Participate in the next gm(48) on January 17, 2026
47th GM48

gm(48) Mission Statement

Our mission is to support the GameMaker community through opportunity to learn, represent every type of GameMaker developer, empower unique creative games, and connect developers from separate communities together.

Mission Statement

Support the GameMaker community through opportunity to learn

With 2543 participants to date, the gm(48) game jam has for over 8 years been instrumental in enabling developers to become better at game design, game development and GameMaker Studio 2.

47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games
Hikikomori

GM48 was my first Game Jam. It was a really awesome first experience. The Game Jam is really neat with nice theme. Will sure participate to the next GM48!

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games
Nyveon

No matter your skill level with gamemaker, gm48 is great. It was my first game jam ever and I don't regret it at all, the feeling of community, simple website and rules, all lead to a wonderful and inspiring experience.

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games
Robert

It was a gloomy theme for me, and looking back it was fun to make, especially the voice stuff! :D

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games
Snowstorm1011

I've done this a couple times now, and each time is more fun than the last. It's cool seeing how I've improved since I started, and overall participating has been a great deal of fun!

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games

The Jam was a lot of fun! One tip I can give to future participants: Nail down what you want to do as quickly as possible! If you don't, it might come around later and bring unwanted trouble!

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games
JCx64

I usually join Ludum Dare and other local jams, but I believe that GM48 are the ones I enjoy most.

It's a way to see what someone can do in just 48 hours with Game Maker, and the source code is usually available to mess with and to learn about.

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games
Seltzy

I participate in GM48 as often as I can! Every time I learn something new and improve! It's always nice to complete a project and receive feedback from the community. 10/10 would recommend.

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games
MirthCastle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP0Z9ehClR0&t=1s

This was a tough one. It was a challenging theme. I love seeing what other people come up with with theme-based Jams. So cool how other people think.

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games
Batesville757

This was my first game jam entry.

I wasnt able to wrap up a lot of the mechanics i was hoping for so by the end of the time and the game it was really a mess.

However I learned a lot from this game jam and am looking forward to making further entries, it was a blast.

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games

I learnt a lot about time management and design. It was a lot of fun and I will be back next round!

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games

It's always a challenge to create something in such a short time but one of the most useful aspects of the game jam is the feedback. Often the feedback will highlight something positive or areas of improvement which gives you direction and snaps you out of the bubble you are in.

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47th gm(48) The gm(48) is a community event for GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds 2024-01-20T00:00:00+00:00 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00 gm48.net https://gm48.net YoYo Games
dev_dwarf

Really fun Jam with a great community.

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Mission Statement

Represent every type of GameMaker developer

The gm(48) game jam is open to GameMaker Studio 2 developers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Beginner or expert, young or old, artist or programmer — all are welcome in the gm(48) game jam community.

Participant statistics from the 47th gm48
Mission Statement

Empower unique, creative and indie GameMaker games

The gm(48) Developer Funding program is a new, exciting opportunity for the game jam community to bootstrap GameMaker games from their game jam prototypes to fully finished games and released on digital storefronts, such as Steam.

Descend

Sinker Squid

Plunge below the high seas and pillage some booty from the depths, using... SQUID?!

One Shot

CRUNGUS 3: Mrs. CRUNGUS

Play as the wife of beloved sir CRUNGUS, Mrs. CRUNGUS, in this short-and-sweet puzzle-platformer!

Descend

Abyss

Using your harpoon, defeat fish, collect upgrades, and find the sunken treasure!

One Shot

Lovebirds

Take flight as a blind, smitten recluse! Use your bird friends to map out the obstacles, then draw a path that steers clears of them, all while trying to find true love!

Falling Apart

Papers & Dragons

Dragons are papers natural enemy, as they get on fire so easily. So archers and knight is saving kingdom from them!

One Shot

The Purrfect Opportunity

Look, if you had one shot or one opportunity to fuss everything you ever wanted in one moment would you capture it or just let it slip?

Featured games from past game jams
Mission Statement

Connect GameMaker developers from separate communities together

The gm(48) game jam community is full of passionate, skillful and constructive developers. Connect with other like-minded GameMaker Studio 2 developers, see and learn how they make their games, and become better developers together.

Community Tenets
For developers, by developers — open to and free for everyone
Connection through passion for GameMaker, games made using it and their developers
Showcase, elevate and award developer talent and merit
Respectful, friendly and honest discussion
Represent voices from the community, equally and fairly
Enable learning for hundreds of developers

From Idea to Game in 48 Hours

Join thousands of GameMaker developers who have discovered the joy of game jams.

No experience? No problem. GameMaker developers of all skill levels and backgrounds use the gm(48) game jam to create games, learn new skills, and connect with the community.

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