This jam is now over. It ran from 2024-08-23 19:00:00 to 2024-08-26 19:00:00. View results

Welcome to the SoloDevelopment Game Jam, hosted by our amazing community and co-hosted by the renowned Educator and Streamer, CaptainCoder!

Overview

This 72-hour game jam is crafted especially for solo developers. Whether you're a seasoned indie dev or just starting out, this jam is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, showcase your skills, and join a supportive and creative community.

Schedule

  • Start Time: August 23, 2024, 3:00 PM EST (7:00 PM UTC)
  • End Time: August 26, 2024, 3:00 PM EST (7:00 PM UTC)
  • Duration: 72 Hours

Find all Developers streaming during the SoloDevelopment Game Jam

Prizes

With over $300 in prizes, the top entries will be rewarded:

  • 🥇 First Place: $150
  • 🥈 Second Place: $100
  • 🥉 Third Place: $50

Winners can choose to donate their prize to charity if they prefer. Both PracticalNPC and CaptainCoder will play your games live on Twitch during the voting session. Top entries will be celebrated in our Hall of Fame and featured on a dedicated page.

Note: Jam entries will be judged in two phases:

  • Community Voting: All submitters will vote on the jam entries for the main competition.
  • Judges' Voting: Specific judges, including CaptainCoder and PracticalNPC, will vote separately to determine the prize winners based on their best judgments. To be eligible for prize money, participants must follow all the guidelines outlined for the jam.

Theme: Two Button Controls


The theme was voted on by our communty and set in stone at the start of the jam, so stay tuned here or join our community Discord for the reveal!

Vote on the Theme here

Rules

  • Solo Developers Only: This jam is designed to level the playing field, ensuring all participants work individually.
  • Submission: Submit your game on this itch.io page before the deadline to be part of the competition. Entries submitted after the deadline won’t be eligible for prizes.

Creative Guidelines:

  • Pre-made assets that are free and legally obtained are welcome.
  • Feel free to use existing code templates, as long as your game showcases your creativity and isn’t just a reskin.
  • All game engines are fully supported.
  • To keep the focus on individual creativity, AI-generated assets are not allowed.
  • If you prefer to use paid assets, you’re welcome to do so! However, this will make your entry ineligible for prizes, giving you the freedom to explore your creative vision while ensuring fair competition for everyone.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be evaluated by CaptainCoder, PracticalNPC, and other selected judges based on:

  • Creativity: How unique and innovative your game is.
  • Gameplay: How engaging and enjoyable your game is to play.
  • Theme Interpretation: How well you incorporate and interpret the theme.
  • Polish: The overall presentation and completeness of your game.

Community and Support

Join our community on Discord to connect with other participants, get feedback, and share your progress. This is a welcoming and inclusive space for all developers, so feel free to dive in and start chatting!

Get Started

Ready to dive in? Mark your calendars, sharpen your skills, and prepare for an exciting 72 hours of solo game development. We can’t wait to see what you create!