# Unique-A-Thon 2 (Non-Official Game Jam)
**URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695
**Category:** Arcade
**Created:** [May 5, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695 "2023-05-05T15:38:04Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Unique](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Unique)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/1 "2023-05-05T15:38:04Z")
Welcome to Unique-A-Thon **II** (UAT2). This time around, **8 contestants will battle it out for the UAT Championship!** With an extra round and applicant reserves, the UAT is more action-packed than ever.
## How does it work & _What’s New?_
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- Contestants get chosen on May 4th
- Themes will be featured in the first 3 rounds, but the championship will allow any theme
- Any dropouts from the competition are allowed and will be accommodated as quickly as possible.
- Extensions for submissions will be accepted if they’re justified
- The first three rounds will last a week, and the championship round will be two weeks long.
- The eight contestants will be separated into two conferences, with a single elimination each round
View the bracket, as well as other new info in this video.
[ ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLwN7Hkrj3o)
## Who’s Competing?
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Each participant was randomly selected by a spin wheel. After the selections where made, I seperated each contestant into two separate conferences (Magenta, Azul). _I manually divided the eight contestants into conferences in order to even out the playing field between the two conferences._
Because the previous winner(s) reapplied to UAT2, they get increased odds for selection because of their championship (**note that if the winner(s) don’t/doesn’t win again, they’ll lose their odds advantage.**)
> **View the image below to see more about the draft odds.**
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> (Excuse the “ **+8** ”, the updated number is “ **+9** ”)
(I like saying draft even though it really isn’t a draft)
### And here are the final contestants for UAT2:
## Applicant Reserves
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The newly added **applicant reserves** is a new, experimental way to accommodate dropouts mid-competition.
Here’s how it works, the remaining six applicants will be added to the reserves. If a participant forfeits from the UAT, one of the reserved contestants will be **randomly selected** to take the forfeiter’s place. This is a **simple, feasible** solution to dropouts, which would before require mass restructuring of the bracket.
(Note that you’re not required to be in the reserves. And if you get randomly selected, you don’t have to participate.)
## More Info
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For more info, visit [www.jaysgamezone8.wixsite.com/uat2](http://www.jaysgamezone8.wixsite.com/uat2) \*, the official website for UAT2.
\*The website is not 100% complete as of May 6th.
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### Author:  [@randomuser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/randomuser)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/2 "2023-05-05T15:57:09Z")
Wow, you really have gone above and beyond this competition. New shiny font, profesesional graphic design, and an entire video with voiceover and editing! I’m so excited to compete!
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### Author:  [@BoostedGames](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BoostedGames)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/3 "2023-05-05T16:20:12Z")
oh dang, I didn’t get in. Good luck to everyone in the competition though!
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### Author:  [@Unique](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Unique)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/4 "2023-05-05T16:38:09Z")
Sorry I failed to note, **Unique-A-Thon 2 starts on May 11th.**
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### Author:  [@BrilliantBird](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BrilliantBird)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/5 "2023-05-05T16:59:41Z")
I look forward to watching this competition happen!!!
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### Author:  [@randomuser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/randomuser)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/6 "2023-05-05T17:06:29Z")
Awesome, I can’t wait!
To any of my contestants, I suggest creating a ‘game ideas’ list! I had one in UAT 1, and it really helps with getting a high quality game in on time. Your ideas do have to be adaptable to the theme- such as my idea ‘bug catching game’ turning into ‘bug photographing game’ ([Shutterbug](https://arcade.makecode.com/S86965-56140-59504-63983)) for the theme ‘photography’!
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### Author:  [@Taser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Taser)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/7 "2023-05-05T17:06:33Z")
Most Anticipated? What happened to mine?
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### Author:  [@randomuser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/randomuser)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/8 "2023-05-05T17:16:15Z")
I think he means because his is closer! Anticipation rises near the start date, and I’ve definately had the closer may competition on my mind rather than building suspense for the farther away august one.
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### Author:  [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/9 "2023-05-05T17:23:32Z")
This is absolutely incredible! It’s so professionally made, like I’m tuning in to watch a high-class and high-stakes championship! I’m super stoked to be invited, so I’ll make sure to do my best. Good luck to everyone and let’s make the most of this awesome event!
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### Author:  [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/10 "2023-05-05T17:28:35Z")
Well, I think it’s just added for extra effect. I mean, of course a game jam maker will praise their own event as the “most anticipated”. I don’t thing Unique meant any harm here, so I hope you understand
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### Author:  [@BoostedGames](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BoostedGames)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/11 "2023-05-05T17:28:38Z")
Same.
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### Author:  [@Unique](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Unique)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/12 "2023-05-05T17:59:53Z")
When I say, “most anticipated sequel”, I don’t mean “best sequel”. I mean that UAT2 is starting in a week, and I feel that it is a highly anticipated event. Perhaps “most anticipated” is an over exaggeration, but still.
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### Author:  [@personalnote](https://forum.makecode.com/u/personalnote)
#### Post date: [May 8, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/13 "2023-05-08T16:33:23Z")
bro… i’m going up against @Sarge and @danger_kitty??? I already lost before it started
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### Author:  [@BoostedGames](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BoostedGames)
#### Post date: [May 8, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/14 "2023-05-08T17:13:49Z")
You might have a chance against Maketendo.
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### Author:  [@Taser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Taser)
#### Post date: [May 8, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/15 "2023-05-08T17:13:54Z")
@randomuser What are the chances that you will face @danger_kitty or @PixelDoodle again in this comp?
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### Author:  [@Sarge](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Sarge)
#### Post date: [May 8, 2023, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/16 "2023-05-08T17:16:02Z")
Unless I forfeit the game before somebody else takes you out of the frame, puts your name to shame… _record scratch_
Wait, that’s [Linkin park](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoCD5wZEgo4&pp=ygUfcG9pbnRzIG9mIGF1dGhvcml0eSBsaW5raW4gcGFyaw%3D%3D)! Err… whoops 🤷♂️ ?
In all seriousness, I promise I won’t drop out this time guys
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### Author:  [@danger\_kitty](https://forum.makecode.com/u/danger_kitty)
#### Post date: [May 8, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/17 "2023-05-08T18:26:56Z")
This is my time
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### Author:  [@personalnote](https://forum.makecode.com/u/personalnote)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2023, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/18 "2023-05-09T16:24:34Z")
honestly though, I haven’t used Makecode in so long I forgot all the tips and tricks I used to use. The only things I know now are chess and Godot.
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### Author:  [@randomuser](https://forum.makecode.com/u/randomuser)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/19 "2023-05-09T16:25:08Z")
> [@Taser](#):
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> @randomuser What are the chances that you will face @Lucas\_M or @PixelDoodle again in this comp?
I’ll have to face both of them to win, but I will have to be against PixelDoodle every round- i’ll only have to face lucas if we are both finalists!
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### Author:  [@PixelDoodle](https://forum.makecode.com/u/PixelDoodle)
#### Post date: [May 9, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/unique-a-thon-2-non-official-game-jam/19695/20 "2023-05-09T16:33:50Z")
Putting the two champions in the same conf. is kinda evil tbh.
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