The game jam

Build Your Own Games (BYOG)

India's longest-running and most iconic game jam — a 15-year legacy of prototyping great games in just 48 hours.

BYOG 2025

Our biggest edition ever

BYOG 2025 ran from 9–12 October 2025 with record participation — over 1,000 jammers and 200+ game submissions. The winners were celebrated on stage at IGDC 2025 in Chennai.

BYOG 2025
2010
Running since
48h
To build a game
1000+
Jammers in 2025

What is BYOG?

Established in 2010, BYOG (Build Your Own Games) is India's longest-running and most iconic game jam, with a 15-year legacy. It's a platform for developers, artists, designers and writers to come together, build a prototype from scratch, and put their creativity to the test.

Take part to:

  • Prototype a complete, playable game in 48 hours
  • Get feedback from industry mentors and peers
  • Compete for prizes and recognition
  • Showcase your work to studios and recruiters

BYOG is organised by GameDev India, the country's oldest volunteer-driven game creator community, as a central part of India's gamedev ecosystem.

Past editions

Explore and play games from previous years on itch.io:

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