INTRODUCTION

Micro Jam is a 48-hour-long video game development jam held weekly (and sometimes biweekly) on itch.io. It is a place where no matter where you are in your video game development journey you are, great games can be created with our creative themes.

Themes are released upon the Jam being published, however a requirement will be released once the submission date is reached. This is a requirement regarding the theme, colours, storyline, game style, etc to spice up the submissions. You can plan ahead to what game you are going to create, but once the requirement is released, you may have to change your idea.

This Jam's theme is RENAISSANCE. Keep in mind that the theme is open to everyone's interpretation, so do not be concerned about your video game idea.

Discord server: https://discord.gg/cpjFBhKt5U

PREREQUISITE

A prerequisite (also known as a requirement) is a special condition that your game must follow, but is open to interpretation.

The prerequisite will be released once the Jam starts, and it can be found on both the itch.io page as well as the Micro Jam Discord. 

THEME: RENAISSANCE

PREREQUISITE: Remotely Controlled

This means that your game should involve some form of a “remotely controlled “ player, or realistically anything of your own interpretation. If you do not have ideas, here is a example that could work if you are stuck:

1. A game where the main character is controlled by both the player (the person playing the game) and a mysterious force out of their control

However I do not want to limit your creativity! Start brainstorming and good luck with your game! Have fun with this prerequisite.

CRITERIA

Your submission will be ranked on these 6 criterion:

1. Enjoyment - How fun was it while playing your game?

2. Presentation - How well is the game shown/given to the user? Are the graphics intriguing?

3. Concept - How creative is the plot? Is it original? Are there interesting storylines/levels?

4. Use of theme - How well is the theme of the Jam incorporated in your game?

5. Use of requirement - Does your game properly use the requirement given?

6. Controls - Does the game function properly? Are the controls tight and responsive?

RULES

1. Keep the game content clean

2. Only make games within the given 48-hour time period - we do check!

3. Keep the game content in English for user purposes

Q&A

Q: How strictly should my game follow the theme?

A: The theme is open to interpretation, so there really isn't a wrong answer to if you followed the theme or not.

Q: Is there a prize?

A: Yes! The top 3 winners for each week's Micro Jam will be featured on our Discord Server! We are also looking to make a website soon, so winners will be featured there as well.

Q: Do I have to be in the Discord server?

A: No, it is not required. Being in the Discord server, however, will give you a big advantage as there are opportunities to share ideas amongst other game developers. Important announcements are also made on the server.

Q: Can I join if I'm not very good at game development?

A: Yes, of course. Micro Jam is a place where coders of all skill levels get together to improve. Ranking well in Micro Jam is also not solely reliant on how mechanically advanced the game is! (take a look at the criteria)