# The Sandbox Opens $7,500 “Overgrown” AI Creator Game Jam on August 12

In Brief: The Sandbox (official site) is opening its Beta Creator Game Jam on August 12, 2026, widening access to its AI-driven creation toolkit. Entrants will build games around the theme "Overgrown," competing for a $7,500 prize pool with Larry Hryb heading the judging panel. The push is meant to

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| Published | 7 August 2026 |

Source: https://egamers.io/the-sandbox-opens-7500-overgrown-ai-creator-game-jam-on-august-12/