As The Sandbox's Alpha Season 5 continues to expand, the platform has announced the launch of the Season 5 Game Jam, an event designed to encourage creativity and engagement within its metaverse. The competition invites creators of all levels to design action-packed experiences using The Sandbox’s Game Maker tool. With no coding experience required, participants have the opportunity to develop immersive game worlds that align with the season’s adventurous theme, which includes jungle landscapes, ancient ruins, sandy beaches, and volcanic environments.

The event coincides with Alpha Season 5’s new gameplay features, such as the ability to fly, double jump, and air dance. These mechanics are expected to enhance the experiences built by Game Jam participants, making the entries more dynamic and engaging. The competition is open to anyone with an interest in game design, regardless of experience level, and aims to showcase the creative potential within The Sandbox’s ecosystem.

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About The Sandbox

The Sandbox gained popularity through its two successful mobile games, The Sandbox (2011) and The Sandbox Evolution (2016), amassing a total of 40 million downloads on iOS and Android. In 2018, developer/Publisher Pixowl made the strategic decision to transition this thriving User Generated Content (UGC) gaming IP and its extensive creator community from mobile to the blockchain ecosystem.

The objective was to innovate the gaming industry by empowering creators with genuine ownership of their creations as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and incentivizing their engagement in the ecosystem. The Sandbox is now described as a virtual metaverse where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain using the platform's utility token SAND.

Introducing Season 5 Game Jam

Joining the Season 5 Game Jam is a straightforward process. Participants must first create an account on The Sandbox platform and download the Game Maker tool. Registration is open until April 16, 2025, and those who sign up will receive an email with further details, including the official theme reveal and submission instructions. The deadline for game submissions is April 29, 2025.

To support creators throughout the competition, The Sandbox will provide workshops and beginner-friendly guides. These resources are intended to help both newcomers and experienced builders navigate the Game Maker tool and create engaging experiences. Once submissions close, the competition will conclude with a live awards show on May 17, 2025, which will be streamed on Twitch.

Prizes, Rewards and SAND Tokens

The Season 5 Game Jam offers substantial rewards for participants. The total prize pool consists of 100,000 SAND tokens, 20 LAND plots, and exclusive CATALYST Packs. The first-place winner will receive 18,000 SAND, one LAND plot, and a Gold CATALYST Pack, while the second and third-place winners will be awarded 14,000 SAND and 10,000 SAND, respectively, along with one LAND plot and a Silver CATALYST Pack each.

Every valid entry will also receive a participation prize of 100 SAND. Additionally, the top five winning entries will be featured in a special post-season user-generated content (UGC) event within Alpha Season 5. This feature will provide global exposure for the creators, allowing their work to be experienced by players from around the world.

Several key dates should be noted for those interested in joining the competition. Registration for the Game Jam opened on April 2, 2025, with the official theme set to be revealed on April 9, 2025, during a kickoff AMA (Ask Me Anything) session. A live workshop will follow on April 10, 2025, to provide guidance for participants. Registration officially closes on April 16, 2025, and all game submissions must be completed by April 29, 2025. The winners will be announced during the live awards show on May 17, 2025, which will be broadcast on Twitch.

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Final Thoughts

The launch of the Season 5 Game Jam comes at a time when The Sandbox is introducing its largest expansion yet with Alpha Season 5. This season features over 40 new games and experiences, including collaborations with well-known franchises such as Jurassic World, Atari, Attack on Titan, and Hellboy. One of the standout experiences of the season is the Jurassic World: Dinosaur Preserve, where players can explore a prehistoric sanctuary, hatch dinosaurs like the T-Rex and Triceratops, and complete quests to protect the creatures.

With the introduction of new movement mechanics like flying and double jumping, Alpha Season 5 enhances the interactive nature of The Sandbox metaverse. The season also features a competition where players can compete for a prize pool worth $1 million in SAND tokens. As the platform continues to grow, The Sandbox aims to provide more opportunities for creators and players to engage with its ecosystem, and the Season 5 Game Jam is a significant part of that initiative.