Welcome to the Jamcraft Games! 🎮✨

Attention, all game developers! Ready to collaborate, create, and craft the juiciest game ever? This jam is all about making your game feel alive—from smooth animations to satisfying sounds, it’s time to focus on JUICE.

!!!! Winner will receive $200 via Paypal/Venmo/Zelle !!!!

Second place will also receive $100, special thanks to our third donator, Bella Quintero! 

Special thanks to Love.irish for matching our prize amount! 

https://love.irish/

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive assets from our sponsor: https://al3al3.itch.io/jama-office

THEME 

The theme for this game jam is… SPACE!  How you interpret “Space” is entirely up to you! Will your game take place among the stars, exploring distant galaxies? Will it be about the vast emptiness between objects—or the space between people? Maybe it’s about creating space, filling space, or even running out of space! Whatever direction you take, let your creativity soar. We can’t wait to see what you craft!

COLLABORATION IS KEY! 

 One of the best parts of this jam is the collaboration. Whether you’re a programmer, artist, sound designer, or storyteller, come together and make something amazing. Team up, learn from one another, and create a game that stands out in both feel and fun. We very highly encourage mob programming and all forms of collaboration. Working solo? No problem! You’re welcome to join as an individual too.

Join our Discord Community 

 Don’t miss out on our Discord server where you can find teammates, share your progress, get feedback, and more! Join the conversation and connect with other creators. This is required to receive the prize as I will be relying on DMs on there - https://discord.gg/Aw5eyPrzFJ

Twitch - mrseveral - Twitch

RULES

• Make a game in the allotted time (the majority of the game must be made during the jam).
• Theme: The theme will be revealed at the start
• Collaboration: You may work alone or in teams—whatever works best for you.
• Game Platforms: Please submit a game playable from itch.io web
• Discord: Required to receive prize
• Twitch: Game must be appropriate for Twitch
• GitHub: Open source on GitHub, link required

VOTING CRITERIA

• JUICE How satisfying is your game to play? Focus on feedback like smooth animations, responsive controls, and impactful moments (jumping, shooting, getting hit, etc.).
• FUN How fun is the game to play? Is it challenging without being frustrating? Do the mechanics and visuals come together to create a memorable experience?
• PRESENTATION How well does the game look and sound? Is the aesthetic cohesive? Does it complement the gameplay and make the experience more engaging?
• THEME How well does the game fit the theme? This is just one part of the judging, but it’s a great opportunity to get creative!

JUDGING

I will be playing most submissions live on Twitch, potentially joined by a few friends. During the stream, I’ll spend around 10 minutes per game, though I may choose to play certain entries longer at my discretion. After the stream, I’ll review any linked GitHub repositories or supplementary materials to better understand your game’s design, mechanics, and code.

The person who submitted the game will be responsible for distributing rewards to their team. Additionally, the asset pack code (one code per winning team) will be delivered to the submitter.

TIMELINE

 The jam starts on March 1st, and the final submissions are due by March 9th. Don’t wait until the last minute—start brainstorming early and make something incredible!

SPONSOR

Huge thanks to Love.irish for sponsoring the jam AND MATCHING THE PRIZE AMOUNT AT $100. 

https://love.irish/

Big thanks to our other sponsor for donating asset packs for the winners! 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/al3al3/

NOTE: This is my first ever hosted gamejam. I anticipate some bumps along the way. Can't wait to start this journey with you all. 

About me

I’m a Full-Stack Engineer with over 8 years of professional experience. I have a deep passion for game development and have published games on Steam as well as participated in several game jams on itch.io. I also teach collaborative coding, Godot, and a variety of other topics in my Discord community. On Mondays, I stream on Twitch, collaborating while making a platformer for a local company.  I’m excited to bring this jam to life and can’t wait to see the incredible games you’ll all create!