🎮 About the Event
Create, Collaborate, and Innovate. A 72 Hour Video Game Development Challenge.
Winnipeg Game Jam 2026 is a full weekend of creativity and community. The event begins with The Festival, an evening that brings together creators, players, and artists for talks, live music, and hands-on demos. Next, during The Game Jam, participants spend 72 hours making small video games based on a shared theme. You can work alone or join a team at the event. No experience is needed. At the end of the weekend, everyone presents their work during The Showcase, where the community gathers to play games and celebrate the ideas created in just three days.
🚀 What to Expect
Guest Speakers: Gain insights from industry professionals who will share their experiences and tips on successful game development.
PegJam Radio LIVE: A live band performs music from games created in Winnipeg, celebrating the creativity of local developers through an exciting musical experience.
Make a Game: Join a 72-hour challenge to create a small game based on a revealed theme.
Beginner Friendly: Work solo or with a team and contribute through art, programming, music, writing, or design.
Public Showcase: Share your project with the community and see what others made over the weekend.
📅 Schedule
The Festival | Schedule
The Game Jam | Schedule
🎟️ Tickets
Tickets are required for The Festival, The Game Jam, and The Showcase. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot on Zeffy: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/winnipeg-game-jam--2026
100% of ticket proceeds support the Winnipeg Game Collective, a registered nonprofit, and help make Winnipeg Game Jam possible. If cost is a concern, contact us by email or through our Discord to request a discount code. No questions asked.
📰 News and Media
Sizzle Reel | Winnipeg Game Jam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVEtpHr_NXw
Global News: https://globalnews.ca/news/10315695/winnipeg-game-jam-2024-3-days-developers/
CityNews: https://winnipeg.citynews.ca/video/2023/02/25/pegjam-back-for-2023/
Winnipeg Free Press: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2023/02/28/game-on-6
Winnipeg Free Press: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/2024/11/25/jam-packed
CBC Winnipeg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b5oY1P55Fo
👨👩👧👦 About Us
The Winnipeg Game Collective is a nonprofit community of game developers in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 2014, the collective promotes game development and fosters a supportive environment, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and skill levels.