This fast-paced jam will challenge your skills and creativity throughout Saturday. The focus is on learning, having fun, making friends, and some competition. Saturday Smash Jam picks the actual themes that inspire game mechanics. Claim your spot in the jam, and stay tuned for the theme announcement.

Valentine Special - Extra Rule

Your game must include one of these objects. You are free to come up with mechanics around it. For simplicity, it's recommended that you choose only one special object. However, if you're feeling extra creative, go far and beyond! Good luck and Happy Valentine's!

• Create games during the jam
• Stick to the theme but get creative!
  
• Pre-made assets are fine; core gameplay must be new
• Keep it respectful and suitable for all.

1. The jam runs every Saturday.
2. A theme is announced to spark ideas.
3. Submit your game and explore others' creations!

UTC Coverage:

• Earliest Saturday Start: Friday, 10:00 AM UTC (UTC+14).
• Latest Saturday End: Sunday, 12:00 PM UTC (UTC-12).

At the end of the jam, the voting round starts. The right to vote is reserved for participants who submitted and their contributors. The voting system then calculates the overall score based on these four criteria:

• Gameplay
• Theme Adherence
• Creativity and Innovation
• Presentation

The most important criterion is Gameplay because we want our games to be fun. However, the overall rating is calculated by all criteria equally.

Make friends, learn, experiment, and have fun. 

Top-rated games go to the Hall of Fame and are announced on our Discord.

• Join the [Discord server] to connect with other jammers, form teams, and share your progress.
• Open a community discussion by asking a question or sharing an idea.

Mark your calendar, charge up, and bring your ideas—let’s create something amazing!