GDG INTERNAL GAME JAM'26

A Game Development Event for GDG GameDev Department Members!

Get ready for an exciting challenge to create a game from scratch in the given timeframe. Brainstorm ideas, experiment with mechanics, collaborate with fellow members, and bring your creativity to life in this internal game development showdown!

Participation is exclusively open to members of the GDG Game Development Department.

Schedule

• Start: 15th October, 2026 — 12:01 AM
• End: 30th November, 2026 — 11:59 PM

Theme

The theme for this game jam is: No playable character!

Think outside the box and interpret the theme in your own unique way. 

Make sure your game meaningfully incorporates the theme, as submissions that deviate from it will not be considered for judging. You can create any genre of game you like — the possibilities are endless!

Rules & Guidelines

• Eligibility: Participation is restricted to members of the GDG Game Development Department.
• Development Time: Games must be developed within the 1.5 month game jam period.
• Game Engine: You may use any engine or framework, including Unity, Godot, Unreal Engine, or other suitable tools.
• Assets: Assets may be created during the jam or sourced externally. However, custom-made assets will be considered for additional points. 
• Playable Build: Submissions must be playable, with desktop and web builds preferred.
• Theme Compliance: Your game must meaningfully follow the theme and spirit of the jam.
• Content Policy: AI-generated content is strictly prohibited.
• Version Control: Participants must regularly commit their code to a GitHub repository throughout the jam.
• Submission: Every entry must include a playable game build and its corresponding GitHub repository link.

Voting & Judging

This is a ranked internal game jam, where entries will be evaluated by judges based on the following criteria:

• 🎨 Creativity & Theme Use — How creatively and effectively the game incorporates the theme.
• 🕹️ Gameplay & Mechanics — The quality, responsiveness, and engagement of the gameplay.
• 🔊 Sound & Feel — Audio, visual polish, feedback, and overall game feel.
• 💡 Innovation — Original ideas, unique mechanics, and creative problem-solving.
• 🧩 Overall Experience — How complete, enjoyable, and memorable the game is.

Voting is open to judges only, ensuring fair and thoughtful evaluation of every submission.

P.S. Custom-made assets and original creative work can earn additional points!

Prizes

The best entries will (perhaps) be given a treat by both of the leads! Additionally, there's a great chance the best entries will be showcased at our club expos going forward! 

Ready to Create?