Please Note
This game jam is for analogue games only. Tabletop roleplaying games, card games, print-n-plays, one shots - they're all welcome!
NO VIDEO GAMES PLEASE!
Any video games submitted to this jam will be immediately removed.
Thank you.
Theme
This jam's theme is Videogame Hacks. What tropes, mechanics, or themes common in video games do you think would translate well into a Tabletop game, or a setting or adventure for a TTRPG?
Do you have an idea for a game that plays like a fighting game, complete with special moves you can use if you can just get the numbers you need? What about a game that uses the mechanic from some sports games to choose a strategy in secret and watch it play through against what Player 2 chooses? Is there some way to use the farming sim theme for TTRPG players? Or what about a TTRPG of your favorite game (sans issues with copyright laws, of course)?
What will you come up with?
Rules
All entries to this jam must:
- Be an analogue game, or for an analogue game. We used to say TTRPGs, but really any analogue game is welcomed. This includes TTRPGs, card games, print-n-plays, one-shots, and dice games. Though this is themed around video game tropes and vibes, please leave your actual video games at the door.
- Fit the theme in some way. The hack doesn't have to make up the entirety of your game, but at least be recognizable to the average gamer. Remember, we're looking for hacks of tropes, mechanics, and themes, so direct references to a specific game isn't needed.
- Be your own creation. Please be mindful of copyright laws, and understand plagiarism will not be tolerated. To put it simply, Swiper no swiping!
- Not promote hatred, violence, bigotry, etc towards any irl group or people. Please be especially careful with this one, and show respect when drawing on stories from different cultures.
- Be accessible for free during the jam if you want in the bundle. We need to make certain they follow the rules. You can use Community Copies, send me a download key, or set it as a (limited time) PWYW, whatever works best for you and your creation.
- Be SFW. We're a family-friendly company. While your submission doesn't have to be rated PG, just keep the adult content at the door.
You can:
- Submit multiple games. The more, the merrier!
- Work individually, in pairs, or in teams. Just make sure credit goes where it's due.
- Submit old and/or new games. The classics can be just as fun as the new releases, after all.
- Have your game set as paid or PWYW. I recommend paid because you're putting work and time into this, but that's up to you.
- Make your game any length. Whether it fits on a business card or takes several pages, it's welcomed... though I might have to skim through small novels.
Examples and Resources
If you're not sure what kind of game we're talking about here, some examples are:
- Consoles and Controllers by Loreshaper Games
- Curse of Vengeance by Thogreer
- The PCs Can't Swim by anniedisaster09
- The Nostalgia for Norull by Tragos Games
- Tea Harvest by Lucky Newt Games
Also, if you're struggling for mechanics that can translate well for videogame TTRPGs, the Lumen System is great for it. For ideas, you can always turn to TVTropes Videogame Tropes Page.
Feel free to join our Discord Server for more help and ideas.