Is AI allowed in Uplifting Game Jam - CASH PRIZES $$?

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

Jam facts

Host

LightBearSoftware, #lightbear

Source

itch.io

Starts

Tue Dec 1, 2026, 18:00 UTC

Submissions end

Mon Dec 14, 2026, 18:00 UTC

Voting ends

Sun Dec 20, 2026, 18:00 UTC

Joined

17

Prizes

up to $50 ($50 Cash Prize)

From the jam page

🎉 LightBear Software is Hosting Our TENTH Game Jam! 🎉 CASH PRIZES Make a game that uplifts, inspires, and brings joy. Make us smile. Help us heal. Show us hope. Remind us what love is all about. Help us find peace. Let's make games that feel like a warm hug 🤗 Image above from Jeremy Bishop 🏆 PRIZES! (USD) 🥇 1st Place $50 Cash Prize + 1 year CraftPix Membership 🥈 2nd Place $35 Cash Prize + 1 year CraftPix Membership 🥉 3rd Place $25 Cash Prize + 1 year CraftPix Membership 4th Place $20 Cash Prize + 1 year CraftPix Membership 5th Place $15 Cash Prize + 1 year CraftPix Membership Payments will be sent via Zelle, CashApp or PayPal (PayPal may have fees for sending money). We'd love to work with the creators of the top games on future publishing deals! 🚀 🏅 How Winners Are Chosen The top 5 games will be selected from the top 15 in the itch.io rating queue, based on these seven categories: Theme • Upliftment • Gameplay/Fun • Visuals / Art Creativity / Innovation • Smoothness / Polish • Music/Sfx 📜 RULES 💖 Game must be designed to uplift the player 👤 Submitters must be Level 1 or higher on our Discord server. 🛠️ You may use any game engine. Maximum of 5 people per team 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Keep games family friendly ⏱️ The game's release date must fall within the submission period 📥 Only one submission per person/team is allowed 🎨 External art assets are allowed, but they must be either free or properly purchased , and all artists must be credited in your game or description 🔊 External audio asset…

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