com/treeit/treeit 
• WOWIE Asset Pack (by Jonas Tyroller): https://jonas-tyroller.itch.io/wowie-pack
• LabChirp, a powerful and versatile sound effect generator: https://labbed.itch.io/labchirp
• Kay Lousberg free Game Assets: https://kaylousberg.com/game-assets
• ChipTone, a free tool for generating sound effect: https://sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone | License: All sounds created using ChipTone are free to use for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, under the CC0 licence. 
• Beepbox, BeepBox is an online tool for sketching and sharing instrumental music: https://www.beepbox.co
• Material maker, for procedural materials: https://rodzilla.itch.io/material-maker
• Audacity for editing audio: https://www.audacityteam.org
• Game idea generator, for if you're completely stuck on an idea: http://ygd.bafta.org/resources/game-idea-generator
• Ship Mixer, create ships that perfectly fit the shmup style:  https://kenney.itch.io/ship-mixer (License see link)
• Creature Mixer, create characters that perfectly fit the platformer style:  https://kenney.itch.io/creature-mixer (License see link)
• Some amazing free CC0 low poly places/characters/props: https://elbolilloduro.itch.io/
• Texture tool:  https://www.codeandweb.com/texturepacker
• Collection of low poly stuff: https://github.com/Miziziziz/Retro3DGraphicsCollection
• Inkscape: a free and open source vector graphics creation tool. https://inkscape.org/
• LibreSprite: LibreSprite is an open source version of AseSprite. https://libresprite.github.io/#!/
• Pixel Art Sprite Mixer. It has 100 Pixel Art Top-Down Animations, attack anims, weapons, swimming, teleporting, energy charging, jumps and ninja runs + more. Also has over 400 Items/Armors.  I made it to help beginners, indies devs & game jammers. https://kingbell.itch.io/pixel-sprite-mixer

We’re always open to collaboration and would love to hear from you! If you'd like to support our Game Jam: for example by providing a prize, sponsoring a specific category, or contributing in another creative way, we’d be happy to chat and explore the possibilities.

Sponsorships are a great way to promote your brand, project, or company to a passionate and engaged community of developers, artists, and game lovers.

Simply leave a message below or join our Discord server and send us (GoedWare) a DM. We’ll get back to you quickly to discuss how we can make your contribution part of this special event!

Let’s make something awesome together! 🎮✨

Feel free to ask questions about the jam here..!

Q: What is the theme for this jam?
A: The theme will be announced at the frontpage and on Discord when the jam begins.

Q: Who can participate?
A: Anyone! All experience levels are welcome, and you can work solo or in a team (recommended max 4 members).

Q: Can I use any game engine?
A: Yes! You can use any engine or framework, such as Unity, Godot, Unreal, GameMaker, etc. Just ensure your game fits the jam’s rules and theme.

Q: Can I submit multiple games?
A: Yes, if you have the time and energy, you’re welcome to submit more than one game!

Q: Are AI tools allowed?
A: You may use AI tools to assist with coding and asset creation (such as art, music, or sound effects). However, the majority of the code must be your own work, and any AI-generated content should be used thoughtfully and ethically. If you use AI-generated assets, make sure they respect copyright rules and do not resemble or replicate existing copyrighted content.

Q: What about music, fonts, and assets?
A: You can use royalty-free music and audio assets you own, with proper credits and licenses. Make sure all assets adhere to copyright and licensing rules. You may use assets you already own, such as those from the Unity Asset Store or Unreal Marketplace. Ensure that all assets are properly licensed and that you have permission to use them. Avoid infringing on copyrights or trademarks. Assets bought in the stores usually (99.9%) have the correct license to use them in our jam.

Q: Can I edit my game files after submitting?
A: No, submissions are locked after the deadline, so make sure everything is ready before you submit!

Q: Does my game have to be a certain format?
A: No, but remember that not all users have Windows/Mac/Linux devices. Browser-based games are a great idea to maximize accessibility. At least make sure a Windows version is available.

Q: Can I submit a game that I already started on?
A: No, it is required that all participants create their games entirely within the jam period.

Q: What are the rating categories?
A: Games will be rated on Art/Visuals, Gameplay/Fun, Audio/Sound Design and Theme, with a special Feedback jury category for participants who provide thoughtful feedback on others’ games

Q: How many ratings do I need to be eligible for prizes?
A: Each game needs at least 10 ratings to qualify for prizes. Playing and rating other games will help increase your game’s visibility.

Q: How does the judging work?
A: In addition to community ratings, a jury panel will review games to award their favorite entries.

