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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about gm(48) game jams and how to participate.

The gm(48) is the premier GameMaker Studio game jam, running quarterly since 2016. This 48-hour game development competition challenges developers to create complete games around surprise themes. With over 8 years of community-driven events, gm(48) has established itself as the leading GameMaker game jam, welcoming developers of all skill levels from beginners to professionals.

Join thousands of GameMaker developers in the gm(48) game jam by following these steps:

  • Register free on gm48.net when registration opens (typically 2 weeks before each jam).
  • Choose your approach: work solo for full creative control or join a team for collaborative development.
  • Use GameMaker Studio exclusively — the only engine allowed in gm(48) to ensure fair competition.
  • Develop within 48 hours from theme announcement to submission deadline.
  • Submit on time and participate in community rating to be eligible for prizes and recognition.

Winners receive GameMaker Studio licenses — the top three games in each gm(48) competition earn valuable GameMaker Studio licenses from YoYo Games. Beyond prizes, participants build essential game development skills, receive constructive community feedback, and create portfolio pieces that showcase their abilities to potential employers or collaborators in the indie game development scene.

Community recognition: Outstanding games from gm(48) are featured on gm48.net, shared across social media, and celebrated within the GameMaker community, providing valuable exposure for developers.

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Previous schedules

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46th gm(48)
Trapped
"You have activated my trap card!". Locked behind closed door. Fell into a cave. Trapped in social convention. There are many ways you may get stuck on with seemingly no way out.
Results Games Theme
22
Jul '23
00:00 UTC
24
Jul '23
00:09 UTC
45th gm(48)
Building
Are you in a building, building something, making something out of something else, whatever it is, build it!
Results Games Theme
22
Apr '23
00:00 UTC
24
Apr '23
00:15 UTC
44th gm(48)
Delivery
You have to deliver something, somewhere. A package? A baby cat? A dead body?? You'll figure it out.
Results Games Theme
21
Jan '23
00:00 UTC
23
Jan '23
00:15 UTC
43rd gm(48)
Spellcasting
Light the candles, open the book, it's time to begin.
Results Games Theme
15
Oct '22
00:00 UTC
17
Oct '22
00:10 UTC
42nd gm(48)
Non-Violence
Nothing was harmed in the making or playing of this video game
Results Games Theme
16
Apr '22
00:00 UTC
18
Apr '22
00:00 UTC
41st gm(48)
Side Effects
You use or do something, but it has side effects! It can be negative or positive. Who knows what side effects you get from taking that pill... or from using an OP weapon.
Results Games Theme
15
Jan '22
00:00 UTC
17
Jan '22
00:15 UTC
40th gm(48)
Discovery
Explore an uncharted area. Become an inventor. Learn something new about yourself.
Results Games Theme
16
Oct '21
00:00 UTC
18
Oct '21
00:20 UTC
39th gm(48)
Island
Be it in the ocean, in the sky, or in the middle of the road, make a game about a piece of land thats surrounded!
Results Games Theme
17
Jul '21
00:00 UTC
19
Jul '21
00:10 UTC
38th gm(48)
Sixty Seconds
A lot can happen in a minute
Results Games Theme
17
Apr '21
00:00 UTC
19
Apr '21
00:10 UTC
37th gm(48)
Falling Apart
Destroy terrain, chop off limbs, have an emotional breakdown.
Results Games Theme
16
Jan '21
00:00 UTC
18
Jan '21
00:20 UTC
36th gm(48)
Watch Them Grow!
Allow your player to care for something and watch it develop from something small to something grand!
Results Games Theme
17
Oct '20
00:00 UTC
19
Oct '20
00:15 UTC
35th gm(48)
Two Sides
Be it two sides of the same coin, yin and yang, night and day, good and evil, anything bilateral goes.
Results Games Theme
18
Jul '20
00:00 UTC
20
Jul '20
00:25 UTC
34th gm(48)
Small World
The world is small, and you exist within it.
Results Games Theme
18
Apr '20
00:00 UTC
20
Apr '20
00:15 UTC
33rd gm(48)
Collect!
A compulsive and unnecessary need to collect things. Stamps, loot, achievements, upgrades... Anything.
Results Games Theme
18
Jan '20
00:00 UTC
20
Jan '20
00:22 UTC
32nd gm(48)
Climb the Tower
Everybody wants to climb the tower... it's up to you to build it.
Results Games Theme
19
Oct '19
00:00 UTC
21
Oct '19
00:15 UTC
31st gm(48)
A Loop
Again, again and again. Same thing but with mini differents. You can change your next run.
Results Games Theme
20
Jul '19
00:00 UTC
22
Jul '19
00:15 UTC
30th gm(48)
No Death State
Death does not stop you, it only changes your form.
Results Games Theme
20
Apr '19
00:00 UTC
22
Apr '19
00:00 UTC
29th gm(48)
Colors are Important
The colors of various objects and enemies affect how you deal with them or interact with them.
Results Games Theme
19
Jan '19
00:00 UTC
21
Jan '19
00:00 UTC
28th gm(48)
Companion
Sometimes you just need a little help from your friend. Following , reckless or programmable - a buddy must accompany you.
Results Games Theme
20
Oct '18
00:00 UTC
22
Oct '18
00:00 UTC
27th gm(48)
Countdown
The clock is ticking... Anything may happen when the countdown reaches 0.
Results Games Theme
21
Jul '18
00:00 UTC
23
Jul '18
00:00 UTC
26th gm(48)
Helpful But Harmful
Too many games have core elements that exist solely to help you. It could potentially be much more interesting to make a game based around a mechanic or object that helps you progress but is also dangerous to you in some way.
Results Games Theme
21
Apr '18
00:00 UTC
23
Apr '18
00:00 UTC
25th gm(48)
One Tool, Many Uses
Some games can create a lot of interesting gameplay options out of simple rules. Try to make a game that focuses on a single mechanic or idea but uses it in many different ways.
Results Games Theme
13
Jan '18
00:00 UTC
15
Jan '18
00:00 UTC
24th gm(48)
One Shot
A game where you only have a single resource of something at any given time that is required to win. Make each shot count!
Results Games Theme
14
Oct '17
00:00 UTC
16
Oct '17
00:00 UTC
23rd gm(48)
Sacrifice
All important things requires sacrifices.
Results Games Theme
15
Jul '17
00:00 UTC
17
Jul '17
00:00 UTC
22nd gm(48)
Descend
Down you go, deep into a dark underworld.... Or perhaps you are travelling into the bowels of the city to repair a leak, whilst fighting of alligators. Nevertheless, down you go, regardless of theme.
Results Games Theme
15
Apr '17
00:00 UTC
17
Apr '17
00:00 UTC
21st gm(48)
One Health
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21
Jan '17
00:00 UTC
14
Jun '17
00:00 UTC
20th gm(48)
Risk & Reward
Games
15
Oct '16
00:00 UTC
14
Jun '16
00:00 UTC
19th gm(48)
Only One Level
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16
Jul '16
00:00 UTC
12
Jun '16
00:00 UTC
18th gm(48)
Space
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Apr '16
00:00 UTC
14
Jun '16
00:00 UTC
17th gm(48)
Escape
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16
Jan '16
00:00 UTC
14
Jun '16
00:00 UTC
16th gm(48)
Environment as a Weapon
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17
Oct '15
00:00 UTC
14
Jun '15
00:00 UTC
15th gm(48)
Endless
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17
Jul '15
00:00 UTC
14
Jun '15
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14th gm(48)
Top Down _____.
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18
Apr '15
00:00 UTC
15
Jun '15
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