Join over 2 million students from 150+ countries and create something epic! In our Halloween game jam, you'll make a game in 10 days, solo or with a team - and get some freebies along the way!

Join us on our live YouTube stream 30 minutes before the jam opens to discuss questions, reveal the visual theme and Trick-or-Treat mechanics and chat.

Our October Jam will be using a visual theme along with an optional Trick-or-Treat mechanic twist. Both will be announced at the start of the jam.

Click here for an instant download of the TV model in our visual theme below if you'd like to use it in your game, provided by Grant Abbitt - Only available until the end of the jam!

How does a visual theme work? 

Use the above image to inspire you. You can interpret it as you see fit. You do not have to include the image in your game nor the TV model.

Asset packs provided by our sponsors for this jam (images are linked to their pages):  

     

• Solo or team (max 6 people)
• Free assets only - no paid assets—even if you got them free. 
  • Exception: You are allowed to use any paid assets that have been made available for free specifically through this game jam by our sponsors.
• Playable build required
• Bug fixes allowed after deadline —just keep your original submission up and clearly label any updated builds.

You’ll have 1 week to vote on other games after the jam ends. Rate 1–5 stars in these categories:

• Fun - Well, how fun is it?
• Theme - How well did the game fit with the visual theme?
• Aesthetics - How pretty is it?
• Music - How do those epic beats sound?
• Sound - How much do your ears love those sweet in-game sounds?
• Mechanics - How interesting are the things you actually do in the game?
• Story - How well written is the story, plot, or it's characters?

• Can I use AI tools? Yes—just use them ethically and legally.
• Do I have to use a specific game engine? Nope! Use any engine you like.
• How should I scope my game? Aim to finish in ~4 days. Leave time to polish and fix bugs.
• How do I find a team? Use our forums, Facebook groups, or Discord.
• Can I update my game after submitting? Yes—to fix bugs. No new features.
• What is a visual theme and mechanic twist? See our FAQ page on the Community tab for more info.