Is AI allowed in Gamedev.js Jam 2027?

Yes. AI tools are allowed.

“Use of AI is totally allowed, and even encouraged, as long as you don't break any copyright laws.”

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

Jam facts

Host

End3r, Enclave Games, #gamedevjs

Source

itch.io

Starts

Tue Apr 13, 2027, 15:00 UTC

Submissions end

Mon Apr 26, 2027, 15:00 UTC

Voting ends

Sun May 9, 2027, 15:00 UTC

Joined

56

Prizes

Yes (see rules)

From the jam page

Gamedev.js Jam celebrates Web games - build an HTML5 game within 13 days of the jam on a given theme, it runs between April 13th and 26th. Also, there are prizes ! Theme This year's theme will be announced when the jam will begin on April 13th. Remember that your entry will be judged based on how well you implement the theme, but you can interpret it however you like. Participating Join us no matter your skill level - this game jam is a perfect opportunity to create your very first game, or build a prototype for your next commercial hit. Almost two weeks of development time should be more than enough! You can use #gamedevjs hashtag on X/Twitter to share your progress, ask for feedback, see what others are building and hopefully help them out if they need it. There's also a Discord server for direct communication! Use of AI is totally allowed, and even encouraged, as long as you don't break any copyright laws. Submitting Submit an HTML5 game between April 13th and 26th 2027. It can be a solo submission, or a team effort (no hard limit on the team size). You can even submit more than one entry if you want to. Submitted games should have English as the default language. Voting Voting will be open to all who submitted a game, and will happen for 13 days right after the submission period ends - between April 26th and May 9th. Overall winners will be announced on May 10th, and challenges on May 11th. Games will be voted on based on a given criteria: Innovation , Theme , Gameplay , …

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