Is AI allowed in The Bare-Bones Jam?

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

“Games should not include any generated AI content (incl. Cover Image/Game Page).”

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

Jam facts

Host

manonamora, Autumn Chen, Lapin Lunaire Games, #BareBonesJam

Source

itch.io

Starts

Wed Sep 30, 2026, 22:00 UTC

Submissions end

Sat Oct 31, 2026, 23:00 UTC

Joined

130

Prizes

None stated

From the jam page

The Bare-Bones Jam Games Stripped to the Bone Have you ever wanted to create a game, but felt overwhelmed by the visual aspects? Or wished you didn't need to edit the UI? This jam is for you! The Bare-Bones Jam is a month-long game jam for text-based games where you cannot change the formatting of the chosen program. Not only are graphics prohibited, but so is changing the interface or presentation in any way from the engine defaults. Optional Theme: Monster Mash! This year, we're introducing an optional theme to inspire your entry: the Monster Mash! Vampires, Werewolves, Mummies, Mutants, Zombies, Spirits... and everything in between, all are welcome to the (jam) party! This jam was inspired by the Naked Twine Jam from 2014, but it is not restricted to twine. Previous editions: 2023 , 2024 , 2025 Constraints and Rules: You cannot make changes to the visual of the game, and must keep the basic UI and formatting of the chosen program. This rule doesn't apply to basic text formatting (italics, bold, underline, etc...), lists and tables. Games should not include assets, like images or sound - the focus should be on the text only. Optional: Monster Mash theme! Include one or more monsters of your choosing in your entry. Games should not include any generated AI content (incl. Cover Image/Game Page). Entries using AI/LLM will be removed. The Jam is open to any program/medium, as long as the piece can be considered Interactive Fiction (i.e. the game is interactive, and its focus is…

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