The game jam

Build Your Own Game (BYOG)

BYOG 2026 — 1 to 4 October

India's longest-running game jam is back.

Dates1–4 October 2026
LocationOnline
FormatSolo or teams of up to 5
Prize₹3 lakh prize pool

What is BYOG?

BYOG (Build Your Own Game) is India's premier game jam where game creators from all over the country come together to make a game within a limited amount of time, based on a theme revealed when the jam begins.

Started in 2010, BYOG is one of Asia's oldest and longest-running game jam series, with a history of discovering and encouraging game development talent from across the country. You can participate solo or bring your team; experiment with a new idea, try out a new tool, or simply collaborate with other creators.

Take part to:

  • Make and ship a playable game in 72 hours
  • Turn an idea into something people can play
  • Build with fellow developers, artists, designers and storytellers
  • Compete for a share of the ₹3 lakh prize pool
  • Get your work seen by the wider game development community

No matter where you are or where you're at in your game development journey, BYOG is about making something together.

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