GAME JAM: Tiny Quest
Join us on a journey to the stars with “The Little Prince!”
Join us for a Game Jam in The Sandbox and enter a vibrant ecosystem where gaming meets culture. Work alongside your favorite brands and a diverse group of creators ranging from fresh-faced UGC builders and artists to professional studios! The Sandbox is by anyone for everyone — Let’s build the metaverse together!
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
Tiny Quest
Embark on a journey to the stars with the Tiny Quest Game Jam in collaboration with “The Little Prince,” for a celebration of creativity, exploration, and the boundless imagination inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless tale.
The story of “The Little Prince” is both charming and whimsical and introduces you to a young prince who explores the meaning of love, friendship, and life’s wonders. Overflowing with profound lessons and unforgettable characters, this classic story reminds us that “It’s the time you spent on your rose that makes your rose so important. […] You become responsible forever for what you’ve tamed. You’re responsible for your rose.”
We invite you now to this Game Jam to create, to grow your rose, and to nurture it. We look forward to seeing what wonders you create! 🌹
UPDATE: Theme Reveal!
A Universe of Possibilities
This jam’s theme, Adventure, invites you to craft experiences that capture the essence of discovery, curiosity, and wonder that defines “The Little Prince.”
Imagine a world where every planet holds a mystery, every character has a story, and every moment is an opportunity for adventure. We challenge you to create games that evoke the childlike wonder of the Little Prince, encouraging players to explore, learn, and grow as they navigate through fantastical landscapes and meet unforgettable characters.
To channel the survival adventure style gameplay, we encourage you to consider fun and engaging mechanics such as:
- Resources: Collecting and using resources to progress in the game.
- Crafting system: Crafting tools, cooking food, and more, to engage and motivate players to upgrade their character.
- Survival stats: introduce hunger bars, energy bars, thirst, and more to challenge players to stay on their toes.
IP restrictions :
- No physical violence (no violence that would harm the physical integrity of any person or animal)
The Little Prince Character cannot die if used as main character or NPC
How Do I Participate?
You must create a game with our free, no-code Game Maker software.
But first, you need to register!
⏰ REGISER HERE
(!) The event is online.
Once You Register
Please keep an eye on your email throughout the Game Jam — we will check in with you weekly with AMAs, workshops, resources, and more!
If you are new or inexperienced or just have more questions, worry not — we are just a question away on the Forum!
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In the event that a new version of the Game Maker is released during the Game Jam submission phase, do not update your game!Your entries will be judged using the same version that was available during kick-off. Updating may cause bugs and broken mechanics during voting, which will negatively affect your score.
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Prizes 🏆
You stand a chance at a share of the 50,000 SAND, 20 LANDs and exclusive CATALYST Packs prize pool! SAND is The Sandbox’s native token, which can be used to purchase various items in our ecosystem such as ASSETs and LAND!
Additionally, the first 100 valid entries are rewarded a participation prize of 100 SAND each for a total of up to 10,000 SAND (conditions apply)!
BRAND OPPORTUNITY: The Little Prince would like to welcome you on their LAND! Taking part in this Game Jam offers participants the chance to be picked by the IP to be published on The Little Prince’s Estate.
Explore the exciting prizes below!
🥇1ST PLACE
15,000 SAND* + 1x1 LAND + Gold CATALYST Pack*🥈2ND PLACE
8,000 SAND + 1x1 LAND + Silver CATALYST Pack🥉3RD PLACE
5,000 SAND + 1x1 LAND + Silver CATALYST Pack🎖️ 4TH PLACE
3,000 SAND + 1x1 LAND + Silver CATALYST Pack🎖️ 5TH — 10TH PLACE
1,500 SAND + 1x1 LAND + Bronze CATALYST Pack⭐Honorable Mentions (up to 10)
1,000 SAND + 1x1 LAND!
*Please note that rules & conditions apply to receive prizes and rewards in the Game Jam. Learn more under ⚠️Important Rules!
*Learn more about CATALYST Packs in FAQs — ❓.
Key dates 🗓️
- July 16
Registrations Open — 10:00 AM UTC - July 24
Game Jam Kick-Off AMA & Theme reveal — 11:30 AM UTC on Twitch!
⭐With Game Jam Program Managers - July 24
Live Workshop — 1:30 PM UTC on Twitch!
With our Game Maker Specialist, Cyber Dragon. - July 25
Registrations Close — 11:59 PM UTC - August 13
Submission Deadline — 5:00 PM UTC
Form & Submission Guidelines will be sent in your emails. - August 31
Live Awards Ceremony on Twitch — 7 PM UTC
⭐With our amazing The Sandbox hosts!
Make sure to join the Live Awards Ceremony to take part in the celebration and for a chance to enter exciting giveaways!🎉
Winners will also be announced on Twitter/X for those who missed the Live Awards Ceremony.
🗣️Join our Creators Forum for updates and announcements related to Game Jams, other creator contests and events, and the Game Maker.
