☀️ A Lil Summer Game Jam 🌴

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Tiny games. Endless summer vibes.

Hey everyone! Summer’s finally here, and I figured what better way to celebrate than making some games? Whether you wanna build a chill beach hangout, a ridiculous water balloon fight, a tropical survival thing, or some totally unhinged idea that only makes sense to you — this jam is for exactly that.

It’s a super small, low-pressure game jam. No stress, no gatekeeping. Whether you’ve shipped 50 games or this is your very first one, you’re 100% welcome. Just come have fun and make something.

I'm revealing the theme now (2 hours early YAY)

🌊 THEME REVEAL 🌊

DRIFTING

The wait is finally over — the theme for A Lil Summer Game Jam has arrived! ☀️

This year’s theme is:

Drifting

That feeling of moving forward, even when you don’t always know where you’ll end up.

Maybe you’re drifting across the ocean, carried by the waves.
Maybe you’re drifting through space, exploring the unknown.
Maybe you’re drifting through memories, slowly letting go of the past.
Or maybe you’re simply drifting through life, following wherever the journey takes you.

🌊 Go with the flow

This theme is all about movement, change, exploration, and embracing the unexpected.

Your game can be:

🏝️ Cozy and relaxing
🚀 A journey into the unknown
💙 Emotional and meaningful
😂 Strange and chaotic
👻 Mysterious or unsettling

There’s no wrong way to interpret “Drifting.”

Take the theme wherever your creativity leads you. Experiment with ideas, try something different, and create an experience that feels truly yours.

🌴 Make it your own

You don’t need to make something huge. A small idea with a lot of personality can become something players remember.

Now it’s your turn.

Grab your engine, gather your team, and start creating.

We can’t wait to see where you drift. 🌊☀️

🎮 Happy jamming!

🌴 Small scope, big ideas.

Relaxed vibes only. All skill levels.

Don’t overthink it — some of the best jam games are weird little experiments that took a weekend. That’s the energy we’re going for.

🌊 Quick reminders

• Have fun. That’s literally the whole point.
• Don’t be afraid to try something weird — those usually turn out to be the most memorable.
• Be kind to each other. Cheer people on, give nice feedback, keep the vibes good.
• Just submit something! It doesn’t have to be perfect. Done is way better than perfect.

Whether you’re actually at the beach, melting inside with the AC blasting, or somewhere in between…

I can’t wait to see what you make.

🌴☀️ Let’s make this summer a little more creative 🎮

Good luck and have an awesome time!