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Welcome to the Player 2 AI NPC Jam: Bring your NPCs to life!

This is a global game jam inviting developers to build AI-powered characters in any game engine using the free Player2 API. Your challenge is to integrate Player2 tools to create NPCs that think, react and adapt in engaging and innovative ways. All submissions must leverage the free Player2 API to drive NPC behavior.

Requirements:

• Join our Discord and make sure to click the "I am in an official Player2 Game Jam." button to get your role.
• Use any game engine of your choice.
• Integrate the free Player2 API for all NPC intelligence.
• Submit a playable demo or download link by the deadline.

Prizes:

• First place – $1000
• Second place - $500
• Third place - $250
• Top three entries will be featured in the Player2 App.

Join us to prototype the future of intelligent characters and showcase your creativity – let’s bring NPCs to life!

Rules:

• Be respectful and supportive.
• Follow itch.io’s terms of service.
• Build your game in any engine you choose.
• Your game must integrate the free Player2 API for NPC behavior.
• Provide a playable demo or download link by the deadline.
• Communicate with your team if you have to step away from the jam.
• Compete fairly—no sabotage or harassment.
• AI-generated art and assets are permitted.
• Use only assets with appropriate commercial licenses and honor their terms.
• No pornographic content or drug references. (If you won't show it to co-workers, parents, or little sister, don't make it here.)

Need some inspiration on what to make? We've got you covered. Check out the link below!

WHAT DO I MAKE?

How to build AI NPCs with Player2 API

• For low-code experiences, check out the following tools
• Our low-code AI NPC endpoint 
• Our Unity AI NPC engine
• Our GoDot AI NPC plugin
• If you would like to use LLM/TTS/STT directly, this link will give you all the info you need to integrate Player2's low level APIs.

Voting Criteria:

Our judging panel will evaluate each entry using these five categories. Think of them as friendly guidelines—build the best game you can without overthinking it.

NPC AI integration:
How seamlessly does your game leverage the Player2 API?
Do your NPCs behave, react and adapt in engaging and intelligent ways?
Is AI driving the core gameplay rather than feeling tacked on?

Gameplay and stability:
Is your build smooth, responsive and free of major bugs?
Do core systems feel polished and intuitive?
Does the game simply “just work” when it’s played?

Creativity and innovation:
Did you introduce fresh mechanics, narrative twists or unexpected AI uses that surprise and delight?
Does your entry push boundaries instead of rehashing familiar ideas?

Visual and audio design:
Do your art style and soundscape strengthen the overall experience?

Judges’ spotlight:
Each judge can single out a personal favorite.
Recognizes standout charm, emotional resonance or special x-factor moments.

These categories are here to guide you, not to box you in. Focus on making something you’re proud of, and let the AI magic shine!