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04 / 1
End: 1:00 pm
Start: 01/01/2019 - 13:00
End: 04/01/2019 - 13:00

Long Ago... In the year 1959... 60 YEARS AGO at MIT... A program is being added to the TX-0 Computer. The program is Mouse in the Maze!!!

Mouse in the Maze is an early computer game, now lost (re-created ports exist), involving mostly what the title says: A light pen was used to draw a maze and a computer mouse found the cheese or other foodstuffs. It was created by Doug Ross and John Ward [http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/mit/tx-0/TX-0_history_1984.txt]. The game seems to have not gotten as much publicity as other early games, but it is early nonetheless! The MAZE has been a common structural motif of the video game such as Mouse in the Maze, Pac-Man, Bomberman, Wizardry, 3D Monster Maze, Megami Tensei, MIDI Maze, Maze War, 3D Maze Windows Screensaver, Radar Rat Race, the list goes on and on...

In honor of 60 years of such a game's creation, I would like to host a small jam, the rules are simple:
1: The player character should preferably be a MOUSE, though other rodents would be acceptable, keep in mind there are more kinds of mice than house mice and pet mice!
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muridae
What possibility!
2: The game takes place in a MAZE, a labyrinth, a world of routes and turns and too many dead ends. However it does not need be a literal maze- perhaps it is a maze of secrets, or a maze of inner conflict. It could be seen from top down or from first person- a rat's eye view. It could be more than one floor, why it could even be a dreadful teleporter maze!

Optional Rules:
X1: The game should have foodstuff to collect, CHEESE perhaps. However extensive research reveals mice don't seem to prioritize this food... get creative! I am aware an alternative version of Mouse in the Maze featured MARTINI glasses, but I would strongly recommend against giving rodents such beverages in real life. If you are to feature such a drink in a game, please do so cautiously!
X2: Ultra Hard Mode! The game could be controlled by PEN or TOUCH input as Mouse in the Maze was controlled by light pen input. However I am sure implementing such controls are a heavy task.

I am aware that some will be exhausted by the end of Sekret Santa, so eventually I will make an ASSET PACK that will be free to use, hopefully a little bit before the jam starts, but delays may occur.

MOUSE ASSET PACK is uploaded!

INCLUDES: Top-down rodent in six fabulous colors, brick and floor tiles, and a half baked first person dungeon crawler! I hope you enjoy. Please credit me as gisbrecht or MarikenG, and feel free to edit!

Happy Game-Making!

(From top to bottom: Mouse In The Maze recreation, Wizardry I for the NES, Windows 3D Maze, The Tailor of Gloucester artwork by Beatrix Potter)

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04 / 3
04 / 4
04 / 5
04 / 6
Start: 12:00 am
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 7
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 8
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 9
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 10
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 11
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 12
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 13
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 14
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 15
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 16
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 17
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 18
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 19
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 20
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 21
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 22
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 23
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 24
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 25
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 26
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 27
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 28
End: 11:59 pm
Start: 04/06/2019 - 00:00
End: 04/28/2019 - 23:59

Tattoo You Game Jam: The Jam About Permanent Markings

You have about a month to make a game about tattoos, brands, scars and other permanent markings that go on people. This is a low-pressure, supportive-environment game jam that is open to all formats. Content should be considered PG-13 or PEGI 13. Otherwise, please follow all GT content guidelines and don't be a jerk.

  • Why do people want tattoos?
  • Where can you find the best tattoo studios and artists?
  • What's the story behind the most outrageous tattoo you've ever seen?
  • Do tattoos grant their owners special abilities or powers?
  • What's the difference between different tattoo styles?
  • Should tattoos that people regret be removed, or are they a symbol of lessons learned?
  • Tattoos are considered permanent, but the flesh is only temporary. What does that mean?
  • Are the best tattoos monuments or markers that note a special event?
  • Can tattoos or scars disappear once the wearer has done something special?

Make a game that answers one or more of the questions above, and submit it here to GT before the end of the jam.

04 / 29
04 / 30
05 / 1
Start: 4:19 pm
Start: 05/01/2019 - 16:19
End: 11/01/2019 - 16:19

update: EVENT BEGIN!!
altogether 10 people signed up which makes 5 beautiful pairs and thus 5 beautiful games, in time.
For the 4 people who didn't explicitly choose a collaborator i couldn't see any obvious matches so i chose randomly, i hope that's ok. so we have:

sergio <----?-----> nilson
mr.a <----?-----> let-off studios
sylvie <----------> thesycophant
everythingstaken <----------> mno
karen <----------> jacqueline

Have fun and good luck!
If anyone missed the start date you are still very welcome to take part, just leave a comment.

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Original description:
it is very similar to tennis, except instead of enemies you are friends and instead of a ball you use a game or game-adjacent object.

in more detail:
1. find a collaborator (*)
2. with your collaborator decide on a format (flickgame, bitsy, unity project, polystyrene, etc). Discuss time constraints (**), boundaries (***) or any adjustments to the default rules that you would like to have in place.
3. decide who will make the first turn. this can be by coin toss, duel, or more imaginative procedure
4. someone makes the first turn.
5. other person makes some modifications (****) to these files and sends them back. Don't talk about what you've done!
6. repeat this back-and-forth until you both decide the game is finished or a predetermined time-limit is reached.
7. put the game on glorioustrainwrecks.com so that we can play it :)

(*) Easiest way to do find a collaborator is to post a comment on this event. Maybe mention what kind of tools or formats you would be interested in working with. If you have strong preferences about duration of turns or the overall process, or about anything else, mention that too. I will try to assign pairings based on tools/preferences, or randomly otherwise. Also feel free to figure out your own pairing or sign up with somebody you already know.

(**) Let's say as a default, each turn should be about 1-2 weeks, and the overall time limit is 6 months.
Feel free to disregard these limits and choose your own. If you want to do the whole game in a lightning week of overnight turns, go for it. Multi-generational familial collaborations spanning centuries are also permissible. You should figure out what works for the two of you before beginning.

(***) Probably best to avoid anything illegal, explicitly sexual, or otherwise confronting, unless you are both ok with it. You are strongly encouraged to discuss beforehand what kind of content you are or aren't comfortable with. And obviously when sharing on GT or elsewhere be mindful of your audience.

(****) in my mind this modification can be anything you choose - add things, delete things, arrange things as you like. deleting the entire project is fair game if you feel it is right. but - if you don't agree with me on this, figure out constraints with your collaborator before you begin.

in my opinion it's best to avoid discussing the changes you are making. Try to communicate through the changes you make instead.
Technical questions ('how do i open this type of file?' etc) are good and encouraged.

For sending the project folder back and forth, just zipping it up and sending over email has worked for me in the past. Or use google drive or github if you're into that kind of thing. Should be even easier with flickgame and other web-based tools.

very importantly please be kind and respectful to one another!!

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