What we’re about
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We're a group of indie game creators located in Dumbo, Brooklyn. We've formed to inspire and motivate each other, stay current in the indie game makers community, and build out our skill-sharing network.
Get together and learn from each other, be inspired, and stay motivated!
Upcoming events (3)
See all- GameMaker Game Jam @ Gumbo!53 Bridge St, Brooklyn, NY
In partnership with GameMaker, we are hosting our first ever in-person game jam at GUMBO HQ! Come hang out, eat snacks, and make games with us.
The Grand Prize?? Gumbo floating memberships for the winning team (up to $3000 value) and all participants get a free GameMaker Pro license ($100 value) for life!
Friday Oct 25
6PM kickoff - GameMaker presentation, team formation / networking, food, drinks, music
7PM - theme reveal
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Croissants + snacks + caffeine available in the space throughout the jam period
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Sunday Oct 27
7PM closing ceremonies and game presentations
Grand Prize to be awarded the week following----------------------------------------------------
1. At least one person from your team must RSVP to and attend this Meetup event in order to sign up to work at the Gumbo office during the jam.
2. Sign up for the jam on itch.io (if you can't come to the event, that's ok! you can still participate in the jam)----------------------------------------------------
Jam Rules
- Maximum four team members. At least one team member must be within commuting distance of NYC in order to take advantage of the prize.
- Participants must use GameMaker as their game engine.
- No AI content.
Participants may work at the Gumbo office Saturday 10/26 and Sunday 10/27 10am-7pm.I f you want to work at the Gumbo office for the jam, at least one of your team members must attend the opening ceremony and sign up for space. We will prioritize teams of more than one person but will have space for teams of one as well. Space is limited!
Need help finding a team? Check out our Looking For Group sheet.
All participants in Gumbo events must treat one another with respect. We have a zero-tolerance policy for bigotry or any comments meant to dehumanize, alienate or otherwise hurt Gumbo members, their guests, or anyone in the wider Gumbo community. Be cool or hit the bricks.
- GUMBO Playtest Monday: Newsworthy November53 Bridge St, Brooklyn, NY$5.00
Come hang out, play some games, and maybe show off what you've been working on as well!
If you have a project to playtest, please, do not arrive before 6:45!
Doors open at 7
Doors close at 9!In order to keep this event (and others) sustainable, we are charging a small fee. Patreon members get complementary access to all our events.
If you'd like to attend but have an issue with the fee, please reach out! Our mission first and foremost is to ensure that everyone feels welcome in our space.
We are located in Suite 301. If the door downstairs is locked, please CALL our new state of the art landline phone (do not text) (718) 819-7754