Is AI allowed in GDC 2026 Cuisine Game Jam?

Yes. AI tools are allowed.

“AI use is allowed but should not be abused. You should be creating most of your game.”

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

Jam facts

Host

GDC_Udel

Source

itch.io

Starts

Mon Oct 12, 2026, 22:00 UTC

Submissions end

Mon Nov 2, 2026, 23:00 UTC

Voting ends

Mon Nov 9, 2026, 23:00 UTC

Joined

11

Prizes

up to $80 ($80 Gift Card (split across team members))

From the jam page

Welcome to the GDC 🎉 Start Of The Semester Game Jam 🎉 Theme Cuisine Rules of Entry 📖 An eligible participant is the following: Student at the University of Delaware Design Constraints 📐 All entries must adhere to the following rules: The game doesn't need to have a completion system; however, there should be a way to move around in the world. You can not show off a scene/level Start/Menu screen Must incorporate some level of mechanics i.e. sound, ambience, sfx, particle effects, etc. All game engines are allowed Team sizes can be any size you want Game must be feature complete Free and playable on submission Must adhere to the theme Does not need to be specifically one level, it can be multiple levels or multi-sceens! Feel free to include story as well! AI use is allowed but should not be abused. You should be creating most of your game. Rating 🏆 Entries may be ranked by anyone on the following criteria: Gameplay - Is it fun, unique? Theme - Does it adhere to the theme? Graphics - How nice is it to look at? Sometimes less is more Completeness - Can you play start to finish? Audio/Effects - Is the environment immersive? Each criterion will receive a score out of 5. Rewards💲💲💲 1st Place $80 Gift Card (split across team members) Special role in the GDDC Discord All Participants Role in the GDDC Discord DUE ON November 2nd!!

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