In 2012 we hosted Stencyl Jam 2012 here on Newgrounds. Stencyl is game creation software that makes game development possible for non-programmers, using a drag and drop editor to build your games and game logic. For more information, check out Stencyl.com!

Since then, Stencyl 3.0 has arrived with a lot of great new features. In addition to the web, you can release your games to iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux.

To celebrate the ongoing success of Stencyl, Newgrounds is hosting Stencyl Jam 2014!

The event starts today and ends Friday, March 28th. The theme is wide open; make any game you want, just make it with Stencyl. This is a great chance for both new and established devs to get motivated, make something and maybe win some money!

So to sum it up:

1) Make a game with Stencyl.
2) Upload it to Newgrounds by March 28th.
3) Tag it with "stencyljam2014" so we find it.

Your entries will be featured on our Stencyl Jam 2014 page. It would be great if you include a link in your game to the collection, to spread awareness and cross-promotion, although it isn't required. You can also do whatever you want on the side to monetize your game, although we do have a handy ads API that is integrated with Stencyl if you want to try that. Don't forget you can also wind up selling your game on mobile or Steam!

And yes, PRIZES!

1st Place - $500 + Stencyl Studio License
2nd Place - $300 + Stencyl Studio License
3rd Place - $200 + Stencyl Studio License

If you've ever wanted to try making games, this is a good time to start!

Go to Stencyl.com, download Stencyl and check out the crash course intro!

Looking for someone to collaborate with? We have a place for that.

To get yourself pumped, check out these previous games made with Stencyl:

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  Tiny Dangerous Dungeons

  by AdventureIslands

  Explore a huge dungeon and collect items in this Game Boy inspired Metroidvania!

  Game

  202,608 Views

  (Everyone)

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  100% Complete

  by NoLanLabs

  Can you find all 50 secrets?

  Game

  406,300 Views

  (Everyone)

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  Lakeview Cabin

  by Hypnohustler

  Enjoy a peaceful weekend at your beautiful lakeview cabin.

  Game

  424,692 Views

  (Ages 17+)

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  Traitor

  by JonasKyratzes

  Upgrade your ship. Destroy your enemies. Fight against tyranny.

  Game

  347,601 Views

  (Ages 13+)

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  Gyossait

  by Amon26

  Retro Horror adventure platformer

  Game

  450,337 Views

  (Ages 13+)

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  Boss 101

  by DarkTimmy

  A boy and his jetpack save the world against an army of randomly generated bosses.

  Game

  115,594 Views

  (Everyone)

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  Persist

  by AdventureIslands

  Can you reach the Goddess and redeem your soul?

  Game

  90,203 Views

  (Everyone)

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  Quantum Corps

  by Hypnohustler

  A fast-paced competitive shooter

  Game

  101,776 Views

  (Ages 13+)

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  Shine

  by AdventureIslands

  Help tiny wizard Lucia and her orb of light to survive their journey through the darkness.

  Game

  81,798 Views

  (Everyone)

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  Reaching Finality

  by Kcori

  Embark on a journey to reach the afterlife

  Game

  107,172 Views

  (Everyone)

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  Mond Cards

  by RyanMelmoth

  Short, story-based game. 10-15 minute experience.

  Game

  22,829 Views

  (Ages 17+)

Woohoo!

Thats's pretty neat!

Sadly I won't have time spare to work on anything for it, good luck to anyone that does though, sounds good.

Really looking forward to this. Some pretty good stuff has come out of the Stencyl Jams.

At 2/21/14 01:02 PM, TomFulp wrote: To get yourself pumped, check out these previous games made with Stencyl:
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/600129
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/582867

Especially these two. They're two of my favorite games on here.
The latter moreso than the former though.

ARGH!

I have to make:
Windows MEE
UTool v2.0
MazeEscapeSortOfNotAtAllMaybe
Multichoice Demo

But I don't want to miss this opportunity.
Fuck it, let's try out Stencyl.

