About the Challenge
SUBMISSIONS ARE NOT BEING TAKEN THROUGH DEVPOST!!! We are hosting this game jam on the Itch platform, so please join here. Detailed rules are also listed on the Itch page.
OinkJam 2026 is a super cool, beginner-friendly game jam (a hackathon, but for games!) that takes place over the span of two weeks, from Jan 23 to Feb 6. Game jams are a great way to commit to a project and see it through! Anyone is welcome to join, but we especially hope to encourage girls and other gender-minority youth to participate in this game jam. :)
Join our Discord server to chat with other participants (and form teams if you'd like), ask any questions, and share your work!!
Requirements
What to Submit
Any kind of video game with any engine, as long as it incorporates one of our two given themes! Themes can be suggested in our Discord server, and will be voted on by the community. We will release the two themes an hour before the game jam starts.
Your game must be submitted through our Itch page!
Prizes
First Place
- $50 cash to split amongst team members
- 1 Krotos Studio Pro Yearlong License ($280 value)
- 1 Chequered Ink All Fonts Pack ($190 value)
- 1 Chequered Ink 10,000 Game Assets Pack ($20 value)
- 1 WeLoveIndies Store Voucher (€100 value)
- 1 Minifantasy Yearlong Patreon Subscription ($60 value)
- 1 Complete Minifantasy Asset Bundle ($50 value)
- 1 Kronnect Asset License ($50 value)
- 1 Cards Against Humanity: Family Edition ($30 value, can only be shipped to USA residents)
- 1 PSX Mega Pack, ROT: Horror Audio Bundle, and PSX Textures II ($26 value)
- 1 Pyxel Edit Licenses ($9 value)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Second Place
- $30 cash to split amongst team members
- 1 Krotos Studio Pro Yearlong License ($280 value)
- 1 Kronnect Asset License ($50 value)
- 1 WeLoveIndies Store Voucher (€50 value)
- 1 PSX Mega Pack II and Rust & Blood SFX Pack ($22 USD)
- 1 Chequered Ink 10,000 Game Assets Pack ($20 value)
- 1 Cards Against Humanity: Glow in the Dark Family Edition ($20 value, can only be shipped to USA residents)
- 1 Pyxel Edit Licenses ($9 value)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Third Place
- $20 cash to split amongst team members
- 1 Krotos Studio Pro Yearlong License ($280 value)
- 1 Kronnect Asset License ($50 value)
- 1 Chequered Ink 10,000 Game Assets Pack ($20 value)
- 1 PSX Tech Pack, The Mystery Packages, and PSX Textures II ($16 value)
- 1 Cards Against Humanity: Class Clown Bundle ($15 value, can only be shipped to USA residents)
- 1 WeLoveIndies Store Voucher (€10 value)
- 1 Pyxel Edit License ($9 value)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Fourth Place
- $10 cash to split amongst team members
- 1 WeLoveIndies Store Voucher (€10 value)
- 1 Pyxel Edit License ($9 value)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Fifth Place
- $10 cash to split amongst team members
- 1 WeLoveIndies Store Voucher (€10 value)
- 1 Pyxel Edit License ($9 value)
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Organizers' Choice
- $10 cash to split amongst team members
- Featured on our websites, signed winner certificate, and Discord role
Chosen by the OinkJam organizers'. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place games are not eligible for this prize.
All Participants
Curated bundle of 9 MiniFantasy asset packs ($39 value). Join the Discord to claim the bundle! All participants can also receive a signed participation certificate at the end of the jam if you ask :D
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Itch Community
Judging Criteria
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Theme
How well the game incorporated the jam’s theme. Extra points should not be awarded for including both themes, nor deducted for implementing only one. -
Gameplay
How smooth, engaging, and well-developed the game mechanics felt. -
Visuals
How appealing the game looked, including art style, graphics, and overall presentation. -
Audio
How effective the game’s sound design and music were in enhancing the overall experience.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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