The Sandbox Game Jam — #2 (50,000 SAND in Prizes)

The Sandbox
The Sandbox
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3 min readOct 30, 2020

After an incredibly successful first TSB Game Jam (Read all about it here) .. We are very excited to announce the SECOND TSB Game Jam with more than 50,000 SAND in prizes! This is open to all Sandbox Game Maker alpha access users. Want access? Apply HERE!

What you need to know..

Important Dates

  • October 30th — Announce launch of Game Jam!
  • October 30th — “Find-a-team” (#tsb-game-jams) channel launches in our Discord!
  • October 31st — Join our LiveStream to learn how to use the Game Maker, gain ideas, and more!
  • November 4th — Join our Second LiveStream to learn how to use the Game Maker, gain ideas, and more!
  • November 6th — Game jam submissions OPEN
  • November 20th — Game jam submissions CLOSE
  • November 23rd — Judging begins
  • November 28th — Winners announced on a TSB Winners Live Stream!

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 second game jam’s theme will be….. SPOOKY SEASON!

You must follow this theme to be considered. Revolving around the horror genre.. Get your scary on!

Prizing — Over 50,000 $SAND in Total Prizes!

  • 1st Place: $1,000 in $SAND. Game Featured on The Sandbox game maker home page. Including 1 1x1 LAND!
  • 2nd Place: $500 in $SAND Including 1 1x1 LAND!
  • 3rd Place: $200 in $SAND Including 1 1x1 LAND!
  • 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

Resources to help you with your game!

Below are some tutorials and resources for help using our awesome Game Maker!

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!

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