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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 4d

A huge thank you to Arkaden for creating such a lovely article!
“Although Julie Bjørnskov assures that this isn’t a hardcore parenting simulator and that the tone is generally silly, Escape the Baby Alarm still shines a light on the ‘invisible work’ many parents do after pregnancy.”

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 4d

On the front page of Arkaden today, there’s a wonderful article about my upcoming game “Escape the Baby Alarm”!
I’m so proud that, among shooters and deckbuilders, there’s now a game about being a new parent, with all its vulnerability and chaos, and that this has become part of the gaming world!

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 9d

Back to developing Escape the Baby Alarm! 🎮
Big ideas, sketches, and a slightly scary new puzzle in the works. ⚡
#GameDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #Indiedev #godot #GameDesign #IndieGame #art #animation

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 10d

lunchmoneygames.itch.io/meet-menu

Meet Menu by Lunch Money Games, JulieBjornskov, Constantin, Hannibal Sigfusson

A cute and silly dating game about exploiting your partner <3

lunchmoneygames.itch.io

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 10d

Had an amazing weekend game jamming on a super cute, silly, and fun little game! 💛
The best company and tons of laughs - you’ve got to try it on Itch! 👾✨#meetmenu
#GameDev #IndieDev #GameJam #IndieGame #ItchIo #IndieGameDev #DevJourney #cuteGame #lunchmoney

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 15d

Turning everyday chaos into puzzles 🧩✨
#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #GameDesign #Godot #IndieGame #art #cozy

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 16d

Day 26 of working on my indie game 🎮
I love playing with lots of colors, but I have to admit…
Sometimes black and white sets a mood that hits even harder. 🖤🤍
It’s wild how simple choices in style can change the whole feeling of a game.
#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #GameArt #art

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 17d

but hey, it’s Monday and sometimes everything feels a bit messy.
What do you think, does the claw mechanic make sense, or should I try something else instead? 😅
#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #GameMechanics #IndieGameDev #MadeWithGodot #CreativeProcess #IndieGame #DevJourney

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 17d

Does it make sense to have a giant claw at home? 🤔
I’m experimenting with a new mechanic in Escape the Baby Alarm, a claw that smashes things.
Sometimes, I start doubting my own ideas 🤯 and forget why they felt so important.
Looking at it from a different perspective, maybe it doesn’t make sense…

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 19d

Day 23 - frame by frame animation for my game Escape the Baby Alarm #devlog #indiegame #animation #art

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 22d

How many hours do you think you spend cleaning every week?
That’s my little research today and I’d love to know: what’s the most annoying thing to clean up? 🤔
For me… rice and blueberry smoothies are at the top of the list😅
#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame #ParentLife #PuzzleGame #art #artprocess

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 23d

Day 22: Coloring Day! 🎨
Trying to decide the perfect wall color 💙💜💗
Blue, purple, or pink, what do you think fits best? 🙌

#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #GameDesign #create #IndieGame #Coloring #art

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 24d

Autumn days with tea and drawing are the best 🍂☕✏️
I can’t wait to see these sketches come to life in the game next week! 🎮✨
#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #art #cozygame #cozy

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 28d

Smashing vases and breaking sketches 💥 Sometimes you’ve got to break a little to let new ideas evolve 🌱🎮
#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #GameDesign #MadeWithGodot #DevJourney #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #Satisfying #cozygame

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · 29d

Day 19: We’re tackling a very important developer challenge today: What’s the most satisfying thing to break? 💥
We’re working on a claw mechanic and would love your input: what would you love to see crushed next? 👀🏺

#IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #MadeWithGodot #DevJourney #cozygame

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 16

This weekend, I tested my demo while the kids slept nearby with the baby monitor on. 👶✨
It felt like the perfect scenario and a wonderful confirmation that I’m on the right track with Escape the Baby Alarm. 🎮💛
#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #ParentLife #MadeWithGodot #DevJourney

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 11

Another rainy day biking around Aarhus 🌧️🚲 My shoes are soaked again… but hey, it’s not useless ✨

#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #PuzzleGame #art #animation #Aarhus #RainyDays

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 11

Wow, I’m honored, thank you 💛

Playdate @play.date · Sep 10

Playdate developer Julie Bjørnskov has a new game coming out on Steam—check out Escape the Baby Alarm, and wishlist it! 💛

👶 store.steampowered.com/app/3723710/

Escape the Baby Alarm on Steam

Escape the Baby Alarm is a cozy puzzle adventure about the chaos and love of early parenthood. Solve hand-drawn, escape room-inspired puzzles inside the baby alarm. Find your way out through mashed peas, pacifiers and sleepless nights. Funny, heartfelt, and beautifully illustrated

store.steampowered.com

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 9

Making a gameplay video turned out way harder than I expected😅
I got a lot of great feedback on my last trailer which was way too confusing, so now I’m trying again.
Thanks so much to everyone who shares their thoughts and helps me improve! 💛
#IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #casualgame #wholesomegame

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 8

Day 15! We’re pushing forward on the demo, and things are really coming together, love these mondays 🚀

#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #gameui #puzzlegame

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 5

Playing around with sounds and a new puzzle with flooding objects, autumn is here and the rain just keeps coming! Demo with sound and music is on its way ✨

#IndieGameDev #cozygame #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #Godot #art #puzzlegame

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 4

Day 13 🌧️✨
Sometimes the best inspiration comes from everyday little moments, like an unexpected rain shower.
Even the smallest surprises can spark new game ideas 🎮💡

#gameart #art #GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #MadeWithGodot

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 2

Haha I love it!
(It doesn't have to be from a parent.)
And this example is so great! It is something I actually did to my parents as a kid. I sorted all their books in the book shelf in rainbow colors 😅

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 2

What makes you angry? 😅🔥Day 12
I’m looking for inspiration for my game and would love to hear your thoughts.
It can be anything, big or small. Maybe your story will find its way into the game. 💛
#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #ParentLife #art #gameart #2dart

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Julie Bjørnskov - working on Escape the Baby Alarm @juliebjornskov.bsky.social · Sep 1

Mondays can be the greatest day! 😄
Today I got some amazing help from two talented developers.
It just feels so good to see the project moving forward 🚀
#GameDev #IndieDev #EscapeTheBabyAlarm #GodotEngine #gameui #gamedesign #devlog #IndieGameDev #MadeWithGodot

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