Welcome to the Kennebec Pride Jam! A Maine-based game jam during Hallowell Pride where developers experiment with fun interactive experiences over a shared theme to be announced when the jam starts. Though you don't need to be a Mainer to submit, we have an in-person meetup and award ceremony(see bottom of the page). In order to vote on submissions or receive awards for your submission you must attend in person :)

The only requirements:

1. Have a fun team name
2. Follows the theme in whatever the theme means to you
3. Game is playable by judges on PC
4. Includes a 1-2 minute video showcasing the game loop

The theme is: BUBBLY!

Diversifier****Description Be Gay, Do Crime Include an element of outlaws/lawlessness Pure of Heart, Dumb of Ass Add a good-aligned "bo" (herbo, thembo, himbo, etc.) to your game None Pizza Left Beef Feature a curious food item Death Becomes Her Utilize a game mechanic that is not death, but instead something worse. Two Bros, Chillin' in a Hot Tub...Multiplayer game that utilizes a strict distance apart rule. But I’m a Cheerleader Develop an ending that rejects obvious resolution in favor of something campy, rebellious, and/or liberating.

Though not explicitly required we highly encourage developers to try to include one or more diversifiers listed above!

What's not allowed

We align closely with Global Game Jam'sInclusiveness Policy (https://globalgamejam.org/policies). In short:No sexism, racism, discrimination or any kind of exclusion will be tolerated and we reserve the right to refuse and/or remove content based on our principles.

Can I use Generative AI?

Art, Writing, and Music should be original.

Jam Judging and Award Ceremony

We invite participants to a private event at Wrapped Up for the Best In Show award and five secret awards. Awards are physical and judging will be done in-person. We encourage those in Maine to attend and meet other amazing developers.

**When:**Saturday June 6th from 330 PM - 530 PM ET

**Where:**Wrapped Up,140 Water Street, Hallowell, Maine

Hallowell Pride Events

(We're not officially associated with any pride events but will be attending many ourselves and encourage you to do the same.)

**12-4pm:**Festival at Granite City Park

**1:30pm:**Pride Parade on Water Street

**2pm:**Live Music

All Day: Pride art show, craft fair, and face paint at Gallant Therapy Services.Ryan Hines Grafting book launch event at Michel Paul Studios.

**3:30-5:30pm:**Kennebec Pride Jam 2026 Meetup and Awards Ceremony

8pm: Afterparty at Easy Street

Join our Discord!

Questions? Have cool game progress to share? Join our Discord!

https://discord.gg/8YRbmqJBcD