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Gizmo Jam is a queer and comfy game jam unofficially hosted by the Acegikmo discord server.  On the discord server go to this thread for stuff related to the game jam.

THEME:     

The theme is BENEATH THE SURFACE! Theme announcement video:

Requirements

You can make your game however you like as long as you follow these requirements:

• Your submission was primarily made during the jam 8 days duration of the jam.
• You attempted to fit the theme (announced at the start of the jam) (even slightly is ok).
• You provide a web build playable by anyone with only mouse and keyboard.
• You provide credit for assets, art, code, music, sound effects, code, tools, engines, etc that you used.
• Your submission and description do not include hateful content.

Key Details:

• You may work alone or in a team (max 4 members).
• The game jam is 8 days long.
  
• The theme revealed when jam begins.

Judging / Prizes

1. Game will be publicly voted on for a week following the submission deadline.
2. The results from public voting will be used by the judges to determine winners.
3. No overall winners, only winners for different categories.
4. Winners will get recognition and be celebrated by jam hosts.

Q & A

Can I enter?
Yes

How do I enter?
Make an itch.io account and then (optional/preferred) press join on this jam page.

How do I submit?

1. Upload your game to itch.io like it was any other game.
2. Upload the files, and, if needed, provide additional details.
3. Make the game free (or let the person pick “any amount”), and set the game as "released", not "draft".
4. Press save and come back to this page.
5. Here, click submit game.
6. Choose your game from the dropdown box.
7. Answer the required questions to complete the submission!
8. Go to your submission's itch.io page and look for the badge that says "Submission to GizmoJam" in the top right. If you see that, you submitted correctly!

If you have issues, please visit the discord server for technical assistance.

What are the required questions?

• How does your game fits the theme?
• Credits for art and any assets used during the creation of the project.
• A link to an open source repository if your submission is open source
• How did you hear about the jam?
  

What are the voting criteria?

• Silly
• Adherence to theme
• Gameplay/Fun
• Audio/Video Presentation
• Uniqueness/Creativity

How do I report a cheater?
If you suspect foul play or encounter malware, please use the report button on itch.io.

Do I need to be queer?
No

I barely missed the deadline, what do I do?
Ask in the discord server and we might grant an exception depending on your situation.

Can I change my game after the jam ends?
No* You may not change your game after the submission period ends without permission. However, if your submission has game breaking bugs you can ask in on the discord server for an exception.
Do not attempt to evade this by posting a link in the submission's description to a different build. Once the jam winners are announced you can do as you please with your game's itch.io page.
If you have any issues you can ask in the discord server - we are chill :3

Who has ownership of the game I submit?
You keep all ownership rights to your game, anything you make is your property, and the jam hosts claim no rights or ownership of your game.  However, by submitting to this jam, you grant us (the hosts) the right for your game to appear in promotional footage. We also recommend making your game open source, however that is not required.

Can I use preexisting assets?
Yes, however, your submission must be primarily made during the jam and you must cite everything that you use in the correct field.

Where can I get some assets and tools to make my game?
Here is the first search result to a list of game dev tools and assets for game jams. Make sure to give credit to all that you use!

Have Fun <3