Announcing IOSG Kickstarter Track — Dojo Holiday Game Jam #3

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4 min readDec 8, 2023

The Dojo Holiday Game Jam is a creative and immersive event where participants, known as Senseis and Senpais, engage in developing games using the Dojo Engine.

This special holiday edition, spanning from December 15 to January 2, offers an extended two-week period for developers to build more robust on-chain gaming projects. The jam focuses on fostering innovation and collaboration in the blockchain gaming world.

Prizes are awarded to winning teams, but the primary goal is to synergize efforts around the vision of fully on-chain games. Participants are encouraged to join the Dojo community, share ideas, and contribute to this exciting digital frontier.

🥷Register Now: https://itch.io/jam/dojo-holiday-game-jam-3

As a proud sponsor of the Dojo Holiday Game Jam and a committed partner of the future Game Jams, IOSG Ventures is excited to present a unique challenge that aligns with our bullish stance on fully on-chain gaming and the creation of autonomous world.

We believe these innovative platforms not only revolutionize gaming experiences but also foster deep connections and healing through shared experiences. In this spirit, our bounty track, themed “Healing & Friendship,” invites creators to explore the power of gaming in building bonds and overcoming adversities. This is more than just a competition; it’s a celebration of creativity and the impact of gaming on our social fabric.

Let’s dive into the details of our challenge and how you can participate.

💗 Theme: Healing & Friendship

💰 Prize Bounty: $2,000 USDC

⛩️ Challenge Description

Stressful environments (e.g., a pandemic) not only post challenges to humans but also creates social bonds. The collective memory of going through something catastrophic together and the interactions happened during that even build up life-long connections.

BUT…

how to prove that you did help when my house was on fire last night? Sorry It’s too dim and your face doesn’t ring any bells…

Healing & friendship — We think interesting FOCG gameplay can build upon

Submission Requirements

No genre, art & session style requirements. No requirement basically, as long as it (even not necessarily a game!) relates to the theme, and you are using Dojo:)

📌 Resources: Ninja School | Dojo Book | Looking for Groups

Judging Criteria

The prize will be awarded to the individual/team based on the following aspects on the projects they develop:

  • Gameplay (fun or not),
  • Innovations,
  • User experience (smooth or not)

Additional Opportunity — IOSG Kickstarter Grant

Winning projects will not only gain recognition but also be shortlisted for the IOSG Kickstarter Program. This presents an exciting opportunity to secure funding support of up to $100,000! Explore more about this empowering initiative at IOSG Kickstarter Program.

❄️ About IOSG Ventures:

​IOSG Ventures is a pioneering crypto fund founded in 2017 that invests in the future of Web3. As a thesis-driven firm, we assist founders in developing community-driven protocols that are primed to transform the crypto landscape. Our portfolio comprises a wide range of innovative and high-potential investments, including ZKRU (Scroll, StarkWare, Arbitrum, zkSync, Taiko), Security Auditing(Runtime Verification, Hexens), MEV (Flashbots, Blocknative), DeFi/NFT-Fi (1inch, MetaMask), Web3 Gaming (Big Time, Illuvium, Playmint), and a number of industry leaders including Arweave, Cosmos, Celestia, EigenLayer, Nil Foundation, and Mina, etc. We are passionate about investing in crypto-native paradigms that have the potential to transform the future of the industry, whether you’re building infra, middleware, security, gaming, or social platforms. Follow us on Twitter!

❄️ About IOSG Kickstarter

The IOSG Kickstarter Program is an initiative dedicated to discovering and supporting early-stage developers and project teams contributing to the blockchain ecosystem. Our mission is to provide mentorship, technical guidance, and capital up to $100,000 to foster innovative ideas that benefit the Web 3.0 space. We’ve partnered with industry leaders like Polygon, Arweave, NEAR, Synthetix, 1inch, Alliance, AAVE, ChainSafe and many others, offering comprehensive support in go-to-market strategy, technology development, product building, community building, and talent sourcing. Our track record speaks for itself, with numerous projects nurtured from inception to becoming leaders in the Web 3.0 space. Our goal is to empower visionary teams to deliver value-added products and services for the Web3.0 ecosystem. If you’re a blockchain developer or an early-stage project with a bold vision, we invite you to apply to our program and join the forefront of Web 3.0 innovation. Your Vision, Our Mission. Discover more and apply at IOSG Kickstarter Program.

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