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EXE Extended 2026

Official Game Jam of Level Up 2026  ·  Colombo, Sri Lanka

Build an original game, get it seen by the community, and earn your spot on a real stage at Sri Lanka's first GDC-style conference.

About the Jam

EXE Extended is the official game jam of Level Up 2026, organized by Levelstair Community in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of UCSC and the CSSL GenZ Chapter of UCSC.

This jam is open to everyone — students, indie developers, hobbyists, and seasoned teams alike. There are no age restrictions and no occupation requirements. If you make games, this is for you.

What's at Stake

🏆
Top 5 Teams
Exclusive showcase slot at the Lanka Game Developers Conference (LKGDC) — May 24, 2026, Dialog Auditorium, Colombo.
📜
Top 10 Teams
Official Levelstair digital certificates of recognition awarded to all top 10 finishing teams.

How It Works

  1. Register your team and build your game within the jam window.
  2. Submit your game to this itch.io jam page before the deadline at the end of April 2026.
  3. Promote your game on the Levelstair subreddit and your personal Facebook and Instagram accounts.
  4. Teams are evaluated on both the quality of their submission and community engagement across those platforms.

Deadline

Submissions close at the end of April 2026. Check the countdown timer on this page for the exact cutoff.

Rules & IP Policy

Full rules are available at event.levelstair.com/rules/#exe-extended. All participants are expected to read and comply with them before submitting.
You own your game. Submitted games must be original work created by the registered team. By submitting, you grant Levelstair a non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to display your game in materials related to Level Up 2026 and Levelstair's archival and promotional activities. Levelstair will not make commercial use of your submission without your explicit written consent.

Questions?

Reach us at team@levelstair.com or join the community via event.levelstair.com.

© 2026 Levelstair Community · Organized with Rotaract Club of UCSC & CSSL GenZ Chapter of UCSC