# ๐ค Ultimate AI-Powered Game Jam #3
Are you ready to test your absolute limits and dive headfirst into the future of game creation? Welcome to the third edition of the Ultimate AI-Powered Game Jam!
This is NOT a space for traditional purists. This is a high-velocity battlefield and an experimental playground for next-generation creators who command Generative AI as their ultimate development partner.
We believe AI is not a shortcut for the lazy, but a powerful amplifier for human imagination, engineering efficiency, and raw production speed. Prove your capability to direct, prompt, and ship a high-performance game in just 72 hours!
Official Discord: https://discord.gg/mDp6PthHrQ
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### ๐ Missed the Previous Editions?
Curious about the vibe of our community? Check out our previous events to see the incredible momentum and creative energy that started it all!
๐ [View Ultimate AI-Powered Game Jam #2 Here]
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#### ๐ OUR EXPLOSIVE GROWTH
Look at how our community momentum is doubling every single edition!
- ๐ฅ Registered Creators:
`#1` 37 โ `#2` 73 (+97% UP!) - ๐ฎ Games Submitted:
`#1` 16 โ `#2` 33 (+106% UP!) - โญ Player Ratings:
`#1` 147 โ `#2` 351 (+138% UP!) - ๐ฌ Community Comments:
`#1` 116 โ `#2` 318 (+174% UP!)
๐ฅ Every single metric has nearly or more than DOUBLED! Don't miss out on Jam #3 — join the movement today!
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## ๐ THE THEMES (2-Tier System)
To test your true AI direction and adaptability under pressure, we use a unique 2-Tier Theme System!
### ๐ Theme 1 (Mandatory / Pre-Released): "CURRY"
- Status: REVEALED! You can start brainstorming, prompting, and preparing your code/assets right now.
- Rule: Your game must fundamentally feature or revolve around "CURRY".
**๐ก Theme Definition: "CURRY" **
The theme is "CURRY"! Our stance is strictly 'open to interpretation'. You are 100% free to interpret this keyword in any creative, mechanical, or narrative way your imagination takes you!
Need some inspiration?
- A Culinary Adventure: A metaphor for blending unique spices (prompts!), slow-simmered chaos, or velvety textures.
- A Craftsman's Touch: Currying a horse (grooming/combing) or finishing and conditioning fine leather.
- Functional Programming: Currying a technique in computer science (converting a multi-argument function into a sequence of single-argument functions).
- Wordplay & Anagrams: Rearrange the letters of "CURRY" to invent something entirely new.
- Cultural & Personal Imaginations: Express the essence of Curry from your own background and raw imagination!
Tip: If your game features a highly unique or unexpected interpretation of "CURRY," make sure to explain your concept in the description or comments when submitting. Let the community appreciate your creative genius!
### ๐ถ๏ธ Theme 2 (Optional / Hidden): "PEPPER"
- Status: REVEALED!. The second theme is officially unlocked!
- Rule: Incorporating this theme is optional, but doing so will greatly boost your score in the *"AI Direction & Adaptability"* criteria. Can you pivot your AI pipeline on the fly and blend it with Theme 1 ("CURRY")?
**๐ก Theme Definition: "PEPPER"**
The theme is "PEPPER"! Just like Theme 1, our stance is strictly 'open to interpretation'. From culinary heat to fast-paced action or dynamic narrative metaphors, let your creative sparks fly!
Need some inspiration?
- Spicy & Culinary: Fiery chili peppers, seasoning, or adding that extra "kick" and flavor to your game mechanics.
- Rapid Action & Barrage: "Peppering" an enemy with rapid-fire bullets, combo hits, or showering someone with endless questions/insults.
- Scattering & Distribution: "Peppering" objects, hazards, or collectibles across a map or board.
- Slang & Cultural Tropes: From West African Pidgin slang (*flaunting success/making things exciting*) to London MLE (*action/shooting*), or simply showing off flashy, impressive game elements!
- Spicy Fusion with CURRY: What happens when you combine a hot bowl of CURRY with a heavy sprinkle of PEPPER? Pure chaotic perfection!
Tip: Interpreting both "CURRY" and "PEPPER" together is a fantastic way to showcase your adaptability and prompt engineering skills. Don't forget to explain your double-theme concept in your game submission page!
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## ๐ STRICT RULES
- Gen-AI Usage Required: You MUST use Generative AI tools (LLMs, image generators, music/audio generation, etc.) for at least one major component of your game (Code, Art, or Audio).
