# 🎲 Welcome to the Strategy Board Game Jam!

Welcome to the **Strategy Board Game Jam**! Whether you are a tabletop designer creating printable board games or a digital indie developer building strategy mechanics, this jam is dedicated to depth, balance, and tactical play.

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## 📅 Timeline

* **Submission Window:** October 16th, 2026 (12:00 AM) – October 31st, 2026 (12:00 AM)

* **Voting Period:** October 31st, 2026 – November 10th, 2026

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## 📦 Accepted Formats

You can submit your entry in **any** of the following formats:

1. **Print & Play (PDF):** A complete rulebook along with printable board layouts, cards, or token sheets.

2. **Digital Builds (Web / Executable):** Playable digital versions (HTML5 web games, Windows, Mac, Linux).

3. **Sandbox Modules:** Tabletop Simulator (TTS), Tabletopia, or other digital sandbox mods.

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## 📜 Jam Rules

1. **Original Work:** Your entry should be created primarily during the jam period.

2. **Clear Rulebook / Tutorial:** Every submission must include a clear set of rules (PDF or in-game tutorial) so participants can learn how to play quickly.

3. **Fair Play & Balance:** Focus on designing meaningful decision-making, positional depth, and win condition balance.

4. **AI Transparency:** If you use generative AI for art or assets, please disclose it on your submission page as requested by the jam settings.

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## 🏆 Rating Criteria

Submissions will be rated by fellow participants on a 5-star scale across four key areas:

* ⚖️ **Game Balance & Depth:** Are unit movements, board zones, and win conditions well-thought-out and balanced?

* 🎯 **Strategy & Tactics:** Does the gameplay force interesting choices, tactics, and replayable scenarios?

* 📖 **Clarity & Rulebook:** Are the rules structured logically and easy to follow without confusion?

* 🎨 **Presentation:** Visual quality of the board layout, UI, graphics, tokens, or thematic polish.

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## 💬 Community & Discussion

Have questions, looking for playtesters, or want to share development updates? Head over to the **Community** tab at the top of this page to post threads, ge

t feedback, and connect with other designers!