WELCOME TO THE GAME DEVELOPERS OF DALLAS INAUGURAL JAM!

It's time!

Game Developers of Dallas is proud to announce our Inaugural Game Jam!

The GDoD Inaugural Game Jam is an event where developers, designers, and artists come together to build a fully functional game within a week. Participants will form teams, brainstorm ideas, and develop games based on a surprise theme announced at the start of the event.

This jam encourages experimentation, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of game design. This is a hybrid-style jam, where participants will have the option to be remote, in-person, or both!

The start and end of this jam will be marked by in-person kickoffs and presentations, respectively.

Ready to test your skills and creativity? Here's the details:

When: 
In-person kickoff:
March 1st, 10am CST- March 2nd, 6pm CST

In-person end and presentation:
March 8th, 1PM - 4PM CST 

Where:
Collin College Frisco Campus (pending) and online in our Discord!

Theme Reveal:
March 1st, 11am CST

Submissions Due:
March 8th, 12PM CST

Get your gear ready, bring your ideas, and let's make some magic happen.
RSVP to let us know your coming in person, and we'll make sure the snacks are ready!
RSVP Here! 

Looking for a team, or looking to learn more? 
Join the Game Developers of Dallas Discord Server!

DIMISHING RETURNS

Follow all GDoD rules - See rules here

Adhere to the Itch.io TOS 

 No more than 5 to a team 

Use of AI Generated Content Must Be Disclosed 

No pornographic content, nudity, or illicit drug references 

All content must either be created by the team, otherwise you must have the relevant licenses to use it 

Asset pack usage must be disclosed

All submissions will be done via Itch.io

Submissions must be a playable PC build

Submissions must include a short (one page will suffice) Game Design Document

Submissions must run in order to be played and judged. 

If the game does not run by the submission date, it will not be included in the judging process. 

Scoring Criteria will be based on the following:

Playability and performance

Theme implementation

Uniqueness (gameplay)

Style (art, sound, story, etc)

Anything you make during and for the GDoD Game Jam is your property. 

GDoD will make no claims towards ownership in your game

Following the theme will be looked on more favorably by the judges - so we recommend it!

Do I have to follow the theme?

You can use any engine or framework you like. You may even make your own if you want!

What engine can I use?

Yes, but that is generally not advised .

Can I submit more than one game?