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
ENDGAME-project by Tampere University Game Research Lab
16.3.2026
Exploring the limits and margins of game cultural participation and agency The ENDGAME project will produce a new theoretical model for game cultural agency that takes into account both intersecting…
Gmoffi Corner - Industry Highlight - Finnish Game Industry QA Meetup Group
13.3.2026
The Finnish Game Industry QA Meetup Group is a non-profit group whose goal is to improve understanding of what quality assurance (QA) does in the game industry as well as why it is done. Strengthening…
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
Events
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…
Spring Meeting
- Sat Apr 25, 2026 15:00
- Insinöörit-Ekonimit -Building
The association’s spring meeting will be held on Saturday, April 25, starting at 15:00 (meeting begins at 15:30). The venue is the 10th‑floor sauna facilities at the Insinöörit-Ekonimit -Building in…
Over 7 Hills 2026
- Tue May 5, 2026 9:00–17:00
- Visitor and Innovation Centre Joki
Welcome to Over 7 Hills - an IT and games industries conference in Turku, Finland! This year they aim to have full day program with the inspiring talks, workshops and mentoring sessions as well as…
Playscape
- May 22, 2026 to May 24, 2026
- Spa & Resort Peurunka
Playscape is coming to Peurunka Arena! There will be 200-seat courts in a luxurious setting at Spa & Resort Peurunka, Laukaa. The event will feature tournaments and other side programs. More…
Nordic Game 2026
- May 26, 2026 to May 29, 2026
- Slagthuset, Malmö, Sweden
Gathering thousands of industry professionals each year, Nordic Game is the leading games conference in Europe. On 26-29 May we celebrate with NG26 Spring, online and at Slaghuset in Malmö, Sweden.…