Jabali AI Game Jam - AI is going to kill us
Build and publish a horror game using Jabali Studio. No game development experience required.
Theme
AI Is Going to Kill Us All!
There’s been a leak at the lab. A rogue AI is trying to escape, and the uprising has begun. Build a horror game to contain the uprising... or maybe you’d rather help it?
How to Join
Create a Jabali AI account using the same email you use to register for the event.
Join the Jabali Discord for updates, workshops, and support.
Prizes
$550 in cash prizes
1st — $175
2nd — $125
3rd — $75
4th–10th — $25 each
Up to $7,000 in total prize value
Top 3 receive 1 month of Jabali Pro + social media spotlight
Top 10 receive 1 month of Jabali Premium
Finalists get early access to monetisation
Free Ultra access during the Game Jam
Schedule — October 9–November 4
October 9
Opening Masterclass & Q&A — 8 AM PT
Game Jam begins — 9 PM PT
October 10
Workshop & feedback session — 8 AM PT
October 11
Phase 1 submission deadline — 9 PM PT
October 14
Top 10 announced
Phase 2 begins: the Top 10 can continue building, polishing, and expanding their games for the final ranking
October 23
Top 10 playtest & feedback session — 8 AM PT
October 30
Final submission deadline
Games will be judged on:
Gameplay
Creativity
Quality
Theme Alignment
One submission per participant. Games must be playable and published through Jabali Studio. Participants must follow Jabali’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Community Guidelines.