The Sandbox Launches Quick Loop Game Jam with 50K SAND Rewards

The Sandbox has launched the Quick Loop Game Jam, inviting creators to build short-form games focused on replayable loops and offers a total prize pool of 50,000 $SAND tokens, alongside virtual land plots and asset packs.

Participants are required to use the platform’s Game Maker software, a no-code development tool, to create projects based on simple, repeatable gameplay mechanics.

Registration is open until June 11, with final submissions due by June 17 at 16:00 UTC and is open to anyone with a Sandbox account, regardless of prior experience in game development.

What is the Quick Loop Game Jam?

The Quick Loop Game Jam is a timed competition organised by The Sandbox, a metaverse platform that allows users to create and share interactive experiences. This particular event focuses on looping mechanics, meaning gameplay systems that repeat in short intervals—for example, reaction-based challenges, timing tasks, or skill-based mini-games.

All entries must be developed using The Sandbox Game Maker, which is available for free and does not require coding knowledge. Entrants are allowed to use both original and pre-built assets, including options from the platform’s asset library.

A total of 50,000 $SAND tokens will be distributed across the top entries. In addition, 10 LAND plots (virtual parcels within The Sandbox) and CATALYST Packs (which enhance in-game items) will be awarded. The breakdown of rewards is as follows:

• 1st Place: 10,000 $SAND, 1×1 LAND, Gold CATALYST Pack
• 2nd Place: 8,000 $SAND, 1×1 LAND, Silver CATALYST Pack
• 3rd Place: 5,000 $SAND, 1×1 LAND, Silver CATALYST Pack
• 4th Place: 4,000 $SAND, 1×1 LAND, Silver CATALYST Pack
• 5th Place: 3,000 $SAND, 1×1 LAND, Silver CATALYST Pack
• 6th to 10th Place: 2,000 $SAND each, 1×1 LAND, Bronze CATALYST Pack
• Honourable Mentions (up to 10): 1,000 $SAND each

A participation prize of 100 $SAND will also be provided for the first 100 valid submissions (not including those receiving other prizes). All rewards are subject to KYC (Know Your Customer) verification before distribution.

How to participate in the competition?

To enter, participants must first create an account on The Sandbox’s official platform and download the Game Maker tool. Registration is open until June 11 at 23:59 UTC. Once registered, users will receive an email with submission instructions. Completed games must be submitted by June 17 at 16:00 UTC.

The official judging criteria have not been published in detail, but entries are expected to focus on core loop mechanics, user engagement, and functionality within the Game Maker framework. Winners will be announced during a Twitch livestream on July 5 at 18:00 UTC, with results also posted on the project’s official X account.

The Sandbox has provided video tutorials and documentation for those unfamiliar with its development tools. Asset creation can also be enhanced using VoxEdit, an optional tool for designing voxel-based elements.