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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 2h

The #BYOG2025 theme is revealed!

*RE: {THINK, MIX, MAKE}*

The 72-hour clock starts NOW.

Good luck, jammers! Show us your progress with the hashtag #BYOG2025

Let's go! 🚀

#ThemeReveal #GameJam #GameDev #BuildYourOwnGame #BYOG

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 3h

We are LIVE - Tune IN for BYOG 2025 Opening Ceremony!
www.youtube.com/live/ogofW5k...

BYOG 2025: Official Opening Ceremony & Theme Reveal!

YouTube video by Gamedev.in

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 3h

Meet your esteemed #BYOG2025 Jury, joining us LIVE for the Opening Ceremony & Theme Reveal:

🌟 Sagar Nair (ChimeraVC)
🌟 Anurag Choudhary (Felicity Games)
🌟 Shubhank Mauria (Second Quest)

👉 We are starting, so tune in NOW! youtube.com/live/ogofW5k...

#GameJam #BYOG

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 10h

🔥 IT'S #BYOG2025 DAY! 🔥
The 72-hour jam begins at 6 PM IST! Here's what you need to do:
1️⃣ Register & compete for the ₹3L prize pool 👉http://byog.in
2️⃣ Join the Opening Ceremony & Theme Reveal LIVE at 5 PM! youtube.com/live/ogofW5k...
#BYOG #GameJam

BYOG 2025: Official Opening Ceremony & Theme Reveal!

YouTube video by Gamedev.in

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 1d

24 HOURS TO GO! 🚀

A massive ₹3 LAKH prize pool is on the line at #BYOG2025.

This is your final call to compete for the top prize!
🏆 1st: ₹1L 🥈 2nd: ₹75k 🥉 3rd: ₹50k & more!

Register NOW! 👉 byog.in

#GameJam #GameDev #Byog

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 2d

The #BYOG2025 AMA is LIVE right now!
Tune in - discord.gamedev.in

GameDev India @gamedev.in · 2d

From #BYOG finalist to being picked by a publisher and a Steam demo! Watch the incredible journey of 'Hello Anxiety'.

The best part? The dev, Sushant is joining our AMA TONIGHT to share his secrets.

🗓️ 8 PM IST on our Discord 📍 discord.gamedev.in

#BYOG2025 #GameJam #BYOGToBeyond #GameDevIndia

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 2d

The ultimate #BYOG2025 prep session is here!

Join our exclusive AMA with previous #BYOG winners TOMORROW.

Get pro-tips and strategies just 3 days before the jam begins.

🗓️ Oct 7th | 8 PM IST
📍 discord.gamedev.in

#GameDev #GameJam #AMA

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 7d

From a jam prototype to a Steam release. This is the magic of #BYOG.

Huge congrats to Mridul Pancholi on the journey of 'Appa'!
A true #BYOGtoBeyond success story.
Wishlist Appa: store.steampowered.com/app/3503500/...

ONE. WEEK. LEFT.

What will you create? Register for #BYOG2025 now!
👉 byog.in

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MrMaalik @mrmaalik.bsky.social · 9d

What is BYOG and why should game devs care?

In just 2 mins, find out how this unique game jam can level up your skills, network, and creativity.

Watch now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY_84iK5d4I

@gamedev.in #BYOG2025 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #MadeInIndia #BuildYourOwnGame #GamesFromIndia

What is BYOG ?

YouTube video by Mr Maalik

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 9d

⚙️ Programmer? 🎨 Artist? 💡 Designer?

10 DAYS TO GO! Find your #BYOG2025 team now in the #byog-team-finder channel on Discord!

➡️ Squad up: discord.gamedev.in

#GameDev #GameJam #IndieDevCommunity

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 10d

Streamers, ready to champion Indian indies?

Join the official #BYOG2025 Stream Team! Showcase 100+ new games and get rewarded with #IGDC2025 passes & huge stream promotion.

➡️ Apply for the BYOG 2025 Streamer Programme: forms.gle/k9sNxpR9soaC...

#Champion #GameJam #GameDevIndia #GameStreaming

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 12d

Your brain: "A 100-hour open-world RPG with dynamic weather!" 🧠
BYOG: "Okay, but how about finishing CORE LOOP of a cat game in 72 hours?" 😼
It's time for a scope-creep intervention!
Just 12 days left to register for #BYOG2025
➡️ gamedev.in/byog
#GameJam

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · 20d

📢 BYOG is BACK 🎮

72 HOURS. ₹3 LAKH PRIZE POOL. 🚀

From Oct 9-12, join hundreds of devs for India's most legendary game jam.

