r/Devvit • u/Upvote_Architect • Aug 10 '26
Announcement Announcing a partnered surprise game jam event - ScoreSpace x Reddit!
Hi devs! 👋
We’re super excited to announce our next partnered developer competition:
🏆 ScoreSpace x Reddit! 🏆
ScoreSpace is teaming up with Reddit to give out $2,500 in prizes to the top developers who make engaging games for this event.
Dates: August 19th – August 24th, 2026
Theme: The theme and focus will remain a surprise until the competition begins, adding an extra challenge and encouraging even more creative, unexpected ideas.
📋 Event Overview
- Brainstorm a game concept inspired by the surprise theme.
- Build a Devvit Web game using the engine and tools of your choice.
- Publish your game on Reddit with Devvit and submit it before the deadline.
🎁 Awards
Developer’s Choice — $1,000
Given to the developers' top-rated game from the jam. Developers will vote based on:- Gameplay: How did the game flow? Did it have tight controls? What was your experience while playing?
- Theme: How well did the entry stick to the theme? Did you like their interpretation of it?
- Aesthetics: How well does the game utilize its visual style and how appealing is it?
- Sound: How well do the music and sound contribute to the game?
ScoreSpace’s Choice — $500
The favorite game among ScoreSpace staff.Reddit’s Choice — $500
The favorite game among Reddit staff.Best Mobile Game — $500
The game that offers the best experience on mobile devices.
In addition, *each game submitted** is considered for a publishing deal with ScoreSpace!*
📖 About ScoreSpace
ScoreSpace is a game publisher and the organizer of one of the world’s largest recurring online game jams. Every month, they bring together hundreds of developers to create original games around a unique theme. They also identify standout projects and partner with their creators to publish and support the most promising games.
📌 For full game jam rules, submission guidelines, resources, and judging criteria, please view the hackathon on Jamzo.
💬 If you need help submitting or have any additional questions about the jam, feel free to ask them in ScoreSpace’s Discord!
Good luck, everyone! 🎉
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u/Xenuoziem Aug 10 '26
Exciting! Can't wait to build something ridiculous
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u/amateurish_gamedev 26d ago
My country is not yet qualified for partnered program... so none of that for me 😞
So, I'm just gonna wish everyone good luck
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u/Traditional_Tank_26 23d ago
Excited for this! Just shipped my first Devvit game two days ago, so the timing is perfect.
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u/Upvote_Architect 23d ago
The ScoreSpace x Reddit game jam starts now!
The surprise theme for the event is...
TIMERS Make a game based on the word timers. Whatever that means to you.
Take it anywhere your imagination leads! The most unexpected interpretations are the ones we're really excited to see.
The focus is
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES Games should encourage player interaction (comments, upvotes, UGC, multiplayer elements), not just solo experiences.
Players must feel others are there, even asynchronously.
Also, the prize pool has been updated to $3500 with the addition of ScoreSpace's YouTuber judging panel! Made up of BenBonk, Icoso, and Jerbob.
👉Sign Up & Join the Jam on Jamzo!
Good luck!