# \[Announcement\] Fall 2026 Game Jam Now Open! Critter Jam! **URL:** \ **Category:** Arcade\ **Created:** [October 1, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244 "2026-10-01T17:19:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![TheEarth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/theearth/32/34579_2.png) [@TheEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheEarth)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2026, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/121 "2026-10-09T03:11:48Z")
think 4000x3000 ---
**Author:** ![VoxelMaster64](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/voxelmaster64/32/32075_2.png) [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/122 "2026-10-09T15:19:27Z")
the max is 2000x2000, if you have this: [https://makecode.com/\_DFTDra1RiWqT](https://makecode.com/_DFTDra1RiWqT) it works, but 2001x2000 generate an error: [https://makecode.com/\_Xs0VCy7c0Tvg](https://makecode.com/_Xs0VCy7c0Tvg) ---
**Author:** ![TheEarth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/theearth/32/34579_2.png) [@TheEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheEarth)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/123 "2026-10-10T02:44:15Z")
oh ok ---
**Author:** ![RoyalCoding\_boys](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/royalcoding_boys/32/31701_2.png) [@RoyalCoding\_boys](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoyalCoding_boys)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/124 "2026-10-11T01:32:46Z")
> So my idea I decided on is a pirate game but you are a dog.[https://arcade.makecode.com/S30748-52564-08677-90250](https://arcade.makecode.com/S30748-52564-08677-90250) ---
**Author:** ![VoxelMaster64](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/voxelmaster64/32/32075_2.png) [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/125 "2026-10-11T19:30:20Z")
I don’t think a dog counts as a critter ---
**Author:** ![AlexK](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/alexk/32/33339_2.png) [@AlexK](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexK)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/126 "2026-10-11T19:30:31Z")
Why not? ---
**Author:** ![VoxelMaster64](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/voxelmaster64/32/32075_2.png) [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/127 "2026-10-11T19:34:20Z")
> **here is my game so far (please nobody copy off me)** > > [https://arcade.makecode.com/S42553-29832-43748-18915](https://arcade.makecode.com/S42553-29832-43748-18915) > > controls (computer): > > - A+D/left+right - Move left+right > - W - Jump > - X/E/Enter - Delete previous deaths and respawn at last checkpoint > > mobile/hardware: > > - left+right - Move left+right > - up - Jump > - B - Delete previous deaths and respawn at last checkpoint > > Blocks: > > - Red = Lava (leave body) > - Orange = Lava (no body) > - Dark-gray = Land > - Yellow = Win > - Light-gray = checkpoint > - Gray = checkpoint you have > > My proof of beating it: > > ![Screenshot 2026-10-11 9.23.04 AM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/makecode/original/3X/6/d/6d4a4d9bbdc0444539c6404399d848110085912f.png) (I put it in a [details] because its not my finished entry) ---
**Author:** ![TheEarth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/theearth/32/34579_2.png) [@TheEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheEarth)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/128 "2026-10-11T21:54:48Z")
yeah seems crittery **crit·ter** [ˈkridər] NORTH AMERICAN ENGLISH 1. **a living creature; an animal.** ---
**Author:** ![Air](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/air/32/26413_2.png) [@Air](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Air)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/129 "2026-10-12T00:03:37Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/makecode/original/3X/3/a/3afc9b5d8c84da377c19ad0b4fc60248a2ae3ebd.png) it is. ---
**Author:** ![RoyalCoding\_boys](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/royalcoding_boys/32/31701_2.png) [@RoyalCoding\_boys](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoyalCoding_boys)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/130 "2026-10-12T02:59:07Z")
**Yes, a dog absolutely counts as a critter.** While the word “critter” is an informal, dialectal variation of the word “creature,” its meaning changes depending on how people use it: - **The Broad Definition:** In general, casual conversation, “critter” can refer to **any living animal** , including dogs, cats, and horses. People often use it as an affectionate nickname for their pets (e.g., _“Come here, you little critter!”_). - **The Regional/Specific Definition:** In certain regions or contexts, people use “critter” specifically to describe **wild, small animals** (like raccoons, squirrels, or rodents) or **livestock** (like cattle). ---
**Author:** ![AlexK](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/alexk/32/33339_2.png) [@AlexK](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexK)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/131 "2026-10-12T03:01:43Z")
> [@RoyalCoding\_boys](#): > > Yes, a dog absolutely counts as a critter. Of course it does. Just make sure the critter — and the fact that the character _is_ a critter — is the focus of the project. Gameplay is important, but that’s only one aspect that is judged. (No, there is no formal rubric. Don’t ask for one.) ---
**Author:** ![RoyalCoding\_boys](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/royalcoding_boys/32/31701_2.png) [@RoyalCoding\_boys](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RoyalCoding_boys)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/132 "2026-10-12T16:22:08Z")
Yes. The dog is the main character who will sink boats and treasure hunt. Mention my @ name if you have more ideas for him to do and a name. ---
**Author:** ![TheEarth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/theearth/32/34579_2.png) [@TheEarth](https://forum.makecode.com/u/TheEarth)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/133 "2026-10-12T16:24:29Z")
isnt a human a critter as we are alive and animals??? ---
**Author:** ![AlexK](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/alexk/32/33339_2.png) [@AlexK](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexK)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/134 "2026-10-12T16:24:53Z")
Yup. ---
**Author:** ![Allegory\_Cheese](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/allegory_cheese/32/31845_2.png) [@Allegory\_Cheese](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Allegory_Cheese)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/135 "2026-10-12T16:26:56Z")
what abt my game that’s zelda inspired. a goblin is a critter just so yk ---
**Author:** ![VoxelMaster64](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/voxelmaster64/32/32075_2.png) [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/136 "2026-10-12T16:28:39Z")
I think in my mind I classified a critter as a insect/bug… I looked up the deffinition and it seems its just a living creature pretty much, so nvm ---
**Author:** ![miguelsanto17598-gli](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/miguelsanto17598-gli/32/35185_2.png) [@miguelsanto17598-gli](https://forum.makecode.com/u/miguelsanto17598-gli)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 3:26am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/137 "2026-10-13T03:26:30Z")
Oh… uh… is it for only one project? I’ll update the Dark Jungle one (And if it doesn’t work I have a trick up my sleeve eeheheheh) ---
**Author:** ![Reflectfr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/reflectfr/32/32515_2.png) [@Reflectfr](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Reflectfr)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/138 "2026-10-13T03:27:36Z")
did you ai search this ---
**Author:** ![VoxelMaster64](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/voxelmaster64/32/32075_2.png) [@VoxelMaster64](https://forum.makecode.com/u/VoxelMaster64)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/139 "2026-10-13T03:33:17Z")
i guess the “dont” should be “didnt” now ---
**Author:** ![MetaMage](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/metamage/32/35026_2.png) [@MetaMage](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MetaMage)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244/140 "2026-10-13T03:33:54Z")
I think I’m gonna make a pretty good game for this because I finally figured out what the for element value of list and for index from 0 to ( ) means (and yes i did just find this topic 10 days after it started) [Previous page](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244.md?page=6) [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/t/announcement-fall-2026-game-jam-now-open-critter-jam/46244.md?page=8)