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Eerie, atmospheric creations built around darkness, mystery, and unsettling unknown
  • About

    The Dark Jam is about creating maps that lean into darkness, mystery, and unsettling atmosphere. Focus on mood, tension, and creative use of Minecraft to build experiences that feel eerie, strange, or uncomfortable in interesting ways.
  • Jam Overview

    Jam is over.
    It ran from December 25, 2025 @ 9:14 am UTC to January 25 @ 9:14 am UTC
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    Basic Summary

    Ranked Jam accepted Maps from participants.
    Requires maps are downloadable.

    Read the about for more information.

    Judging

    Ranked by Participants & Contributors - Submission uploader and contributors can vote on other entries.
    Entries can't be updated during the judge phase.
    31 day entry period.
    10 day voting phase after the entry period.

    Rating Criteria

    1. Horror
      How scary is the map overall? This includes threats, tension, danger, and any elements meant to frighten the player.
      Rated 1 to 10
    2. Atmosphere & Mood
      How well does the map create a dark, eerie, or unsettling feeling through visuals, sound, and pacing?
      Rated 1 to 8
    3. Theme Interpretation
      How creatively and clearly does the map use the jam theme (darkness, mystery, unsettling elements)?
      Rated 1 to 8
    4. Gameplay & Design
      Is the map fun and engaging to play? Are mechanics, puzzles, or combat well thought out?
      Rated 1 to 8
    5. Creativity & Originality
      Does the map feel unique or do something interesting or unexpected?
      Rated 1 to 6

    Trophies

    First Place
    Second Place
    Third Place
    Participant
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