Is AI allowed in GCPL Choose Your Own Game Jam 2026, 2-Week Edition?

No. This jam bans generative AI (applies to artwork).

“The exception is no AI-generated artwork. The exception is no AI-generated artwork.”

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

Jam facts

Host

GCPL Learning Labs

Source

itch.io

Starts

Sat Nov 7, 2026, 14:00 UTC

Submissions end

Mon Nov 23, 2026, 04:59 UTC

Voting ends

Mon Nov 30, 2026, 04:59 UTC

Joined

4

Prizes

up to $75 (Participants in the 48-hour challenge have a chance to win $75, a certificate, and bragging rights.)

From the jam page

Find the 48-hour version here : https://itch.io/jam/choose-your-own-jam-jam-2026 The Theme is: COMING SOON! Almost any game engine, tool, or game-making website is allowed. The exception is no AI-generated artwork. The exception is no AI-generated artwork. See instructions below on how to convert your Scratch game to upload it on itch.io using TurboWarp Packager. Your game must be SFW (safe for work). This is an all-ages jam, so avoid nudity, drug use, profanity, slurs, or extreme violence. We will remove any games we deem inappropriate. Games must be made playable for the web only . Games must be free to play. Updating your entry during the voting period is not allowed. We are the Gwinnett County Public Library's Learning Labs. We are a community makerspace that provides the means to create, collaborate, and share digital content. If you are a videographer, graphic designer, creative professional, hobbyist or artist, the Learning Lab has the software and equipment to turn your vision into reality. In the Learning Labs, you can create and share music, podcasts, video, and photography content with our collection of audiovisual equipment. You can design digital and printable graphics for your business with our digital drawing tablets and the full Adobe Creative Suite. Make your cosplay dreams and product ideas a reality with our 3D printers, sewing machines, CNC machines, and laser cutter. Your imagination is the architect in the Learning Labs. What ages can participate? This i…

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