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Spring Game Jam
2026

Build the best game in 72 hours. Theme: "Time is Running Out". All genres welcome. AI-generated assets count. One prompt can win.

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Spring Jam 2026
Live Leaderboard
By Score
By Plays
By Rating
#Creator & GameGenrePlaysAvg ScoreRatingStatus
1
PD
@pixel_dev
Time Warp Runner
 Runner2,8418,241Live
2
AB
@anna_builds
Last Second Puzzle
 Puzzle1,9247,180Live
3
RW
@rpg_wizard
Countdown Arena
 Shooter1,5416,520Live
4
FK
@fabian_builds
Neon Cyberpunk Runner
 Runner1,2845,841Live
5
JD
@gamedev_j
60 Seconds to Live
 Survival1,1025,210Draft
Spring Jam 2026
Rules & Guidelines
1
Build from scratch
Game must be built during the jam period. Pre-built templates allowed as starting point.
2
Use the theme
"Time is Running Out" must be reflected in mechanics, story or design — not just the title.
3
AI assets welcome
AI-generated sprites, sounds and animations are fully allowed and encouraged.
4
Solo or team (max 3)
Solo builders and teams up to 3 members. All must have active Emerv AI accounts.
5
Submit before deadline
Game must be published on www.emerv.io before the countdown hits zero. Late entries not accepted.
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Judging criteria
Fun (40%) · Creativity (30%) · Retention (20%) · Theme fit (10%). Community votes count.
Daily & Weekly
Active Challenges
Resets daily at 00:00 UTC
DAILY
Speed Builder
Generate a playable game in under 30 seconds. Prompt must include genre + theme. Screenshot proof required.
+250 XP · Speed Badge
2,841 completed today
Your progress1 / 1
DAILY
Marketplace Mixer
Use at least 2 marketplace assets in a single game. Build, publish and share the game link.
+180 XP · Shopper Badge
1,284 completed today
Your progress0 / 1
WEEKLY
Genre Master
Build one game in each of the 5 main genres this week: Runner, Shooter, Puzzle, Platformer, Clicker.
+1,200 XP · Genre Master Badge · €5 Marketplace Credit
Genres completed3 / 5
Runner Shooter Puzzle Platformer Clicker
WEEKLY
Viral Creator
Get at least 100 plays on a single game this week. Share your game and watch the plays roll in.
+800 XP · Viral Badge
312 completed this week
Best game plays this week47 / 100
SPECIAL EVENT
Multiplayer Pioneer
Be one of the first 100 creators to build a multiplayer game using Emerv AI's new Multiplayer Hub. Limited time!
+2,000 XP · Pioneer Badge · 1 Month Creator FREE
Spots remaining38 / 100
SPECIAL EVENT
Asset Creator Debut
Upload your very first asset to the Marketplace. Any format, any price (including free). Get your seller badge!
+500 XP · Seller Badge · Featured Slot
1,102 completed
Your assets uploaded0 / 1
Your Progress
Level & XP
12
Level 12 — Skilled Creator
2,840 / 3,500 XP to Level 13
2,840
Total XP
7
Badges
3
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Genre Master
Jam Finalist
Early Adopter
Viral Creator (unlock!)
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Community
Latest Posts
PD
@pixel_dev
2 hours ago
Showcase
My Spring Jam entry — "Time Warp Runner"
Built this in about 3 hours using Emerv AI. The time-reversal mechanic was tricky to implement but the AI nailed it. Currently #1 on the leaderboard!
Time Warp Runner
2,841 plays ·
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AB
@anna_builds
5 hours ago
Tips
How I improved D1 retention by 40% with one prompt change
The secret? Add "with a tutorial in the first 30 seconds" to your prompt. The AI generates a brief control hint that dramatically reduces first-session drop-off. Tested across 8 games.
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FK
@fabian_builds
1 day ago
Question
Best prompt patterns for mobile-first games?
I've been experimenting with adding "optimized for mobile with large tap targets" to my prompts. The games feel much better on phones. What prompt tricks do you all use for mobile?
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GJ
@gamedev_j
2 days ago
Milestone
10,000 plays across all my games!
Started building on Emerv AI 3 months ago as a complete non-coder. Just hit 10k plays across 47 games. The AI + marketplace combo is insane. Thank you all for the support!
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Community Stats
Active creators4,821
Games published31,847
Total plays today12,441
Assets on marketplace247
Spring Jam entries312
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