Hiccup Quest - Bit Storm Jam 2026

Ben and Trev host the first-ever Bit Storm game jam, where they opened the floor to the community to see what kind of ideas could be forged from a single random word. This week:

the chaotic, high-stakes development of a game centered on a character suffering from a persistent case of the hiccups;

a deep dive into the "simulated" mechanics of the game, featuring a complex system for lung respiration, a dynamic heart rate, and a "brain" that can be influenced by existential questions;

the frantic, behind-the-scenes reality of a six-hour jam, featuring a team of developers, a mysterious "Mr. X" handling the UI, and a frantic scramble to finish the game before the clock ran out;

and a look at the "dark" side of the competition, where the winning team's entries were scrutinized for AI-generated assets and the ultimate fate of the $1,000 prize.

Join Ben and Trev as they explore the intersection of narrative, game design, and the sheer, unadulterated chaos of a community-driven game jam.