About us
Join our Discord Server! https://discord.gg/CWeDgvb
We post various other events there and its our main source of communication.
Calgary Game Developers is a group for people of all skill levels interested in creating video games. It doesn't matter whether you're a programmer, artist, sound designer, writer, or any other profession, so long as you simply enjoy making games.
We run multiple regular meetups:
• Monthly socials
• Weekly Work sessions (every Friday named “Indie Friday”)
• YYC Game Critiques
• Game Jams
This meetup is run by the Calgary Game Developers Association, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of the local game development scene here in Calgary.
Upcoming events
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Alberta Game Jam 2026 (Calgary Site)
Platform Calgary, 407 9 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, CA# Alberta Game Jam 2026 (Paid Event)
September 25-27 @ Platform Innovation Centre (Friday) / Alexandra Dance Hall (Saturday-Sunday)
### What to expect:
- 🎯 Theme revealed at launch to zap you with creativity
- 🤝 Networking with other artists, musicians, and programmers to click with!
- 🍕 Light snacks to munch and crunch (lunch and breakfast snacks provided)
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### What's new??
- 🧑⚖️ Panel of special guest judges to select a winner
- 🚪🎁 Door prizes! We'll be giving away a couple of passes to the Royal Tyrell Museum during the games showcase on Sunday the 27th!
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### What's to bring??
- 🖥️ Any equipment you need to contribute in your way.. whether that's a computer, a tablet, or pad of paper**
- 😄 Good vibes and creativity
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### Schedule
Friday @ Platform Calgary
3:00 PM - Check-in
6:00 PM - Opening remarks & Theme reveal
10 PM - Time to go home!
Saturday @ Alexandra Dance Hall
10:00 AM - Coffee & breakfast
1:00 PM - Lunch (sandwiches)
10:00 PM - Time to go home and get some rest!
Sunday @ Alexandra Dance Hall
10:00 AM - Coffee & breakfast
1:00 PM - Lunch (pizza)
3:30 PM - Games due!
4:00 PM - Public showcase (No tickets required to attend this!)
6:00 PM - That's all folks! Time to go home### Rules & Guidelines
More info available through our Discord at: https://discord.com/invite/calgarygamedevs
Full game jam rules and submission available at: https://itch.io/jam/alberta-game-jam-2026
This event is beginner friendly
Haven't done a game jam before? Take a wack at it!### Early bird tickets available until September 20th!
Calgary Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/en/alberta-game-jam-2026-calgary-site/
Edmonton Site Tickets: https://agj-edmonton2026.eventbrite.ca/
Remote Site (Free): https://agj-remote2026.eventbrite.ca/
This event is made possibly through the generosity of our sponsors:
Platform Calgary & Bow Valley College** Security will be on site, and you're welcome to leave items overnight, however the Calgary Game Developers Association and event sponsors are not responsible for lost or stolen goods.
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