This jam invites you to explore the theme "Movie Theatre." Whether it's crafting a cinematic experience, designing mechanics inspired by film projectors and reels, or diving into the drama behind the scenes, let your imagination take center stage! Movie theatres are more than just places to watch films—they're environments filled with stories, emotions, and endless creative potential.

▼ Jam Details

⌛ Dates:

• Start Date: 3rd January 2025
• End Date: 10th January 2025

► Theme: The theme is "Movie Theatre," and it’s your ticket to innovation! Use this as inspiration for your game—it could be literal, metaphorical, or even abstract. Take a stroll through the aisles of creativity:

Ideas to Inspire You:

• Behind the Curtains: Create a management sim where you run a chaotic movie theatre, juggling popcorn machines, projectors, and demanding customers.
• Cinema Noir: Design a mystery game where the theatre itself holds clues to a dramatic whodunit.
• Projection Play: Use light and shadows cast by film reels as core mechanics to solve puzzles or navigate environments.
• Interactive Storytelling: Immerse players in a narrative experience as characters attend a movie that parallels their real lives.
• Time Travel Theatre: A magical projector that shows scenes from different eras—and lets you step into them.
• Horror Nights: Transform your theatre into the setting for a spine-chilling survival horror game.
• Movie Madness: A fast-paced mini-game collection where players take on various roles in a theatre, from ticket-taker to clean-up crew.

Let your imagination roll the credits on traditional ideas and try something truly unique!

▼ Rules & Guidelines

⏰ Timeframe: You have 1 week to develop your game from start to finish.

🌈 Pre-Made Assets: Pre-made assets are allowed, but ensure that the majority of your game is created during the jam.

🤝 Team Size: Work solo or as part of a team.

🔧 Tools: Use any game engine or development tools you’re comfortable with.

📺 Platforms: Submit your game for any platform (PC, Mac, Web, etc.), as long as it’s playable.

🔒 Licensing: Ensure that you have the proper rights to any external assets you use.

▼ Submission Details

• Deadline: Submit your game by 10th January 2025.
• Playable Build: Ensure your game is fully playable and easy to run (no broken builds).
• Description: Write a short description of your game, explaining how it fits the "Movie Theatre" theme.
• Credits: List team members, external assets, or tools used.
• Optional: Include development notes or challenges you faced—this helps build community and inspires others!

▼ Things You Must Include

• Theatre Setting: Your game must be set in or around a movie theatre. The theatre should play a significant role in the gameplay or narrative.

▼ Good Things to Include

• Theatre Items: Incorporate objects commonly found in theatres, such as projectors, screens, seats, and ticket booths.
• Theatre Foods: Feature iconic snacks like popcorn, soda, candy, or nachos in your game.
• A Movie: Include a film (real or fictional) as part of your story, gameplay, or environment. This could be a movie being shown, created, or even interacted with in some way.

▼ Advice for Participants

🔄 Keep It Manageable: Focus on one or two mechanics or a simple story to fit within the timeframe.

🎭 Embrace Cinematic Creativity: Let the theatre setting inspire visual styles, soundtracks, and storytelling techniques.

🔎 Experiment Boldly: Don’t be afraid to try experimental mechanics or unconventional narratives.

👥 Collaborate Wisely: If working in a team, delegate tasks based on individual strengths.

💃 Stay Active: Share your progress, interact with fellow participants, and give constructive feedback. The jam community is an invaluable resource.

🌟 Have Fun: Enjoy the creative process—don’t stress over perfection. It’s about learning, experimenting, and having fun!

▼ Community and Resources

Join the discussion, share updates, or seek help in our Discord: https://discord.gg/yFsndwrM

🎮 Lights, camera, action! It’s time to step into the spotlight and craft your masterpiece. Whether you’re inspired by the glimmer of the silver screen or the shadows behind the projector, we’re thrilled to see what you bring to the (virtual) theatre. Have fun and let the creativity roll!