Registration for Vietnam Game Jam 2026 officially began on 25/5. This marks Garena's inaugural game creation event in Vietnam, following its successful rollout in markets such as Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, and Taiwan.
The program targets Vietnam's game development community, including university and academy students pursuing game careers, as well as individuals and teams with experience from indie or professional game development studios. Participants will demonstrate product thinking, technical capabilities, teamwork, and creative ingenuity in a real-world environment.
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The Game Jam event organized by Garena in Singapore. Photo: Garena |
During Vietnam Game Jam 2026, teams will have 48 hours to develop a new game, from ideation and gameplay design to programming and completing a playable product. This challenge, marked by limited time and high pressure, demands not just creative ideas but also resource prioritization, coordination, and quick decision-making to transform concepts into tangible products. This embodies the core spirit of a Game Jam: encouraging participants to push boundaries and showcase their game development skills in a practical environment.
Following registration and application review, the program will select 20 teams to compete live in TP HCM over three days, from 3-5/7. Participants can register as teams. Individuals without a team can also register to find suitable teammates through the program's connection system.
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The program offers opportunities to connect and learn from the game creation community. Photo: Garena |
In addition to a total cash prize of 150 million VND, Vietnam Game Jam 2026 offers participants the opportunity to meet game industry experts, judges, and mentors. The organizers aim for the program to become a hub for connecting the young game development community and providing participants with practical insights into product production and operation processes.
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Contestants bond through entertainment activities after intense hours of game development. Photo: Garena |
Registration for Vietnam Game Jam 2026 officially opened on 25/5. Interested teams and individuals can visit the program's website to register or find teammates. Further information is available on the Vietnam Game Jam fanpage and the official Discord community.
Dan Minh
