Welcome to hyperPad’s Bi-Monthly Game Dev Challenge.

This time, we’re going small—really small.

🌱 What’s the Theme?

Tiny World.

Think microscopic ecosystems , miniature civilizations , and ant-sized adventures —this jam is all about making small feel mighty. Every type of game is welcomed. From puzzle games, platformers, or weird simulations – we want to see your tiny world come to life on iPad!

🕹️ Your Mission

Build a game or prototype in hyperPad that:

• Fits the Tiny World theme

• Feels immersive, polished, and wildly imaginative

• Can be anything from a tiny RPG to a micro-sized simulation

Make your world small in scale, but huge in creativity and impact!

🗓️ Challenge Timeline

• Start: May 23, 2025 @ 10:00 AM EST

• End: May 25, 2025 @ 11:59 PM EST

• Submission: Upload your game to the hyperPad Hub and tag it with #tinyworld to be featured

🏆 Prizes & Perks

• Featured on hyperPad’s blog + social channels

• A custom 3D profile badge to show off your achievement

• Bonus prize if we hit 100+ submissions 👀

🎁 Resources & Freebies

• Download free curated sprites, tiles, and audio from our [ hyperPad Resource Journal

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• Follow us on social media for daily tips, tricks, and game dev on iPad inspiration

• Join the hyperPad Discord to connect with other iOS game devs

🚀 Big News: hyperPad 2.1 is LIVE!

Just in time for the jam, our biggest performance update ever is here:

• 20+ new features like image analysis, gesture support, and user awards

• A new Beginner’s Guide for fresh creators

• 35+ bug fixes and stability upgrades

• Totally rebuilt audio system and dynamic performance boosts

Try it out in your #tinyworld entry! Read full update → hyperPad Forum

🧠 Creative Prompts: Tiny World Ideas

Here’s some inspiration to help shrink your scope and grow your imagination:

🌍 Exploration & Adventure

• Microscopic Quest: Explore life at the microbial level

• Pocket Planet: Manage your own mini-world in space

• Insect Kingdom: Rule an ant colony and battle rival bugs

• Lilliputian Escape: Navigate a house as a shrunken human

⚙️ Puzzle & Strategy

• Nanobot Rescue: Heal a human body from inside

• Clockwork City: Run a town inside a pocket watch

• Teacup Town: Sim your way through a storm in a teacup

• Diorama Detective: Solve mysteries in handcrafted mini-worlds

🏃 Action & Platformer

• Leaf Rider: Surf leaves, dodge raindrops

• Bite-Sized Parkour: Dash across spoons and cereal boxes

• Shrink & Sneak: Escape a lab as a mini scientist

• Mini-Mech Brawl: Battle robots in a toy box arena

🎭 Narrative & Sim

• Dust Speck Diaries: Live the life of a floating speck

• Tiny Traveler: Journey across biomes inside a bottle

• Hidden in the Carpet: Horror hides between the threads

• Snow Globe Survival: Escape before the next shake

🌐 Spread the Word

Tell your friends, post your dev logs, and share your progress:

• Twitter/X: “I’m making a #TinyWorldGame for @hyperPad’s jam! Join me! 🎮”

• Instagram/TikTok: Use #hyperPad and #tinyworldgame to get reposted

• Discord: Connect with devs worldwide in our creative community

• Forum: Post WIP updates, ask questions, and get feedback

✨ Create Your Tiny World Now!

Join the jam. Build a tiny world. Share your game!

Let’s see what you can make with hyperPad 2.1 and a little imagination. 🛠️ TryhyperPad Starter for free! When you’re ready, simply upgrade to our full version of hyperPad for unlimited game creation and publishing. You get to keep 100% of your royalties and more! All for you with a one-time payment.

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