Is AI allowed in 2026 Fargo Game Jam?

Yes, but you must disclose your AI use.

“When submitting a project, teams should use the fields provided to disclose their use of assets if those assets were not created strictly by the participants during the submission period.”

Checked 2026-10-18 · manual review · confidence: high. Rules can change. Confirm on the jam page ↗

Jam facts

Host

LaundryPile, Schnazy72, #2026FargoGameJam

Source

itch.io

Starts

Fri Oct 23, 2026, 23:00 UTC

Submissions end

Sun Oct 25, 2026, 21:00 UTC

Voting ends

Fri Nov 6, 2026, 00:30 UTC

Joined

2

Prizes

None stated

From the jam page

OVERVIEW The Fargo Game Makers welcome you to the 2026 Fargo Game Jam where teams of up to four have two days to build a game! All skill levels are welcome! There is no cost to participate! The event will have free snacks and stickers while supplies last. Participants will vote on game jam submissions across various categories, including best art, sound design, gameplay, and use of theme. LOCATION The 2026 Fargo Game Jam can be fully participated online, but we will also have the the Prairie Den space available in the Black Building in downtown Fargo, which is accessible when selecting floor S from the elevator. If you need help into the building, you can leave a message in our Discord: https://discord.gg/9nQUjTRH5 . 118 Broadway N Suite S1 Fargo, ND 58102 PARTICIPATION FORM If you would like to submit theme suggestion or intend to participate in-person, please fill out our participation form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeATPsGT7L8ThSa732es94YpjJhL1ozFcOkeLUY... THEMES Each participant may suggest up to two themes (using the form referenced in the previous section). On the first day of the event, we will randomly select two themes from the list of suggestions. One of the scoring criteria will be adherence to the themes, and use of both themes will yield a higher score. SCORING CATEGORIES Best Art Best Story Best Sound Design Best Gameplay Best Use of Theme Best Student Game Best Game RULES Entries should be acceptable to a general audience (no excessive gore, nu…

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