Q: Is there a place to connect with other participants?
A: Yes! Join our Discord Server to chat, brainstorm, and share ideas with the community.

Q: Can I submit my game to other jams? 
A: Yes, you are allowed to submit your game to other jams! However, please follow these rules:

• Stick to Our Theme: Your game must adhere to the theme provided for this jam.
• No Early Starts: You can’t start working on your game before our jam officially begins, even if another jam allows it. This ensures everyone has the same amount of time to work on their games.

We encourage creativity and participation in multiple jams, but fairness to all participants is key.

Q: What if I have more questions?
A: Feel free to reach out in the Discord, and we’ll be happy to help!

Ah yes, we published that on our Discord Server.
We will also publish it eventually here on the main page, but before that is ready, here is the jury and public ranking together from the discord message:
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GAME JAM LIMITED SHAPES JURY RESULTS

The Jury ranking is ready 🙂 ! The jury and public were mostly on the same wavelength this game jam round. 

These are the results:

#1 PentaPulse
With its polished visuals, immersive audio, creative use of shapes, and engaging gameplay, complete with an exciting boss fight,  the game impressed the jury and claimed the top spot, earning a $200 Amazon Gift Card. @Stealthix @4tenmu 

#2 Confining Islands
This calm yet challenging puzzle game masterfully embraced the limited space theme and the limited shapes were clever used, keeping the jury hooked as they chased higher scores. Its addictive design earned it second place and a $100 Amazon Gift Card.  @colnnor 

#3 LET THE SHA PES DIE
The jury loved the unique mechanic of fallen shapes piling up to restrict space even further, combined with strong visuals, audio, and gameplay. These elements secured third place and a $25 Amazon Gift Card. @Josep Valls 

#GAMEPLAY/FUN=Shape Escape
Clever level design and the gradual introduction of new elements make this puzzle-platformer consistently fun and satisfying which secured a $25 Amazon Gift Card. @TripleJ Dev 

#VISUALS=Ancient conduits
Great visuals crafted with only the allowed shapes made this game a winner in the visuals category, earning it a $25 Amazon Gift Card. @_lowtone 

#AUDIO=Circle Beats
With a name like Circle Beats, great audio was expected and it delivered. The catchy beats paired perfectly with the addictive gameplay, winning the audio category and a $25 Amazon Gift Card. @Devluke @merulon 

#THEME=Work-life balance IN SPACE
It was a close call in the theme category, but limiting the entire game building experience to a tiny (crowded) planet was a nice interpretation of the theme. This creative approach earned the category win and a $25 Amazon Gift Card. @kkcn 

PEOPLE VOTE SUMMARY

#1 Confining Islands by @colnnor
#2 PentaPulse by @Stealthix @4tenmu 
#Gameplay/Fun Shape Escape by @TripleJ Dev 
#Art Style/Visuals Ancient conduits by @_lowtone 
#Audio/Sound Design Circle Beats by @Devluke @merulon 
#Theme Confining Islands by @colnnor 

Congratulations again to the winners and to all the participants for their effort 🥳 ! 

Send you a DM on Discord (you won one of the promo prizes) :-) !

Some useful information for our upcoming jam:

• The Jam starts November  21st, 2025
• The theme will be announced at the start of the jam
• We have 2 optional challenges you can join and maybe win a little prize (check itch.io jam page for more info):
  • Easter Egg Challenge: Include a unique Easter egg in your game—something clever, funny, or surprising. It could be a joke, a secret power-up, a hidden shortcut, or anything else creative. The goal is to fit it seamlessly into your game and leave players with a sense of delight or awe when they discover it. 
  • Devlog Category: The most insightful, informative & educational Devlog will receive a big bonus Amazon Gift Card. The Devlog category will be manually ranked by the Jury and not the participants. It is NOT a required part of the Jam if you want a chance to win overall prizes. The deadline of the devlog is also a couple of days after the game submission period. So you can add it later and focus on your game during the  jam.
• We also have a special Feedback Award + prize: Awarded to the participant who provides the most helpful, constructive, and insightful feedback on others’ games. This category values those who go above and beyond with thoughtful comments, tips, and encouragement to help fellow developers improve their games. This choice is not  based on any scientific calculations or exact scoring. Instead, we select from a group of participants who, in our opinion, provides thoughtful and constructive feedback. From that group, we draw a name as the award recipient.
• We have a Discord Server were you can ask questions, find FAQ, make teams, brainstorm or discuss with our community: GoedWare's Hub @ Discord
• You can win a nice little Amazon Gift Card prize by promoting our jam on social media (X, Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, Insta, FB and many more) using the #GoedWareGameJam hashtag. It’s that simple to join in! 😄 Just use our hashtag and let us know by sending a message plus we check the socials with our own search.
• Check https://itch.io/jam/goedware-game-jam-15, Discord and the itch.io Community Forum for more information.
• Remember our tagline: Create, Learn and above all Enjoy!