Checklist: Get started with Game Jams
Please follow the steps below to get ready for the Game Jam!
☑️ Create a The Sandbox account by following these steps. 💙
☑️ Download our no-code Game Maker software to create your game for free here (required). ⬇️
☑️ Download our no-code VoxEdit software to create your own custom assets for free here (optional). ⬇️
☑️ Join our Creators Forum to stay up to date and connect with other creators! 🗣️
☑️ Form your team consisting of 1–4 people. 🧑🤝🧑🧑🤝🧑
☑️ Register for the Game Jam. 📋
☑️ Stay ready for the Game Jam Kick-Off and remember to check your emails! 📬
☑️ Make sure to look at the 📚Resources section below to learn more about being a creator in The Sandbox. 🎓
☑️ Plan and build your game with our Production Guide! 🤝
☑️ Share your completed game to the Game Maker Gallery. We will email you with further instructions. 🖼️
☑️ Submit to the submission form which will be emailed to you. 🗒️
Why participate in The Sandbox Game Jams?
The Sandbox is an exciting ecosystem where the lines between creators and brands are blurred and everyone comes together to build the future of the platform. Whether you have dreams of creating your own gaming franchise or working alongside your favourite brand, there is a special place for you in The Sandbox!
Regardless of your experience level, Game Jams have much to offer for all experience levels!
💎 Exciting prizes: Win exciting prizes, publishing opportunities, and recognition within The Sandbox’s community.
📸 Gain Exposure: Game Jams are a great way to show off your game development prowess and become a recognized creator in The Sandbox’s ecosystem while also gaining valuable feedback and connections within the community.
📋 Build Your Portfolio: With strict time constraints, these contests offer you a great opportunity to rapidly build your resume to show the world what you are made of!
⚙️ Skill Enhancement: Sharpen your Game Maker skills and experiment with new ideas. The Game Jams are an opportunity to learn, grow, and refine your competences.
🤝 Community: Take part in a vibrant community of fellow creators, where you can share your progress, exchange ideas, and collaborate with others who share your passion for game development. Don’t forget to join our Creators Forum!
Important rules ⚠️
Please make sure that you read all the rules HERE!
It is very important that you do to ensure that your submission is valid and follows our rules and guidelines.
Please note that if a rule stated in this Game Jam differs from one stated in our official documentation, the rule stated for this Game Jam takes precedence.
Some key rules to keep in mind:
- Game Maker Version: You must use the version available on kick-off day to build your experience. Updating or using any other version may cause bugs or broken mechanics when judges play your entry.
- Creation Date: Your experience must be created on or after the kick-off date of this Game Jam.
- Size: Your experience must be no larger than 1x1.
- Multiple Entries: You may submit more than 1 entry, however, the same team cannot place twice in the Top 10.
- Staff: The Sandbox Staff is not permitted to enter Game Jams.
- KYC: To receive prizes, you must have completed KYC for the wallet provided in the submission form. Read more about KYC and our other Terms and Conditions.
Rules & Conditions — Prizes & Rewards
Please note that the following conditions apply in order to receive participation rewards:
- You must submit a valid entry to the Submission Form sent to you by email, following all of our rules & guidelines.
- Entries that are considered “spam” are disqualified at the discretion of The Sandbox staff.
- Top 10 and Honorable Mentions are not eligible for participation rewards.
- If you submit more than one entry, you will only receive participation rewards for one.
- You must submit a valid experience to the Publishing Form, also sent to you via email in the last week of the submission phase.
Please note that the following conditions apply in order to receive SAND, LAND, CATALYSTs, and any other prizes included in the Game Jam.
- You must fulfil the KYC requirements stated above.
- If you or your team submits multiple entries and 2 or more rank in the Top 10, that with the lowest score will be disregarded. This will still be eligible as an Honorable Mention.
- You must submit your experience(s) to the Publishing Form which will be sent to you via email during the Game Jam.
⚠️ Failing to fulfil the above conditions will render you ineligible to receive prizes and rewards during the Game Jam.
Judges & Voting
Games are judged based on five categories, amounting to a maximum of 22 points per judge.
You can read more about how we rate your games here.
Resources 📚
- Learn to use the Game Maker here.
- Learn to use VoxEdit to create assets here.
- Use our Production Guide to plan and build your game!
- Save time and buy assets from our Marketplace here.
FAQs — ❓
What are CATALYST Packs?
Read more about CATALYSTs here!
Gold CATALYST Pack: 1 🟨, 3 🟪, 10 🟦, 50 🟩, 100 ⬜
Silver CATALYST Pack: 1 🟪, 5 🟦, 25 🟩, 50 ⬜
Bronze CATALYST Pack: 3 🟦, 10 🟩, 25 ⬜
If you have any questions or concerns, please read the rules and FAQs carefully first or consider whether the answer could be found in the resources linked above.
If you did not find an answer, we look forward to welcoming you to the Creators Forum where staff and fellow creators are happy to help you!
