The Jam

Welcome to the IGDA NJIT Fall Jam 2026, IGDA NJIT's annual 48-hour club-hosted game jam!

The theme and diversifiers for this jam will be announced in person and on Discord during the kickoff on September 25 starting at 6:00 PM. The in-person component of the kickoff will be hosted in GITC 3600 at NJIT.

All are welcome and encouraged to participate!

Theme and Diversifier

The theme for this jam is Buried In Earth
The Diversifiers are: 
- New Jersey
and
- Don't Dig Straight Down

The Rules

• No AI-generated assets
  • NOTE: You are allowed to use AI while programming in moderation, though we advise against it and encourage you to try to learn as much as you can on your own.
• No hate or NSFW content
• No copyrighted content
• Old assets are mostly allowed
  • Most of the game should be made within the 48 hours of the jam
    

Join our Discord server for more details and helpful resources!