Is AI allowed in 5 Minute Horror Jam?

No. This jam bans generative AI.

“NO AI You're free to use any engine to make you're game (Unity, Unreal Engine, RPG Game Maker, etc)”

Checked 2026-10-18 · keyword rules · confidence: medium. Rules can change. Confirm on the jam page ↗

Jam facts

Host

0racle_2022, Natasha White, #5minutehorrorjam

Source

itch.io

Starts

Sun Jan 17, 2027, 11:00 UTC

Submissions end

Mon Feb 8, 2027, 03:25 UTC

Joined

19

Prizes

None stated

From the jam page

Welcome to the first 5 Minute Horror Jam, this is a game jam where you must release a short horror game that lasts for 5 minutes, use this opportunity to meet new people, collaborate with friends on a cool project, or work on that solo project you've been daydreaming about! before you can submit your games, we have some rules for you to follow before you send in your entry THEMES: Fishing, PSX, Retro, and Psychological Horror Rules Your game must be developed during the jam (You are welcome to create you're game 5 days early before the jam starts, though this can be optional) NO AI You're free to use any engine to make you're game (Unity, Unreal Engine, RPG Game Maker, etc) Teams are allowed and encouraged! No max size You're welcome to develop your game for selective platforms (Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android) NO NSFW You're game must have a tutorial (Ex, Controls) | (THIS IS A OPTIONAL THING YOU CAN ADD TO YOU'RE GAME) You can either create you're own assets, or use other game assets (If you use other people's game assets, you must credit them) You are free to make changes to you're game post jam (Ex, fix bugs and glitches, or add post content not featured in the original game) 5 Minute Horror Jam Discord server: https://discord.gg/BjCNgMaC9M

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