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Welcome to Duck Duck JAM!

Introduction

Welcome, game developers, to Duck Duck JAM, hosted by Aquaduck Studio! Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to game creation, we invite you to challenge yourself in this Browser-based game making competition. Our goal is to bring together creative minds to push the boundaries of playable-in-browser game development.

The winner of Duck Duck Jam will receive ~$200 equivalent in Bitcoin.

All participants will gain valuable experience, feedback from peers, and the opportunity to have your game featured in our YouTuber judges' videos.

- The Judges -

The Grillcast - Orion and Micah

Xanderwood

The theme for this year's game jam will be announced later. But here are some things you should know up front:

  • The Theme will not be about ducks or water.
  • The Theme will not be genre-limiting.

Important Dates

  • Jam Start: May 18th, 4:00 PM CST
  • Submission Deadline: May 25th, 4:00 PM CST
  • Voting Period: May 25th, 4:00 PM CST to May 30th, 4:00 PM CST
  • Winners Announcement: May 30th, 4:00 PM CST

Submission Guidelines

Please read our submission guidelines carefully before starting your project. Your game should align with the jam's theme, adhere to the submission deadline, and meet the specified technical requirements.

Entries will be evaluated based on 4 criteria: 

  • Player Experience - Broadly covers all the things that go into making a game enjoyable like an intuitive gameplay, no bugs, a good interface, standard controls or a compelling story.
  • Innovation - How unique, new, improved or outside of the box is your game? Make something fresh. No point and clickers.
  • Feats of Strength - Did your game have any impressive features? Multiplayer, replayable, procedural generation, complex behaviors, etc. (Note- I don't consider building an engine impressive. It will not earn or lose you any points.)
  • Duck Factor - An "it" factor that makes your game unforgettable. Maybe that means breathtaking art, storytelling that made you feel something or the juiciest juice you've ever juiced. Find a way to make it pop.

How to Participate

  1. Sign Up: Register for Duck Duck Jam on this page.
  2. Create: Work individually or as a team to develop your game. Remember, the game must be created within the jam period!
  3. Submit: Upload your game to itch.io and submit it to our game jam page before the deadline.
  4. Play and Vote: After submissions close, play, rate, and provide feedback on other entries.

Community and Support

Join Duck Duck JAM Discord to connect with other participants, find team members, share progress, and get help. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at support@aquaduckstudio.com

FAQ

  • Can I participate solo? Yes, both individual and team entries are welcome!
  • Does my game have to be made during the jam? Yes. Games made outside the time period of the contest will be disqualified.
  • Are there any restrictions on tools or engines? No, you may use any tools or game engines you prefer.
  • Can I use pre-existing assets? Yes, but you must have the rights to use them and properly credit any assets not created during the jam.
  • Can I use AI like Midjourney, ElevenLabs or ChatGPT? Yes, just don't submit anything illegal like copywrite material to which you do not own the rights.

We're excited to see what amazing games you'll create. Let's make Duck Duck JAM a memorable and inspiring event! 🐤