1. Event
1.1 Overview
Get ready to create, experiment, and have fun!
The Wheel of Fortune Game Jam is open to students, alumni, friends, parents and anyone that would like to join. You don't need to be an expert or an experienced game developer to participate. Whether you are working alone or as part of a team, the goal is to create something fun and creative within 48 hours.
But this isn't a regular Game Jam...
At the Wheel of Fortune Game Jam, you get to submit a challenge yourself. During the Kick-off Meeting, we'll spin the Wheel of Fortune live and let it decide the challenge for everyone.
The wheel will determine:
The selected theme and limitation will apply to everyone.
So think of something interesting, weird, challenging, or just plain fun.
1.2 Timeline
Friday, October 16, 2026 - 5:00 PM
Game Jam Kick-off
Kick-off Zoom Meeting
48 Hours of Development
After the Kick-off Event, you will have 48 hours to create your game.
Submission Deadline
All projects must be uploaded to Itch.io.
Wrap-up & Showcase
Wrap-up Zoom Meeting.
Everyone gets the opportunity to showcase their project and share what they created during the Game Jam.
The main theme of the Game Jam will be determined by the Wheel of Fortune during the Kick-off Event.
Before the Game Jam, every participant can submit one topic or subject they would be interested in exploring.
The submitted suggestions will be added to the wheel, and one theme will be randomly selected during the Kick-off Meeting.
You have the chance to help shape the challenge and influence the fate of this year's Game Jam.
Submit your theme suggestion until [DD.MM.YYYY] at [XX:XX].
Think of something interesting, weird, challenging, or just plain fun. Your suggestion might end up on the wheel!
The wheel will also determine a special limitation that every participant must incorporate into their game.
Before the Game Jam, you can submit one special limitation that could make the challenge more interesting.
The limitation could affect gameplay, art, sound, controls, storytelling, or anything else you can think of.
For example:
The selected limitation will apply to everyone and must be incorporated into every submitted game.
You have 48 hours to create your game after the Kick-off Event.
You can:
You are free to decide how you want to approach the challenge and which tools you want to use.
Your game must be playable on:
Your game must be uploaded directly to Itch.io.
Please do not submit links to external download services.
Your Itch.io page should contain everything needed to play your game, including a short description and the appropriate build.
The main content of your game should be created during the Game Jam.
Do not submit an old game, reuse a previously started project, or continue working on an existing game.
You can use any game engine or framework you are comfortable with.
You may also use external assets, such as:
However, you must have the appropriate license to use them, and you must give proper credit to the original creator.
For example, you can use ChatGPT or other AI tools to:
Please don't ask an AI tool to generate your entire game and submit the result as your own work.
Fully AI-generated games will not be shown during the final showcase.
Your game should be mostly original.
You don't have to create absolutely everything from scratch. Using existing, properly licensed assets is completely fine.
What matters is that you use the Game Jam as an opportunity to create something yourself, experiment, and learn something new.
And if you do create everything from scratch, you get to be extra proud of yourself at the end!
Be friendly and respectful towards other participants.
Remember that everyone has different levels of experience. The Game Jam is about learning, experimenting, and having fun together.
If you are participating from a physical campus location, the respective Campus House Rules apply.
All submissions must follow the Itch.io Terms of Service.
Games must not contain NSFW, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive content.
Do I need previous game development experience?
No. The Game Jam is open to students with different levels of experience. You don't need to be an expert to participate.
Can I participate alone?
Yes! You can work completely on your own.
Can I create a team?
Yes. Teams can be created freely, and we strongly encourage students from different campuses to work together.
Which game engine can I use?
Any engine or framework you are comfortable with.
Can I use assets from the internet?
Yes, as long as you have the appropriate license to use them and properly credit the creator.
Can I use AI?
Yes. AI tools can be used as assistants during your workflow. However, your game should still be your own work. Fully AI-generated games will not be shown during the final showcase.
Can I continue one of my existing projects?
No. The game itself must be created during the Game Jam.
Where do I submit my game?
Your game must be uploaded directly to Itch.io before the submission deadline.
Can I submit a Windows and a Web build?
Yes, you can provide both if you want to.
What happens if I don't finish my game?
Don't panic! The Game Jam is about experimenting, learning, and creating something within a limited amount of time. Even a small, unfinished project can be a valuable result of the experience.
Before the Game Jam begins, make sure to submit:
One theme suggestion A topic or subject you would enjoy creating a game around.
One limitation A special rule or restriction that could make the challenge more interesting.
Submission deadline: [DD.MM.YYYY] at [XX:XX]
Your idea could end up on the Wheel of Fortune! 🎡
Don't worry about creating the next big hit.
Make something. Try something new. Work together. Make mistakes. Learn from them.
And most importantly:
Have fun!
