About us
Making games is an awesome blend of creative endeavor and technological challenge. Creativity is produced from a synthesis of observation, interaction, reaction to our reality. Creativity comes from you. And you come from your environment. A vibrant community produces more creative outcomes, more chances to encounter new ideas and connections, more opportunities to learn and grow. And, more games!
Our mission is to support the local game development scene by providing regular game jams and events that encourage experimentation, collaboration and facilitating the game making community to connect. Anyone with an interest in making games (no matter your experience) is welcome to join our next game jam to meet like-minded folks and make games!
Galway Game Jam is organised, promoted and led entirely by volunteers.
Upcoming events
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Galway Summer Game Jam 2026
CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway, IEWe’re delighted to announce the next game jam, The Galway Summer Jam!
- Location: CREW, Wellpark Road, Galway City
- Date & Time :
- Friday 29th May, 6pm - 9pm
(Meet & Greet, Theme Announcement and Team Formation) - Saturday 30th May, 10am - 6pm
(Jamming) - Sunday 31st of May , 10am - 6pm
(Jamming, Showcase)
What is a Game Jam?
A game jam is an event where artists, coders, writers, designers, musicians and people just looking to give game development a go, get together to make games (digital or physical). You don't have to be a professional or experienced to participate. You can use whatever technology you like ( Pico-8, Unreal, pen & paper, etc.). The aim is to be creative, have fun, learn something and make a (mostly) working game.
At the end of the last day, we will have a Showcase to celebrate and play what everyone has made!More Info
- Attendees MUST be 18+
- Attendees MUST sign up via Meetup.
- Attendees MUST supply their own equipment. (laptops, extension cords, etc.)
- Beginners welcome!
- Teaming up on the day of the event is encouraged, and we'll help facilitate it!
- Packed lunch & snacks recommended (no food provided & limited shop options).
- Online participation possible but limited. It will require access to our Discord server - please get in touch for access. We will announce the theme on Discord on Friday (approx. 7pm). You are welcome to share your game updates in our Discord and submit your game files to our Itch page. Facilitation beyond that is beyond us for this event.
- We will have a feedback form after the event, and we would love to hear your suggestions and expectations.
- Spread the word!
- Galway Game Jam Socials: https://linktr.ee/galwaygamejam
About Galway Game Jam
Galway Game Jam has been hosting game jams since 2013, including a site for the annual Global Game Jam. We are a volunteer organization who want to continue enabling a creative Galway with a vibrant Game Dev scene. If you'd like to help out, get in touch. We are always looking for more volunteers.6 attendees
