Is AI allowed in Hallo-Horror Jam 2026?

No. This jam bans generative AI.

“No AI : No part of your game can be generated by gAI (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.).”

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

Jam facts

Host

PixelCat Studios, #hallohorror

Source

itch.io

Starts

Sat Sep 5, 2026, 11:00 UTC

Submissions end

Mon Oct 26, 2026, 21:00 UTC

Voting ends

Sat Oct 31, 2026, 03:59 UTC

Joined

62

Prizes

Yes (see rules)

From the jam page

Welcome to the first ever Hallo-Horror game jam! This nearly 2-month long jam is dedicated to making something spooky. The main goal of this jam is to give new devs an easy oppurtunity to learn how to develop games, or a chance for pre-existing developers to try something new. The only theme you need to stick to in this Jam is "horror". There is no secondary theme. The only prize for this jam is the fun of getting to make a game! There will be a winner for this jam, voted on all of you! The Jam will end on October 26, and winners will be announced on Halloween. (Public Voting ends October 30th) We strongly reccommend you join our official discord server here https://discord.gg/FXuYurt5b . This server is here to help guide you through the process, alongside giving you a chance to show off progress! Judging Criteria: Gameplay : Is your game fun to play? Is there minimal jank/bugs?: Art Direction/Style: Is your game pretty to look at? Does it match the atmosphere of your gameplay/world? Horror Elements/Scares : Does your game contain clever jumpscares, or spooky atmosphere? Nailing this section makes your project extremely memorable, as a good scare is hard to forget! Sound Design/Music : Does your music fit the vibe of the game? Story : Does your game have a narrative that feels impactful? How do you convey your world to the players beyond simple text? RULES (please read these carefully) : No AI : No part of your game can be generated by gAI (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.). This includ…

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