Is AI allowed in NovemBird 2026?

No. This jam bans generative AI.

“No use of Generative AI. Games found using it will be immediately”

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

Jam facts

Host

JamieDerg, Akiba, Loudo, Camazule, dreadful shroud, Racky, #novembirdjam

Source

itch.io

Starts

Sat Oct 31, 2026, 10:00 UTC

Submissions end

Tue Dec 1, 2026, 17:00 UTC

Joined

85

Prizes

None stated

From the jam page

NovemBird is a avian-themed furry game jam and the third NovemJam, following last year’s Novembuck . Anyone wishing to participate will be tasked with making a Furry (or Feathery) Visual Novel in one month , during the month of November, to be finished by November 30 – ready to be enjoyed for the winter holiday season! You can work on your own or with a team. This winter-time jam is focused on creating a chill creative environment. It's an unranked jam, meant to connect like-minded people. There will be no voting on submissions, and no awards. However, as in previous years, there will be staff picks for our personal favourites. The birds are rebelling, no more working for the bourgeoisie, it’s time for revolution! Whether that’s punks, protests, counterculture, or a different kind of anarchy entirely, now is your chance to stir up some chaos and give a feathery finger to “the man”! This year’s optional theme is: “ Anarchy in the Aviary ” At the end of the jam, the Novemjam team will each vote on a game they feel has the “best theme implementation". Only jams that use the theme will be considered for this category. Your Visual Novel must feature a Bird. The Bird must appear narratively and visually. You must be 18 years or older to participate. Participants are free to submit NSFW and adult-only stories if they wish to. As such, this is not a space for minors. You can only work on your project during the month of November. The point of the game jam is to challenge yourself and…

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