---
title: "JS 48 Game Jam"
subtitle: "A 48-hour HTML5 specific game jam"
date: 2015-09-02T00:00:00.000Z
category: news
url: https://phaser.io/news/2015/09/js48-game-jam
site: Phaser - https://phaser.io
copyright: © 2026 Phaser Studio Inc. All rights reserved.
---

# JS 48 Game Jam

*A 48-hour HTML5 specific game jam*

![image](js48-game-jam.png)

JS 48 is a game jam where developers need to make the best Html5 games they can within 48 hours. The goal of this jam is to show what is possible in Html5. The first edition of this will take place from 9-11 October 2015.

The jam is organized in cooperation with a few Html5 engine providers, including:

ThreeDee Media (Tulip 3d)
PhotonStorm (Phaser 2d)
Scirra (Construct 2)
There will be prizes for the top entries! The details are still being worked out, and this will be updated the moment we know more.

*Rules:*

1. The executed code needs to run in a common browser (chrome, firefox, safari, ie) with no plugins.
2. The game needs to be submitted by 8pm on Sunday night. No late entries will be accepted.
3. You are encouraged to use an engine from the list, but you don't have to!
4. You cannot submit a game that was already completed before the competition began. Create something new within the time!

*Judging:*

Games will be judged based on the following criteria:

* Gameplay
* Visuals
* Technical achievement
* Browser compatibility

Happy Jamming and Good luck!

[Read More](https://itch.io/jam/js48-1)

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