ABOUT GAME JAM
The RDC Game Jam is your chance to collaborate and network with like-minded developers from around the world who share your passion for games!
Participate in the Virtual Roblox Developers Conference's Game Jam with up to five of your fellow developers for a chance to win a physical (and virtual) trophy, your team's name forever engraved on our Game Jam trophy at HQ, and more!
The Game Jam takes place between 10:00 AM (PDT) on Saturday, July 18th to 10:00 AM (PDT) on Sunday, July 19th and the winning games will be announced on Sunday, July 26th at 1:00 PM (PDT).
All teams must submit their games using the provided form by 10:30 AM (PDT) on July 19th.
GAME JAM RULES
Please follow these guidelines to make the experience the best it can be for everyone involved:
• Do not begin working on your Game Jam project before the start time (you won't have the theme yet).
• Your team may consist of 1-6 members (including yourself). You may use the designated Discord server to assemble your team.
• Your team and your project must follow the Roblox Terms of Use.
• You may use premade assets, but you must explicitly indicate premade assets to us when submitting your project.
• Game Jam projects will be judged by a panel of judges according to the criteria in the section below titled "Judging Criteria".
• All teams must submit their projects using the provided form by 10:30 AM PDT on July 19th.
• Judging will take place the week of July 20th and 10 finalists will be picked to showcase their game on Sunday, July 26th. Winners will be chosen from the final showcase presentations.
• Only developers invited to the Virtual Roblox Developers Conference 2020 will be able to participate in the Game Jam.
Judging criteria
Games will be judged according to the following:
• Originality & Creativity - The submission provides a unique and distinctive experience that explores interesting game concepts, engaging narratives and/or artistic vision.
• Visual Design - The submission comprises an overall artistic style that is visually impressive, consistent, and compliments the game design, given the time constraints.
• Theme - The submission delivers the theme in a unique, interesting and fun way.
• Gameplay & Fun Factor - The submission has fun and intuitive controls and engaging mechanics.
• Technical Achievements - The game innovatively showcases the capabilities of the Roblox platform.
award categories
There are five different categories to win:
• Best in Show (Overall Winner) - Recognizes the game that delivers the absolute best experience across all creative and technical fields
• Excellence in Visual Art - For outstanding creative achievements in artistic design and animation
• Most Creative Gameplay - Created the most unique and state-of-the-art experience for Roblox users
• Outstanding Use of Roblox Tech - Recognizes the game that presents the most innovative use of the platform's features
• Best Use of Theme - For the most creative interpretation of the Game Jam theme
GAME JAM SCHEDULE
New prizes
Every individual on the winning teams will receive a trophy (both physical and virtual) and a Roblox-branded Xbox One!
All five winning teams will receive:
• RDC2020 Game Jam Trophy
• Roblox-branded Xbox One
The winning team for "Best in Show" will have their team name engraved on a trophy in Roblox HQ.
GAME JAM FAQ'S
Can I build a game by myself?
Yes, you are allowed to build a game by yourself however we strongly recommend creating a team of up to five people to collaborate and make new friends.
How can I meet people to join a team?We’ve created a Discord server where you can chat with other attendees and Game Jam participants to build a team. Join the server by clicking this link. If you are unable to connect with other developers, reach out to the Roblox Staff and we can help pair you with a team.
What if I am unable to finish my game in the time provided?Game Jam submissions close after 24 hours; any late submissions will be disqualified. After 10:30AM PDT on Sunday, July 19th, submissions will be closed and our team will begin reviewing the games in order to select the winners. If you find yourself unable to complete what you set out to make, still try to submit what you (and your team) have created. Something is better than nothing!
Why did we replace the 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners this year?We felt that the category format would enable us to award a wider breadth of creations and allow for more variety of submissions.
Is Game Jam participantion free?Yes, Game Jam participation is free.
Can anyone participate in Game Jam?You must be an attendee to RDC in order to participate in the Game Jam.
When will the winners be announced?The winners will be announced Sunday, July 26th at 1:00 PM. Be sure to tune in to see which games have won!