IMac — beautiful, intuitive all-in-one desktops with incredible processors, a Retina display, and the world’s most advanced desktop operating system. What are the important dates for the Global Game Jam®?15th October 2020: globalgamejam.org open to accept new jam site applications1st December 2020: globalgamejam.org open for jammer sign ups13th January 2021: Jam site registration period ends27 - 31 January 2021: GGJ Online starts worldwide.To accommodate the online format we have allowed for 5 days for the jam this year.
This is a 48 hour game making marathon, focused on design, mechanics, and clever ideas. The jam runs from July 10th, at 8PM UK time, to July 12th, at 8PM UK time.
Who can enter? Anyone, of any age, from anywhere. You can work alone or in teams.
What is the theme? Out of Control.
What can I make my game in? Anything, provided you can upload a file that runs on Windows or browsers.
What assets can I use? The vast majority of code must be written during the jam, but you can use whatever art and audio assets you have the legal right to use.
Who will judge the games? Games will be judged by the public. Mark will then play the Top 100 games and pick his favourite 20. All of the results will be revealed when this process is over.
What will the games be judged on? Games will be ranked against the following criteria: fun, originality, and presentation.
Is there a Discord I can join? Yes! Click here to gain access.
Further rules:
- You may participate in two jams at once if they happen at the same time and your game will fit both themes.
- Games submitted to the GMTK Jam must not contain nudity, or hateful language or visuals.
- You may make a VR game, but consider that few people will have the tech to actually judge your game.
- You can support other platforms (such as Mac and Android) if you wish, provided there's at least one Windows / browser build
- Your game cannot require additional software such as an emulator, or a game like Super Mario Maker 2, Roblox, or Dreams.
- You may re-use some small bits of code, such as controller support. Use your best judgement, as mods will not be able to advise you on this.
Legal bit:
- Anything you make during the GMTK Game Jam is your property. GMTK claims no rights or ownership of your game.
- Any game submitted to the GMTK Game Jam may show up in a GMTK YouTube video without your express permission.
Want to see past winners? Check them out here.
Dear Winter Jam Family,
We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and it’s impact on the Winter Jam 2020 tour.
The desire of our entire team was to make every effort to complete the remainder of the tour if at all possible. Unfortunately, the recent decisions by most states to limit large gatherings of any significant size has made this impossible. Therefore, after careful evaluation and prayer, the decision has been made to cancel the remaining dates of Winter Jam 2020.
While this is a sad day, we would like for you to join us in celebrating the 31 incredible shows that we were able to complete, the 30,000+ responses to the Gospel, and the 4,000+ children rescued from poverty through Holt International. I’m sure many of you have your own stories about how Winter Jam impacted your lives this year and we hope you’ll share them with us in the upcoming days.
We’ve always said this is God’s tour and we know God has a plan for this year and the many years to come. We pray for everyone’s health and safety during this time and look forward to seeing each and every one of you at Winter Jam 2021!
God Bless,
Eddie Carswell
Tour Founder