2026 Game Jam Challenge

[KrystalYee]

The 2026 hyperPad Game Jam Challenge is going to be the year everyone becomes a viral creator!

Every month, we will share our special list of game ideas for you to create! Build exciting games using the power of no-code visual coding on your iPad.

The hyperPad Game Jam Challenge is all about learning, experimenting, and sharing your unique games with our global community of creators.

Join each month and see how far your imagination can go with no-code visual coding on iPad. The 2026 hyperPad Game Jam Challenge is waiting for your ideas to come alive.

Share your thoughts and project progress here!

[KrystalYee]

The Theme: Love, Horses & Fire.

Your game must incorporate all three elements: Love, Horses & Fire.

To celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, you are encouraged to draw inspiration from Asian folklore.

You may work solo or in a team. Looking for collaborators? Join our Discord to connect with other creators.

Rules & Guidelines

• Games must be created using hyperPad
• Reusing existing assets or logic is allowed
• Focus on theme, storytelling, and sharing your progress
• Games should be playable with a clear outcome
• Tag your submission with #2026FEBJAM to be featured on the Hub
• Submission ends February 9th, 11:59 PM EST.

Participate in the event to win a cute participation Award.

If there are at least 5 submissions, the winner of the game jam will win an exclusive Award.

Judging Criteria

Community members will evaluate games based on:

• Theme: How well the game connects to the folklore inspired concepts and required elements.
• Design: World design, writing, level structure, UI, and overall experience.
• Audio: Music and sound effects that enhance mood and emotion.
• Gameplay: Mechanics, player interaction, and how the world responds.
• Originality: Creativity and unique interpretation of the theme.

Tag us on socials with your progress! We love to see it.

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyper_pad/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperpad
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hyperPad

[KrystalYee]

🍀 Lucky Clover Puzzle Jam

Dates: March 13th, 2026 9:00 AM to March 20th, 2026 11:59 PM
Theme: Lucky Clover Puzzle

Design a puzzle game about luck, rarity, or finding something special. If you're hunting for hidden treasures, stacking lucky charms, or solving your way to that rare four-leaf clover, we want to see your most creative take on the theme.

Think match-3 with luck mechanics, a hidden object puzzle, or a game about odds and probability. Go wild!

Rules & Guidelines

• Games must be created using hyperPad
• Reusing existing assets or logic is allowed
• Focus on theme, storytelling, and sharing your progress
• Games should be playable with a clear outcome
• Tag your submission with #2026MARCHJAM to be featured on the Hub
• Submission ends March 20th, 11:59 PM EST

Prizes

Participate to win an awesome "Lucky Clover Participant."

If there are at least 5 submissions, the winner will receive an exclusive "Lucky Clover Winner" award.

Good luck! 🍀

hyperPad Team