Queensland Games Festival

The Queensland Games Festival exhibition presents locally made games – all presented by their creators and studios. From VR to table-top, PC and console, and mobile. Come and play and meet the developers. The exhibition is free public entry and open all day from 10.00am – 5.00pm. Get to know the people who make the games as they share their stories, ideas and ambitions and chat about the process of game development.

This year we are proud to host a very special event for early emerging and more experimental work – experimental, funky concepts and work-in-progress. This will be held during the main festival in the Powerhouse Underground Studio and hosted by 4ZZZ Zed Games.

Amplify Games Schedule

Are you an emerging developer, game design student, or solo dev who would love to chat with an industry mentor?  Do you have a portfolio or resume, but you have no idea whether it would get you work in the industry? Come along to the Emerging Developer Room to meet some of our local experienced game developers, receive answers to your questions, and chat with our awesome Queensland game makers.

The Emerging Developers Room is supported by Gameloft Brisbane

Join Gameloft Brisbane’s very own Gamelofters in the Graffiti Room for creative hands-on activities created by the studio’s Art team for kids of all ages. Meet and chat with the artists behind the multi-award-winning titles; My Little Pony: Mane Merge, The Oregon Trail, and Carmen Sandiego!

Ages: ALL

Registration via Evenbrite

Join Vipin Dhunnoo, game design and XR expert, for an interactive session to design and make a simple game in just two hours, using your mobile device! Perfect for beginners and aspiring devs!

In this Free, Open to the public, hands-on workshop, designed for High School students, you’ll go from concept to working prototype as we guide you through the essentials of mini mobile game creation. Using only your smart devices (phones or tablets), you’ll design a small game, create basic visuals, and get your game running on a smart device. Whether you’re a student, indie dev, or just curious about game design, this session will give you practical skills and a game you can take home.

No prior coding experience required, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Outcomes of the session include:

• Understand the basic steps involved in mobile game development, from concept to build.
• Create a simple playable mini game (e.g., tap-based, endless runner, or puzzle loop).
• Gain hands-on experience with a beginner-friendly game engine.
• Take home a game prototype they can continue to develop or share.

Requirements:

*Bring your smart device(s) ideally with your own data connection.

This session will be led by Vipin, founder of the indie game and immersive experience studio Generative Arts, and Dirsha, head of marketing. At Generative Arts, we focus on blending local storytelling into creative development when designing our games.

Ages: 11 – 17

Registration via Eventbrite

The Queensland Games Festival Awards are proudly supported by Screen Queensland and our platinum sponsor – Wrenegade!

This is a registration only event. Contact brIGDA to be on the mailing list. Thank you once again to our wonderful sponsor, Cam Rogers Legal.