About us
Do you make games or do anything related to the creation of games? Ever wanted to make a game of your own? Join Philly Game Mechanics, a community group for game developers in Philly! We talk games, play games, make games, collaborate, and share. Playtest Night is a creative time for creative people in a creative space. Programmers, artists, designers, writers, students, hobbyists, full-time devs, and enthusiasts are all welcome!
Our flagship event is playtest night, which takes place on the first Thursday of each month at Indy Hall in Northern Liberties. It's a low stakes, casual event for people of all skill levels--including fans!
PGM also hosts game jams, hikes, coffee meetups, potlucks, and more! We amplify local studios and developers in service of making Philly a gaming city. Join us!
Want to learn more? Check out all of our socials here!
Upcoming events
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PHL Game Jam Kickoff
Indy Hall Clubhouse at 709 N 2nd St, 709 N 2nd St 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA, Philadelphia, PA, USJoin us for the kickoff of the PHL Game Jam, hosted by Philly Game Mechanics and in partnership with the City of Philadelphia and the PHL Gaming Conference. From October 9th - October 18th, form or join a team and build a small game. No experience required.
Come out on Friday, October 9th at 7pm for brainstorming, team-forming, snack eating, and a generally good time! You don't have to have done a jam before, and you don't have to have a team in advance.
Additional details on the jam can be found on our itch page: https://itch.io/jam/philly-game-jam-2026. You'll get the most up to date info, and a great community of folks, on our Discord! Join here: Join Discord Server2 attendees
Past events
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