Judging

Playability

Were systems in your game clunky or polished?
Was the game tripping over itself when the judges tried to play it?
Focus on playability and make sure your build works.
This is the most important category and counts for a lot.

Theme Implementation

Did your game follow the theme?
Was the theme entirely ignored?
Did you implement the theme in a clever and interesting way?

Cleverness

Did you have an ingenious mechanic in your game?
Maybe you told a story with a very interesting or unique twist.
The more clever you are the more likely you are to win.

Artistic Style

Everyone has a style that they like or enjoy.
Style is not bound only to Triple A assets from major studios.
Pixel Art, Midi Songs, Foley work and more all ooze with artistic style.
Just make something YOU think works and run with it.

Judges Choice

Every judge is different and games are subjectively valuable.
Each judge is free to vote how they wish and they may find gems that are special to them.
This category is for each judges favorite games to add extra weight to them.

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