> Games for a Cause <
A special game jam hosted by Capybloom Interactive
> Join Our Community <
Connect with fellow developers, find teammates, and get updates!
> About the Jam <
Games for a Cause is a special game jam where I invite you to create a game with heart. For those new to the concept, a game jam is an event where developers and creatives come together to make a game within a set amount of time. It's a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, meet other passionate people in the community and build something!
Over the course of two weeks, you'll create a short game that is beatable in about 10 minutes that explores 2 themes. The themes will be announced the day the Jam Begins.
> Prizes & Charity <
At the end of the jam, all submissions will be reviewed by a panel of Official Judges and voted on by the community. We'll celebrate three main winners, plus a special fourth Secret Winner! The top three winners will have a donation made in their name to a charity of their choice:
1st Place: $100
2nd Place: $50
3rd Place: $25
To help make a small difference, the prize donations are personally provided by myself as Capybloom is a one person show. My goal is simply to encourage creativity and support good causes through the power of games, although if you'd like to sponsor a future jam, please get in contact with me!
> Rules <
No AI-Generated Assets: All assets must be created by people. We believe in the human element of creation! You are welcome to use pre-made assets as long as you have the appropriate license and give proper credit.
Team Size: Teams can have a maximum of 4 members. Solo developers are welcome and encouraged!
Multiple Teams: You may join up to two teams, provided both teams involved agree.
Joining & Submitting: It's never too late to create! You can join the jam and submit your game at any point before the final deadline.
> How to Participate <
1. Find a Team if you're not going solo. Use our dedicated LFG (Looking for Group) channel on Discord to find fellow creators to work with. Open to artists and developers of all kinds!
2. Name Your Team: Come up with a creative name for your development team.
3. Create Your Game: Get to building.
4. Submit Your Entry: Upload your finished game to itch.io. Then, head to our submissions channel on Discord and fill out the form with your team name, desired charity, the name for the donation, and how we should contact you (Discord, Email, etc.). Teams will either choose one person or the Team name itself with a credit for the team on the Capybloom Interactive website & this jam.
> Ready to Create? <
Join us in making games that matter. Create something wonderful, connect with amazing developers, and support causes you care about!