This jam is now over. It ran from 2023-11-10 22:30:00 to 2023-11-12 21:00:00. View 11 entries

Make a game from scratch within the weekend that follows the theme: start!

Theme

START!

  • A point in time or space at which something has its origin
  • A sudden involuntary bodily movement or reaction
  • To begin or come into existence

Rules

  • Submit a game that you started during this jam
    • Don't submit something that you have started working on before the theme was announced
    • Using basic template scripts and other assets is okay (for example, you can use a a basic controller script for a 2D platformer)
    • Using assets you found online (that you are allowed to use) is OK
  • Do not use AI or auto-generative tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, GitHub Copilot, DALL-E, etc.
    • All assets you use have to be made by a person!

Other Info

  • You can work solo or on a team
    • No limit to team sizes
    • Only one person needs to submit the game, but if others on the team also join itch.io, they can be tagged as contributors 
      • On your game's itch page, pick "Edit", "More", "Admins", and follow the instructions
  • You can use any game engine you want
    • See 'Useful Links' on how to find one that is a good fit for you!
  • To submit to the jam, first you want to upload your game to itch.io, and then choose that project when submitting to the jam
    • Make the game free and 'Released'

Useful Links

  • A list of potential game engines can be found on bottom of the GitHub GameOff page, at the 'Help' section
  • A list of tools in making various assets and code can be explored here
  • Find many free art assets here!

Join the Discord server for this jam!

Submissions(11)

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A rage platformer with amazing art and music that will be sure to have you calling the Oscars.
Platformer
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My first RPG. Very buggy but sometimes the bugs work themselves out
Role Playing
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Game Jam Entry for Binghamton Game Jam - Fall '23
Platformer
A Binghamton Themed BitLife Inspired Game
Simulation
Visual Novel
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A top-down grid-based game about raising your lovely "dog" that has just hatched!
Survival
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Rescue your cat who was stolen by a evil cat lady!!!! Team up with CatBot and navigate a dangerous airship.
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Game made for November 2023 BU Game Jam with Theme Start
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Build your own platforms to beat the impossible platformer.
Platformer
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