We’re challenging you to push your limits. Take part of the journey with us to skill up and build your own most desired experiences.
What if death is only a transition rather than a conclusion? Explore rebirth, echoes of the past, lingering spirits, or new forms of existence that emerge after the final breath. Challenge players to discover what truly lies beyond the end.
Creative: How you managed to creatively target the theme.
Gameplay: How did the game flow, did it have tight controls, what was your experience while playing.
Aesthetics: How well does the game utilize its visual style and how appealing is it.
Game Requirements
- Create a game based on the theme
- Modifications of pre-existing games are not allowed — your project must be original.
Team Requirements
- You can work as a solo developer or in a team of up to 3. Don't have a team? Come join our Discord!
- All team members must be listed (not inside the game).
Submission Requirements
- The game project must be started and fully completed within the Game Jam's designated period: [Saturday, February 14th - Saturday, February 28th]
- You may submit the project to 2 game jams. One of the two includes our game jam.
- Submit your game through itch.io.
Asset & Model Usage
- You may use free or paid online assets, such as models, sprites, sounds, etc.
- However, any asset created during the jam period (by someone else) must be made by a team member listed in your description.
- If someone contributes something during the jam (even just a model), they count as a team member.
Be sure to join our Discord to stay updated, vote for the theme and ask any questions that you may have!
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Q: Do I have to have experience to join the game jam?
Not at all! We welcome all skill levels. Come in, have fun, gain experience and learn!
Q: Do we only need it to run on PC or also mobile?
PC only.
Q: If someone is just giving ideas for a team does that make them a team member?
No, they're not considered a team member as long as they're not actively participating in game development.
Q: Are bug testers considered team members?
Yes. Testers are actively participating in the game development process.
Q: Where do I list all my team members?
You can credit them within your game's project description.
Anything you make during the SkillUp Game Jam is your property. UpSkill claims no rights or ownership of your game. By submitting a game to the SkillUp Game Jam, you agree that the game may be used by UpSkill (or any of the listed contributors) in a YouTube video without your further consent or permission.
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