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MEMBERSHIP TYPES

GAMA has six voting member types. Voting members have access to:

  • Online webinars and in-person education
  • Receive our weekly Member Update newsletter
  • Can join our private GAMA Member Facebook Group and Discord Channel
  • Have voting privileges
  • Eligible to exhibit at GAMA Expo
  • Eligible for discounts on a booth at Origins Game Fair
  • Receive two complimentary badges to GAMA Expo
  • Receive two complimentary badges to Origins Game Fair / Origins Trade Day
  • Membership includes every employee/staff/team member in your organization

GAMA voting membership is $300.00 USD and your new membership will be active through December 31, 2026. Choose from one of the following member types:

Voting Member Creator

This group shall consist of businesses significantly engaged in creating the intellectual property underlying tabletop games, including game designers, developers, producers, artists, and graphic designers.

If Voting Member Creator is the right fit for you,

Join now!

Voting Member Media & Events

This group shall consist of businesses significantly engaged in promoting tabletop games and tabletop game-playing to the general public.

If Voting Member Media & Events is the right fit for your organization,

Join now!

Voting Member Production

This group shall consist of businesses significantly engaged in the physical manufacture of tabletop games and/or tabletop game accessories.

If Voting Member Production (manufacturing or other service provider) is the right fit for your business,

Join now!

Voting Member Publisher

This group shall consist of businesses significantly engaged in bringing to the marketplace tabletop games and/or gaming accessories that will ultimately be offered for sale to consumers, whether sold by the publisher or by others.

If Voting Member Publisher seems like the right fit for your organization,

Join now!

Voting Member Retailer

This group shall consist of businesses significantly engaged in selling tabletop games published by other companies to the general public.

For retail businesses with multiple locations, each store must be a registered member to qualify for member benefits.

If Voting Member Retailer seems the right fit for your store,

Join now!

Voting Member Wholesaler

This group shall consist of businesses significantly engaged in the purchase and resale of tabletop games between other businesses.

If Voting Member Wholesaler (distribution) sounds like the right fit for your organization,

Join now!

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GAMA also offers a non-voting membership for $100.00 USD. A new Communicating membership will be active through December 31, 2026.

Non-Voting Communicating

Designed for those individuals or organizations interested in access to our member lists and our online resources.

Non-Voting Communicating members have access to GAMA's Resource Hub in addition to in-person education at Origins Trade Day. Non-Voting Communicating members also receive our weekly Member Update newsletter and can join our private GAMA Member Facebook and Discord groups.

Non-Voting Communicating members do not have voting privileges, cannot exhibit at GAMA Expo, and do not receive the Origins booth discount rate. They do not receive complimentary badges to GAMA Expo or Origins Game Fair.

If Non-Voting Communicating sounds like the right fit for you,

Join now!

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GAMA Membership FAQ

GENERAL

GAMA offers memberships for professionals across the entire tabletop games industry. Explore each of the membership categories above to learn more or email.

Memberships are active from January 1 to December 31. Renewal information is sent out in Q4 of each year.

No. You will need to resubmit your credit card information each time you renew.

Yes. You will first need to be added as an employee of the member company to access the members-only section of the website. This can be done by the owner/primary contact of the company.

You will be able to pre-register for the show online (and, voting members receive 2 complimentary tickets with their GAMA membership!). On-site registration is open during the show Sunday-Thursday. 

Our staff is willing and able to help you! Find the right person on our team page or email us to get in touch.

Voting Members can designate one representative to vote on matters brought before the GAMA Board.

No. Each separate location will need to register as a separate voting membership.

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Columbus, OH 43235

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ABOUT GAMA

GAMA: The Tabletop Game 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 ยป