Welcome to the first ever

Gumbo NYC Game Jam

In partnership with our friends at GameMaker, Gumbo Collective is thrilled to bring you our first ever game jam! Keep reading! 

What is Gumbo?

Gumbo is the home base of the NYC indie game maker community. Our mission is to provide a space for these creators to work and collaborate as well as connect them with the resources to help them succeed in a highly competitive market. We have a coworking space in Brooklyn where we make games and host events! 

What's the theme of this jam?

"BRIDGE!" 

As in, "a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle (such as a river)"  or "a time, place, or means of connection or transition"

Is this an in person jam?!

You bet your buttons it is! Participants may work at the Gumbo office Saturday 10/26 and Sunday 10/27 10am-7pm. I f you want to work at the Gumbo office for the jam, at least one of your team members must attend the opening ceremony and sign up for space. We will prioritize teams of more than one person but will have space for teams of one as well. Space is limited!

Can you help me find a team?

Sure can! Check out our Looking for Group form to find team members.

What's the prize?

Winners will get a Floating membership at the Gumbo coworking space in Brooklyn! At least one member of the team must be within commuting distance of NYC in order to take advantage of this prize!

Gumbo sounds great. How can I support Gumbo?

Wow, great question. We have a Patreon, and all membership tiers get access to our Discord! 

RULES

• Games MUST be made in GameMaker. All participants will get a free GameMaker Pro license for Life!

• Maximum team size is four.

• At least ONE team member must be within commuting distance of NYC in order to take advantage of the prize; a Floater membership at the Gumbo coworking space in Brooklyn!

• The theme will be announced at the start of the jam. You are not required to follow the theme, but it is one of the voting criteria that will effect your overall rating. So, at least take it into consideration.

• No AI content.

• NSFW content is not permitted. This includes any pornographic content, excessive gore and other suggestive topics/themes. 
  

• Windows or WebGL builds MUST be included, though supporting other platforms is encouraged.

• Make a game within the given time. Submitting to and participating in multiple game jams is allowed, just as long as the majority of the game is made during the jam period. 
  
  

What are the judging criteria? 

THEME
How well does the game fit the theme? Is the game's overall take on the theme unique and different? 

FUN
How much did you enjoy playing this game? Did the gameplay loop keep you wanting to play?

ART
How good does the game look? Are the visuals aesthetically pleasing? Does it reinforce the game's tone and feel?

MECHANICS
How well-executed were the different mechanics of the game? Were there any outstanding systems or features?

MUSIC / SOUND
How much sound was included? Are the SFX fitting? Does the soundtrack fit the overall feel of the game?

Who are the judges?

Games will be judged by a group of Gumbo Collective members!