Is AI allowed in ShroomJam 2026?

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

“Don't include any AI-generated assets in your final game or game page.”

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

Jam facts

Host

PotaJoe, #ShroomJam26

Source

itch.io

Starts

Sat Nov 7, 2026, 01:00 UTC

Submissions end

Sat Nov 14, 2026, 01:00 UTC

Voting ends

Sun Nov 29, 2026, 01:00 UTC

Joined

159

Prizes

Yes (see rules)

From the jam page

Welcome to ShroomJam 2026! Another year, another Vinesauce game jam. Hopefully you know the drill by now, but if not... You and a bunch of other participants will have 1 week to make a game based on a theme. Said theme is related to the stream, and will be revealed when the jam starts. The games will then be played by our expert team of judges, who will put them into a bunch of packs to be played on-stream! Your fellow participants will also be able to vote on various aspects of your game. vvv Scroll down to read the rules and see more info! vvv What's the theme? It'll be revealed when the jam starts! Check that nice big timer at the top of the page to see when that is. There will also be a "curveball", an object that you need to include in your game, revealed at the same time. Rules Here are the rules your game needs to follow. If your game is found to be breaking one or more of these rules, it will be disqualified until the issue is fixed. Certain rules are subject to mod discretion. Read the rules. Follow the Twitch Community Guidelines and Itch.io Terms of Service . Don't start work on your game before the jam starts. Provide a freely-downloadable Windows 10/11 version. Maximum team size is 3 people. The only exception is play-testers. Utilise the theme and include the curveball. Don't submit your game to any other jams. This rule is mainly to catch out spam submissions. Original videogames only. Mods, board games, stories, music, etc will not be accepted. Text in your ga…

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