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Why Should I Join GAMA?

The essential nexus for new and experienced game industry professionals, GAMA serves to promote its members' common interest of increasing the adoption of and engagement with hobby games. GAMA fosters networking, sharing of best practices and innovations, and the pooling of resources toward common goals. GAMA achieves this through hosting trade and consumer shows, industry events, providing an information and resource hub, marketing activities, and interfacing with other trade organizations in adjoining industries.

 

Committees

Get involved and make positive changes within the association by joining a committee focused on various goals. If there is a goal you are passionate about, you can even propose a new committee to lead yourself!

 

Thought Leadership

Be a part of a community of professionals dedicated to improving the tabletop gaming industry. Help guide our industry into the future!

 

Voting Rights

Elect fellow members to the Board of Directors to represent your interests and cast votes on association-wide decisions.

 

Around the Table

Enjoy a digital subscription to GAMA’s quarterly magazine, featuring educational articles, game overviews, and industry news.

 

Weekly Newsletter

Receive a weekly member update digitally highlighting recent news and announcements from GAMA.

 

Webinars

We present live seminars multiple times each month given by professionals from all aspects of the industry. Tune in live or watch on-demand.

 

Origins Trade Day

Use your free badges to Origins to gain useful new skills and knowledge, too! Get a bonus day of industry seminars before the Exhibit Hall opens.

 

Ordering Guides

Participate in regular guides recommending new and evergreen products for retailers to stock. A valuable tool for Retailers and free marketing opportunity for Publishers and Creators

 

GAMA Member Portal

Connect with other people in your member group to discuss specific issues. Communicate with entire member-base at once.

 

Private Facebook Group

Connect with other members and share your latest announcements and burning questions in a members-only Facebook group.

 

GAMA EXPO

EXPO is the largest hobby games industry event in the nation and exclusive to GAMA members. Build your business and new professional relationships across four days. Voting members receive two (2) complimentary full-show badges to this business-to-business trade show.

 

Origins Game Fair

Voting members receive two (2) complimentary full-show badges to the five-day consumer show, discounts on booth purchases, and an invitation to Origins Trade Day.

 

Industry Calendar

Discover what other industry events are happening each month and make plans to connect with other members across the world.

 

Business Services

Take advantage of a wide variety of business services, organized to provide you with improved rates and benefits as a member.

 

Career Center

Upload your resume, submit a job listing, or search through opportunities to find your next big venture in the industry.

 

 

GET IN TOUCH

258 E. Campus View Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43235

614. 255. 4500

614. 255. 4499

ABOUT GAMA

The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is the non-profit trade organization dedicated to serving the hobby games industry. GAMA strengthens and supports all industry professionals by advancing their interests, providing educational programs and opportunities, and promoting our unique form of quality social entertainment. Read More »