1.  First add a Game to your itch.io account.
2.  You can add the game content later for submission to the Jam
3.  In the menu you now have a Devlog menu option:
4. Add one or multiple posts to your Devlog
5. Users will see an extra section on your game page: Development log.  They can click it and read your developer logs.

(* Tip by user: To add a New Game it can be needed to upload a zipped index.html file (the file is empty, but it is needed like that to fulfil the requirements mentioned in the corresponding Upload section).

Q: What is the theme for this jam?
A: The theme will be announced at the frontpage and on Discord when the jam begins.

Q: Who can participate?
A: Anyone! All experience levels are welcome, and you can work solo or in a team (recommended max 4 members).

Q: Can I use any game engine?
A: Yes! You can use any engine or framework, such as Unity, Godot, Unreal, GameMaker, etc. Just ensure your game fits the jam’s rules and theme.

Q: Can I submit multiple games?
A: Yes, if you have the time and energy, you’re welcome to submit more than one game!

Q: Are AI tools allowed?
A: You may use AI tools to assist with coding and asset creation (such as art, music, or sound effects). However, the majority of the code must be your own work, and any AI-generated content should be used thoughtfully and ethically. If you use AI-generated assets, make sure they respect copyright rules and do not resemble or replicate existing copyrighted content.

Q: What about music, fonts, and assets?
A: You can use royalty-free music and audio assets you own, with proper credits and licenses. Make sure all assets adhere to copyright and licensing rules. You may use assets you already own, such as those from the Unity Asset Store or Unreal Marketplace. Ensure that all assets are properly licensed and that you have permission to use them. Avoid infringing on copyrights or trademarks. Assets bought in the stores usually (99.9%) have the correct license to use them in our jam.

Q: Can I edit my game files after submitting?
A: No, submissions are locked after the deadline, so make sure everything is ready before you submit!

Q: Does my game have to be a certain format?
A: No, but remember that not all users have Windows/Mac/Linux devices. Browser-based games are a great idea to maximize accessibility. At least make sure a Windows version is available.

Q: Can I submit a game that I already started on?
A: No, it is required that all participants create their games entirely within the jam period.

Q: What are the rating categories?
A: Games will be rated on Art/Visuals, Gameplay/Fun, Audio/Sound Design and Theme, with a special Feedback jury category for participants who provide thoughtful feedback on others’ games

Q: What is the Special "Devlog" Category?
A: Participants are invited to create a devlog as part of their submission. A devlog offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your game development journey, share insights, and help others learn from your experience. While optional, it’s highly encouraged and adds an extra layer of engagement to your project. Plus, by participating in this challenge, you stand a chance to win an exciting prize!

Q: What is the Easter Egg Challenge?
A: Participants are encouraged to include a creative Easter egg in their game. This can be a joke, a secret power-up, a hidden shortcut, or anything else that surprises and delights players.

Q: How many ratings do I need to be eligible for prizes?
A: Each game needs at least 10 ratings to qualify for prizes. Playing and rating other games will help increase your game’s visibility.

Q: How does the judging work?
A: In addition to community ratings, a jury panel will review games to award their favorite entries.

Q: Is there a place to connect with other participants?
A: Yes! Join our Discord Server to chat, brainstorm, and share ideas with the community.

Q: Can I submit my game to other jams? A: Yes, you are allowed to submit your game to other jams! However, please follow these rules:

• Stick to Our Theme: Your game must adhere to the theme provided for this jam.
• No Early Starts: You can’t start working on your game before our jam officially begins, even if another jam allows it. This ensures everyone has the same amount of time to work on their games.

We encourage creativity and participation in multiple jams, but fairness to all participants is key.

Q: What if I have more questions?
A: Feel free to reach out in the Discord, and we’ll be happy to help!

We’re always open to collaboration and would love to hear from you! If you'd like to support our Game Jam: for example by providing a prize, sponsoring a specific category, or contributing in another creative way, we’d be happy to chat and explore the possibilities.

Sponsorships are a great way to promote your brand, project, or company to a passionate and engaged community of developers, artists, and game lovers.

