What we’re about
The Christchurch Game Developers Association frequently offers events in person or digitally to create conversations and share stories, encourage community growth, connection-building and the sharing of knowledge and expertise.
A typical meetup includes:
- A Guest Speaker or Panel presenting on a core topic
- An opportunity for Q&A with our Guest Speakers
- Games Industry News and Events from around New Zealand
- Screen & Games Industry Job Opportunities
- Casual networking over pizza
Originally founded in 2015, the Christchurch Game Developers Association (CGDA) is an organisation dedicated to supporting the local Ōtautahi Christchurch Game Development Community.
CGDA works with local sponsors and tertiary institutes to provide monthly Meetup Events, featuring a wide variety of Talks from local and international guest speakers. We also facilitate Canterbury sites for Game Jams (weekend-long collaborative game creation events) and Playtest Exhibitions, with the goal of showcasing local talent and illuminating pathways into the Game Development Industry.
Check us out on:
Web: https://chch.gamedev.co.nz
Discord: https://discord.gg/68YqqFZ
Facebook: fb.me/CHCHGameDev
Twitter: @CHCHGameDev
Help us grow on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CHCHGameDev
Upcoming events (2)
See all- December 2023 - Game Playtest EventTūranga, Christchurch
Welcome to the December 2023 Game Playtest Event!
Meetup Location:
Auahatanga | Creativity, Level 4, Tūranga - Computer Labs2 PM - Doors Open
4 PM - Event Ends***
Have you got a game that needs playtesting? Or do you want to playtest a bunch of games? Then this event is for you!
If you have a game that needs playtesting please fill out this Playtest Game Form
You can come as either a play-tester, or as a game-maker.
For game-makers:
- There will be devices available at the venue, however non-windows PC devices are not guaranteed (so you may need to bring your own device if your game runs on something other than windows.)
- You will need to register interest beforehand, by filling out this google form: Playtest Game Form (Unregistered games won't be able to run on the Library computers)
- You can bring along any project you would like: personal, commercial, student work, or a game jam!For play-testers:
- Just show up and have fun playing some games, be prepared to give some feedback to the game creators!
- You can confirm your interest by RSVP-ing here on Meetup.com!
- Bring some friends!***
Big, BIG thanks to our Patreon supporters for making our meetups possible!
Our Corporate Supporters:
Yoobee
Check out their Diploma in Game Art and Development: https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/courses/game-art-development/diploma-in-game-art-developmentHIT Lab NZ
Multidisciplinary, Human-Centred Research environment that collaborates with industry.
https://www.hitlabnz.org/CerebralFix
Christchurch-based game development studio specialising in work for hire from some amazing companies.
https://cerebralfix.com/Screen Canterbury NZ
Canterbury based film office helping creatives get their projects delivered to the screens of their choice, providing fantastic resource-sharing & advocacy for our screen production industry.
https://www.christchurchnz.com/screen-canterburynzAnd our Patreon Supporters:
Matt Barton
Leith Caldwell
Samantha Cook
Jeremy Craig
Dean Newberry
Robert Oram
Nik Scarr
Carl de Visser
Michael Lang
Ian Shephard
Y'all are amazing!
