Do you like myths? Do you want more VNs about various mythologies all around the world? Us too! So get ready to write your best story for a mythical game jam, from June 15th, 2024 00:00 (UTC+1) to September 15th, 2024 23:59 (UTC+1)!

Notes about the theme of mythology

• This jam isn’t restricted to Greek mythology only and you are free to explore other mythologies.
• You can even create your own mythology for a set universe and explore it in your entry.
• Retellings of existing myths are of course allowed, but you may also have modern retellings of myths.
• You can also explore meta-stories regarding myths, or stories being about myths without portraying one (for example, focusing on a researcher specialised in mythology etc.)

Rules

1/ Since the jam is named “Mythology VN Jam”, the entries are primarily expected to be visual novels or interactive fictions.
2/ However, entries from other genres are allowed as long as they have a significant narrative portion (at least half of the game).
3/ You may start working on your project before the start of the jam, or submit an update of an existing one. However, this update has to be of narrative nature (for instance, an update updating the art assets, fixing bugs or correcting typos wouldn’t be “narrative”, and you may not submit such entries to the jam).
4/ Incomplete entries (demos, v-slices, concepts…) are accepted and even encouraged to avoid crunching.
5/ You can work both as a solo dev or a team as long as you properly credit everyone involved in the project.
6/ You can create your own assets or collect assets online. If so, make sure to abide by the creator’s licensing.
7/ You are not allowed to use any type of AI-generated content, even if it is hand-painted over, and even if you own the training data. So, if you collect assets online, make sure they are not AI-generated (note: 60+ backgrounds for free is a red flag).
8/ You may submit your entry to other game jams, as long as it also respects their rules.
9/ NSFW projects are accepted, as long as they are indicated as such. Please make sure to use appropriate trigger and content warnings.
10/ If applicable, no erotic or sexual scenes should involve underage characters, or underage-looking characters (for example, a character looking 10 but being 500 years old). In particular, shotacon and lolicon content is not allowed.
11/ Entries promoting any sort of discrimination (LGBTQ+-phobia, racism, sexism etc.) are prohibited and will be removed.
12/ Your project can be commercial or free at your own convenience: however, commercial fan games are not allowed. – All entries failing to respect the rules will be removed.

If you have any more question, feel free to ask in the community section of this game jam!