Dear community,

I hope this message finds you well. I regret to inform you that I have been absent from our community for an extended period during the duration of the jam, and for this, I offer my sincerest apologies.

Recently, I was hospitalized due to unforeseen health issues, which have significantly impacted both my studies and my ability to manage the game development events that I have been hosting for our community. Unfortunately, I was unable to communicate this situation to the Mystery Seekers Discord staff, resulting in a lack of updates regarding the event.

I deeply regret any inconvenience or disappointment this may have caused to those who were eagerly anticipating a fulfilling jam experience. In an effort to make amends for my oversight, this jam is now an open game jam, where all kinds of games are allowed and any kind of assets are allowed to be used. I am also extending the development time by 7 days.

Once again, I extend my heartfelt apologies to all members of our community for any inconvenience caused. I humbly request your understanding and forgiveness, and I implore you not to let these unfortunate events detract from your enjoyment of game development.

Thank you for your attention.

Signed,

pixigb

As the jam concludes, get ready for the thrilling part – voting on each other's creations! Your fellow participants will assess games based on several criteria:

1. Gameplay: How engaging and enjoyable is the gameplay? Consider mechanics, balance, and overall design.
2. Fun: Let the fun factor shine! Assess how enjoyable and entertaining the game is for players.
3. Visuals: Dive into the visuals of the game. Evaluate the uniqueness and innovation in the art style behind each game.
4. Sound Design: Immerse yourself in the auditory experience. Assess sound effects, music, and overall audio elements. How well do they contribute to the gameplay?
5. Overall: Provide an overall evaluation, considering all aspects of the game's design, creativity, and execution.

The game jam will commence on April 9th, 2024, at 3:00 PM IST and conclude on April 23rd, 2024, at 3:00 PM IST. Gear up for a week of phenomenal game development!

1. Participate individually or form teams – whatever suits your style best.
2. Stay within the timeframe! Games must be developed within the given week. Any projects started before the jam or submitted after the deadline unfortunately won't be eligible for evaluation.
3. Creativity rules! The use of AI-generated assets or code is a no-go. Showcase your originality by creating assets and code specifically for this jam. (Alteration of assets is allowed.)
4. Feel free to use any game development tools or programming languages that inspire you. We can't wait to see the magic you create!
5. Originality is key! Plagiarism and the use of pre-existing assets not created specifically for this jam are strictly prohibited. (Pre-made assets/extensions from various contributors from itch or other sites are allowed if proper attribution is done.)
6. Games submitted to Asset Jam 2024 should be fresh and exclusive. Ensure they haven't been submitted to any other jams or competitions.
7. All submissions must be original works, crafted solely for the purpose of this game jam. We're eager to witness your creativity unfold!
8. Feel free to use any kind of assets you think is fit for your game.
9. You are welcome to incorporate external audio, such as downloadable soundtracks, to enhance your game experience.

click here to access the assets

Join us on our official Discord server for communication, support, and updates throughout the jam. It's a vibrant community eager to help and cheer you on!

Let the creative waves flow, and may the best games win!