Monkey Jam 2024 is over!
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Welcome to Monkey Jam!
Monkey Jam is a Game Jam run by CDawgVA, Twitch streamer and YouTuber.
In this event, you'll have three days to create a game that fits the theme that Connor chooses. Once the Jam is over, all submissions will be open for voting by the community. Connor will play the Top 20 games and pick his favourite 5.
- Games submitted must not include offensive, discriminatory, or NSFW content of any kind. This is an event for anyone and everyone! So don’t be rude.
- Games submitted must be done through itch.io for rating.
- Games submitted must be published to be played on browsers (bonus thumbs up for mobile compatibility!) or Windows desktop, without requiring extra hardware.
- The game's primary language must be in English.
- You may team up! And we encourage it. The maximum number of team members allowed is 4.
- The game itself must be made within the jam time period, and you may not submit any work or updates during the voting period.
- You may use pre-made, publicly available, and purchased assets, or other assets you have the legal rights to use. Just remember to credit properly.
- You can use pre-existing code, extensions, and functions. But do not write code specifically for this jam ahead of time.
- Use of Generative AI is not allowed in any way, shape, or form. This includes but not limited to: Audio/Music, Imagery, game assets, and code scripting.
This year's theme is: 
This year, related discussions will be happening on the CDawgVA Discord.
Feel free to look for teams or even show off your work there!
Click here to join
* Please note in order to join the server and access the game jam channels, you need a verified discord account and to accept the server rules upon joining.
* Your Discord account will need to be have been made for 5 minutes and have a verified email and phone number.
All games will be rated in the following categories:
- Fun & Game Design: Do you want to continue playing? How enjoyable is the game? Is the interface usable?
- Audio: How nice does the game sound? Does it implement cool music and sound effects?
- Graphics: How nice does the game look? Is the art nice to look at?
- Originality & Innovation: How often did you say "Wow! That's unexpected and clever" when playing?
- Theme: How relevant is the game to the jam's theme?
Once the submission period is closed, you will have one week to rate other people’s games.
Connor will play the Top 20 rated games live on stream. The top 5 games that Connor selects as his winners will receive $1000 USD each.
You must be at least 13 years of age to join in the Jam, but must be 18+ years of age to receive the prize.
If on a winning team with at least one of the participants being 18+ years of age, said of age individual can receive the prize and distribute it to their team members. The receiver of the prize must be an original member of the winning team.
PRIZE LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
The following legal disclaimer governs the terms and conditions related to any prize money awarded in connection with Monkey Jam 2024 ("Event"). By participating in the Event and accepting any prize money, you ("Participant") acknowledge and agree to the following:
Eligibility: Participants must meet all eligibility requirements as outlined by the Event organizers for Monkey Jam 2024, including age restrictions, residency limitations, and any other criteria specified in the Event rules.
Accurate Information: Participants must provide accurate and truthful information when entering Monkey Jam 2024, including contact details and any other requested information. Failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification and forfeiture of any prize money.
Compliance with Laws: Participants must comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including those related to intellectual property rights, privacy, and the use of third-party assets, materials, or content. Any violation of these laws may lead to disqualification and legal consequences.
Taxes and Expenses: Participants are solely responsible for any taxes, fees, or expenses associated with the receipt and use of prize money from Monkey Jam 2024. The Monkey Jam 2024 organizers will not be held liable for any tax obligations or financial consequences arising from the receipt of prize money.
Award Decisions: The decisions of the Monkey Jam 2024 organizers regarding the allocation and distribution of prize money are final and binding. Participants agree not to challenge or dispute these decisions.
Release and Indemnity: By participating in Monkey Jam 2024, Participants release the Monkey Jam 2024 organizers, their affiliates, partners, sponsors, employees, and representatives from any liability, claims, demands, or damages arising out of or in connection with Monkey Jam 2024, including the receipt and use of prize money. Upon paying out the prize, the organizers of the Event assume no legal responsibility over how it is distributed to the rest of the team
Intellectual Property: Participants retain ownership of any intellectual property rights they hold in their submitted work for Monkey Jam 2024, subject to any license or agreement specified in the Event rules. However, Participants grant the Monkey Jam 2024 organizers a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display their submitted work for the purpose of promoting Monkey Jam 2024.
Governing Law: This legal disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where Monkey Jam 2024 is organized.
By participating in Monkey Jam 2024 and accepting any prize money, Participants signify their understanding and agreement to all the terms and conditions set forth in this legal disclaimer. Participants should review and ensure their compliance with the Event rules and any additional terms provided by the Monkey Jam 2024 organizers.