This jam is now over. It ran from 2018-07-16 06:00:00 to 2018-07-23 06:00:00. View results


Are you bored? Do you like pixel art? Are you looking for an excuse to make a game? Then this is the jam for you!

 THEME: SPACE! 


The theme can be interpreted however you want! :D


What is Bored Pixels Jam?

Bored Pixels Jam is a game jam where you make a themed pixel game for a week. I honestly just created it because I'm bored and I'm waiting for school to start. Also I love making pixel art! It'll be fun to see a bunch of bored (or not bored) people make some pixel games for everyone to enjoy.

What are the things I should know about before joining?

  • You don't have to be in a team to join you can go solo or not. There's no limit to how many team members you can have.
  • This is a ranked jam. People would be rating your game based on relevance to the theme, creativity, gameplay, visual experience, and audio experience. Based on these, awards/titles such as Theme Clinger, Most Creative, Best Gameplay, Eye Pleaser, and Ear Pleaser will be given and the winners will be announced after the two-week voting period is done.
  • You can only use assets that you make!
  • You can use any game engine.
  • Your game must be made within the time constraints of the jam.
  • You're allowed to have more than one entry but it's advised to stick to one and concentrate on polishing it.
  • The game you make must be free for people to have easy access on it.
  • NSFW content is allowed. Heavy topics are allowed as well but please refrain from being racist, sexist, transphobic, or generally a hate-spreading person.
  • Remember this is a jam for PIXEL ART games!
  • Get creative and have fun!! ;D

Are there any prizes?

Sadly, all I can give you is the validation from a title and a Discord role once you win overall. BUT!! There is also the satisfaction of finishing a game in a limited time frame plus you get to interact with other people too and enjoy their games :D

Have some useful stuff!!

  • Lospec - You can find palettes, tutorials, and tools here for making pixel art!
  • Aseprite - Animated sprite editor and pixel art tool
  • GraphicsGale - Free animation graphic editor
  • Piskel - Free online sprite editor
  • Bitsy - Low-res game maker
  • BeepBox - Online chiptune melody maker
  • Bosca Ceoil - Free and easy-to-use music maker

Need a team?

Check out our Crowdforge page!

Be sure to check out the Discord Server!


Here's a list of Youtubers/Streamers who would be covering the jam for us! :D

Anomulus0

Twitchi

skidwurd

HalDimond

TechNickGaming

Jupiter_Hadley

Ghostanoid

Tiger_J

Press Play

Famed Killjoy

LicitAkira



WINNERS FOR THE VERY FIRST BORED PIXELS JAM:


Ear Pleaser

Galaxy Rushroom

Eye Pleaser

Galaxy Rushroom

Best Gameplay

Galaxy Rushroom

Most Creative

Galaxy Rushroom

Theme Clinger

Jeremy Gray

Bored Pixels Jam Overall Winner

Galaxy Rushroom

Submissions(21)

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Mushroom Girl cruising through Space to buy Milk at the Store
Action
A bitsy game for the #boredpixelsjam!
Role Playing
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mmm space seeds are tasty and fun to collect~~!
Shooter
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A randomly generated 2D space platformer.
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orbital planet defense survival shooter
Shooter
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Reclaim a base in mars from the aliens.
Action
A top-down shooter with an upgradeable ship.
Shooter
Dodge asteroids for as long as you can!
Action
Use gravity bombs to propel yourself through a spaceship's security system
Action
A little game made for bored pixel jam one ! Try to make your solar suystem livable !
Dig ressources when orbiting around planets!
Survival
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Platformer
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Unfinished Project about being stuck alone
Simulation
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Platformer
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Astronaut Captain Miranda must fight her way through evil vegetables to reach the Milky Way Bar.
Platformer
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A mini metroidvania adventure.
Platformer
noob game
Action
Weird walking simulator.
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