Ludum Dare
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The worlds largest online #GameJam, established in 2002. Join us every April & October. #LDJam
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If you made a web game for #ldjam this weekend, share it on NG with the #ludumdare59 tag! We'll be showcasing a bunch of entries.
April 21, 2026 at 2:03 AM
If you made a web game for #ldjam this weekend, share it on NG with the #ludumdare59 tag! We'll be showcasing a bunch of entries.
April 18, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Ludum Dare 59 kicks off in roughly 2 and a half hours! #LDJam
April 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Ludum Dare 59 kicks off in roughly 2 and a half hours! #LDJam
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I'm alive. 💜
Ludum Dare 59 kicks off in ~10 hours! Final Round Theme Voting is on! My sincere apologies if this is the first you've heard (It's been a difficult few days 😅).
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Invite code is "FIVENINE". I'm about to catch-up account approvals, and will continue throughout the day. #LDJam
Ludum Dare 59 kicks off in ~10 hours! Final Round Theme Voting is on! My sincere apologies if this is the first you've heard (It's been a difficult few days 😅).
ldjam.com
Invite code is "FIVENINE". I'm about to catch-up account approvals, and will continue throughout the day. #LDJam
April 17, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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A write-up about how I've ruined Ludum Dare. I would have preferred something less hostile and more constructive, but this fits the anger stage of grief. 🤷
Beware some of the comments are sickening, but folks have grievances. Better to air them somewhere than keep them bottled up. 💜 #LDJam #NewLD
Beware some of the comments are sickening, but folks have grievances. Better to air them somewhere than keep them bottled up. 💜 #LDJam #NewLD
I want @ludumdare.com to live!
I wrote a long post with my thoughts on @distraction.engineer's mission for the community to make a better Ludum Dare, the problems I see come with it, and why I think its legacy won't live on this way.
Ludum Dare is us, not Mike. #LDJAM
ldjam.com/events/ludum...
I wrote a long post with my thoughts on @distraction.engineer's mission for the community to make a better Ludum Dare, the problems I see come with it, and why I think its legacy won't live on this way.
Ludum Dare is us, not Mike. #LDJAM
ldjam.com/events/ludum...
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April 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Ludum Dare 59 Theme Voting will start shortly (in ~1 hour). I will then take care of the currently outstanding new account approvals, then dive into my backlog of account change requests (in my email inbox). #LDJam
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April 13, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Ludum Dare 59 Theme Voting will start shortly (in ~1 hour). I will then take care of the currently outstanding new account approvals, then dive into my backlog of account change requests (in my email inbox). #LDJam
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I *DARE YOU* to make a BETTER LUDUM DARE! You have 3 years!
Until then, we got 6 more events to run! LETS GO!
PS: I chose the word "scheduled" for a reason. I will step in if needed, but I'd like to hang up my apron after we say goodbye in October 2028 (April 2029?). #LDJam
Looong blog post here:
Until then, we got 6 more events to run! LETS GO!
PS: I chose the word "scheduled" for a reason. I will step in if needed, but I'd like to hang up my apron after we say goodbye in October 2028 (April 2029?). #LDJam
Looong blog post here:
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April 7, 2026 at 8:43 PM
I *DARE YOU* to make a BETTER LUDUM DARE! You have 3 years!
Until then, we got 6 more events to run! LETS GO!
PS: I chose the word "scheduled" for a reason. I will step in if needed, but I'd like to hang up my apron after we say goodbye in October 2028 (April 2029?). #LDJam
Looong blog post here:
Until then, we got 6 more events to run! LETS GO!
PS: I chose the word "scheduled" for a reason. I will step in if needed, but I'd like to hang up my apron after we say goodbye in October 2028 (April 2029?). #LDJam
Looong blog post here:
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ANNOUNCEMENT: I will stop running "scheduled" Ludum Dare events in 3 years! "Scheduled" is the key word though.
