​THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT - YOU CAN JOIN ONLINE OR ON-SITE.

​The Finnish Folk Game Jam

​Finnish Folk Game Jam is the first game jam focusing on Finnish folklore and folk traditions! The jam is organized on 22.-24.5.2026 and it is bringing together people from the game industry with the people from the various fields of Finnish folk traditions. The jam is a collaboration between Finnish Game Jam association and Perinnepelit ry, the Finnish folk tradition games association, that aims to make Finnish folklore and folk tradition more available through gamification and forming bridges between the different fields.

Finnish Folk Game Jam will offer the game makers to collaborate with the different folklore and folk tradition specialists, whether they are students or professionals, to have more deep and fact based insight on the theme. The various themes will include among others folklore, mythology, mythical creatures, the sage institution and folk music.

There will also be a preliminary lecture event on the Finnish Folk Game Jam’s Discord server prior to the actual event, that will be an introduction to the various themes of Finnish folk traditions and lets the game makers to start composing ideas!

Schedule of the event:
Friday 17-21 - Opening Words & Team Building & Jam!
Saturday 9-21 - Jam!
Sunday 9-16 - Jam! & Closing Words & Playtesting

Participation in the jam is free of charge, but you need to register. We welcome jammers of all experience levels to take part in the jam - pick the ticket type according to the role you feel most confident to work with, but feel free to change the role at the jam.
This is a hybrid event, the online tickets are unlimited, but space at the physical Jam Site in Helsinki is Limited. If you are not able to attend at the Helsinki location, please cancel your ticket and choose the online ticket instead. The On-Site venue is NOT available for over night stay.

This event follows the Finnish Game Industry Code of Conduct.

​Please Join the Finnish Folk Game Jam Discord if you intend on participating: https://discord.gg/a478U6R8Xp

​What is a Game Jam?

​Game Jams are wonderful opportunities to collaborate with other people to build a game within a weekend focused on a specific theme. All skill levels are welcomed, you do not need to be an expert, you can use the opportunity to even try out something completely new to you, whether it's programming, art, music, narrative, or even preparing team coffee.

Game Jams have been a staple of the Finnish Game Industry for decades, serving as a great to learn, grow, and break into the industry. Plus, you'll get to work along side other fellow passionate people. Bring your friends or join our team building session at the start of the event. Normally, these teams are just for the event, but you are free to continue working on your even after the event if you really like your work and your team.

​It's important to remember Game Jams are low-pressure environments. You do not have to create a playable game within the weekend. The game does not even have to be digital either. A presentable Game Design Document, a hand-drawn demonstration, these are all wonderful, you are free to be creative.

​At the end of the Game Jam, your team will submit your game to Itch.io, a popular indie game hosting service. This will allow other people to see your game and your team.

​Note: We do not promise food. If you are Jamming on-site, there will be a kitchen area for you to be able to warm up your own food and a fridge for storage. There is no alcohol allowed in the on-site venue.