// 43 events · updated Oct 26, 2026 18:07 UTC
Jams and hackathons with prizes
Open and upcoming game jams and hackathons that state a prize on their page, sorted by prize size. Amounts are what the host lists; non-cash prizes are included where a value is stated.
| Event | Deadline | Prize | AI rules | Joined | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoud GameLab [Up to $140K in Dev Funding] game jam · Online |
Nov 16, 2026 11:59 UTC | $140,000 | Not stated | 491 | itch.io |
| 2026 Epic AI MegaJam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 16, 2026 01:59 UTC | $65,000 | AI-themed | 1733 | itch.io |
| EdenSpark Game Jam #4 game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 14:00 UTC | $50,000 | Not stated | 68 | itch.io |
| Pixel Forge MEGA JAM | $30k Prizes + Cash ! game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 8, 2026 09:30 UTC | $30,000 | No AI | 174 | itch.io |
| UDC Jam #40 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 14, 2026 23:00 UTC | $3,500 | Not stated | 10 | itch.io |
| Anitya World Jam ($2700 in prizes) game jam · Online |
Oct 28, 2026 23:59 UTC | $2,700 | Not stated | 91 | itch.io |
| Game Gauntlet - SIM Jam ($1,500 in Cash Prizes, Online, Worldwide) game jam · Online |
Nov 4, 2026 19:00 UTC | $1,500 | Not stated | 517 | itch.io |
| Slapjam #2 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Oct 31, 2026 15:00 UTC | $1,000 | Not stated | 156 | itch.io |
| Chug Some Water Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 15, 2026 06:59 UTC | $1,000 | Not stated | 6 | itch.io |
| Kart for a Cause: Paid Creator Bundle + Mario Kart Tournament game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jan 1, 2027 16:00 UTC | $1,000 | Not stated | 2 | itch.io |
| MEAT on MARS game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jan 13, 2027 17:00 UTC | $1,000 | Not stated | 2 | itch.io |
| Four Games Game Jam 2069 ($500 in Prizes) game jam · Online · upcoming |
Jan 2, 2069 09:00 UTC | $500 | Not stated | 17 | itch.io |
| Bezi Jam 14 [$400 Prizes] | SOMETHING WICKED game jam · Online |
Oct 27, 2026 06:59 UTC | $400 | No AI | 169 | itch.io |
| RGDC Jam 2026 + [$ Prizes] game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 03:59 UTC | $400 | Not stated | 294 | itch.io |
| GDevelop BIG Game Jam #10 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 15, 2026 20:00 UTC | €400 | Not stated | 1225 | itch.io |
| Bezi Jam 15 [$400 Prizes] - UNREAL game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 1, 2026 06:59 UTC | $400 | No AI | 3 | itch.io |
| Micro Jam 068: Evolution ($350+ Prizes!) game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 2, 2026 01:00 UTC | $350 | AI allowed | 66 | itch.io |
| Micro Jam 069: Halloween ($350+ Prizes!) game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 16, 2026 01:00 UTC | $350 | AI allowed | 16 | itch.io |
| brainCloud Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 30, 2026 16:00 UTC | $300 | Not stated | 68 | itch.io |
| $300 in Prizes *US* || The WORST Game Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 06:59 UTC | $300 | AI allowed | 568 | itch.io |
| Character Design Game Jam [$300+ Prizes!] game jam · Online |
Nov 22, 2026 04:59 UTC | $300 | No AI | 174 | itch.io |
| Micro Jam 070: Circus ($300+ Prizes) game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 30, 2026 01:00 UTC | $300 | AI allowed | 15 | itch.io |
| Friendslop Jam game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 1, 2026 20:00 UTC | $250 | Not stated | 14 | itch.io |
| Bound Jam 2026 game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 17:55 UTC | €175 | Not stated | 175 | itch.io |
| witchcraft jam🎃($100 + prizes) game jam · Online |
Oct 28, 2026 18:00 UTC | $100 | No AI | 126 | itch.io |
| Bad Plan Horror Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 30, 2026 13:29 UTC | $100 | No AI | 209 | itch.io |
| LittleJS Jam 3 game jam · Online |
Nov 2, 2026 18:00 UTC | $100 | AI allowed | 209 | itch.io |
| Denpa VN Jam 2026 game jam · Online |
Nov 11, 2026 00:00 UTC | $100 | Not stated | 390 | itch.io |
| Retro Horror Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 15, 2026 10:23 UTC | $100 | Not stated | 13 | itch.io |
| THE LOST PS2 JAM game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 21, 2026 19:46 UTC | $100 | Not stated | 20 | itch.io |
| Games for Blind Gamers 6 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Mar 8, 2027 06:00 UTC | $100 | Not stated | 22 | itch.io |
| GDC 2026 Cuisine Game Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 2, 2026 23:00 UTC | $80 | Not stated | 12 | itch.io |
| GoedWare Game Jam Halloween Part 3 👻(+ prizes 🏆) game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 3, 2026 10:00 UTC | $75 | AI allowed | 103 | itch.io |
| Backseating Allowed Jam 2026 game jam · Online |
Nov 2, 2026 04:59 UTC | $50 | Not stated | 52 | itch.io |
| GCPL Choose Your Own Game Jam 2026, 48-Hour Edition game jam · Online · upcoming |
Nov 9, 2026 15:30 UTC | $50 | No AI | 8 | itch.io |
| Uplifting Game Jam - CASH PRIZES $$ game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 14, 2026 18:00 UTC | $50 | Not stated | 26 | itch.io |
| b3agz Jam 2026 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 18, 2026 01:00 UTC | $50 | No AI | 29 | itch.io |
| PIXEL-DECK JAM #1 game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 8, 2026 13:00 UTC | €30 | Not stated | 28 | itch.io |
| UNCG Fall Game Jam game jam · Online |
Oct 29, 2026 20:29 UTC | $25 | No AI | 8 | itch.io |
| Crashtober BASIC Game Jam 2026 game jam · Online |
Oct 31, 2026 14:42 UTC | $25 | Not stated | 7 | itch.io |
| Halloween Decoration Monster Jam game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 03:59 UTC | $25 | No AI | 35 | itch.io |
| MigJam #44 - $15 Winner Judge by Mig game jam · Online |
Nov 1, 2026 02:00 UTC | $15 | Not stated | 24 | itch.io |
| Jingle Jam prizes !worth 5 dollar!and 500rupees! game jam · Online · upcoming |
Dec 15, 2026 05:00 UTC | $2 | No AI | — | itch.io |
See also: AI-allowed game jams · No-AI game jams · Game jams & hackathons closing this week · Vibe-coding & AI hackathons · all events · what the AI labels mean