This jam is now over. It ran from 2018-10-15 02:00:00 to 2018-10-22 02:00:00. 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: ARCADE-STYLE! 

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. It was created by the end of June 2018 and was first held last July 16-23, 2018. I honestly just made it because I was bored and waiting for school to start. Also I love making pixel art! It's fun to see a bunch of bored (or not bored) people make some pixel games for everyone to enjoy.

Previous Jam: https://itch.io/jam/bored-pixels-jam

What are the things I should know about before joining?

  • Games must consist of pixel art, voxel art, or 3D art with pixel art textures.
  • 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 (art and music) 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.
  • 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!

Official Streamer Partner:

Be sure to check out the Discord Server!




WINNERS FOR BORED PIXEL JAMS 2!!

Ear Pleaser

Rythm Cats

Eye Pleaser

Pixel Space Ships

Best Gameplay

Paccade

Most Creative
Rythm Cats

Theme Clinger

Mega Moth

Bored Pixels Jam 2 Overall Winner
Rythm Cats

Submissions(19)

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Narrative game about arcade, loss and nostalgia.
Interactive Fiction
A 2D and 2 players local fighting game!
Fighting
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Dodge your way though an endless bullet hell world where you slowly get longer
Action
Arcade-Style shooter featuring a Moth. Created for the Bored Pixels Jam 2
Shooter
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Platformer
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An awesome arcade game !
Action
This is a game for the Bored Pixels Jam 2
Platformer
Vertical Scroller
Action
A school day in the arcade style
Action
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Have you played snaka on your old nokia brick? Here it is... But it is back better
Adventure
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an anvil dodging game
Platformer
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Action
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Pacman but in a different style! Playable in browser.
Action
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The staircase that costs a ticket to go up
Simulation
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Arcade multiplayer game, where two teams fight in an endless fight.
Shooter