- All 259 prototypes were built from scratch during the weekend marathon.
- FGJ26 expanded to more than a dozen public jam sites across the country.
- Locations ranged from university laboratories to the Finnish National Gallery.
- Projects included digital games, tabletop concepts, and experimental formats.
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The Finnish Game Jam 2026 has ended with 259 new games created during a 48-hour development marathon.
The event, which gathered hundreds of hobbyists, students and professionals around this year’s theme, “Masks”, constituted Finland’s contribution to the Global Game Jam.
According to the organizers, none of the 259 prototypes existed before the weekend, demonstrating the speed and originality of Finland’s jam scene.
Additionally, this year’s event expanded to invite-only venues as well as more than a dozen public sites across the country. You can access the games you created Here.
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Locations ranged from university laboratories to the Finnish National Gallery, where participants used CC0 art assets and an open API to inspire their projects. The developers explored the theme through digital titles, tabletop concepts, and experimental works.
The event concluded with the IGDA Finland x Finnish Game Jam post-play party in Helsinki, which brought together over 300 people to test the new prototype and celebrate the community.
Learn about the Nordic games sector at Pocket Gamer Connects Summit Malmö 2026, a new 2026 addition focused on targeted networking in Sweden. Ahead, PGC Nordics Will also take shape in Helsinki this year.