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// THE WAIT IS OVER

𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐂𝐊𝐘 𝐉𝐀𝐌
— 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐀𝐋 —

The wait is over! The official theme for Mascky Jam, hosted by Maquity Studios, is...

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⚠ THEME UNSEALED ⚠
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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄:
NURSERY
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DAYCARE!
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A place meant for children to learn, play, and feel safe... but what happens when something isn't quite right?
Create a mascot horror game set in or inspired by a nursery or daycare. Turn colorful playrooms, cheerful mascots, toys, nap rooms, and children's activities into something mysterious, unsettling, or downright terrifying.

Interpret the theme however you like, get creative, and make your game memorable!

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𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒

📜  Follow the official Mascky Jam rules.
👥  Teams can have up to 5 members.
💻  Games must support Windows and macOS, or be playable in a web browser.
🚫  AI-generated content is not allowed.
📤  Submit your game on the official itch.io jam page before the deadline.
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𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒

START DATE
Nov 5, 2026
11:00 AM UTC
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Nov 7, 2026
11:00 AM UTC
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🌍 YOUR TIME (START → DEADLINE)
UTC / GMTNov 5 11:00 AM → Nov 7 11:00 AM
India (IST)Nov 5 4:30 PM → Nov 7 4:30 PM
US PacificNov 5 3:00 AM → Nov 7 3:00 AM
US EasternNov 5 6:00 AM → Nov 7 6:00 AM
BrazilNov 5 8:00 AM → Nov 7 8:00 AM
Central EuropeNov 5 12:00 PM → Nov 7 12:00 PM
UAENov 5 3:00 PM → Nov 7 3:00 PM
Singapore / Philippines / ChinaNov 5 7:00 PM → Nov 7 7:00 PM
Japan / South KoreaNov 5 8:00 PM → Nov 7 8:00 PM
SydneyNov 5 10:00 PM → Nov 7 10:00 PM
Not listed? Convert from 11:00 UTC.
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😴 NAP TIME IS OVER 😴

Good luck, creators. Nap time is over.

Let the horror begin.

Hosted by Maquity Studios.

JOIN THE JAM ➜
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MASCKY JAM

RULES & GUIDELINES

Welcome to Mascky Jam, a mascot horror game jam hosted by Maquity Studios!

Create a mascot horror game based on a secret theme that will be revealed when the jam begins.

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MASCKY JAM • CREATE • COMPETE • SCARE
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SCHEDULE

START
November 5, 2026 — 11:00 AM UTC
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
November 7, 2026 — 11:00 AM UTC
VOTING ENDS
November 14, 2026 — 2:53 PM UTC
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🌍 TIME ZONE TABLE
REGION START
Nov 5		 DEADLINE
Nov 7		 VOTING ENDS
Nov 14
UTC / GMT (UK) 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 2:53 PM
India (IST) 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 8:23 PM
US Pacific (PST) 3:00 AM 3:00 AM 6:53 AM
US Mountain (MST) 4:00 AM 4:00 AM 7:53 AM
US Central (CST) 5:00 AM 5:00 AM 8:53 AM
US Eastern (EST) 6:00 AM 6:00 AM 9:53 AM
Brazil (BRT) 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 11:53 AM
Central Europe (CET) 12:00 PM 12:00 PM 3:53 PM
Eastern Europe (EET) 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:53 PM
UAE (GST) 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 6:53 PM
Singapore / Philippines / China 7:00 PM 7:00 PM 10:53 PM
Japan / South Korea 8:00 PM 8:00 PM 11:53 PM
Sydney (AEDT) 10:00 PM 10:00 PM 1:53 AM
(Nov 15)
New Zealand (NZDT) 12:00 AM
(Nov 6)		 12:00 AM
(Nov 8)		 3:53 AM
(Nov 15)
Times follow the daylight-saving rules in effect on those dates. Not listed? Convert from UTC.
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THE THEME

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The theme will be revealed at the official start of the jam. Your game must follow the announced theme. No spoilers before the reveal!

TOP SECRET
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GAME REQUIREMENTS

💻  Games must support Windows and macOS, or be playable in a web browser.
👥  Teams may have up to 5 members.
📤  Submit your game through the official itch.io jam page before the deadline.
🎬  Include the names of all team members in your game, preferably in the credits.
🎨  Use original work or assets you have permission to use.
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AI POLICY

⚠ NO AI ALLOWED ⚠
AI tools and AI-generated content are not allowed. All game content must be created without generative AI assistance.
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JUDGING

All eligible submissions will be rated by judges in four categories:

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GAMEPLAY
Mechanics and overall experience.
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STORY
Quality and originality of the narrative.
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ART STYLE
Visuals, atmosphere, and presentation.
🎤️
STORY DELIVERY
How effectively the story is communicated to players.

Please respect the judges and their decisions.

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PRIZES

Mascky Jam is a hobbyist event with NO CASH PRIZES. The goal is to have fun, build something creative, gain recognition, and compete for first place!
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FAIR PLAY

Plagiarism, stolen submissions, harassment, and attempts to manipulate judging may result in disqualification.
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RULE CHANGES

Rules may change depending on participant numbers and other circumstances. Any updates will be announced in the appropriate channels.
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