WELCOME TO THE 5th

INTERSTELLAR GAME JAM

Join us as we spend FIVE DAYS to make a game that is OUT OF THIS WORLD!! 

What is this?

This is the 5th Interstellar Game Jam! A five day event where you take a video game concept and bring it to life for others to gaze upon!

What's the theme?

The theme is: RETRO

Who can join?

ANYONE AND EVERYONE! Any age, team size and anyone from anywhere in the galaxy! 

Who can vote?

If you SUBMITTED A GAME or were a CONTRIBUTOR on a game, you are allowed to vote! 

What can I use?

Any engine or software you like! Or none at all! Any assets you have the legal right to use can be used for the jam (as long as they are credited), any skeleton code and any idea you might have had. So long as the majority of the game is made during the jam period, you’re ok.

Where can I ask for help?

You can join the Interstellar Garden Discord if you have any questions for the host or anyone in the community! You can show off your progress, brainstorm ideas or even find teammates to help you finish your game jam project there!  

What's this "Review Swap" thing folks are talking about?

I'm glad you asked! After submissions end, and the review period begin, the wonderful moderators over at Post Jam Productions will be hosting several rounds of review swapping, so that participants can trade their games with other fellow reviewers! You can join the PJP Discord here!

Will our games be livestreamed on YouTube?

Yes! Our lovely and beautiful host will also be LIVESTREAMING all of the entries on the Interstellar Garden YouTube channel, and giving live feedback and critiques to each entry, in submission order! Stay tuned in on the IG Discord for announcements on the dates and times for each stream, or catch the VOD afterwards! 

WHAT'S THE PRIZE?

Winners will earn themselves an EXCLUSIVE ROLE in both the Interstellar Garden Discord and the Design Buddies Discord, to commemorate their achievement! You'll also get a shout on via Design Buddies on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram! Winners will also get a personal message to you from our CEO saying how good he thinks you did.   : ) 

• Make a game within the given time. Submitting to and participating in multiple game jams is allowed, just as long as the majority of the game is made during the jam period. 

• The theme will be announced at the start of the jam. You are not required to follow the theme, but it is one of the voting criteria that will effect your overall rating. So, at least take it into consideration.

• You may work alone or in teams. There is no team size limit. 

• You may use any engine you have the rights to use or create your own engine, if you wish. 

• Windows or WebGL builds MUST be included, though supporting other platforms is encouraged.

• Any assets you include in your game should either be created by you or given permission for you to use. 

• NSFW content is not permitted. This includes any pornographic content, excessive gore and other suggestive topics/themes.  

• THEME
  How well does the game fit the theme? Is the game's overall take on the theme unique and different? 

• FUN
  How much did you enjoy playing this game? Did the gameplay loop keep you wanting to play?

• ART
  How good does the game look? Are the visuals aesthetically pleasing? Does it reinforce the game's tone and feel?

• MECHANICS
  How well-executed were the different mechanics of the game? Were there any outstanding systems or features?

• MUSIC / SOUND
  How much sound was included? Are the SFX fitting? Does the soundtrack fit the overall feel of the game?

JOIN OUR DISCORD!!

...or don't, that's cool too.