Simply leave a message below or join our Discord server and send us (GoedWare) a DM. We’ll get back to you quickly to discuss how we can make your contribution part of this special event!

Let’s make something awesome together! 🎮✨

📣 Exciting Opportunity for All!

Whether you're joining us for the GoedWare Game Jam #15 Edition or cheering from the side-lines, here’s your chance to win one of two $25 Amazon Gift Cards while helping us spread the word!

🎮 Promote our Game Jam on your favourite social platforms—X, Facebook, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more.

Just use the hashtag #GoedWareGameJam to share your excitement and love for game development and our amazing community! 😄

✅ Tell the world you’re participating ✅ Or simply say why you love the spirit of our jams ✅ Be creative and have fun!

🏆 Prizes Up for Grabs:

• 💳 2× $25 Amazon Gift Cards (Two winners will be selected at random!)

It's simple to enter:

1. Post on social media using #GoedWareGameJam
2. Let us know by sending us a quick message
3. That’s it! We’ll also be keeping an eye on the hashtag

🗓️ Winners will be announced a few days after the jam starts.

📢 Spread the fun, share the jam, and maybe win a little something in return!

Thanks for your ongoing support and enthusiasm—let’s make this Special Edition of the Game Jam unforgettable! 😃

Post here some handy links to free game development resources for your fellow Game Jam participants.

Some resources to help you started:

• Blender, for 3D  models and can also do 2D and/or sculpting: https://www.blender.org
• Freesound.org: https://freesound.org | License: https://freesound.org/help/faq/#wait-this-is-all-free
• 8bit Sound Generator: https://www.bfxr.net/ | License: You have full rights to all sounds made with bfxr, and are free to use them for any purposes, commercial or otherwise.
• Kenny Assets: https://kenney.nl/assets | License: CC0 1.0 Universal
• Color Scheme Generator: http://colormind.io/
• Color Scheme Designer: https://paletton.com/
• Open Game Art: https://opengameart.org | License: https://opengameart.org/content/faq#q-how-to-credit
• Piskel,  a free online editor for animated sprites & pixel art:  https://www.piskelapp.com/
• Mixamo, animations: https://www.mixamo.com/
• Tree It, free tree creation tool: http://www.evolved-software.com/treeit/treeit 
• WOWIE Asset Pack (by Jonas Tyroller): https://jonas-tyroller.itch.io/wowie-pack
• LabChirp, a powerful and versatile sound effect generator: https://labbed.itch.io/labchirp
• Kay Lousberg free Game Assets: https://kaylousberg.com/game-assets
• ChipTone, a free tool for generating sound effect: https://sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone | License: All sounds created using ChipTone are free to use for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, under the CC0 licence. 
• Beepbox, BeepBox is an online tool for sketching and sharing instrumental music: https://www.beepbox.co
• Material maker, for procedural materials: https://rodzilla.itch.io/material-maker
• Audacity for editing audio: https://www.audacityteam.org
• Game idea generator, for if you're completely stuck on an idea: http://ygd.bafta.org/resources/game-idea-generator
• Ship Mixer, create ships that perfectly fit the shmup style:  https://kenney.itch.io/ship-mixer (License see link)
• Creature Mixer, create characters that perfectly fit the platformer style:  https://kenney.itch.io/creature-mixer (License see link)
• Some amazing free CC0 low poly places/characters/props: https://elbolilloduro.itch.io/
• Texture tool:  https://www.codeandweb.com/texturepacker
• Collection of low poly stuff: https://github.com/Miziziziz/Retro3DGraphicsCollection
• Inkscape: a free and open source vector graphics creation tool. https://inkscape.org/
• LibreSprite: LibreSprite is an open source version of AseSprite. https://libresprite.github.io/#!/
• Pixel Art Sprite Mixer. It has 100 Pixel Art Top-Down Animations, attack anims, weapons, swimming, teleporting, energy charging, jumps and ninja runs + more. Also has over 400 Items/Armors.  I made it to help beginners, indies devs & game jammers. https://kingbell.itch.io/pixel-sprite-mixer

Use this topic to find team members for the Game Jam or go to our discord channel:  https://discord.gg/PNMKywspdb 

@ Discord there is also a collaboration channel to look for other participants to try to find and form a team.

Feel free to ask questions about the jam here..!

