Rules
Everything you need to know before participating.
01
Eligibility
- Must have a valid s&box account
- Participants must be 13 years or older
- Teams of 1-4 people are allowed
- You may only be on one team
- Both new and experienced developers welcome
02
Theme
- The theme will be revealed at the start of the jam
- Your game must incorporate the theme in a meaningful way
- Interpretation of the theme is up to you — be creative
- Theme adherence is part of the judging criteria
03
Timeline
- The jam lasts one week from theme reveal
- Start: Friday, June 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC
- End: Friday, June 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC
- Late submissions will not be accepted
- You may submit early and update until the deadline
04
Submissions
- All core gameplay must be created during the jam window
- Pre-existing code libraries and frameworks are allowed
- Pre-made assets (sounds, textures) are allowed if you have the license
- Your game must be playable within s&box
- Include a short description and screenshots with your submission
05
Judging Criteria
- Creativity & Originality — 25%
- Gameplay & Fun Factor — 25%
- Polish & Presentation — 20%
- Theme Adherence — 20%
- Technical Achievement — 10%
06
Code of Conduct
- No NSFW, hateful, or offensive content
- No harassment of other participants
- No plagiarism or stolen assets
- Respect the judges and their decisions
- Be supportive of fellow jammers
- Have fun and learn something new
07
Disqualification
- Plagiarism or using another team's work
- Submitting a pre-existing game
- Submitting after the deadline
- Violating the Code of Conduct