(Deep inside my brain)
Is it worth making a game?
Should I download Stencyl and waste a good bit of megabytes?
But wait....500$ first price?! Never mind the studio version...
Alright let's get to work!

Big prize money, good to see. GL to jammers, I have my own crap to work on for the next while.

Stencyl still needs work on it, I had few bugs there and there. (Last used 2013)
However it's really good for beginners and for guys that want to keep it simple.
Good luck to all contestants.

I would participate if there was a theme.

Can you enter more than one game? I have 2 ideas but haven't made one with Stencyl yet. Be lucky to get one done but thought I would ask.

At 2/21/14 02:40 PM, stmaddox wrote: Can you enter more than one game? I have 2 ideas but haven't made one with Stencyl yet. Be lucky to get one done but thought I would ask.

You can enter more than one but might be better off focusing on one idea at a time and see how it goes!

How did you know?

Not sure if I can make something for this, as I have little experience with stencyl's coding syntax.

Will there be a construct 2 gamejam for 2014? That's the program that I have the most experience with.

At 2/21/14 03:28 PM, larrynachos wrote: Will there be a construct 2 gamejam for 2014? That's the program that I have the most experience with.

No plans at the moment but I'd be down for doing one later this year.

Looking forward to see what greatness this'll generate, maybe even make something.

Wasn't there a Stencyl Jam last year btw?

I participated in the stencyl jam 2012 one but never released the game. Good Luck to all participants

Hell yes. I've been holding back game deving to work on other projects. Now I have excuse to make some cool new game.

This is going to be awesome! I'll definitely try to get something entered if I can. Also, cool to see my game Mond Cards was noticed and featured!

Would it be alright for me to ask, on this thread, if any one of the participants is looking for a musician?

Wish I could work on a game with stencyl too bad I'll have to wait a few years or so to get a go for that 500,but to those who will be making a game with stencyl I'll be looking forward to play your games.

Sounds interesting. Maybe I'll give this a try!

At 2/21/14 07:04 PM, Troisnyx wrote: Would it be alright for me to ask, on this thread, if any one of the participants is looking for a musician?

Uh guys?
Once again, musician ready and willing! >:O

PM me if you'd like some original tracks -- I'll be happy to help!

If any Stencyl programmer or team needs a musician, don't hesitate to contact me, @Troisnyx @SkyeWintrest or @samulis for music. We're all here to help.

At 2/21/14 03:28 PM, larrynachos wrote: Not sure if I can make something for this, as I have little experience with stencyl's coding syntax.

Will there be a construct 2 gamejam for 2014? That's the program that I have the most experience with.

Isn't Construct2 great? Been using it nearly every day for the last month.

At 2/22/14 01:43 AM, JeremyLokken wrote:

At 2/21/14 03:28 PM, larrynachos wrote: Not sure if I can make something for this, as I have little experience with stencyl's coding syntax.

Will there be a construct 2 gamejam for 2014? That's the program that I have the most experience with.

Isn't Construct2 great? Been using it nearly every day for the last month.

Been using it for almost a year. It's easy to learn, and I've improved so much.

I'll join again! GL everyone =D

Count me in!

I am Definately Going to take part how can i link my game to page

At 2/22/14 04:51 AM, supergandhi64 wrote: Can't Wait To See What Kind Of Cool Games People Will Come Up With

--supergandhi64

i kNOW! rIGHT?

iT'S gOING tO bE aBSOLUTELY fABULOUS!!!!

Does it need to be made in Stencyl 3.0 or is that irrelevant?

Although, when i see irock and adventureislands here i dont even need to try :)

At 2/21/14 01:02 PM, TomFulp wrote: To get yourself pumped, check out these previous games made with Stencyl:

Yeah, I was wondering why previously made games were listed there. I personally find these to be of higher quality than other game jams, because they took more time to make.