Welcome to the SoloDevelopment New Year Jam!
Link to vote | suggest themes | Discord | Get featured as a streamer | Marathon Jam ($200 Cash Prize)
Three days to kick off the year with something new!
Some folks join us every jam, others are just discovering us. Either way, you've got 72 hours to build something memorable.
Want to keep going after the jam? Our One-Month Marathon Jam starts January 9. continue your project there or start fresh.
Schedule:
- Start Time: January 2, 2026, 3:00 PM EST (8:00 PM UTC)
- End Time: January 5, 2026, 3:00 PM EST (8:00 PM UTC)
- Duration: 72 Hours
- Voting Period Deadline: January 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EST (8:00 PM UTC)
Theme: TBD
Theme will be announced at jam start!
Vote on the theme here | suggest themes here
Rules:
- Solo Developers Only: This jam is just for solo devs. show off what you can do on your own.
- Pre-made Assets: Allowed if you have the legal rights to use them.
- No AI-Generated Assets: Keep the work your own.
- Game Engines: Use whatever you like. (Note that web builds tend to receive much more feedback)
- New Projects Only: Build it during the jam weekend. Old work or spam submissions will be removed.
Prize:
The winner will receive the "Jam Winner" Discord role and enter our Hall of Fame
Judging Criteria:
- Creativity: Unique ideas or unexpected twists.
- Gameplay: Is it fun, interesting, or engaging?
- Theme Interpretation: How well the theme was used.
- Art: Visual style, cohesion, and presentation.
- Audio: Sound design, music, and how it fits the experience.
- Polish: Overall feel and finish of the game.
Community and Support:
Join our Discord to chat with other participants, share progress, and get feedback. Explore past jams and submissions here.
Mark your calendars and get ready to jam!