The theme for Cause Jam 18 will be announced on Discord

Missed the kickoff? You can still join a team! Email Ahmed at [email protected] for details.

Get Involved

1. As a nonprofit organization, there are some paperwork requirements specific to our Cause Jam. However, the process is quick, and once you complete it for one Cause Jam, you’ll be covered for any future volunteering you do with Games For Love. To get started, please register here. This will ensure that you’re officially part of our Cause Jam community. Register Now
2. We also invite you to join our vibrant Discord community. Connect with fellow participants, share ideas, and get support throughout the jam. Join us on Discord and introduce yourself in the #general-jam-chat channel. Join Our Discord
3. Introduce yourself in our Discord server’s #general-jam-chat
4. Mark your calendar for the Cause Jam Kickoff on December 1st 2023, at 5 PM PT. Join us at [https://join.butter.us/gamesforlove/VPNYJVDGO] to kickstart this incredible journey.
5. To learn about the theme, head over to the #current-jam-info channel on our Discord server. Please note that the theme will be revealed after the Kickoff.
6. Now it’s time to unleash your creativity and make your game. Remember, you have until December 29th, 2023, at 11:59 PM PT to submit your completed game.
7. For those seeking additional guidance, we offer optional coaching from experienced game developers actively working in the industry. Check the available times and links in our Discord server for coaching opportunities.
8. Once you’ve submitted your game, get involved with the community voting process, which will be open until January 5th, 2023, at 11:59 PM PT. Industry game dev judging will follow.
9. Finally, join us for the Cause Jam Celebration Party on January 12th, 2023, from 5 PM to 7 PM PT. The link to the party will be posted in our Discord server.

Thank you for being part of our Cause Jam and for making a difference through your creativity and passion for gaming. Let’s create something amazing together!

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Cause Jam Rules

• Game Engine: You are free to use any game engine of your choice.
• Solo or Team: You can participate in the jam alone or as part of a team. There are no restrictions on team size.
• Use of Existing Assets: Your game does not have to be created exclusively during the jam. You are allowed to utilize previous assets, code, and packages as long as you have the necessary rights to use them. If using external resources, ensure they are either under a Creative Commons CC0 license or that you have full rights to include them.
• Content Rating: Games must be developed with an “E for Everyone” rating in mind. Avoid any NSFW (Not Safe for Work), offensive, excessively violent, or gory content.
• Controversial Topics: Games must not include controversial topics such as politics, religion, explicit language, or references to drugs, alcohol, or sex.
• Final Submissions: When submitting your game, please include the following:
  • A playable build of the game for desktop PC. The game should be functional without requiring any external software. You can also include builds for other platforms if desired.
  • A zip folder containing all the project files related to your game.

What is Games For Love?

Helping Kids For Life ®

We’re Games For Love, a nonprofit dedicated to easing suffering, saving lives, and creating sustainable futures for children. Since 2018, we’ve already positively impacted over 4.25 million children’s lives across 11 countries, and we plan to reach 10 million children over the next 5 years.

Learn more at gamesforlove.org.