There were +5 extra minutes for those who were pushing the limits and living on the edge :-) ;-)

🎉 PROMO ACTION: WE HAVE RANDOMLY DRAWN OUR 2 WINNERS! 🎉

A big congratulations to the two winners of our #GoedWareGameJam Promotion

Each winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!  🏆🎁

Here’s the 1st winning post on Blueskye (@Tony Irayhany) :

Aspiring game devs, are you looking for a positive & supportive game jam community? 
#GoedWareGameJam is what you're looking for. I am in my 2nd participation as a music composer and everyone is learning, struggling, and having fun with the limited-shape theme.
#gamedev #gamecomposer #gamejam

Link: https://bsky.app/profile/tonyirayhanymusic.bsky.social/post/3lybdt6nxls2g

Here’s the 2nd winning post on Scratch (@CodesNorth):

Hello! I'm excited to announce that I'm going to be joining the Goedware Game Jam on Itch for the third time! The Goedware Game Jam has been one of my favorite game jams: it has an amazing vibrant community of passionate game developers, kind and supportive hosts, and is all-in-all an awesome experience! (Which is why I've returned three times). This jam's theme is LIMITED SHAPES, and I'm excited to create a game to share with you! I highly recommend the Goedware jam as an awesome way to interact with the game-building community and create something awesome 🙂

If you are interested in joining, the jam link is here:
 https://itch.io/jam/goedware-game-jam-limited-shapes
#GoedWareGameJam

Link: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1211772652/

Thank you to everyone who joined the fun and helped spread the word about the GoedWare Game Jam: Limited Shapes Special Edition! 💙 

Your support is greatly appreciated!

To all participants: good luck with your games, and we can't wait to see your amazing creations! 🟣 🔺 🧊 🎮

We will DM the winners to hand over the gifts.

🚨 Newsflash! Minor Deadline Extension Limited Shapes Jam 🚨

We've decided to extend the game jam deadline a little bit by an extra 3 hours! 

This gives you all some additional time for last-minute polish, final touches, and ensures everyone can submit their game without stress or network issues. 

Please, remember to try to upload your game at least a few hours before the deadline. So you can avoid any network problems and check whether the game is playable for the other participants. You can edit your project page both after submission and once the deadline has passed. You can modify text and upload images at any time. Game files can be updated until the submission deadline. After the deadline, game file updates are locked during the voting period.

⏰ New FINAL Deadline: 11 September 2025 14:00 (CET)  📆 

Important: This extension is absolute and final, no further extensions will be granted. Submissions after this new deadline will unfortunately not be accepted. 🚨 

Make these extra hours count!

Good luck, and happy jamming! 🚀🎮

I think it does... 

Than OK 👌 

Yes, I think so. Do make sure the floor has no texture with shapes that are not allowed. Could not see whether it were squares of circle pattern. 

Yes it is, you can find it in the FAQ/Rules in this section:

1. Use Only the Allowed Shapes: All visual elements (sprites, models, backgrounds, UI, characters, etc.) must be composed of only the revealed shapes. No custom or additional shapes are allowed. Exception: One flat ground plane or floor is permitted for gameplay purposes. Solid-colored or gradient backgrounds are also allowed. 

Yes as long as the single pentagons are clearly visible as pentagon shape. 

Nice...we added you to the promo contender list :-) !

Thanks and hope you did had some fun taking a shot in this jam. Maybe next regular jam you will you again later this year? 

🎮 Still ±5 dev days left in the GoedWare Game Jam Limited Shapes Special Edition! 🎮
September 2–11, 2025
You can still join us and have some gamedev fun! 😁

🔗 Join the Challenge: GoedWare Game Jam Limited Shapes on itch.io
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Yes, that would probably work as long as they are clearly circles. 

Donuts not.. But that is because it is a 3d shape (torus).. But outline circle or hollow circle is allowed in 2d is allowed. 

No, I would say break the rules because they are clear rectangle like shapes that come into view. 

That is OK because clearly recognizable as circle indeed.

The theme & allowed shapes are revealed!
You can still join the jam, around 7 dev days left.

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ALLOWED SHAPES (SEE IMAGE)

You may only use the following shapes in your game (just one, or all of them):

• Circle (2D): must be a perfect round (no ellipses).
• Regular Pentagon (2D): all sides and angles the same (no stretched or skewed versions).
• Sphere (3D): must be a perfect ball (no ellipsoids).
• Right Square Pyramid (3D):  must have a square base with the top point exactly in the center (height may vary, but no tilted or off-center tips).

Yes, that is in the rules: 

Exception: One flat ground plane or floor is permitted for gameplay purposes. Solid-colored or gradient backgrounds are also allowed. 

Both are ok

Just remember the first part. If they are solid color you can not see individual pixels. I only meant if you color some single ones different you see squares.