Scratchers! Welcome to Scratch Game Jam #18.

Scratch Game Jam is a 11-day-long Scratch game development jam that occurs monthly on Itch.io.

We look forward to working with the next generation of creators to co-create the world.

Our previous activities >>>  https://getgandi.com/docs-database/a-collection-of-previous-scratch-game-jams

Be sure to join our Discord to stay updated and ask any questions!

                                                  

Gandi IDE is an in-browser game engine, a mod of MIT Scratch with collaboration features that allow scratchers to design and code together in real-time.

Scratch Coders™ is a vibrant community dedicated to coding with Scratch! We are a diverse group, from beginners to experts, all passionate about Scratch coding.

Scratch Community Sever is the major Scratch community in Discord. The server is a great place to talk, share ideas and collaborate beyond the limitations of Scratch.

ScratchTools, sponsoring this game jam, is a community-built Chrome and Firefox extension made for Scratch. It makes Scratching easier through hundreds of edits to the Scratch UI to make Scratch better than ever.

The theme is...

      Never Ending

NEVER ENDING! This can be anything, never ending buildings, infinite time, and more!

      The Ban List

Any game that falls into one of the ban list's categories, your game will receive lower ratings in the "ban-fitting" category

 See more in the F A Q below.

THIS JUST IN THE BANS HAVE BEEN CHANGED!

You only need ONE property to be changing for TVW and ACBH bans.

BANLIST FAQ

What does "The Vast World" mean by changing/unchanging	It means you cannot have the same ground, same obstacles, etc. for the whole playtime.
Do I have to follow the bans	Yes.
What if my game doesn't have stats?	It says OR, so if your game DOES have stats it can't be set and unchanging.
Does my game have to be never-ending?	Themes don't have to apply to just your game loop, it can also apply to story.
Character creator?	Sure, go for it. As long as your character visuals are changeable it's fine
What does conservation of energy one mean?	If you add upgrades into your game, just don't let players get infinite. Come up with solution.
Why did you add the bans bro	To stop overused tropes that come along with the theme (I confirmed the ban list before i chose the theme)

Any kind of game is okay! But always remember that it needs to fit the theme.

This is an exclusive engine jam. Only submissions created using the Scratch or Scratch mods, such as Gandi IDE or TurboWarp, will be allowed.

You must upload it as HTML5. Remember to make it playable in the browser. Submissions not including this will be removed. Gandi IDE can help you, and Here is a step-by-step guide for you.

Teams are okay! You can create solo or in a group. Gandi IDE's collaboration feature can help your team.

You can use certain assets or code snippets from your previous project, but it is not recommended to copy an entire project directly. Please make sure not to use someone else's project. Remember, the fun of a Game Jam lies in the challenge of creating something new within a limited timeframe.

Any attempt to obtain NG through fraud or other means is not allowed. The team takes these situations seriously. Enjoy Scratch Game Jam.

FAQ: https://getgandi.com/docs-database/frequently-asked-questions-for-sgj

We will invite all contest participants to vote with Host&Partners.

Games will be rated on these criteria:

★ Enjoyment: How did you like the game?

★ Design: Includes many things, like balance, level design, gameplay experience, creativity, etc.

★ Concept: How unique was the idea of the game? Do you feel like it could be its own full-scale game outside of the jam?

★ Theme: Does this game belong in this jam?

★ Ban-Fitting: How well does this game follow the bans?

🍦Gandi IDE Offers

Each entry will make the host add 1,000 NG to the Creators' Treasure Pool. The Creators' Treasure Pool will be distributed according to rank.  Each tier will share the rewards equally.     1st - 50% of the Treasure Pool     Top 20%（except 1st）- 25% of the Treasure Pool     Top 20%~50% - 15% of the Treasure Pool     Top 50%~ - 10% of the Treasure Pool

🔶Best "Made with Gandi IDE" game: 1,000 NG   🔶Participation prize for "Made with Gandi IDE" games: 200 NG.      Follow these instructions to be eligible for Gandi IDE prizes!   🔷1. Make a game using Gandi IDE!    🔷2. Submit your game to the jam. Don't forget to add "[Gandi IDE]" before your game's title!

We hope to see you participate and look forward to what you'll make.