What is Geek n Jam?
A month-long pan-India game development jam organized by Geekroom SRMIST. Solo devs, small teams, artists, designers — build something unforgettable from scratch, then show it off at SRMIST.
◈ THEME: INVERTED ◈
Mechanics, narratives, gravity — flip something expected on its head.
Full build period
Solo or in teams
Or any custom engine
All accepted
Geek n Jam 2026 — Timeline
Theme Reveal & Kickoff
Introduction to the jam, rules, categories, roadmap, and official theme announcement.
ACTIVE PHASEMain Build Period
The core development phase of Geek n Jam. Build solo or in squads, polish mechanics, and form games from scratch.
- ▶Form teams or work solo
- ▶Build your games from scratch
- ▶Attend online sessions and skill workshops
- ▶Interact with industry mentors & speakers
- ▶Submit playable builds on itch.io
Submission Deadline
The final milestone. Submit your creation before the clock runs out.
- ▶Playable game build (Web, PC, Mobile)
- ▶Gameplay video (1–2 minutes showcasing loop)
- ▶Source repository (public Git link)
- ▶Game description & controls
- ▶Asset credits (external declarations)
Bonus Points & Judging
Expand your game, earn extra credit, and showcase real-world development steps while judges evaluate.
- ▶Publish trailers, devlogs, & postmortems
- ▶Port platforms, marketing, & polish UI
- ▶Gameplay, Theme, Art, Audio & Innovation
Offline Showcase & Prizes
The grand finale! Invite-only showcase live at the **SRMIST NCR Campus** with live demos & ceremonies.
- 🎁Cash prizes & trophies for top teams
- 🎁IGDC 2026 tickets & Steam keys
- 🎁Internship offers from leading Indian studios
Rewards & Prizes
- ₹3000 Cash Prize
- IGDC 2026 Tickets
- Official Winner Trophy
- Internship Opportunities
- ₹2000 Cash Prize
- IGDC 2026 Tickets
- Official Winner Trophy
- Internship Opportunities
- ₹1000 Cash Prize
- IGDC 2026 Tickets
- Official Winner Trophy
- Internship Opportunities
- Steam Games
- Official Category Trophies
- Internship Opportunities
- Sponsored rewards
* Internship opportunities are from leading Indian game studios. Additional rewards, collaborations, and sponsored prizes may be added during the jam.
Judging Categories
Submission Requirements
- ▶Playable game build — your game must actually run
- ▶Gameplay video (1–2 minutes) showing core mechanics
- ▶Source code repository (public GitHub/GitLab)
- ▶Game description & controls — short and clear
- ▶Asset credits — list everything you didn't make yourself
What's Allowed
⚠ Game must be built entirely during the jam period. Previously built games will not be considered.
What Makes This Special
Join the Discord for updates, team finding, and announcements.
Weekly Speakers
Eight weekly sessions starting from May 30, 2026. Speakers will be announced — currently marked as coming soon.
