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
Gmoffi Corner - Gmoffi Insight - Starting a new job
9.2.2026
Starting a new job – what you should do and how to prepare
Gmoffi Corner - Industry Highlight - Gamebadges
31.1.2026
Gamebadges – Making Game Industry Competence Visible The game industry is built on highly specialised skills, rapidly evolving roles, and project-based work that do not always fit neatly into…
Registration for Bit1 2026 is now open!
24.1.2026
Teams, it’s time to start your engines – especially your game engines – and prepare for this amazing adventure that’s about to begin! Registration is open until Sunday, 22.2. at 23:59, so you have…
Discounted tickets for Assembly Winter!
21.1.2026
Members of Tietoala and Game Makers of Finland now have a unique opportunity to purchase Assembly Winter tickets at a special member price of €39 (regular price €49)! Each member may purchase up to 5…
Gmoffi Corner - Introduction
19.1.2026
As we begin the new year and the term of a new board, we're aiming to activate our communication to our members as well as those interested in the industry. To move toward that aim we're starting a…
Events
Assembly Winter 2026
- Feb 19, 2026 to Feb 22, 2026
- Messukeskus, Helsinki
Assembly Winter is back again! Banish the darkness and experience the biggest game festival of the winter, where digital art, cosplay, and community come together. You can find the event information…
LEADERBOARD 2.0
- Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:30–16:00
- Pinni B, Tampere University
Leaderboard 2.0 is a free one-day leadership conference held on February 27th, 2026, at the main campus of Tampere University, bringing together professionals, students, and leaders from the game…
Women in Games Careers Expo 2026
- Thu Mar 26, 2026 9:00–23:59
- Online
This global online event brings together women and gender diverse talent across APAC, EMEA and the Americas to explore the Future of Work in games. Across the day you can join keynotes, My Story talks…
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.…