Girls Got Game Jam
By Girls Got Game
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Quick Answer
A beginner-friendly online game jam for women and non-binary creators — build a game in a week and compete for a $50 prize.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹4,500
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Girls Got Game
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 23 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Girls Got Game. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Girls Got Game Jam is an online game development hackathon designed for women and non-binary creators. Hosted on Devpost, this jam invites participants to build a game from scratch within a week-long window. The competition is beginner-friendly, making it ideal for first-time game developers as well as experienced creators looking for a focused creative sprint.
Who Should Apply Open to women and non-binary individuals globally, including Indian participants. No prior game development experience required — beginners are especially welcome.
Format & Timeline The jam runs from June 15 to June 23, 2026. Participants work individually or in teams to create a game based on a theme announced at the start. Submissions are judged on creativity, gameplay, and technical execution.
Prizes A cash prize of $50 (approximately ₹4,500) is awarded to the winning entry.
Eligibility Open to women and non-binary creators worldwide. No age or team size restrictions specified.
How to Apply Register on the official Devpost page before the deadline on June 23, 2026.
Eligibility
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Organizers
Organizer
Girls Got Game
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹4,500
What You Get
First place receives a cash prize of $50 (≈ ₹4,500) — a one-time award for the winning game, with no equity taken and nothing to repay. Beyond the cash, the jam provides a structured, beginner-friendly game development experience: workshops, a supportive space to build and share your game, and a surprise theme announced at the start. Participants can work solo or in a team, and the prize is judged on theme use, gameplay, quality, and technical execution.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
