About the Challenge

SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT BEING TAKEN THROUGH DEVPOST!!! We are hosting this game jam on the Itch platform, so please join here. Detailed rules are also listed on the Itch page.

Pixel Forge a 1-week game development hackathon where developers, artists, designers, and creators come together to build something awesome.You have 7 days to create a game from scratch, experiment with ideas, and turn creativity into playable projects.

Pixel Forge Jam is fiscally sponsored by The Hack Foundation (d.b.a. Hack Club), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Join our Discord server to chat with other participants (and form teams if you'd like), ask any questions, and share your work!!

Requirements

What to Submit

Any kind of video game with any engine, as long as it incorporates The theme will be realeased when the game jam begins!

Participants must design their game around the theme

 

Your game must be submitted through our Itch page!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

7 non-cash prizes
1st Place
1 winner

- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)
- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)
- Up to 4 .xyz domains that are free for 1 year ($15 Value Each)
- Up to 2 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

2nd Place
1 winner

- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)
- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)
- Up to 4 .xyz domains that are free for 1 year ($15 Value Each)
- Up to 2 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

3rd Place
1 winner

- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)
- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)
- Up to 2 .xyz domains that are free for 1 year ($15 Value Each)
- Up to 2 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

4th Place
1 winner

- 1 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value)
- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)
- Up to 2 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

5th Place
1 winner

- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)
- Up to 2 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role

Judges Favorites
3 winners

- 1 Pyxel Edit Key ($9 value Each)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Chosen by the Pixel Forge Jam organizers. The winners of the above categories are not eligible for this prize. The top 15 from the community vote will be judged

All Participants
1,000 winners

- A signed participation certificate for those who request it

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Rishabh Mittal

Rishabh Mittal
Organizer

Jayden Lee
Co-Organizer

Judging Criteria

  • Theme Usage
    How well the theme is implemented in the game
  • Gameplay
    How engaging or enjoyable the game is
  • Horror
    How spooky or scary the game is
  • Music
    How well are sound effects implemented
  • Atmosphere
    How well is the mood or tone created through combinations of art, sound, and environmental storytelling

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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