The biggest challenge in a weekend game jam? The clock. ⏰
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Plan to build small — then polish hard.
✅ Prioritize a working prototype
✅ Cut features early
✅ Save time for menus, music, and testing
Remember: a finished simple game > an unfinished epic.Save the date! May 23 @ 10 AM EST
Make your dream game on iPad with us, no code or experience needed.
Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad
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Assets You Can Collect in Advance
Grab these ahead of time so you’re not scrambling during the jam:
🎵 Background music loops
🎙 Sound effects for jumps, hits, and menus
🖼 UI elements like buttons & icons
📦 Backgrounds and tilesets
Keep it organized in folders for fast import into hyperPad!Join the coming game jam. May 23 @ 10 AM EST!
Make amazing iOS games on iPad with us. Create a game you can turn into the next BIG hit!
Tag us on socials with your creations and use #hyperPadChallenge #gamedev #indiegame #iPad
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🧠🌩️ Brainstorm Before the Jam!
A few supporting theme ideas you can safely brainstorm in advance:
🧩 Puzzle mechanics
🕹️ One-button controls
💥 Boss rush mini-gamesHaving mechanics in mind = faster prototyping!
The next hyperPad Bi-Monthly Challenge is coming soon!
🗓️ Starts: May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM EST
⏳ Deadline: May 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST
🏷️ Official theme will be revealed at the start of the event!Will your game break the internet? Let's find out!
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