My hope is that leaders within the community can build something better, more welcoming, that honors our legacy. They've got 3 years to figure it out. You even get to study me. 😋 #LDJam
My hope is that leaders within the community can build something better, more welcoming, that honors our legacy. They've got 3 years to figure it out. You even get to study me. 😋 #LDJam
April 7, 2026 at 8:43 PM
ANNOUNCEMENT: I will stop running "scheduled" Ludum Dare events in 3 years! "Scheduled" is the key word though.
My hope is that leaders within the community can build something better, more welcoming, that honors our legacy. They've got 3 years to figure it out. You even get to study me. 😋 #LDJam
My hope is that leaders within the community can build something better, more welcoming, that honors our legacy. They've got 3 years to figure it out. You even get to study me. 😋 #LDJam
Apologies for the radio silence (trying not to become homeless):
Ludum Dare 59 *IS* coming up on April 17th weekend!
Use invite code "FiveNine" if you need an account.
Theme Suggestions are currently open! Slaughter will begin Tuesday. #LDJam #LD59
Ludum Dare 59 *IS* coming up on April 17th weekend!
Use invite code "FiveNine" if you need an account.
Theme Suggestions are currently open! Slaughter will begin Tuesday. #LDJam #LD59
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April 5, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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Ludum Dare's data is on Akamai/Linode, but some of my things are on CloudFlare.
Welp, I've been "chosen" by CloudFlare Accounting for a "Account Review"—something I don't have time for as I continue struggling to find work 😢—so my sincerest apologies for any personal and #LDJam service outages. 😖
Welp, I've been "chosen" by CloudFlare Accounting for a "Account Review"—something I don't have time for as I continue struggling to find work 😢—so my sincerest apologies for any personal and #LDJam service outages. 😖
February 6, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Ludum Dare's data is on Akamai/Linode, but some of my things are on CloudFlare.
Welp, I've been "chosen" by CloudFlare Accounting for a "Account Review"—something I don't have time for as I continue struggling to find work 😢—so my sincerest apologies for any personal and #LDJam service outages. 😖
Welp, I've been "chosen" by CloudFlare Accounting for a "Account Review"—something I don't have time for as I continue struggling to find work 😢—so my sincerest apologies for any personal and #LDJam service outages. 😖
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Happy 10th Advent of Code!
Two good changes: *ONLY* 12 days of puzzles (meaning we all have a better 100% chance), and though they've axed the global leaderboards (gee thanks for ruining them AI 😖), they kept the private ones. 👍
So yes, I will be sharing a private leaderboard for #LDJam & friends.
Two good changes: *ONLY* 12 days of puzzles (meaning we all have a better 100% chance), and though they've axed the global leaderboards (gee thanks for ruining them AI 😖), they kept the private ones. 👍
So yes, I will be sharing a private leaderboard for #LDJam & friends.
Hello, friends! After 10(!) years of #AdventOfCode, I've made some changes to preserve my sanity: there will be 12 days of puzzles each December (still starting Dec 1) and there is no longer a global leaderboard. Read more:
adventofcode.com/2025/about#f...
adventofcode.com/2025/about#f...
adventofcode.com/2025/about#f...
adventofcode.com/2025/about#f...
November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy 10th Advent of Code!
Two good changes: *ONLY* 12 days of puzzles (meaning we all have a better 100% chance), and though they've axed the global leaderboards (gee thanks for ruining them AI 😖), they kept the private ones. 👍
So yes, I will be sharing a private leaderboard for #LDJam & friends.
Two good changes: *ONLY* 12 days of puzzles (meaning we all have a better 100% chance), and though they've axed the global leaderboards (gee thanks for ruining them AI 😖), they kept the private ones. 👍
So yes, I will be sharing a private leaderboard for #LDJam & friends.
Results for Ludum Dare 58 are now live!
