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Drop Bears Annual Horror Jam

Welcome to the Drop Bears Annual Horror Jam!

Prepare yourself for a spine-chilling adventure where creativity and fear collide. This is your chance to craft a horror masterpiece and share it with the world. Whether you're an indie game dev veteran or new to game development, join us for a thrilling experience.

Theme

The theme for this year's jam is TO BE ANNOUNCED. Stay tuned! The theme will be revealed at the start of the event to ensure all participants begin on equal footing. Let your imagination run wild!

Rules

  • Team Size: 1-5 members per team. Collaborate, create, and share the scares together.
  • Original Content: All assets, code, and designs must be created during the jam. You may use publicly available or open-source assets, but they must be properly credited.
  • Platform: The game must be playable on Windows, macOS, or via a web browser.
  • Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted before the jam ends. Late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Appropriateness: Content must adhere to community guidelines. No offensive, hateful, or illegal material will be permitted.

Schedule

  • Start Date: 30th January 2025
  • End Date: 2nd March 2025
  • Theme Announcement: 29th of January

Judging Criteria

Games will be judged on the following:

  1. Adherence to Theme: How well the game reflects the announced theme.
  2. Scare Factor: How effectively the game delivers horror.
  3. Originality: Unique ideas and creative execution.
  4. Gameplay: Engaging mechanics and fun to play.
  5. Visual and Audio Design: The atmosphere created through visuals and sound.

Prizes

20 + Licensed Sounds To First Place.FAQ

  • Can I work solo? Yes! Solo developers are welcome.
  • Can I use pre-existing assets? Only open-source or publicly available assets are allowed, and proper credits are mandatory.
  • How do I form a team? Use the community forum or Discord channel to find teammates.
  • What tools can I use? Any game development tools or engines are allowed. Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot—your choice!

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Let’s make this year’s Drop Bears Annual Horror Jam unforgettable. Start planning your terrifying idea's. The countdown begins!