Make a Game – Win Awards
Do you enjoy creating games? Be a part of the 2D Con Game Jam, Dev Dash. Join as a team or work solo on a new game of your own design based on the 2D Con 2026 theme!
When Dev Dash concludes at 6pm Friday, you will have the option to showcase your game at our our Indie Island Developers Showcase Area for attendees to play, provide feedback, and vote for. An award for the best Dev Dash game will be given out during closing ceremonies Sunday afternoon.
Join us starting on Saturday August 15th, at 2D Con HQ and jam until August 21st at 6PM!
Important Information
- Dev Dash is FREE with purchase of your 2D Con 2026 ticket
- Signups for Dev Dash end August 1st, 2026
- All participants must be registered for 2D Con 2026
- You can join either as an individual or as part of a team
- Games can be any type (i.e. TCG, Tabletop, Mobile, VR, etc.) as long as they follow the theme announced at the beginning of the Jam
- An e-mail with further details about your Dev Dash registration will be sent out August 1st, 2026
REQUIRED RULES:
- Your game MUST be an “Adventure” game. This is open to the team’s interpretation.
- The game MUST have at least two levels.
- Your game MUST be submitted and in a playable state by Friday for Opening Ceremonies.
Forbidden
- A.I. is FORBIDDEN for the use of generating:
- Assets
- Large chunks of code/logic
- Sabotaging your opponents or other unsportsmanlike conduct.
- No altering code/fixing bugs once a game has been submitted.
What happens during Dev Dash?
- Dev Dash begins on Saturday August 15, 2026 and ends on Friday August 21, 2026
- Dev Dash will start at 2DHQ in Northeast Minneapolis, and can be completed remotely prior to the convention.
- Participants must use/provide their own equipment for the development and display of their games
Need help finding a team?
If you need help finding a team, you can join our Discord and utilize the Indie channel to search for other interested jammers.
Ready to sign-up? Make sure you have your 2D Con 2026 registration before signing up. If you plan to register for Dev Dash as a team be sure to coordinate with them on a team-name before you enter!
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