This jam is all about celebrating Easter and springtime through game development. Whether you create a cozy exploration game, a fast-paced arcade challenge, or a creative puzzle experience, the goal is to capture the spirit of Easter in your own way.

Easter is full of playful ideas—egg hunts, bunnies, spring gardens, surprises, and new beginnings—so there’s plenty of room to experiment and be creative. Keep your scope manageable and focus on making something fun and playable by the end of the jam.

🕹️ Theme: Easter

This jam’s theme is Easter. Think about the traditions, imagery, and feelings associated with the holiday: egg hunts, colorful decorations, springtime nature, surprises, and fresh starts.

Ideas to Inspire You

• A garden exploration game where players search for hidden eggs.
• A platformer where a bunny delivers Easter baskets across rooftops.
• A puzzle game where players decorate eggs to unlock doors.
• A cozy game about restoring a garden after winter.
• A mystery game where each egg reveals a piece of a hidden story.
• A speed-run egg hunt where players must collect eggs before time runs out.

🐰 Optional Bonus Challenges

These are completely optional, but they can help inspire mechanics or add an extra challenge.

1) Basket Collector
Players must collect items and place them into an Easter basket to complete a goal or level.

2) Cracked Egg Surprise
At least one egg in the game breaks open and reveals something unexpected (an item, character, power-up, or event).

3) Spring Weather
Include a spring weather element in your game, such as rain showers, sunshine, wind, or blooming flowers that affect gameplay.

4) Time to Hatch
Something in the game hatches, grows, or appears over time, rewarding the player for waiting or progressing.

Join the Discord to find a team, share progress, and chat with other developers:
https://discord.gg/RSrr6BanxX

You can also vote for future jam themes there!

If you have any questions, ask in the community tab or the Discord server.

Good luck, and have fun creating something egg-cellent! 🥚🌸🎮

Rules and Common Questions:

When can you start making the game - Only when the submission period opens but you can plan and gather assets before then.

Are pre made assets allowed - Yes, but don't go too far, think about how much is reasonable.

Can you use AI - Yes, but please say that you did.

Are teams allowed - Yes, but max 5 people.

Does your game have to follow the theme - Yes, or it will be removed. It can be loose though.

Are bonus challenges optional - Yes.

Does your game have to be free - Yes, until the jam ends.

Can I submit late - Yes, just dm me or ask in the community tab linking your game.