Is AI allowed in Core Mechanics Challenge 2026 Fall?

Yes. AI tools are allowed.

“AI tools and tutorials are allowed, but you must understand and be able to adapt what you use”

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

Jam facts

Host

DinoCrys, #core-mechanics-challenge

Source

itch.io

Starts

Fri Oct 30, 2026, 16:00 UTC

Submissions end

Mon Nov 9, 2026, 18:00 UTC

Voting ends

Mon Nov 16, 2026, 18:00 UTC

Joined

5

Prizes

None stated

From the jam page

Core Mechanics Challenge 2026 Fall Can you replicate well known games or game mechanics? How well? 💬 Discord 🦋 Bluesky 🎥 Twitch Schedule Starts: Friday, October 30, 2026, 18:00 (host's local time) Ends: Sunday, November 09, 2026, 20:00 — 10 days (a full week plus the weekend on both sides) Entry voting: November 09 – November 16, 2026 (1 week) Jam may be extended by 12–24 hours depending on turnout — watch announcements for the final cutoff. Overview This jam invites participants to implement a well-known game's core mechanic. Perfect for everyone — whether you're a beginner learning to code or an experienced developer seeking a fun challenge. The goal is learning programming, building your portfolio, and finishing a playable game. Theme — decided by you Chosen through weekly voting rounds on dinobits.com in the lead-up to the jam: ← Last time's theme was Tower Defense — see how that jam went Optional Features Each challenge scores extra points on its own — multiplier scales with difficulty (see Judging Criteria below). To be announced Requirements MUST All code developed during the jam period Project source must be publicly accessible Reused assets must be credited SHOULD Host on GitHub or a compatible Git platform AI tools and tutorials are allowed, but you must understand and be able to adapt what you use Judging Criteria (weighted) Code Style, Solution & Architecture — ×5 Git development history — ×1 Game quality / uniqueness — ×1 Optional features: Easy ×1, Medium ×3, Ha…

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