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.
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.
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:
Don't miss the next BYOG
Join the Discord to hear when BYOG opens, find a team, and jam alongside the best game developers in the country.
Join our Discord →