Game jam · Brackeys 2024.2

Archeological Emergency

Restore historically significant artifacts before a catastrophic storm destroys them. Five global dig sites — Hiroshima, Williamsburg, Vatican City, Hagia Sophia, Ur. Three tools (brush, pickaxe, shovel) and a hard time limit. Built by Vladyslav & Yevhen for Brackeys Game Jam 2024.2 (one-week format).

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Archeological Emergency gameplay screenshot — Chipped — Fig. 01Chipped

Archeological Emergency gameplay screenshot — Weathered — Fig. 02Weathered

Archeological Emergency gameplay screenshot — Perfect — Fig. 03Perfect

Archeological Emergency gameplay screenshot — Flood is here! — Fig. 04Flood is here!

Archeological Emergency gameplay screenshot — Ruby Ring — Fig. 05Ruby Ring

Jam build · the seed

The week-long prototype that became AE.

Five sites, three tools, one storm. The jam build laid down the loop that grew into Archeological Expedition — ten historical eras, real artifacts, a journal you grow across sessions, Steam release in 2026.