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UOA Game Developer Guild

We are UoA's Game Dev club. We provide resources, through workshops and events, that help promote gam

We are club with a mission to provide skills and experience in game development to students, as well as introduce a growing part of the industry to them. We run regular tutorial sessions, encourage members participate and collaborate in competitions, and connect with current companies in the game development industry.

14/07/2025

Brrr, Kiwijam is here! Join the annual biggest weekend-long game jam in Aotearoa, open to anyone and everyone in Auckland! 🥳💚

You'll have 48h to form teams (with students to industry devs) 👯‍♂️, develop your game from scratch with our theme this year (unveiled during our launch) 🤭, and optionally use the MakerSpace to generate a unique hybrid/physical game ⚒️. Make connections 🫂, snack on free kai🍕, and have a blast seeing the chaotic creations that spawn during this tumultuous weekend. 💥

At the end, submit your games onto itch, and we'll let the public and your fellow devs decide if your game is truly worthy to be the most ###x this year (the categories are *always* sus). 🕵️‍♂️🏆

It's an exciting event you don't wanna miss. And guess what, we have two awesome club presidents incharge of it this year. So why not join already?
Register with the QR code/link on the second-to-last slide, or click the link in our bio. It's time to jam!! 🧩🎮

15/05/2025

🎉 GDG Jam Awards & BAGM! 🎉

Join us for one last hurrah this Monday as we:
🏆 Celebrate and award the winners of GDG Jam #1
✨ Inaugurate our new exec team
🍽️ Head out for a big group dinner to wrap up the semester!

As part of our BAGM, we’re also opening preliminary exec interest for next semester. Keen to help lead the club?
📲 Check out roles & sign up via the link in our bio or DM us for more info!

📅 Date: Monday, May 19
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Where: UoA Science Building (302-180 / 302-190)

01/05/2025

🎮 Showcase Night is almost here! 🕹️
It’s time to submit your games! Whether you been working all semester long or have a game made you started yesterday, we want to see what you’ve made 👀

✨ What’s happening:
🔸 Submit your GDG Jam game via the link in our bio 🔗
🔸 Want to show off older or non-jam games? Submit them to the Non-Jam Showcase link, also in our bio!
🔸 Come early (~5:30pm) on the night to set up your builds
🔸 Playtest everyone’s games, hang out, vote for your faves, and have some 😋 FREE PIZZA 🍕

📅 When: 5 May 2025, 6:00 PM (5:30 if you're setting up a game)
📍 Where: UoA Science Building (302-190 / 302-180)
👥 Who: Open to all! Bring your non member friends 🎉
🕒 Submit By: 5 May, 3:00 PM

22/04/2025

Hey folks, we're gonna do a chill drop-in sesh this Thursday for those who want to work on your GDG Jam game in-person. 🎇

It's a great opportunity to meetup with your team, get feedback and playtest your games, ask for help from our tutors and execs, (and steal ideas from others) 😸

There's also going to be free pizza during the evening, for all of our hard working attendees. Otherwise, there's gonna be snacks to sustain you through the day.

Hope to see you there!

13/03/2025

The Semester-Long Game Jam kicks off this Monday, March 17! This is your chance to work on a game throughout the semester, collaborate with others, and bring your awesome game ideas to life.

At the event, we’ll reveal the theme, give an overview of how the jam works, and help you connect with fellow developers, artists, and designers to form teams. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, everyone is welcome to join in.

📅 Date: Monday, March 17
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 302-190

06/03/2025

Meet the 2025 GDG Exec Team! 🎮

Say hello to the team running the UoA Game Developers Guild this year! We’re a group of students who love making, playing, and talking about games. Swipe through to meet us, learn what we do, and maybe even find an exec who shares your interests!

Come hang out at our events, join a game jam, or just drop by for a chat—we’re always keen to meet fellow game enthusiasts!

02/03/2025

🚀 Join the UoA Game Developers Guild at the UoA Clubs Expo!

Swing by our stall to explore the world of game development! Whether you're a programmer, artist, writer, or just love games, we welcome all skill levels.

Come check out student-made games, meet like-minded creators, and learn how to get involved in game jams, workshops, and projects. 🎮

🗓️ : March 3rd - March 5th
⏰ : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 : Marquee Stall 157

19/02/2025

Swing by Stall G5 at Cosmos Con Anime Convention on Feb 22 (10 AM - 5 PM) at Panmure Community Hall to check out the UoA Game Developers Guild! 🎮

We’re showcasing student-made games, art, and interactive demos. Whether you're into playing, creating, or just curious, come have a chat, try out some projects, and see what we’re working on.

Stop by and meet fellow game and anime enthusiasts—we’d love to see you there! 🚀

25/10/2024

Join us at Auckland Showgrounds for Armageddon from October 25-28, 9 AM - 5 PM, for an indie game experience like no other! 🎮✨

Swing by our stall and dive into an incredible lineup of games created by the community. Discover a variety of indie gems, each with its own unique flair—there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 💥

Bring your friends, play to your heart's content, and support local game devs! We can’t wait to see you there!

13/10/2024

Get ready for Armageddon Expo at the Auckland Showgrounds from October 25-28, 9AM-5PM! 🎉

You’ll be able to play games, explore exciting stalls, and dive into all the fun. 🎮 If you’re showcasing, guess what? Free tickets for you! 🙌 It’s a huge opportunity to show off your games to a wide audience and get tons of feedback. 🚀

Want to showcase? Sign up through the link in bio and secure your spot now!

22/09/2024

Join us for our final GDG celebration of the year, where we go out in style with the election of our 2025 exec team alongside the GDG Jam Awards! 🏆🥳

Your votes have been consolidated 🍻, your effort reviewed 🪦, and your memes appreciated 🗿 -- and it's time to celebrate all the effort you've poured this semester with our awards and group dinner 😋🤙

So make sure to join us, and check out these roles if you're interested (ranging from very casual to pretty casual). Exec sign-up form listed on our linktree (check out profile link).

12/09/2024

Our semesterly Showcase Night is around the corner, and everyone is invited!! 🥳
This is our biggest event, with many games galore and plenty of players to come play. 🎮 Show off your projects old and new (especially your GDG Jam games), receive feedback, and get to vote for the theme and category winners of this sem's GDG Awards~ 🍻
Invite your friends, family, with completely not-too-weird strangers welcome as well!
Submit by scanning the QR code. Please come a bit earlier (5:30-6:00) to help setup your games!

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http://uoagdg.com/

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