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Rule #1 Clarification

A topic by companionwolf created Feb 26, 2026 Views: 242 Replies: 7
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As of Rule #1 - "All entries must be a physical game. Your game can be a TTRPG or a print-and-play game. If you think your game is a game, then it is a game. This jam is not for video games, though. Other, non-game zines are also welcome too!"

I'm a bit confused. This says 'all entries must be a physical game' but then at the end says 'non game zines are welcome as well'. Can you clarify whether this means ONLY physical game zines OR if non-game zines are in fact okay? 

Example: if I submit a perzine that is NOT a physical game in any way shape or form, but still adheres to the jam themes and rules, is that still breaking rule #1 and thus not an acceptable submission?

Thank you!

HostSubmitted(+1)

Great question! I did write that rule in a confusing way. Non-game zines are 100% welcome in this jam.

Later, I'll update the language to try and be more clear.

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Different question regarding submission. 

It must be a physical game

If I want to make a perzine, do I need to print it and staple it together? If so- do I have to mail it somewhere?

If it's supposed to be a digital format, how do I submit that? PDF? Upload it to this jam?

Sorry, total noob here.

HostSubmitted(+1)

Good question! The physical game requirement is related to itch categories. It's to distinguish between video games and tabletop games. 

So, if you made a perzine, you would just need to submit your itch project for the zine (with PDF or something on your itch page) to the jam. 

There's no need to print it unless you want to. I would love to see files that are ready for DIY printing and assembly, but it's not required 

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I would have thought that a non-game perzine would be classed as a Book or a Comic...if it's not a game or game material then I don't see why it would it be categorized under Physical Games...

HostSubmitted(+1)

Yes, that's correct. Submit under whichever category fits best for the creation you're making. My main point is that the jam isn't for video games. 

i feel like a lot of the wording for this jam is confusing for no reason. hence people asking about the physical game and what not. its a zine jam, why are games being mentioned at all?

HostSubmitted

Hello! Games are mentioned because I make games and most of the folks that I shared this jam with also make games. I modified some wording in the jam to make it more clear that any kind of zine is accepted.