# Retro game jam (UNOFFICIAL) **URL:** \ **Category:** Arcade\ **Tags:** game, make\ **Created:** [April 12, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261 "2026-04-12T02:58:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Player\_246](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/player_246/32/31875_2.png) [@Player\_246](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Player_246)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/1 "2026-04-12T02:58:48Z")
This is my first time hosting a game jam that is UNOFFICIAL. (I think only the developers like `@richard` can host official ones) Anyways, this is a retro game jam, so games should feel like they are from 1977- 1999. You could make sonic style games or street fighter stuff. You have until April 21. (in eastern time zone) _Poll ([view on site](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/1))_ ---
**Author:** ![AlexTheGoober63](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/alexthegoober63/32/35080_2.png) [@AlexTheGoober63](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexTheGoober63)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/2 "2026-04-12T03:17:16Z")
uhh maybe idk probably gonna make a gameboy version of a game I made ---
**Author:** ![RizeUpDev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/rizeupdev/32/35291_2.png) [@RizeUpDev](https://forum.makecode.com/u/RizeUpDev)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/3 "2026-04-12T17:27:51Z")
Could I judge? ---
**Author:** ![1978monkeynutze](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/1978monkeynutze/32/33979_2.png) [@1978monkeynutze](https://forum.makecode.com/u/1978monkeynutze)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/4 "2026-04-12T17:39:55Z")
sry I cant join I am real busy I would if I had the time but I don’t also I love retro stuff I hope everyone’s games are going to be awesome! but I might do super Mario world idk I might join might not. ---
**Author:** ![Player\_246](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/player_246/32/31875_2.png) [@Player\_246](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Player_246)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/5 "2026-04-12T17:43:13Z")
A gameboy goober game??? ---
**Author:** ![AlexTheGoober63](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/alexthegoober63/32/35080_2.png) [@AlexTheGoober63](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexTheGoober63)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/6 "2026-04-13T17:23:28Z")
idk probably ---
**Author:** ![CopySprite](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/copysprite/32/35475_2.png) [@CopySprite](https://forum.makecode.com/u/CopySprite)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/7 "2026-04-13T17:24:03Z")
I would recommend not hosting unofficial game jams while an official one is active because everyone will be competing in the official one. ---
**Author:** ![Player\_246](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/player_246/32/31875_2.png) [@Player\_246](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Player_246)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/8 "2026-04-13T17:24:39Z")
Yes, we’ll need judges. at least 2, I forgot to mention that. ---
**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:** [April 13, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/9 "2026-04-13T17:27:11Z")
what if somebody picks both options ---
**Author:** ![YamJam](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/yamjam/32/29681_2.png) [@YamJam](https://forum.makecode.com/u/YamJam)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/10 "2026-04-13T17:29:52Z")
I’m gonna recreate space invaders! ---
**Author:** ![Tacman\_c2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/tacman_c2/32/30875_2.png) [@Tacman\_c2](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Tacman_c2)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/11 "2026-04-13T18:07:16Z")
This actually sounds really cool! I’d definitely participate. ---
**Author:** ![AlexTheGoober63](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/alexthegoober63/32/35080_2.png) [@AlexTheGoober63](https://forum.makecode.com/u/AlexTheGoober63)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/12 "2026-04-13T18:33:06Z")
im not participating anymore cuz im too busy making a big project and I also have to judge my own game jam sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Player\_246](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/player_246/32/31875_2.png) [@Player\_246](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Player_246)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/13 "2026-04-13T21:37:24Z")
Yeah good point… I should have waited until after the sports game jam finishes. ---
**Author:** ![Player\_246](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/player_246/32/31875_2.png) [@Player\_246](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Player_246)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/14 "2026-04-13T21:45:42Z")
Good point \* _uses old username_\* miles Please only vote one guys ---
**Author:** ![1978monkeynutze](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/1978monkeynutze/32/33979_2.png) [@1978monkeynutze](https://forum.makecode.com/u/1978monkeynutze)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/15 "2026-04-13T23:31:22Z")
welcome to the makecode forums hope you find it usefull! ---
**Author:** ![teaeat100](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/teaeat100/32/33097_2.png) [@teaeat100](https://forum.makecode.com/u/teaeat100)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/16 "2026-04-18T20:23:46Z")
> **[1942 : Makecode](https://arcade.makecode.com/43123-68906-93221-82697)** > > did this when i was bored then submitted it to Barricade8. (https://forum.makecode.com/t/barricade8-barrier-console/38582/54) > Your Basic Shooter ---
**Author:** ![Player\_246](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/player_246/32/31875_2.png) [@Player\_246](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Player_246)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/17 "2026-04-18T20:40:52Z")
Only 3 Days Left! > **[Retro Game Jam poster](https://arcade.makecode.com/S73288-68195-16930-67931)** > > Made with ❤️ in Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. ---
**Author:** ![Player\_246](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/player_246/32/31875_2.png) [@Player\_246](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Player_246)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/18 "2026-04-21T21:55:25Z")
Okay guys please enter your games in @Tacman_c2 I’ll give you an extension until April 23, but please try to get it in as soon as you can! ---
**Author:** ![Player\_246](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/player_246/32/31875_2.png) [@Player\_246](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Player_246)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/19 "2026-04-27T16:43:25Z")
Yeah I seriously should’ve done this after the official game jam. Whatever, this is failed. I guess you can post your retro games here If you want but the game jam is no longer being held. ---
**Author:** ![YamJam](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/yamjam/32/29681_2.png) [@YamJam](https://forum.makecode.com/u/YamJam)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261/20 "2026-04-27T16:44:39Z")
Sorry I didn’t see this and I kinda forgot but could I have a tad bit more time [Next page](https://forum.makecode.com/t/retro-game-jam-unofficial/43261.md?page=2)