WAM.JAM Concludes with Excitement and New Partnership Prospects! 🎉🎮
📣Hey WAM community! We are thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of our inaugural game jam, WAM JAM. It was an incredible event that brought together talented participants who showcased their creativity and skills in an adrenaline-fueled competition.
In this blog post, we’ll take you through the exhilarating highlights of WAM JAM, including the winners of various categories, the impressive prize pool, and the exciting potential partnerships that are now in discussion.
💻🎈Event Statistics
Our WAM JAM game jam generated some buzz, with a whopping 9,400 visitors flocking to the dedicated webpage at wam.app/jam. The enthusiasm was contagious, and we were thrilled to have 1,367 participants eagerly joining the game jam on the popular itch.io platform.
We received a whopping 42 submissions, with 20 participants managing to complete their projects within the allocated time frame. Only 11 fit the theme.
💰💎 Prize Pool and Partners
To reward the exceptional creations of our participants, we curated an impressive total prize pool worth $15,000, featuring a range of enticing rewards. From cryptocurrency and Amazon credits to NFT domains and exclusive courses on competitive multiplayer game development and integrating NFTs into web games, we ensured there was something for everyone. Additionally, our partners, including Unstoppable Domains, Alchemy, Elympics, CloudHero, Romanian Game Developer Association, Altura, and GameDevs.js, played a crucial role in making WAM JAM a resounding success.
👥 Community’s Voice Heard
The Community Favorite category held a special place in the hearts of the participants. Five lucky players from the Top 50 on the WAM app were randomly selected to cast their votes, ensuring a fair and exciting verdict. It was a testament to the strong bond between developers and players, truly making this a community-driven event. 👥💕
🏅 The Unforgettable Winners
Let’s give a round of applause to the talented victors who triumphed in the various categories, showcasing their extraordinary skills and creativity! 🎉
1️⃣ Gold: “Oh! Ballz” by WayfarerGames claimed the top spot, dazzling the judges and securing a well-deserved reward of $4.4k. 🥇
2️⃣ Silver: “Survival Dogeball” by Lyralein bounced into the limelight, impressing everyone and earning a handsome prize of $2.2k. 🥈
3️⃣ Bronze: “Pong Blitz” by GM367Legend showcased the essence of competition, clinching the third position and winning $1.4k. 🥉
🎯 The winners of the additional categories were equally outstanding:
- Best Execution: “WamJam Skateboarding” by Ike demonstrated impeccable craftsmanship and earned $700. 👏
- Best Gameplay: “Oh! Ballz” by WayfarerGames continued to captivate, securing another $700 for their exceptional gameplay. 🔥
- Community Favorite: “Whoop Hoop” by Johnonym won the hearts of the community, garnering the title and a reward of $800. 🌟
- Most Catchy Game: “Survival Dogeball” by Lyralein showcased its irresistible appeal, adding $700 to their success. 🎵
- Most Competitive Gameplay (awarded by partner Elympics): “Pong Blitz” by GM367Legend claimed the crown, earning $2k in Elympics credits. 🏓
🎉 Collaborating for the Future
The WAM team is now engaging in discussions with each game developer who participated in WAM JAM. These conversations aim to explore potential collaborations and opportunities to develop and launch games on the WAM app itself. The doors of innovation and partnership are wide open as WAM continues to support and nurture the talented individuals who made the game jam a resounding success.
Together, they are set to embark on a journey towards creating unforgettable gaming experiences for users worldwide. Stay tuned for the remarkable ventures that lie ahead! 🚀🎮
