Effect House Game Jam: Create TikTok Game Effects

Effect creators and game enthusiasts, this special event is for you! Join Effect House Game Jam from April 17, 2024–May 8, 2024 for a month full of fun game effect creation, new template and tutorials, and exciting cash prizes.

Game effects are a community favorite on TikTok and a great way to amplify your reach. If you’re looking to level up your creator status, learn how to create TikTok games, and unlock paid opportunities, be sure to check out all the Game Jam festivities happening now.

Win up to $5,000 with the Game Jam Challenge

Ready to join the quest? Create a TikTok game effect for the chance to unlock a cash prize! The Game Jam Challenge includes several categories, including 2D games, 3D games, and a special prize for the most popular game effect. Be sure to enter the challenge by May 8, 2024. Visit the Game Jam Challenge page to learn more.

Learn how to create TikTok game effects

Whether you’re new to game effect creation or want to level up your skills, you can watch our Game Effects 101 Video Series for step-by-step tutorials on:

What game effects are and how to get started creating them
How to make interactive game effects with Effect House’s physics engine
How to elevate your game effects with scoring and more advanced Effect House features
Helpful ways to enhance your game effects’ performance on TikTok

Create interactive game effects with a new template

Want to get a leg up on creating your next game effect? Learn how to use new 2D physics capabilities in Effect House 4.0.0 with our new customizable template:

To learn how to incorporate this template into your effects, be sure to check out our 2D Slingshot tutorial.

Get inspiration from top game effect creators

And finally, we’re featuring four Effect House creators whose game effects have made waves on TikTok. Check out their stories below and get insider tips on how to become a TikTok game effect creator!

@bartel_games

@effecthouse
You’re invited to the first Effect House Game Jam! From April 17th to May 8th, learn how to create game effects for a chance to win up to $5,000 in cash prizes.
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@devseb

@effecthouse
Meet @devseb, an indie game developer from Toronto, Canada who uses Effect House to make TikTok effects. Join Effect House Game Jam to learn how to make game effects and win up to $5,000 in cash prizes!
♬ original sound – Effect House – Effect House

@natali.zmi

@effecthouse
Meet @natali.zmi, the creator of many AR game trends might have seen on TikTok. Join Effect House Game Jam to learn how to make game effects and win up to $5,000 in cash prizes!
♬ original sound – Effect House – Effect House

@jonothanhunt

@effecthouse
Effect House was all the rage at GDC2024! Come along with us, and hear from @jonothanhunt before he takes to the main stage at the TikTok booth. #effecthouse
♬ som original – Effect House

Ready to start creating fun TikTok games and bring your creativity to life? Be sure to download the free Effect House desktop app today!

–The Effect House Team