Welcome to KIFASS! The game jam that wants you to Keep it Fun and Stupid, Stupid! All you have to do is make a game using DragonRuby Game Toolkit, have fun with it and incorporate some stupid into the mix. The more fun and stupid, the better!
This is a relaxed jam thatβs suitable for everyone from beginner to pro.
Join the DragonRuby Discord to chat with other jammers!
The optional theme for the jam is:
πππ SNEAKING πππ
Any games that do not follow these rules will be removed from the jam.
Q: I don't like coding but I'm good with graphics, sound, writing or some other valuable skill. Can I join?
A: Absolutely. We encourage participants to work with a team. Come to the DragonRuby Discord and ask if anyone wants to team up. The same goes for coders who want to team up with other creative types.
Q: Can I start working on my game before the jam starts?
A: Yes! Start whenever you like!
Q: What if I've never made a game before?
A: This is a beginner-friendly jam. DragonRuby ships with tons of sample projects you can use as starting points for your own game.
Q: Can I submit an unfinished game?
A: Yes but please submit it near the end of the jam. Do not submit non-functional games.
Q: Is this a ranked jam?
A: Nope! The goal of this jam is to enjoy making and publishing a game. There are no rankings, judges or prizes. The real treasure is the games we made along the way.
Q: But what if my game turns out not to be fun?
A: As long as you had fun making it, that's good enough.
Q: But what if I had a miserable time making my game?
A: As long as you thought you would have fun making it, that's good enough.
Q: But what if my game turns out not to be stupid?
A: Try adding chinchillas, jelly or elbows.
Q: What colour is Tuesday?
A: Yes!
KIFASS! is organised by members of the DragonRuby community. DragonRuby Game Toolkit is a 2D game engine thatβs super easy to get to grips with but powerful enough to make professional games. It uses the awesome Ruby programming language and it can easily build games for Windows, Mac, Linux, Web, mobile, consoles and VR.
DragonRuby is giving away free, commercial licenses to jam participants. You will be able to download DragonRuby Game Toolkit for free shortly before the start of the jam.
For help with DragonRuby and Ruby code, visit the DragonRuby Discord.
DragonRuby ships with tons of sample projects you can use as starting points for your own games. You can browse some of the samples here.