GBJAM 14 — the annual Game Boy-themed game jam is back this September
GBJAM 14
GBJAM is one of the longest-running and most welcoming online game jams in the indie calendar. The challenge: make a game inspired by the Game Boy.
The rules
• Resolution: 160×144 pixels
• Colours: maximum of 4 on screen at any time
• Controls: D-pad, A, B, Select, Start
• Duration: 10 days (11–21 September), including two weekends
The secondary theme is revealed on the first day of the jam.
Notes
• All music, code and assets must be created during the jam (pre-existing fonts excepted)
• No AI-generated art, code or tools permitted — this jam is focused on human creativity and skill-building
• Beginners are explicitly welcome; the Discord is active for finding teammates
• Games playable in a web browser tend to get more attention from voters
With nearly 1,500 people already signed up, GBJAM is an ideal first jam if you’ve never taken part before — or a fun constraint-based sprint if you’re experienced.
