2026 VIBE CODING GAME JAM

DEADLINE: 1 MAY 2026 @ 13:37 UTC
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Sponsors welcome! DM @levelsio on X

PRIZES

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$10,000

SILVER

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$20,000

GOLD

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$5,000

BRONZE

Real CASH prizes! $35,000 total in cash prizes!

THE JURY

"Let's see how far AI coding has come since last year."

More game dev & AI judges to be announced!

RULES & INFO

vibejam2026 — rules.sh
$ cat rule_01.txt

Anyone can enter! At least 90% of the code must be written by AI.

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Only NEW games created during the jam period accepted. Do not submit games that existed before 24 March 2026.

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Game must be accessible on the web, free-to-play, NO login or signup required. Preferably its own domain or subdomain.

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NO loading screens and heavy downloads!!! Game has to load almost instantly (except maybe asking for a username).

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Multiplayer games preferred but not required!

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You can use any engine, but Three.js is recommended.

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One entry per person — focus on making one really good game!

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Deadline: 1 MAY 2026 @ 13:37 UTC. Check the countdown above!

FAQ

Vibe coding means using AI assistants as your primary development tool. You describe what you want, the AI writes the code, and you guide the creative direction. At least 90% of your code must be AI-generated.

You may use existing libraries and frameworks (Three.js, etc.), but the game itself must be brand new — created during the jam period. Do not submit games that existed before 24 March 2026.

You can use any engine, but Three.js is the recommended choice. Your game must run in a web browser with no downloads, no login, and no heavy loading screens.

Gold ($20,000), Silver ($10,000), and Bronze ($5,000) winners receive real CASH prizes — $35,000 total! Last year we gave out $17,500. The Vibe Jam is like a fun benchmark for AI coding!

Add this code to your game to show you're an entrant:
<script async src="https://jam.pieter.com/2026/widget.js"></script>

TIMELINE

APR 1, 2026
Jam Starts — Start Building!
MAY 1, 2026 @ 13:37 UTC
Submissions Close
MAY 2026
Judging Period
TBA
Winners Announced

SUBMIT YOUR GAME

Ready to show the world what you and AI can build together?

SUBMIT NOW

Submissions close 1 MAY 2026 @ 13:37 UTC.