Why every Roblox dev needs to try a game jam

Adam dives into his first-ever game jam experience at Roblox's 2026 Developer Challenge. From prepping five game ideas to building a multiplayer bomb-battle maze in 72 hours, he breaks down the strategy, the tools, and the lessons every Roblox developer can take away.

Episode 17

Sources:

- Space Bombs (Game Jam Submission): https://www.roblox.com/games/97442218073300/Space-Bombs

- Roblox Developer Challenge 2026 ("First Contact"): https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-developer-challenge-2026/4274705

- Roblox Developer Challenge 2025 ("Break the System"): https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-developer-challenge-2025/3389448/1012

Hosts:

- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam

- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(00:58) The Roblox Developer Challenge 2026

(05:40) Choosing Which Categories to Target

(12:13) Brainstorming Five Game Ideas

(19:55) Planning & Organizing 72 Hours

(25:13) Adapting to the "First Contact" Theme

(33:00) Tech Stack & AI Tools

(45:11) Why Every Developer Should Enter a Game Jam

(52:42) Outro