Is AI allowed in Terror Jam 2026 - A Halloween Game Jam [$1K+ in prizes!]?

No. This jam bans generative AI.

“Any game that has been found to use AI will be disqualified from the prize pool.”

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

Jam facts

Host

Latinx in Gaming, pajamaguy

Source

itch.io

Starts

Sat Oct 10, 2026, 23:00 UTC

Submissions end

Sat Oct 24, 2026, 03:59 UTC

Voting ends

Thu Oct 29, 2026, 03:59 UTC

Joined

425

Prizes

up to $1,000 (Terror Jam 2026 - A Halloween Game Jam [$1K+ in prizes!])

From the jam page

Jam Rules All games submitted to the jam are required to be made within the time frame of the jam. We will not accept games made prior. Along with your game submission, you will be required to submit a link to a Google Doc or Google Slides deck with the following details: 1. Game Title 2. Share how many people were part of the team, include each member's name, email, and Discord handle 3. Describe what Design Trials were used and how 4. Explain how the game incorporated the Helpless theme (in 2 -3 sentences) 5. Describe your game development process (6 - 8 sentences) 6. Share at least 3 screenshots of the game We are asking these details to keep track of all the games and participants for a better judging process. Usage of AI Vibe XP and Latinx in Gaming are not aligned with the use of generative AI in game development, especially when it comes to its use in art and visuals for released projects. All art and development should be made within the time frame of the jam through asset purchases or created by team members. Any game that has been found to use AI will be disqualified from the prize pool. Legal Anything you make during Terror Jam is your property. Vibe XP and Latinx in Gaming claim no rights or ownership of your game. Any game submitted may show up in Vibe XP or the Latinx in Gaming social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, BlueSky, and LinkedIn) without your expressed permission. Who can participate? Anyone 18 and older can participate in the jam. want to…

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