🎉 The ever-popular holiday-season Community Game Jam is back! This year, we kick things off with a meet-up at Innovation House Reykjavík on Wednesday, December 4th, and the jam wraps with a showcase event at Next Level Gaming, Egilshöll, on Thursday, December 19th. The theme of the jam is Pólstjörnur / Pole stars.

🕹 Jam Details

• Start: Wednesday, December 4th, 6:00 PM
• Deadline: Thursday, December 19th, 4:30 PM
• Showcase: December 19th, 6:30 PM at Next Level Gaming

This two-week jam is designed for flexibility—no need to crunch! Wrap up your game early if you can, and remember to submit it on itch.io by the deadline to qualify.

⭐️ Theme: Pólstjörnur (Pole stars). Interpret the theme however you like. Get creative!

🛠 Tools & Rules

• Use any engine, assets (even pre-existing ones), or tools.
• Team up or fly solo—collaboration is encouraged!
• Join our #gamejam channel on Slack to share progress, find teammates, or ask questions.

📝 Submissions & Voting
Submit your game to this jam page on itch.io by the deadline.
Voting will open after the jam and run until Sunday, December 22nd, 4:00 PM.

Tips for Success

• Keep your project simple in scope! A focused idea is often the most fun. 
• Successful jam games often thrive on a simple, clever concept, mechanic, or aesthetic. 
• Stay connected on Slack—it makes the jam way more fun.
• Remember that the reason the jam is 2 weeks is for flexibility: avoid overwhelming yourself!

Even if you can’t attend the meet-ups in person, you can still participate—this jam is open to everyone! 🎮