➡️ Join The Jam: gamedev.in/byog/

#BYOG2025 #GameDev #GameJam #IndieDev #MadeInIndia #GameDevelopment #BuildYourOwnGame #GamesFromIndia

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Aug 28

🔥 It’s Campfire time again! 🎉

Join us on 30th August, 8 PM IST for the next edition of our monthly hangout.

Expect:
🎮 Games 🤝 Networking✨ Good vibes with the Indian game dev community

👉 gamedev.in/campfire

#GameDevIndia #Campfire #GameDevCommunity #IndieDev #Networking

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Aug 18

🎮 The wait is almost over... BYOG 2025 is coming soon! 🚀
India’s oldest and most loved game jam is back to celebrate creativity, collaboration, and the spirit of game development. ✨

📢 Official dates drop later this week so stay tuned!
Are you ready to jam? 🕹️🔥

#BYOG2025 #GameDevIndia #GameJam #BYOG

GameDev India @gamedev.in · May 16

Game devs, founders & ecosystem enablers, this one's for you!

🎮 THE GAMING MIXER
🗓️ May 24 | 🕓 4-7 PM |📍Gurgaon

Expect:
🎯 Indie games
💬 Chill networking

🎟️ Request invite: lu.ma/qluv3cy4

#Gamingmixer #gamedevindia #indiedev #gamesfromindia

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Apr 21

🔥 It’s #Campfire time again!
Join us on 26 April, 8PM IST for a night of games, chill conversations & good vibes with the Indian games industry. Whether you’re a student, dev, artist or just game-curious — come hang with the community! 🎮✨
gamedev.in/campfire
#GameDevIndia #GamesIndustry #IndieDev

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GameMaker @gamemaker.io · Mar 24

🚨GameMaker meetup in Mumbai Friday April 11th
Join us & gamedev India for an evening of fun conversations and networking with other game developers. The meetup is free for more info follow the link, spaces are limited so please register!

🔗 forms.gle/c68gGzseyZe4...

"GameMaker " "gamedev.in Community Partner" "MEETUP Friday 11th Apr 2025 6pm, Mumbai, India" to the right is a group photo from the last meetup

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Feb 27

GameDev India has always been built by and for game developers, and now we need your input to help shape what comes next. 🚀

Tell us how we can evolve and better support game developers across India. Your feedback matters!

📝 Take the survey: gamedev.substack.com/p/time-to-ev...

#GameDevIndia

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Feb 27

🎉 From BYOG 2023 Winner to Steam Release! 🎮
Appa - a narrative card game about death & grief was born at #BYOG 2023, India’s longest-running game jam. Seeing it launch on Steam is a proud moment!
Big congrats to @mridulpancholi.bsky.social!
Wishlist now: store.steampowered.com/app/3503500/...

Appa on Steam

appa is a Short Narrative Driven Card Game about Two siblings dealing with the death of their father. You Play as Varun having surreal nightmares playing a card game with his dad.

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Feb 27

🌏 Games from India Showcase – Bringing Indian games to global stages! We’re partnering with events worldwide to create opportunities for devs like YOU. 🎮✨

Submit your game now: gamedev.in/games-from-i...

#IndieGameDev #MadeWithPlay #GameDevIndia #IndieShowcase #GamesFromIndia

https://gamedev.in/games-from-india-showcase/]

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Feb 27

🔥 Campfires – Our monthly virtual meetups & casual hangouts! Join breakout rooms & discuss anything games under the sun. ☕🎮 Connect with fellow devs & grow together!

Join the next one: gamedev.in/campfire/

#GameDevIndia #Campfire

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Feb 27

🎮 BYOG (Build Your Own Game) – Asia’s oldest game jam, running since 2010! A creative arena where devs across India come together to prototype games. Join the next one & make something amazing! 🔥

Check out the 2024 winners here - gamedev.in/byog/

#BYOG #GameDevIndia #GameJam #BuildYourOwnGame

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BYOG 2024 was 72 hours of crazy energy! As India’s longest-running game jam, BYOG continues its legacy of inspiring creativity and innovation. A huge shoutout to the 645 jammers who […]

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GameDev India @gamedev.in · Feb 27

🚀 GameDev India is all about building a thriving ecosystem for Indian game developers! From game jams to showcases & meetups, we create spaces to collaborate, learn & grow together.

Stay tuned as we introduce our key initiatives! 🎮✨ #GameDevIndia #IndieGameDev

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