Is AI allowed in JagJam 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

Boris_K

Source

itch.io

Starts

Sun May 3, 2026, 23:00 UTC

Submissions end

Sat Oct 31, 2026, 22:59 UTC

Voting ends

Sun Dec 6, 2026, 22:59 UTC

Joined

22

Prizes

up to $200 (200 EUR prize money)

From the jam page

Welcome to JagJam 2026 JagJam is back for its third round. Build a new game for a unique piece of hardware. JagJam 2026 is a long-form game jam dedicated to creating new homebrew games for the Atari Jaguar. Whether you are an experienced Jaguar coder, a retro homebrew developer curious about unusual hardware, or a small team looking for a distinctive challenge, you are welcome to join. The goal is simple: create something new, fun, and technically sound for the Atari Jaguar, and share it with the world. This jam runs from May 1st, 2026 until October 31st, 2026 , giving you plenty of time to build a polished demo or a complete game. Solo developers and teams are welcome. Any genre is welcome. A free public demo is enough to qualify. If you always wanted to create something for the Jaguar, this is your chance. Why join? Create a new game for one of the most fascinating and challenging retro systems out there Get your work seen by dedicated Jaguar fans and homebrew enthusiasts Compete for a cash prize and a winner badge Get the chance to enter a publishing conversation with Songbird Productions JagJam is not about rushing out a prototype over a weekend. It is about giving developers enough time to build something that can truly shine on original hardware. Prizes The winner of JagJam 2026 will receive: 200 EUR prize money (PayPal required; if a team wins, the prize money will be sent to one account and must be split by the team itself) A digital winner badge to display on your it…

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