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The Monster Bash — How and When to Submit. Make something weird, creepy, cozy, or playful with Bash.tv and our official Halloween asset packs. Everything is submitted and voted on through itch.io.
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Important dates (Pacific Time)
- October 16, 2026: Jam begins; start or continue building.
- October 26, 11:59 PM PT: Last chance to submit to itch.io.
- October 27–28: Public voting on itch.io opens after submissions close.
- October 28: Winners announced, after the judging panel has reviewed the entries and public feedback.
Where to submit
Submit your entry on The Monster Bash itch.io jam page. Posting a Bash link in Discord alone does not submit an entry. You need an itch.io project page associated with the jam.
How to submit
- Create your experience on Bash.tv, or continue an existing project. Previously created assets and projects are welcome if you meaningfully build or develop the entry using Bash for the jam.
- Incorporate at least one asset from an official Halloween pack unchanged into the final experience. You can use other original or properly licensed assets and tools too.
- Make sure your experience fits one submission category: Horror or Cozy. Every eligible game is automatically considered for Best Overall.
- Create your **itch.io project page**. Give it a title, description, and preferably a screenshot or cover image.
- Make the game playable: Option A: include a publicly accessible Bash game link on the itch.io project page. Option B: export a playable build and upload it to itch.io. If you export, still provide your original Bash project link.
- Go to The Monster Bash jam listing and use its submission flow to enter your itch.io project before October 26 at 11:59 PM PT.
- Answer the submission questions below. Test the player-facing link or exported build so judges and voters can play.
What you will be asked when submitting
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Which category are you entering? Horror or Cozy (choose one).
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Which official Halloween asset pack(s) did you use? Select all that apply.
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What is your Bash.tv project link? Provide your project URL.
