Rules

Read the rules.

Not reading the rules is not an excuse for breaking them.

Follow the limitation.

It is mandatory that you incorporate the jam's limitation into your game. This said, how you choose to interpret its meaning and go about incorporating it is entirely up to you.

The game must be made for the jam.

You cannot submit previously made games to the jam. This jam is about creating something new in the given period of time.

Keep game content clean.

Any and all NSFW content, potentially offensive content, graphic content etc. must be clearly telegraphed with a content warning at the start of the game as well as in it's description or cover.

Answer submission questions honestly.

You will be prompted to answer a few questions when submitting your game. Please answer them to the best of your ability. Giving vague answers is a great way to set off red flags.

Any games that do not follow the rules will be removed from the jam without warning.

FAQ

Help! I couldn't submit on time, what do I do?

There will be an announcement on the discord server, as well as a community post about how to submit late if you missed the deadline.

When does the next Mini Jam start, and when will it be announced?

Mini Jam takes place every 2 weeks on a Thursday/Friday, depending on your time zone. You can expect the next Mini Jam to be up within a week of its start date.

Do I have to follow the theme?

The theme exists to inspire, following it is totally optional. However, following the limitation in some way is mandatory.

Is my idea a valid interpretation of the limitation?

Almost certainly. You can interpret the limitation in any way you want. It will be up to you and your fellow jammers to determine if your interpretation is compelling.

What engine can I use?

You can use any engine or framework you like. You can even make your own if you want.

What kind of game can I make?

While video games are expected, this jam is open to any sort of game. You can build your game for any platform.

Can I make changes during the rating period?

Yes, you can make any changes to the project or project page during the rating period, just make sure that the original version of the game can still be downloaded if your project has a downloadable build and make a note on the game page describing what the changes in the post-jam version are.

I have code or other assets from other projects I wish to use, are these allowed?

As long as the game is mostly made within the jam timeframe, anything that wasn't made specifically for this particular jam such as code from other projects or assets from asset packs are allowed, provided you have the legal rights to use them in your project.

Can I submit more than one game?

Yes, but that is generally not advised. If you intend on working with multiple teams, please make sure each team is made aware and is okay with this.

Is there a prize for the winners?

Mini Jam is a strictly prize-less jam. The prizes are the games we've made along the way.