About us
Game Makers of Finland is the world’s first trade union for the people who work in the game industry!
First founded in December 2017, we now cover around 20% of the industry employees and are ever growing in numbers!
Our mission is to develop, support and assist everyone in the gaming industry. We are a member of Association of IT Sector Employees (Tietoala) and we are part of the Union of the Professional Engineers in Finland.
The unifying factor of GMoF members, regardless of educational background, is the gaming industry. The union provides all it´s members with comprehensive services and benefits.
Still pondering? Read more why to join.
News
Brand new office accessibility guidelines released!
27.4.2026
We in Games Finland ry have released brand new office accessibility guidelines. The guidelines provide a very approachable easy-to-understand look into office accessibility. It includes a solid…
The salary levels of Finland are attracting globally
23.4.2026
The latest game industry salary and labour market report from the international recruitment service 8Bit gives a good picture of Finland’s position as part of the Nordic region. Together, the Nordic…
Gmoffi Corner - Industry Highlight: We in Games Finland ry
21.4.2026
We in Games Finland ry is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting equality and diversity in the Finnish game industry. A More Equal Game Industry for Everyone Although the game industry has…
Gmoffi Corner - Gmoffi Insight: Finding work in the game industry
30.3.2026
Finding work in the game industry isn't easy, as many can attest to, but it doesn't mean it's not possible. While getting hired is a two-way street with the applicant and the future employer, the…
ENDGAME-project by Tampere University Game Research Lab
16.3.2026
Exploring the limits and margins of game cultural participation and agency The ENDGAME project will produce a new theoretical model for game cultural agency that takes into account both intersecting…
Events
Playscape
- May 22, 2026 to May 24, 2026
- Spa & Resort Peurunka
Playscape is coming to Peurunka Arena! There will be 200-seat courts in a luxurious setting at Spa & Resort Peurunka, Laukaa. The event will feature tournaments and other side programs. More…
Finnish Folk Game Jam
- May 22, 2026 to May 24, 2026
- Next Games, a Netflix Game Studio / remote, hybrid
Finnish Folk Game Jam is a video game jam with the theme of Finnish folklore and folk traditions. The jam is organized in cooperation with Perinnepelit, the Finnish Folk Games Association and the…
Nordic Game 2026
- May 26, 2026 to May 29, 2026
- Slagthuset, Malmö, Sweden
Gathering thousands of industry professionals each year, Nordic Game is the leading games conference in Europe. On 26-29 May we celebrate with NG26 Spring, online and at Slaghuset in Malmö, Sweden.…
Ice cream at Vectorama in Oulu
- Jun 5, 2026 to Jun 6, 2026
- Oulu
The Union of Professional Engineers in Finland is participating in the largest Vectorama LAN event in Northern Finland. The Ouluhalli will be filled with computer game enthusiasts at the beginning of…
Jam Jam 2026
- Jun 5, 2026 to Jun 7, 2026
- Sappee Resort
⭐Welcome to Jam Jam 2026! ⭐ Get your tickets here! Jam Jam is a festival and retreat for game jam organizers, game makers, jammers, and anyone interested in learning, discussing and sharing ideas on…
Way Forward Forum 2026
- Fri Jun 5, 2026 9:30–17:00
- Voimala 1889, Oulu
Way Forward Forum is a one-day summit held in Oulu, the hometown of Hill Climb Racing. Now in its third edition, we are welcoming attendees from indie innovators and major studio leads to investors,…
