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Tips and tricks - Hosting a Jam

A topic by Goose created Jan 22, 2024 Views: 269 Replies: 6
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Does anyone have any tips or tricks they used to make game jams look fun or interesting they can share with me?

I am hosting a game jam this month called "Happy Jamuary!" (linked below), but I am struggling with getting people to join.

I'm not here to advertise the jam, so the link is only so you can give feedback, unless you actually want to join! I don't want pity joins, only join if you find the theme or idea fun and think you would enjoy it. If so, go ahead, but otherwise, can I get feedback so I can improve it in the future?

https://itch.io/jam/jamuary-by-goose

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I know this jam already finished, but I am just going to say that you need publicity and maybe some incentives. Incentives other jams use range from money, to just being made by someone popular, like a brand, or a streamer.  If you don't want to give any incentive, an interesting topic, a pretty jam page, and a lot of publicity may help you. Try building hype and letting others know your jam exists and it's coming soon.

Ok, thank you for this! I will keep that in mind for my next jam!

What do you think is the best way to build hype then?

Advertising

Where though

In the community page or in your own projects