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 is RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN!!
Participants must design their game around the theme
Your game must be submitted through our Itch page!
Prizes
First Place
- Code Crafters 2-year VIP membership ($720 Value)
- 100€ Voucher for WeLoveIndies (Used at checkout)
- Complete Minifantasy bundle ($70 Value)
- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)
-1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)
- 12 months Minifantasy Patreon Subscription ($50 Value)
- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)
- Up to 2 Aseprite Keys ($40 Value)
- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)
- Up to 4 .xyz domains that are free for 1 year ($15 Value Each)
- Up to 3 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each)
- Up to 2 GamePad Icon Mega-Pack +700 icons ($5 Value Each)
- Up to 2 Icon Mega Pack 16x16 +900 icons ($5 Value Each)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Second Place
- Code Crafters 1-year VIP membership ($360 Value)
-100€ Voucher for WeLoveIndies (Used at checkout)
- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)
-1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)
- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)
- Up to 2 Aseprite Keys ($40 Value)
- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value Each)
- Up to 4 .xyz domains that are free for 1 year ($15 Value Each)
- Up to 3 Pyxel Edit Keys ($9 value Each)
- Up to 2 PixelArt Cave Ruins Tile-Set 8x8 ($3 Value Each)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Third Place
- Code Crafters 6 months VIP membership ($180 Value)
- 75€ Voucher for WeLoveIndies (Used at checkout)
- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)
-1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)
- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)
- Up to 2 Aseprite Keys ($40 Value)
- 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)
- Up to 3 Mini-Pixel Font ($2 Value Each)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Fourth Place
- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)
- 1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)
- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)
- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value)
- Up to 1 Aseprite Keys ($20 Value)
- 1 Pyxel Edit Key ($9 value)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Fifth Place
- Up to 2 12-month Easel+ subscriptions ($60 value Each)
- 1 Kronnect Non-Bundle Asset License ($50 value)
- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 Value Each)
- 1 PixelOver key ($30 Value)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Judges Favorites
- 1 Aseprite Key Each ($20 Value)
- Up to 3 CraftPix Annual Premium subscription ($48 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.
All Participants
- Curated bundle with a selection of 9 Minifantasy asset packs ($39 Value)
- Interview Cake course access (Join Discord)
- Vue School License (Join Discord)
- Wolfram|One for one month (Join Discord)
- WeLoveIndies free jammers hub Catalogue of 250.000+ Audio assets (Join Discord)
- All participants can also receive a signed participation certificate at the end of the jam if you ask :D
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Rishabh Mittal
Organizer
Jayden Lee
Judge
Itch Community
Macrow
Judge
Judging Criteria
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Theme
How well the game incorporated the jam’s theme. -
Gameplay
How smooth, engaging, and well-developed the game mechanics felt. -
Visuals
How appealing the game looked, including art style, graphics, and overall presentation. -
Audio
How effective the game’s sound design and music were in enhancing the overall experience.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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