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(Jam Promo Art by @papaya)

"But what is O2A2VNJam?" you ask, feebly.

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O2A2 VN Jam is a game jam where you make a mico-visual novel with up to 1000 words, 1 Character Sprite, 1 Background, 1 Song, etc. Sounds like too many restrictions? We think O2A2 has a special place in the midst of all the other jams as we want to emphasize quality over quantity. This is a jam with a low barrier to entry for beginners to enjoy that also allows experienced developers to experiment with ideas and presentation, so there's something for everyone to challenge themselves with! We've seen creators who've used their entries as a springboard to their development career as well. Get that drabble out into the world and make yourself a little game for your portfolio. What story will you tell?

Still not convinced you can make something radically cool for the jam? Check out some of our favorite entries from previous years.

Looping backgrounds in Yesterday, the World Ended by Ronove

Psychedelic Transforms in (in)finite girl by supercircuit

Camera Perspective in Weltschmerz by tofurocks and co.

No use of sprites in One More Sleep🌙 by PRINCESS INTERNET CAFé

Clever use of the one sprite in Medusa's Mini Mystery by Marionette

Clones of the dancer in just dumb little dances by Vimi

There's still time to get your idea together, so come join us!