Is AI allowed in Indie Jam?

No. This jam bans generative AI (applies to anything in the final game (AI for organizing/debugging help is OK)).

“🚫 No AI Content Rule To keep the jam focused on human creativity:”

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

Jam facts

Host

Echo Studios

Source

itch.io

Starts

Sun Oct 18, 2026, 16:24 UTC

Submissions end

Thu Oct 22, 2026, 16:25 UTC

Voting ends

Sun Oct 25, 2026, 16:26 UTC

Joined

50

Prizes

None stated

From the jam page

Indie Jam A relaxed, creativity‑first game jam focused on making something small, fun, and personal. Whether you’re experimenting with a new engine, trying out a weird mechanic, or just making your first game, this jam is meant to give you space to create without pressure. 📝 Theme (will be announced on the discord https://discord.gg/2YVVV6VHn ) The theme can be interpreted however you like. You’re encouraged to think creatively, twist the idea, or take it in an unexpected direction. 🎮 Basic Rules Make a game that fits the theme. You can work solo or in a team. Any engine or tool is allowed except AI‑generated content (see below). You may start brainstorming early, but all final game content must be created during the jam period . Reusing your own code snippets, libraries, or frameworks is allowed. Keep your submission appropriate for all audiences. Be kind and respectful to other participants. 🚫 No AI Content Rule To keep the jam focused on human creativity: No AI‑generated art, sprites, textures, models, music, sound effects, writing, or code. AI tools may not be used to generate assets, story content, or gameplay logic. You may use AI for non‑creative tasks like project organization or debugging explanations, but nothing produced by AI can appear in the final game. 🗳️ Voting Criteria Participants will vote based on: Creativity – How original or interesting the idea is. Fun – How enjoyable the experience feels. Theme Use – How well the game incorporates the theme. Presentati…

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