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
Gmoffi Corner - Gmoffi Insight - Starting a new job
9.2.2026
Starting a new job – what you should do and how to prepare
Gmoffi Corner - Industry Highlight - Gamebadges
31.1.2026
Gamebadges – Making Game Industry Competence Visible The game industry is built on highly specialised skills, rapidly evolving roles, and project-based work that do not always fit neatly into…
Registration for Bit1 2026 is now open!
24.1.2026
Teams, it’s time to start your engines – especially your game engines – and prepare for this amazing adventure that’s about to begin! Registration is open until Sunday, 22.2. at 23:59, so you have…
Discounted tickets for Assembly Winter!
21.1.2026
Members of Tietoala and Game Makers of Finland now have a unique opportunity to purchase Assembly Winter tickets at a special member price of €39 (regular price €49)! Each member may purchase up to 5…
Gmoffi Corner - Introduction
19.1.2026
As we begin the new year and the term of a new board, we're aiming to activate our communication to our members as well as those interested in the industry. To move toward that aim we're starting a…
Events
Transmedia Game Jam Showcase @Film x TV x Games x Comics Industry Networking
- Thu Feb 26, 2026 16:30–23:00
- Super Bario
The Film × TV × Games × Comics Industry Networking event unites producers, developers, animators, publishers, and artists for an evening of creative exchange and collaboration. This special edition…
LEADERBOARD 2.0
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:30–16:00
- Pinni B, Tampere University
Leaderboard 2.0 is a free one-day leadership conference held on February 27th, 2026, at the main campus of Tampere University, bringing together professionals, students, and leaders from the game…
Game Talent Fair Finland 2026
- Mon Mar 23, 2026 9:00–17:00
- Helsinki City Hall
Talent development conference designed to support sustainable growth of game industry. Theme for the event is AI in Games, Investments, Career Opportunities. What to expect at the event? - Learn from…
Women in Games Careers Expo 2026
- Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:00–23:59
- Online
This global online event brings together women and gender diverse talent across APAC, EMEA and the Americas to explore the Future of Work in games. Across the day you can join keynotes, My Story talks…
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…
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.…