Announcing The Sandbox Game Jam
We are very excited to announce the very first TSB Game Jam with 50,000 in $SAND prizes! This is open to all Sandbox Game Maker Alpha access users. Want access? Apply HERE!
What you need to know..
Important Dates
- October 7th — Announce launch of Game Jam!
- October 7th — “Find-a-team” channel launches in our Discord!
- October 10th — Join our LiveStream to learn how to use the Game Maker, gain ideas, and more!
- October 12th — Game jam submissions OPEN
- October 14th — Join our Second LiveStream to learn how to use the Game Maker, gain ideas, and more!
- October 18th — Game jam submissions CLOSE
- October 19th — Judging begins
- October 19th/23rd — Winners announced along the week!
Game Jam Overview
The game jam is a very exciting way to engage with our game maker and bring your ideas to reality! We will be hosting regular jams moving forward to encourage users to create new and exciting ideas in our metaverse! Check out the slew of prizes and incentives below! We can’t wait to see the awesome game experiences you all cook up!
Game Jam Theme
This first game jam’s theme will be….. FIRE & ICE!
You must follow this theme to be considered.
Prizing — 50,000 worth of $SAND in Total Prizes!
- 1st Place: $1,000 in $SAND. Game Featured on The Sandbox game maker home page.
- 2nd Place: $500 in $SAND
- 3rd Place: $200 in $SAND
- 4th — 10th Place: $100 in $SAND each
All contestants will get a GAME JAM asset we will make. This means if you submit an entry you will receive this cool asset to place on your LANDS!
Who can join?
Anyone who has currently been accepted to use the Game Maker is allowed to enter the jam!
Are Teams Allowed?
YES! You MAY work in teams of up to 4 people if desired! The prizing will be split according to the amount of team members.
Judging/Voting
Initially with this Game Jam voting will take place internally by our entire team! We will open this to the public for community voting in the coming jams. Below are the judging criteria’s they will be basing votes off.
Judging Criteria
100 Points Scale
Categories
- Overall Idea — (25 Points)
- Level/Game Design — (25 Points)
- Creativity — (25 Points)
- Playability — (25 Points)
- Bonus Points: Wow Factor — (Up to 25 Points Extra)
Submitting your Game for Judging
We will be using the brand new Game Maker “Gallery” feature as well as a form for submissions.
You MUST upload your game to the gallery following the below GIF tutorial and using the title: “TSB Game Jam — Game Title”
You MUST also submit your game to the following form link: https://form.jotform.com/202727528523658
If needed, here is a tutorial on how to take a GIF of your game! (required for submission on form): https://forum.sandbox.game/topic/29-voxedit-taking-a-gif-of-your-asset/
Resources to help you with your game!
Below are some tutorials and resources for help using our awesome Game Maker!
- Game Maker Alpha Information: https://medium.com/sandbox-game/project-update-game-maker-alpha-release-and-tutorials-voxedit-beta-update-and-land-moonsale-95166ec29d66
- Game Maker Video Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_AqeWVYruhqQ6bL09VQqEZ3KcWMYyOei
- All Sandbox Resources: https://resources.sandbox.game/
- Game Maker Alpha Access: https://gamemaker.sandbox.game/
Any questions or concerns? Join our DISCORD and ask in the #tsb-game-jam channel! We are here to help!
GOOD LUCK and HAPPY CREATING!
Socials
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSandboxGame
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSandboxGame/
- Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/vAe4zvY
- Telegram: https://t.me/sandboxgame
- All channels: https://linktr.ee/sandbox
