The Official Twitter Account for the Utah Chapter of the @IGDA! Follow for updates on #UtahGameDev and Community Events in Utah!
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Jan 30
Almost here Utah IGDA Global Game Jam (GGJ) 2026 starts tomorrow!
What: Utah IGDA Global Game Jam 2026
When:
Friday 7 - 9 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 4 pm - 6(ish) pm
Where: 95 N 400 E, Pleasant Grove
For detailed info see the Jams webpage at:
globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/…
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Jan 22
A bit under two weeks away from the IGDA Global Game Jam (GGJ) 2026!
This year there are two locations hosting inside Utah.
An in-person jam in Pleasant Grove,:
globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/…
An in-person jam in Logan:
globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/…
Good luck to all Participants!
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2 Dec 2025
Time again for the annual, Utah Game Developers Choice Awards! Where we celebrate local game devs this year!
When: Dec 11th, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Where: Neumont College
143 S Main St SLC
A huge thank you to Neumont for sponsoring the location and Kelsam Games for sponsoring the awards!
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11 Nov 2025
Looking for Volunteers for the Utah Game Devs Choice Awards held Dec 11th 7:30-9:30pm.
1. Slide Show creation (this is the biggest need)
2. PR
3. Post Flyers
4. Ushers
5. Host/MC
6. Streamer
If any of these sound interesting to you please send a direct message on here.
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18 Oct 2025
We are fast approaching the deadline for submitting Nominees for the 2025 Utah Game Developers Choice Awards. If you or someone you know launched a game and lives/works in Utah please email vazor222@gmail.com with store page or website URL.
Nominations will close on November 1st
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3 Oct 2025
Utah Indie Games group has announced:
The Utah Indie Games Jam; Oct 17-19th.
Hope to see you all there!
itch.io/jam/utah-indie-game-…
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5 Jun 2025
June 8th IGDA SLC will be taking part in the Utah Pride Parade. We have 6 people walking and plenty of space if you want to join! Banners, T-Shirts and some Water will be available for anyone joining. Keep in mind you will need to safely walk 5 blocks downtown in the heat.
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8 May 2025
IGDA SLC invites any local devs to the Finish Your Game Jam. Hopefully the jam will give an excuse to finally finish that part of your project that you have been putting off!
The jam will run from May 16 - 18
For detail visit the jams web page:
itch.io/jam/slc-finish-your-…
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12 Mar 2025
Soon IGDA Utah March Meeting/Portfolio Review. After a presentation about freelancing in the game industry. Art Portfolios will be reviewed. No free slots for more portfolios but feel to come to help review or chat.
When: Mar 13th, 7:30-8:30pm
Where: SLC Library, Conf. Room A
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13 Jan 2025
Two weeks till the IGDA Global Game Jam! Several location inside Utah
In-person in Pleasant Grove:
globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/…
In-person in Logan:
globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/…
Online jam:
globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/…
Please join the Jam that is the best fit for what you are interested in.
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5 Dec 2024
Tonights the big night! The Utah Game Developers Choice Awards 2024 is starting tonight at 8 pm.
What: Utah Game Developers Choice Awards 2024
When: Thursday, December 5th, 7:30pm-9:30pm. Will start promptly at 8pm.
Where: Neumont's main floor commons area
143 S Main St, SLC
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26 Nov 2024
The prestigious event Utah Game Developers Choice Awards 2024 is coming Dec 5th. Come celebrate all the amazing work done by local game developers!
When: Thur Dec 5th, 7:30-9:30pm
Where: Neumont's College
143 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Dress: Business/Business casual
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23 Nov 2024
Utah Indie Game Jam for 2024 is in full swing with a bit less than half the time left. Looks like there are ~30 people joining this year, many online and ~13 attending in person at Game Grid.
Good luck to all of those taking part, may all your builds complete without errors!
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14 Nov 2024
Utah Indie Game Jam for 2024 is almost here! Join in on the game creation fun this Nov 22-24
For details check jams site:
itch.io/jam/utah-indie-game-…
What: Utah Indie Game Jam
When: Nov, 22-24
Where:
Game Grid, 400 Millpond Dr # F, Lehi
UtahGameDev Discord
discord.gg/WSQ5nJ3gvH
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15 Oct 2024
Where would you prefer to have the Utah Game Dev Choice Awards for Dec 14th 2024, hosted?
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Neumont College
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Twitch Live Stream
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SLC Public Library
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28 Sep 2024
Two days at FanX finished. We have a great turn out of local Indie devs this year! Stop by Floor 3, Room 355 tomorrow for a chance to talk them or play these games:
Snail Simulator
Familiars.io
Moniker
It’s A Game Changer
Airlock Arena & Purrseus
Narcalid
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19 Sep 2024
For the second year in a row several Utah Indie devs will be showcasing there games at the FanX Convention. If you are attending the convention be sure to stop by to take a look at all of there great games!
They will be in Floor 3, Room 355 each day from opening to closing
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10 Sep 2024
It is almost time for the September chapter meeting and this year it a social event at a local escape room, Escape On 13th. We have several confirmed people, with plenty of room for more!
What: Sep Social event
When: 8pm Thur 12th, Sep
Where: Escape On 13th, 342 W. 1300 S. SLC
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6 Aug 2024
The GMTK Game Jam is almost here; August 16 - 20. Yes a 4 day long jam!
With about two weeks left before the start, there are already 22.2k people looking to join!
For full details and local time zone start times check out the Game Jam page at: itch.io/jam/gmtk-2024
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30 Jul 2024
2024 DIY Fest will be starting soon!
Several local Indie Devs will be displaying their games at the festival.
What: Craft Lake City DIY Festival
When: August 9 - 11
Where:
Utah State Fairpark
155 North 1000 West, SLC
Tickets at the festivals webpage:
craftlakecity.com/diy-festiv…
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