Second Skin

Submission for GGJ 2026.

Jam Theme: Mask

Yes, they exist. And yes, everyone and their mother was right.

Lizard people are real, whatever. Are you really surprised by that one?

Anyways, we’re THE salon that they come to.

They need to blend in and that’s our expertise.. and a big part of our income.

It goes like this: they come in, we greet them, listen to their (facial) requests and get to work.

One thing that we have in common with those reptilian creatures is: patience.

Make sure that they’re so impressed by your mask making skills that they leave a good review.

Otherwise, we at Illuminati salon are not held accountable for your premature death.

Gameplay instructions:

You are a beauty expert working in a busy salon, specializing in highly customized treatments.

The salon is equipped with three machines and six numbered beds.
Each machine serves a specific purpose:

*one for skin treatments
*one for hair treatments
*one for eye treatments

When a client lies down on a bed, a popup appears in the upper-left corner of the screen, showing the bed number and the exact treatment order.

On the upper left table, you’ll find all the ingredients needed to prepare the treatments; including masks for skin, eyes, and hair.

The popup displays the client’s exact requirements:

Skin tone: tan, pink, pale
Eye color: blue, green, brown
Hair type: brown, ginger, or bald

Each machine is connected to its corresponding ingredient bin.
You must pick up the correct ingredients and carry them to the appropriate machine, located on the left side of the screen.

At each machine, you’ll need to select the correct options that match the client’s request exactly.

Each machine takes a few seconds to complete its process. While a machine is running, you can move on to prepare other treatments.

Once a machine finishes, it alerts you with light and sound to indicate that the mask is ready.

At the bottom of the screen, there are trays where completed skin, eye, and hair treatments are placed.

Once all required parts of a mask are ready, you carry them to the client’s bed and apply them.

There are two key challenges to manage:

* A timer starts as soon as the client lies down, so speed is essential. If the treatment isn’t completed in time, the client becomes angry and leaves, costing you XP.
* If you assemble a treatment incorrectly, you can discard it in the trash bin next to the trays. However, discarding treatments deducts XP, as ingredients are expensive.

Each level has a global timer displayed in the center of the screen and lasts for a fixed amount of time.
Your goal is simple: make as many clients happy as possible.