Welcome to the first LittleJS Game Jam! This event is an exciting opportunity to unleash your creativity and develop amazing games using the free and open source LittleJS game engine. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, this jam is the perfect chance to dive into game development and showcase your skills. Full steam ahead! 🚂
What is LittleJS?
LittleJS is a lightweight open source HTML5 game engine for modern web development. It's small footprint is packed with a comprehensive feature set including hybrid rendering, physics, particles, sound effects, music, and input handling. The code is very clean and well documented with some fun examples to get you started.
Event Details
- Start Date: November 11, 2024
- End Date: December 12, 2024
- Theme: To be announced at the start of the jam
- Prizes: Will be announced soon
- Rules: All entries must use LittleJS Engine
How to Participate
- Sign Up: Register for the game jam here on itch.io.
- Learn LittleJS: If you're new to LittleJS, check out the documentation and tutorial to get started.
- Join the Community: Connect with other participants, share your progress, and get feedback on our Discord server.
- Create Your Game: Develop your game based on the announced theme using the LittleJS game engine.
- Judge Other Games: Everyone who submits a game can vote on a range of criteria for each entry.
FAQs
Q: Can I work in a team?
A: Yes, team submissions are welcome!
Q: Can I use external assets?
A: Yes, you can use external assets as long as you have the right to use them.
Q: Can I submit a game I’ve already started?
A: You can start with a partially completed prototype but the majority of the game must be completed during the jam.
Q: Do I need to share my source code?
A: No, but it is encouraged to post your source files on GitHub for others to learn from.