Welcome to the Official 2D Game Jam, a premier event dedicated exclusively to the creation of 2D games. 

This is a 10 day game development event for which the gates open on the 20th of September until the 29th of Steptember. After this development period, the voting begins!

This jam is specifically designed to celebrate the art and craft of 2D game development. 

In order to be able to win and get the potential prizes from this jam, as well as get all the news about the jam, ask for assistance or simply engage and share with the other developers, please join the official discord server.

2D Game Jam - Official Discord

The theme for the 2D Game Jam - Fall 2024 will be announced at the start of the game jam.

What is a game jam theme?

- A game jam theme is a central idea or concept that participants must incorporate into their game creations, guiding the design and development process within a limited time frame. 

The theme can be interpreted in any way, so it is fully up to you on how you utilize the theme in your game. Just make sure that it is obvious enough for those that will play your game.

Participation in the 2D Game Jam is open to everyone, regardless of skill level or background. Here are the key details for participating:

Original Content: 

The following assets require to be self made by you/your team:

- Visuals/graphics, Music, Main Menu/Splash art, Voice , Code(tutorial help is okay)

The following assets don't require to be self made, but they have to be free for use:

- Sound effects, Fonts, Plugins, Shaders

2D Requirements:

- The game has to be 2D. However, 3D art/assets are allowed, as long as the gameplay is 2D, and vice versa. 3D gameplay is allowed, as long as the assets are 2D.

Type of File:

- The game has to be playable in a browser. Due to safety issues, downloadable files are not allowed on this jam.

Team Size: 

- You can participate as a solo developer or form a team with up to three members. Collaborate with others to combine your strengths and create something truly unique.

Registration: 

- Each team member must be registered as a contributor on the itch.io game page for your entry. This ensures that everyone who worked on the game is properly credited.

Submission: 

- All game submissions must be made through the itch.io platform. Make sure your game is properly uploaded and accessible to the judges and other participants.

Tools: 

-Any and every engine is acceptable as long as you can export it as html to be played in browser, or exe to be played as downloadable file. Any music/art tools are allowed.

 

Your game will be evaluated based on several important criteria. This ensures a fair and comprehensive assessment of all entries:

1. Theme Integration: How well does your game incorporate and interpret the given theme.
   
2. Graphics: The visual quality and artistic creativity of your game. 
3. Sound: The quality and effectiveness of the audio elements, including music, sound effects, and voice acting. 
4. Mechanics: The functionality and innovation of your game's mechanics. Are the controls intuitive and responsive.
5. Game Feel: The overall enjoyment and immersion of the game. Is it fun to play.
6. Innovation: The creativity and originality displayed in your game.

While the primary goal of the 2D Game Jam is to foster creativity and community, we also have some exciting rewards for the winners:

• Special Discord Role: The winning team will be awarded a unique role in our Discord server, giving you recognition and prestige within our community.
• Publishing Opportunity: If your game is promising, has potential and it looks scalable to a full steam game size, we might assist you with publishing it on Steam. We will cover all associated costs, providing you with a fantastic opportunity to bring your game to a wider audience.

We are eager to see the incredible games you will create. Good luck, and have fun!