Is AI allowed in Ossan Jam Mini 2026?

No. This jam bans generative AI (applies to art/audio/writing).

“Absolutely no AI assets, including writing and art. If you think someone is using AI, reach out to me privately through Discord DMs, Twitter , or Bluesky so I can investigate.”

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

Jam facts

Host

TheChosenGiraffe, #ossanjammini,

Source

itch.io

Starts

Mon Sep 21, 2026, 04:00 UTC

Submissions end

Tue Oct 20, 2026, 03:59 UTC

Joined

29

Prizes

None stated

From the jam page

Art by Mr.Putt (18+Account) What is Ossan Jam Mini?: Previously known as Oji Jam, this is a visual novel game jam dedicated to lovers of 2D old men and those who are just getting into the amazing world of 2D old men. Ossan Jam Mini is a smaller version of Ossan Jam, dedicated to shorter games. This will have more rules than Ossan Jam. The goal is to create a complete game within the time frame. Find a team or share your ideas in the discord ! Time Period: September 21st EST - October 12th 11:59 pm EST Rules: Outlining and planning is allowed before the jam, however, all work must be completed during the time frame The game must be 5k words or under . Only 3 character sprites are allowed. (Different poses do not count as extra sprites. Different outfits do.) Only 3 BGs/scenes are allowed. Only 3 CGs are allowed. All assets must be created during the jam time frame. Adult content is allowed, however it MUST be tagged properly with no NSFW showing in the thumbnails. Use of free to use, Public Domain, and Creative Commons License resources are allowed. What is not allowed? Demos, placeholder games, partial works, etc. Prologues are okay. No hateful, derogatory, or bigoted content. Absolutely no AI assets, including writing and art. If you think someone is using AI, reach out to me privately through Discord DMs, Twitter , or Bluesky so I can investigate. DO NOT make public accusations. If someone does make a comment questioning the use of AI, please notify me. I will investigate a…

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