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See you again next year, April 17th, for Ludum Dare 59!! #LDJam
(Fingers crossed @distraction.engineer will be employed then because *oof*, 2025 has really sucked for them and expenses)
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See you again next year, April 17th, for Ludum Dare 59!! #LDJam
(Fingers crossed @distraction.engineer will be employed then because *oof*, 2025 has really sucked for them and expenses)
October 25, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Results for Ludum Dare 58 are now live!
ldjam.com
See you again next year, April 17th, for Ludum Dare 59!! #LDJam
(Fingers crossed @distraction.engineer will be employed then because *oof*, 2025 has really sucked for them and expenses)
ldjam.com
See you again next year, April 17th, for Ludum Dare 59!! #LDJam
(Fingers crossed @distraction.engineer will be employed then because *oof*, 2025 has really sucked for them and expenses)
Please give this game some love!! Due to an unfortunate incident, no ratings were recorded for this Ludum Dare 58 game. The issue has been since resolved, but regrettably this game still got stuck without a final rating. 🤦♂️ #LDJam
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October 25, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Please give this game some love!! Due to an unfortunate incident, no ratings were recorded for this Ludum Dare 58 game. The issue has been since resolved, but regrettably this game still got stuck without a final rating. 🤦♂️ #LDJam
ldjam.com/events/ludum...
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Results for Ludum Dare 58 *should* be up earlier than the countdown clock suggests. @distraction.engineer just needs to verify there's nothing fishy.
2-3 hours if all goes smoothly, much longer if not. #LDJam
2-3 hours if all goes smoothly, much longer if not. #LDJam
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October 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Results for Ludum Dare 58 *should* be up earlier than the countdown clock suggests. @distraction.engineer just needs to verify there's nothing fishy.
2-3 hours if all goes smoothly, much longer if not. #LDJam
2-3 hours if all goes smoothly, much longer if not. #LDJam
And the Ludum Dare 58 Jam has ended. It's now submission hour! Package up and submit your game now! Then, start playing and rating your peers games!
NOTE: If you're account is new, it may take a few minutes @distraction.engineer to approve you. Don't fret! They is on it! #LDJam
NOTE: If you're account is new, it may take a few minutes @distraction.engineer to approve you. Don't fret! They is on it! #LDJam
October 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM
And the Ludum Dare 58 Jam has ended. It's now submission hour! Package up and submit your game now! Then, start playing and rating your peers games!
NOTE: If you're account is new, it may take a few minutes @distraction.engineer to approve you. Don't fret! They is on it! #LDJam
NOTE: If you're account is new, it may take a few minutes @distraction.engineer to approve you. Don't fret! They is on it! #LDJam
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#LDJam people! If you're using Unity: Make sure to do WebGL! If you hadn't seen Unity just disclosed that there is vulnerabilities in older versions that affect Desktop Windows/Linux/Max!
WebGL is better AND safer for everyone! It makes it so people don't need to download/setup anything to play!
WebGL is better AND safer for everyone! It makes it so people don't need to download/setup anything to play!
October 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#LDJam people! If you're using Unity: Make sure to do WebGL! If you hadn't seen Unity just disclosed that there is vulnerabilities in older versions that affect Desktop Windows/Linux/Max!
WebGL is better AND safer for everyone! It makes it so people don't need to download/setup anything to play!
WebGL is better AND safer for everyone! It makes it so people don't need to download/setup anything to play!
46 hours have passed.
The compo ends in 2 hours! Keep working until the deadline, as "Submission Hour" kicks off then. Jammers keep jamming. #LDJam
The compo ends in 2 hours! Keep working until the deadline, as "Submission Hour" kicks off then. Jammers keep jamming. #LDJam
October 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
46 hours have passed.
The compo ends in 2 hours! Keep working until the deadline, as "Submission Hour" kicks off then. Jammers keep jamming. #LDJam
The compo ends in 2 hours! Keep working until the deadline, as "Submission Hour" kicks off then. Jammers keep jamming. #LDJam
43 hours have passed.
The compo ends in 5 hours. Keep working until the deadline, as "Submission Hour" kicks off then. Jammers keep jamming. #LDJam
The compo ends in 5 hours. Keep working until the deadline, as "Submission Hour" kicks off then. Jammers keep jamming. #LDJam
October 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
43 hours have passed.
The compo ends in 5 hours. Keep working until the deadline, as "Submission Hour" kicks off then. Jammers keep jamming. #LDJam
The compo ends in 5 hours. Keep working until the deadline, as "Submission Hour" kicks off then. Jammers keep jamming. #LDJam
October 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM