PRIZES

• Jabali Studio Credits (which also includes access to Gemini, Claude and OpenAI).
• Showcasing games on Jabali.ai.
• Mentorship and game publishing support for selected games.
• $10K USD Prize Pool including cash prizes and opportunity to present game at leading game conferences.

JUDGING CRITERIA

• All games will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Evaluation criteria factors include (but not limited to) game plays, community votes, creativity, quality and originality.

KEY DATES & EVENTS

• AI Game Jam. We are hosting a 24-hour online AI Game Jam event on November 30th, 2025 (IST) for the community. You can register for the online event here.
• Finalist: Shortlisted will be announced in the week of December 15th, 2025. Shortlisted games will receive prizes and mentorship to take their game to the next level.
• Winner: Winners will be announced in Q1 2026.

CATEGORIES

• You’re welcome to make any game using Jabali.ai or Jabali Studio. It is recommended to use Jabali Studio to customize the game.
• Some categories to consider:
• AI Worlds
• Fandom
• Funniest Meme to Game
• Indian Sagas

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. How do I participate in AI Game Jam?
   Register here /forms/game-jam-2025-registration.
2. What is the benefit of joining AI Game Jam?
   • All participants in the AI Game Jam get 1-month of free Jabali Studio premier access
   • You meet other people in the community; receive live support from the Jabali team during the event
   • Make a full game in a compressed timeframe! Students can request a participation certificate
   • Cash prizes, mentorship and publishing support for finalists.
3. How are finalist games shortlisted?
   A team of expert panelists evaluate games. Please refer to judging criteria.
4. How are community votes tallied?
   • Jabali.ai game upvotes
   • Discord upvotes
   • X posts / YouTube / Instagram / TikTok Reels engagements
   • Reddit upvotes or downvotes (both count)
5. What other terms govern participation?
   To receive any prizes, participants must agree to Jabali’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Community Guidelines. We may disqualify entries with suspected bot activity. Rules may be updated, with all changes communicated in advance via Instagram, email, Discord, or our website.
6. Who can I contact with additional questions?
   Email: support@jabali.ai | Discord: discord.gg/jabali