Is AI allowed in GameDev.tv Halloween Jam 2026?

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Rules page does not mention AI. Silence is not a yes: ask the hosts.

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

Jam facts

Host

gamedevtv, #gdtvjam

Source

itch.io

Starts

Fri Oct 2, 2026, 21:00 UTC

Submissions end

Mon Oct 12, 2026, 21:00 UTC

Voting ends

Mon Oct 19, 2026, 21:00 UTC

Joined

621

Prizes

None stated

From the jam page

Join over 2 million students from 150+ countries and create something epic! In our second Halloween game jam, you'll make a game in 10 days , solo or with a team! This jam's sponsors are Anokolisa, Cyberwave Orchestra, and Just Create! The freebies will be available for a limited time, so make sure to join the mailing list and download before they're gone! (Available October 1st, 2026 through October 12th, 2026 only). Incorporating the theme will boost your score, so get creative with it! The theme: Solo or team (max 6 people) Assets - Use only assets you have permission for (your own, free, or purchased). If you didn’t create it, you must list it in your submission Playable build required - Web builds (preferred) or zip files Bug fixes allowed after deadline - just keep your original submission up and clearly label updates You’ll have 1 week to vote on other games after the jam ends. Rate 1–5 stars in these categories: Fun - Well, how fun is it? Theme - How well did the game fit into or use inspiration from the theme? Aesthetics - How pretty is it? Music - How do those epic beats sound? Sound - How much do your ears love those sweet in-game sounds? Mechanics - How interesting are the things you actually do in the game? Story - How well written is the story, plot, or it's characters? Do I have to use a specific game engine? Nope! Use any engine you like. How do I find a team? Use our forums, Facebook groups, or Discord . Can I update my game after submitting? Yes - to fix bug…

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