Is AI allowed in Checkpoint Game Jam for Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines & Singapore?

Yes, but you must disclose your AI use.

“Solo devs and studios are welcome, any engine works, and AI use is allowed but must be disclosed.”

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

Jam facts

Host

Global Game Jam, #checkpointgamejam

Source

itch.io

Starts

Thu Oct 15, 2026, 02:00 UTC

Submissions end

Sun Nov 1, 2026, 11:59 UTC

Joined

214

Prizes

Yes (see rules)

From the jam page

⭐ JOIN CHECKPOINT GAME JAM ⭐ Organized by GGJ, UNOCT and UNICRI When: Oct. 15 - 31 (Top 20 teams continue Nov. 15 - Jan. 10.) Theme, awards and scoring rubric announced at the Oct. 15 kickoff. Submit by Oct. 31. Top 20 teams announced by Nov. 13. Where: Virtual. The jam is hosted on itch.io, with updates, discussion and team-finding on the Global Game Jam Discord . What: Build a game that helps players recognize and counter the pathways to radicalization to violence for a chance to: ✈️ Pitch in Tokyo, with travel and accommodation covered for one team representative 🚀 Advance to the 2-month stage (top 20 teams) 👑 Compete for best overall game 🏆 Win additional prizes 🙌 Make a difference Every participant gets access to expert-led webinars, curated resources and a Tips & Tricks playbook Who: Open to developers in: 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇭 The Philippines 🇸🇬 Singapore Teams from outside the region can join if at least 50% of the team is from those four countries. Solo devs and studios are welcome, any engine works, and AI use is allowed but must be disclosed. Ages 18+. Every day, millions of people connect through games to learn, collaborate, solve problems, and build friendships across cultures and borders. Game developers have created some of the most engaging and influential digital experiences of our time, demonstrating gaming’s unique ability to foster empathy, inclusion, critical thinking, and resilient online communities. Checkpoint Game Jam aims to harness that potent…

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