Membership

We offer a range of membership tiers to suit your circumstances, including special rates for developers from emerging markets and students.

Ready to invest in the future? Become a Lifetime Member! A one-time purchase gets you benefits that never expire, plus the recognition of your peers and our sincere thanks for your support of the community.

Please note that membership in Finland is tracked separately. If you are located anywhere else in the world, please purchase your membership on this page.

1-Year Individual Membership

Enjoy a year of IGDA membership.

US$60 / 1 Year

Full IGDA membership benefits

2-Year Individual Membership

Sign on for a second year and save.

US$100 / 2 Years

Full IGDA membership benefits

Two-year discounted rate

Lifetime Membership

Enjoy the perks of IGDA membership for life, with our thanks for your generous support!

US$1000

Full IGDA membership benefits

Never expires!

Invitation to the annual IGDA MVP Luncheon at GDC

Recognition on Lifetime Members page

Student Membership

Students currently enrolled in a degree program save on membership.

US$30 / 1 Year

Full IGDA membership benefits

Reduced student rate

Eligibility to apply to the IGDA Scholars Program

Emerging Market Membership

Join at a discounted rate if you live in a country with fewer than 500 professional game developers.

US$30 / 1 Year

Full IGDA membership benefits

Reduced emerging market rate

Hardship Member

Discounted rate of membership for those in the game industry experiencing hardship

US$30 / 1 Year

Full IGDA Membership Benefits

Reduced hardship rate

Giftable Membership

Give the gift of IGDA membership!

US$60 / 1 Year

Full IGDA Membership Benefits

Are you located in Finland?

IGDA Finland is the local Finnish chapter of IGDA

By joining IGDA Finland ry, you also become a member of IGDA International

Full IGDA Finland Membership Benefits

Part of your membership dues stay in Finland to help fund local activities

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IGDA Affiliate Programs

Our Studio and Academic Affiliate Programs allow companies and educational institutions to offer IGDA membership to their employees or students.

Find out how your organization can benefit today.

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Member Benefits

Knowledge

Stay informed and access a variety of resources by visiting our Resource Library.
Join together with other industry members to share knowledge, advance the state of the art, and support one another in a community of peers.
Get early access to job postings and free career coaching in the IGDA Career Center, a full-service portal for job seekers and career changers.

Community

Discover Chapters in your area, get involved with Special Interest Groups in your field and connect with over 3000 game devs worldwide by joining the IGDA Discord.
Find a mentor in the IGDA Global Mentorship Program and get advice about your career, your game, or your start-up.
Promote your game or project on the IGDA Game Showcase and have it promoted to 30,000 other game developers in the IGDA Newsletter.

Advocacy

Vote in local chapter and global IGDA elections and make your voice heard.
Participate in annual surveys to sound off about your workplace, your career, and the industry at large.
Join a special interest group to get informed and take action on key issues affecting you and game developers around the world.

Discounts

Enjoy significant savings on software, books, events, and other valuable professional resources.

Membership

1-Year Individual Membership

2-Year Individual Membership

Lifetime Membership

Student Membership

Emerging Market Membership

Hardship Member

Giftable Membership

Are you located in Finland?

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IGDA Affiliate Programs

Member Benefits

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