Jammer resources
The Ultimate BYOG Jammer Resources
How to succeed in BYOG (and any other game jam): make a game, submit it successfully, and take care of yourself along the way.
Before you start
- Form a balanced team through the gamedev.in Discord — pick teammates you can trust.
- Embrace experimentation, but plan a simple milestone schedule so you know what "done" looks like.
- Use tools you already know rather than spending precious jam time learning new software.
- Aim for a short and good playable experience rather than a long one.
During the jam
- Protect your sleep and take breaks — burnout kills more jam games than bugs do.
- Make progressive builds so you catch issues early. A good-enough playable game beats a perfect idea.
- Accept imperfection, and pivot when you get stuck.
- Stay active on Discord and social media — the community is part of the fun.
Submission & beyond
- Read the submission guidelines carefully and don't leave submitting to the last minute.
- Once you're done, play and rate other creators' games.
- Polish your submission page with screenshots and a clear description.
Game jam secrets — extra special tips
The games that do best in jams tend to share a few things: a strong colour palette, thoughtful audio, accessible early gameplay, a bit of humour, simple graphics, and intuitive controls.
Resources for your dream jam game
- AMA with the BYOG Crew
- GGJ Jammer Resources
- Game Jam Resources
- Kobikoto's Game Jam Tools & Resources (GitHub)
Submission guidelines
Games may be disqualified for: missing a playable build, containing malware, inappropriate content, duplicates, asset flips, or other rule violations. When in doubt, ask the crew on Discord.