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 - Game Maker Spotlight - Milla Pennanen
26.2.2026
Milla Pennanen - Founder and Executive Director Milla Pennanen currently works as the Executive Director of both Game Makers of Finland and Tietoala ry. These two roles complement one another,…
GDC - 2026 State of the Game Industry Report
10.2.2026
In January [GDC] Festival of Gaming released their 2026 State of the Game Industry report. The report includes insights into demographics, industry layoffs, generative AI, engines, platforms, and…
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…
Events
Darts tutorial
- Thu Mar 19, 2026 18:00–20:00
- Restaurant Angleterre
Join us to explore the world of darts! The evening includes an introduction to the sport and equipment, a demonstration match, and a mini‑tournament among participants. The session will be led by…
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…
Board Game Workshop by Game Designers of Finland
- Thu Mar 26, 2026 18:00–21:00
- Café Boardgame
Want to learn practical game design? Or sharpen the skills you already have? In this event, you’ll create board games inspired by Erik Svedäng’s A Series of Interesting Choices. This is a no-cost,…
Bit1 2026 Finale
- Thu Apr 2, 2026 12:00–17:00
- Helsinki XR Center
We warmly welcome all game enthusiasts to join the audience at the Bit1 2026 Finale! At this unique event, you’ll get to see and test all the finalist games and find out who will take home this year’s…
Sparkling Wine Tasting
- Fri Apr 17, 2026 17:00
- Restaurant Bricco
Looking for the perfect sparkling wine for May Day? Join us for a sparkling wine tasting at Restaurant Bricco in the center of Helsinki. During the tasting, we’ll sample five different sparkling wines…
Game Talent Fair Finland 2026
- Thu Apr 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…