SF Game Dev Holiday Party + Indie Arcade Expo with Unity
Details
To close out 2026, SF Game Development and Unity are taking over DNA Lounge for our annual holiday party. Play 20+ indie games before they ship, meet the people making them, and participate in our indie game passport for a chance to win a prize at the end of the event. Free food for everyone who attends.
🎮 What to Expect
- 20 indie game stations to play before they ship
- Free food for all attendees
- Group activities, roundtables, and a prize raffle
- Networking with developers, artists, founders, and players
- Holiday music and vibes (festive attire encouraged, not required)
🎟️ The Arcade Passport Challenge
When you walk in, you’ll get an Arcade Passport. Fill it up during the night to earn raffle entries:
- Play the games. Each dev you visit stamps your card.
- Join a roundtable. Small-group discussions at 6:15, 7:00, and 7:45 on topics like shipping your first game, monetization, and tools and workflows.
- Leave feedback. Tell a dev what you think of their game, or share your take from a roundtable.
🕐 Schedule
- 5:30pm: Doors open, games are live
- 6:15pm: Roundtable #1
- 7:00pm: Roundtable #2
- 7:45pm: Roundtable #3
- 8:30pm: Raffle and prizes
- 9:00pm: Wrap
👾 Indie Devs: Show Your Game!
Want to demo your game? Apply for a free station here: https://r9e36u2epmt.typeform.com/to/Dqi7Yigf
Selected developers will be confirmed by December 1st.
🙌 Thanks to Unity
Thanks to Unity for making this night possible. This event is completely free to attend. Come celebrate the end of 2026 with the SF game dev community before GDC season starts! 🎉