- Preparation Allowed: You can prepare your AI assets, prompt pipelines, and basic code framework before the jam starts. However, the actual game assembly, integration, and final polishing must happen within the 72-hour window.
- Compliance & Legality: All AI tools used must comply with their respective terms of service. Do not submit entries that intentionally infringe upon copyrights. The host holds no responsibility for legal disputes.
- Fair Play: Only actual game submitters have the right to vote. No dummy accounts or bot-voting allowed.
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## โ ๏ธ Submission Rule
- All games submitted to this jam must be created during the jam period and must align with the revealed themes ("CURRY" and/or the hidden theme).
- Pre-existing games, games published before the jam started, or paid-only titles without a free version during the jam are not allowed. Submissions violating these rules will be removed immediately to ensure a fair, competitive, and fun experience for all participants. Thank you for your understanding!
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## ๐ UPDATES DURING EVALUATION
To maintain a fair, balanced, and enjoyable voting environment for all participants, "Essential Bug Fixes" and "Adding New Platform Builds" are PERMITTED during the rating period under strict guidelines.
We intentionally keep file uploads unlocked because we prioritize playability and community engagement. Specifically, we support you in two ways during the rating period:
- Essential Bug Fixes: If your game has a critical issue — such as failing to boot, breaking on web browsers, or crashing mid-game — you are strongly encouraged to fix it so everyone can fully experience your work.
- Adding New Platform Builds (HTML5, Mac, Linux, etc.): If you only managed to submit a Windows build before the deadline, you are absolutely allowed to upload an HTML5 (Web) build or a Mac build during the evaluation period! Adding a browser-friendly version makes it vastly easier for other participants to play and rate your entry.
** ๐ก Quick Guidelines for Updates: **
- ALLOWED: Fixing critical bugs, repairing broken builds, correcting text typos, and uploading new platform versions (e.g., converting a Windows `.exe` into an HTML5 web build) provided the gameplay content is identical.
- NOT ALLOWED: Adding new levels, implementing new gameplay mechanics, adding new story chapters, or replacing assets to create a "different" game experience.
If you upload a hotfix or a new platform build, please leave a quick note in your gameโs changelog or description so voters know what was updated!
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## โ ๏ธ SECURITY WARNINGS & EXECUTABLE FILES
Games built within a tight 72-hour timeframe (especially PC executables like `.exe` or uncompressed archives) are frequently flagged as "Unknown Files" or False Positives by various local security software, Windows Defender, or SmartScreen filters.
### ๐ก๏ธ Player & Developer Guidelines:
- If you encounter a security warning or crash while playing: Please DO NOT write direct security warnings or virus accusations in the comment section, as this causes unnecessary panic within the community. Instead, use the Host Report / Contact Feature immediately. The host will personally sandbox, inspect, and verify the file safety.
- Host Moderation Policy: To protect all participants' hard work and guarantee a fair, peaceful evaluation period, any direct security warning comments (e.g., "Warning: Virus detected!") will be **hidden/removed by the host**, regardless of whether they were posted in good faith or bad faith.
We are fully committed to ensuring a safe, transparent, and fair playground for every single creator.
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## ๐ฅ Team Participation & Voting Rules
Teams are 100% allowed! You are more than welcome to cooperate with other creators, developers, and prompt engineers.
Note on Voting: Since this jam is set to "Submitters Only," please be aware that only the main representative who submits the game will have the right to rate other entries. Team members who do not directly submit the project will not be able to vote.
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## ๐ RATING CRITERIA (Submitters Only)
Entries will be ranked by fellow participants based on the following four criteria:
- Overall Enjoyment — How fun, polished, and engaging is the game itself?
- Theme Fidelity & Creativity — How creatively and deeply did you incorporate the themes ("CURRY" and the hidden theme) into your game?
- AI Direction & Adaptability — How well did you control the AI's output? How seamlessly did you pivot your AI pipeline to adapt to the surprise Theme 2?
- Production Velocity — Look at the scale, richness, and completeness of the game. Did you maximize the speed of AI to achieve incredible development velocity in 72 hours?
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## ๐ PRIZES & FEES
- Cash / Physical Prizes: **NONE.** โ
- Participation Fee: **FREE.** ๐
- *This jam is a pure challenge for honor, rapid growth, and pushing the boundaries of human-AI collaboration. The real prize is discovering your true development velocity and connecting with fellow AI creators!*
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## ๐ฑ SHARE YOUR PROGRESS
Use the hashtag #AIGameJam on your favorite social media platforms to share your prompt breakthroughs, AI-generated glitches, and devlogs. Letโs show the world what next-gen, AI-driven game development really looks like!
