Is AI allowed in Bound Jam 2026?

Yes. AI tools are allowed.

“AI-generated assets are OK in moderation.”

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

Jam facts

Host

BreakBound Studios, JustDuffo, CrspyHeroGames, #boundjam

Source

itch.io

Starts

Thu Oct 1, 2026, 16:52 UTC

Submissions end

Sun Nov 1, 2026, 17:55 UTC

Voting ends

Sun Nov 1, 2026, 17:55 UTC

Joined

155

Prizes

up to €175 (€175 in cash prizes)

From the jam page

THE THEME IS REVEALED EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Nothing has to be quite what it seems. Surprise your players, twist a familiar idea, or take your game somewhere they never saw coming. Combine the theme with Halloween and interpret it your way—spooky, funny, mysterious, or completely bizarre. October 1 – November 1 A whole month to build EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Combine the theme with Halloween €175 in cash prizes Plus asset packs and publishing support Any engine, solo or team Free to join Get the free Starter Pack Join the Discord Supported by Bound Jam 2026 is all about Halloween. Your game doesn't have to be pure horror: comedy, mystery, supernatural, psychological, cute-but-creepy or completely bizarre interpretations are all welcome. This year's theme is EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED. How you interpret it is entirely up to you. Schedule Oct 1, 18:00 CEST The jam starts — EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Oct 1 – Nov 1 Build your game. You have the whole month Nov 1, 18:00 CET Submissions close November The judges play every entry Date TBA Winners announced The countdown at the top of this page shows these times in your own timezone. 🥇 1st place €100 The full Bound Jam Asset Bundle : 100+ game-ready sounds, textures and assets Selected Breakbound Unreal Engine packs , with optional Breakbound Patreon access A featured trailer on our game trailer channel if your game continues beyond the jam Possible release support from Breakbound to take your game further 🥈 2nd place €50 A curated half of the Boun…

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