Get started right away with
the Godot Game Jam!

Getting Started

1. Download the Godot Engine and extract (unzip/unarchive) to:
   • [macOS] /Applications/Godot
   • [Windows] C:/Godot
2. Download GitHub Desktop and sign in with your GitHub account
   • Go to GitHub Signup if you don't have an account
3. Create a new repository on GitHub
   • Name: new-game-project
   • Description: A new game project for the Godot Game Jam.
   • Visibility: Public
   • Add a README file: On
   • Add .gitignore: Godot
   • Add license: MIT License
4. On your project page, select "Code" > "Open with GitHub Desktop"
   • Choose the local path
     • [macOS] /Applications/Godot/new-game-project
     • [Windows] C:/GitHub/new-game-project
   • Select "Clone"
5. Open Godot and select "+ Create"
• Project Name: New Game Project
• Project Path:
  • [macOS] /Applications/Godot/new-game-project
  • [Windows] C:/GitHub/new-game-project
• Renderer: Forward+
  • You can export to "Mobile" and" Compatibility" (Web) Renderers but some scenes may need to be adjusted
• Select "Create"
  • The folder is not empty because it has some GitHub related files, select "OK" to continue
6. Open GitHub Desktop and commit the changes
   • Summary: Initial commit
   • Description: Initial commit for the new game project.
   • Select "Commit to main"
7. Select "Push origin"
   • Your project is now backed up on GitHub!