Welcome to Takernal Game Jam 2026, an international game development competition that brings together students, professionals, and indie developers from around the world to create games within a limited time.
The jam will take place from August 1 to August 9, 2026, entirely online through Discord and itch.io.
- Opening Ceremony: August 1, 2026 (Hybrid – Peru & Live Stream)
- Game Development: August 1–9, 2026 (Online)
- Submission Deadline: August 9, 2026
- Awards Ceremony: September 12, 2026 (Hybrid – Peru & Live Stream)
Everyone is welcome!
Whether you're a:
- Programmer
- Game Designer
- Artist
- Music Composer
- Sound Designer
- Writer
- Animator
You can participate solo or in teams of up to 6 members.
- Best Mechanics — USD $100
- Best Art — USD $100
- Best Music — USD $100
- Best Narrative — USD $100
- Best Use of Theme — USD $100
💰 Total Prize Pool: USD $500, plus additional sponsor prizes and benefits to be announced during the Awards Ceremony.
To join the jam:
- Join our Discord server
- Join Takernal Game Jam 2026 on itch.io.
- Join Takernal Game Jam 2026 on itch.io.If you want to be eligible for prizes, register your team using the official registration form, available starting August 1.
Only registered teams will be eligible for judging and prizes.
Your submission must include:
- A playable version of your game
- A game description
- At least one screenshot
- Game controls
- Team memberso
- Credits for any third-party assets used
Good luck, and have fun! 🚀
