Submissions open from 2026-01-01 17:00:00 to 2026-01-14 17:00:00
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๐ŸŽ‰ LightBear Software is Hosting Our SIXTH Game Jam! ๐ŸŽ‰ 

CASH PRIZES

     Make a game that uplifts, inspires, and brings joy. Make us smile. Help us heal. Show us hope. Remind us what love is all about. Help us find peace. Letโ€™s make games that feel like a warm hug :hugging_face: 

   

    

๐Ÿ† PRIZES! (USD) 

1st: $100

2nd: $50

3rd: $25

Payments will be sent via Zelle, CashApp or PayPal ( paypal may have fees for sending money ) . Weโ€™d love to work with the creators of the top games on future publishing deals! ๐Ÿš€ 

       

๐Ÿ… How Winners Are Chosen 

The top 3 games will be selected from the top 10 in the itch.io  rating queue, based on these seven categories:

Theme
Upliftment
Gameplay/Fun  
Visuals / Art  
Creativity / Innovation  
Smoothness / Polish  
Music/Sfx   

           

๐Ÿ“œ RULES 

๐Ÿ’– Game must be designed to uplift the player  
๐Ÿ› ๏ธ You may use any game engine.     
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Keep games family friendly
โฑ๏ธ The game's release date must fall within the submission period.
๐Ÿ“ฅ Only one submission per person is allowed
๐ŸŽจ External art assets are allowed, but they must be either free or properly
purchased
, and all artists must be credited in your game or description.
๐Ÿ”Š External audio assets are allowed, but they must be either free or properly
purchased
, and all creators must be credited.

             

๐ŸŽฎ THEME

The theme will be revealed when the jam starts.

    

โ“Questions? 

       Feel free to reach out! ๐Ÿ“ง Contact us at: info @ lightbearsoftware.com 

      

     

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Image above from Jeremy Bishop