ABOUT THE JAM 

THIS JAM DOESN'T OFFER ANY REWARDS FOR PARTICIPATING, THIS IS MOSTLY JUST FOR EXPERIENCE!

Moonwave Jam are made to encourage beginner game developers to make a game! From platformers to FPS games, we encourage all creators to try making something awesome in these annual game jam! 

The Theme for the Jam is given on our twitter so follow us

RULES 

1. Can i submit a game i started before the jam, or made for another jam?

Submissions for the jam should be original. Most of the game should be created during the jam.

Games made specifically for the jam are preferred, but other games are accepted if they comply with the rules of the jam and timeframe.

2. Can i include code/assets i worked on before the jam?

Planning before the jam is fine, and you are welcome to reuse some assets and code from previous projects, but it is something you should limit.

In the spirit of participating in a game jam, you should keep most of your development during the jam period to get the most out of it!

3. Can i use assets made by someone else?

If you have permission to use assets, or bought them, you are free to use them as you like! Remember to provide credit for the assets you use if the creator has asked for it.

4. Is there any specific engine i should use?

No! Your game can be developed using any engine, as long as your game can be played via the browser and/or on all desktop platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).

Engines which we recommend include Godot,GameMaker and RenPy. Many teams will also use Unity and Unreal Engine.

NOTE: Exports of Unreal Engine games will often balloon past the 1GB limit imposed by itch.io. With this in mind, we do not recommend the use of Unreal Engine. If you decide to use it, please ensure that your games are stripped of unnecessary assets.

5. Can i work on multiple games?

So long as each game was started during the jam period, you are welcome to submit more than one game to the jam.

Collaborating with other jammers is encouraged too. Make sure not to overwork yourself!

Submission Period

Can i submit a game i haven't finished to the jam?

Absolutely! Unfinished or buggy games are accepted. No submission is perfect after all!

Can i submit a game that includes adult, gore, or other offensive material?

Games with mature content are accepted when flagged. For disturbing or inappropriate content, we ask that jammers use common sense and flag this on the game page.

We reserve the right to remove any games that are not appropriate or flagged correctly, so please reach out if you have any doubts.

Voting Period

I found bugs or issues after the jam ended. Can i change the submission?

New uploads for the submission will be open for three days after the end of the jam to make bug fixes. Uploads are closed after this time to ensure that submitters finish development at the end of the jam.

How do i vote on submissions for a jam?

Anyone can vote on submissions once the jam has closed.

What are the voting categories?

There are five general voting categories: Theme Incorporation, Gameplay Experience, Story,  Sound Design, Overall Impression. These are voted on by jam participants.

Description of all voting categories

Theme Incorporation - How effectively does the game incorporate the given theme?

Gameplay Experience - How enjoyable and engaging is the gameplay?

Story - How good is the story?

Sound Design - How good is the sound design?

Overall Impression - What is the overall impression of the game, considering all aspects?