Welcome to the first LittleJS Game Jam! This event is an exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and develop amazing games using the free and open source LittleJS game engine. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, this jam is the perfect chance to dive into game development and showcase your skills. Full steam ahead! 🚂
LittleJS is a lightweight open source HTML5 game engine for modern web development. It's small footprint is packed with a comprehensive feature set including hybrid rendering, physics, particles, sound effects, music, and input handling. The code is very clean and well documented with some fun examples to get you started.
Q: Can I work in a team?
A: Yes, team submissions are welcome!
Q: Can I use external assets?
A: Yes, you can use external assets as long as you have the right to use them.
Q: Can I submit a game I’ve already started?
A: You can start with a partially completed prototype but the majority of the game must be completed during the jam.
Q: Do I need to share my source code?
A: No, it is not required, but encouraged to post source files on GitHub for others to learn from.
Q: Can I still update my game during the voting period?
A: Yes! You can still make changes for any reason including bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, or art changes. Keep in mind that it may be too late for anyone that has already played or voted on your game.
Q: Can I use AI to help make my game?
A: Yes! You can use AI for any purpose including art, music, and code. If you do, please share what tools you used for others to learn from.
All prize dollar amounts will be awarded as Steam or Amazon gift cards. To make things easier for organizers and participants, no cash will be paid out for this contest.
$100 for the 1st place game Overall courtesy of Newgrounds
$100 for best game in each of the 5 voting categories courtesy of OP Guild
$200 donation to charity for most “cozy” game as chosen by Op Guild Judges
$200 for OP Guild judges favorite game submitted to Arcadia
$100 for OP Guild judges special challenge announced when the jam starts
$100 for top game submitted to Newgrounds
10 x GitHub Copilot One Years License
10 x Newgrounds Membership
5 x Pyxel Edit Licenses
3 x CodePen Pro One Year Subscription
3 x How to Make a Video Game All By Yourself
3 x OpenProcessing Plus+ One Year Subscription
3 x JS13k T-Shirt and Swag for games that fit in a 13kb zip
3 x LitteJS Awards