Participate in your country’s 48-hour game jam
About
One jam, six countries, the same 48 hours.
Turkic Game Jam brings game developers across the Turkic world into a single weekend. Each country runs its own stage on its own ground, with local organizers, local venues and local juries — and the strongest teams carry their game forward to a shared Grand Finale.
So far
TGJ in numbers
- Countries
- 6
- Participants
- 347
- Teams
- 108
- Games made
- 92
The Grand Finale · Turkic Game Jam 2026
Budapest, Hungary
MeOut Summit
25–26 November 2026
The route
How it works
From your local 48-hour jam to a demo on stage in Budapest, Hungary.
Create a playable prototype
Top winners from each country advance to demo development
Demo presentation at the Grand Finale
Compete for prizes and investment opportunities
Answers
Questions & Answers
General
What is Turkic Game Jam?
It’s a 48-hour game development competition hosted in Turkic countries.
Who can participate?
Anyone passionate about game development from participating countries.
Is there an age limit?
Participants must be 16 or older.
What is the required team size?
Teams are 2 to 4 people.
Registration
How do I register?
Registration for each local stage runs on our hackathon platform. Pick your country on the Locations page and follow its register link.
Can I participate remotely?
No, the event is on-site to encourage collaboration and networking.
Event details
What’s the event’s theme?
The theme will be announced at the start of the jam.
What tools can we use?
Any tools or engines, as long as you have the proper licenses.
After the jam
What happens after the game jam?
The winning teams from each country spend six months turning their prototype into a playable demo, then present it at the Grand Finale.
Is there a prize?
Yes, winners of the Grand Finale can win prizes or secure investments.