About Us

GaMaYo is a free, informal network of people that make videogames in the North of England that hosts twice-yearly events in Leeds and Wakefield

GaMaYo is for anyone in The North of England that makes games – console games, handheld games, PC games, browser games, mobile games, tablet games, VR games, AR games, board games, location based games… You’ll be making games full-time, part-time, or in your own time – this is a network for all kinds of game makers, pros, hobbyists, and freelancers, aimed at individuals rather than companies.

There’s a hotbed of talent in Yorkshire and Humber, the North East and North West, and we bring all of these people together to form a network that helps to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and mutual support. Most of our activity takes place on our Great Northern Games Discord and Bluesky, as well as our twice-yearly free events.

The GaMaYo events are free and feature more than 300 games-makers – the largest developer gathering in the North of England. GaMaYo events also feature an opportunity for more than 20 of our members to showcase their games. If you are a games developer the North of England, you can apply to join GaMaYo on the site or through our Discord.

If you are a games-related business (eg. publisher, platform-holder, insurance company, solicitor, game engine provider, server/cloud service provider) you can access GaMaYo events through sponsorship or membership of Game Republic. Recruitment agencies are not permitted to attend GaMaYo events. For more information about membership or sponsorship, hit the link.

GaMaYo is owned and run by Game Republic Ltd.

Code of Conduct at GaMaYo events

We want GaMaYo to be the friendliest, most welcoming games industry event on the planet, so we ask all members, their guests, and participants to follow these guidelines.

Behave Respectfully Towards Other Members
We encourage all participants to exercise consideration and respect in their speech and actions. We do not tolerate unacceptable behaviour towards other members, guests, sponsors or event staff in any form, including intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions by any participant.
Harassment includes: harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments related to gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, appearance, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, socioeconomic status, or religion; deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events; inappropriate physical contact; and unwelcome sexual attention.

Drink Responsibly/ Zero Tolerance Of Drugs
Please drink responsibly – the use of alcohol will not be accepted as an excuse for unacceptable behaviour. Anyone found using illegal substances will be asked to leave the event.

Photography/ Filming
You may take pictures and film at the event but if anyone, including the games exhibitors, asks you not to film them or their game, please listen and respect their wishes. We will film and photograph the event to use to promote the games industry and future events. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please let photographers and videographers know.

Contacting Us
If you are made to feel uncomfortable or you experience unacceptable behaviour at an event or in our online community, please contact a member of the GaMaYo team or email us afterwards.

We reserve the right to take action to stop any unacceptable behaviour which may include expulsion from the event and/or the online community. You may also be denied entry to future events.

Thank you for your participation in ensuring GaMaYo remains an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants! We want everyone who comes to GaMaYo to have a fun, safe and enjoyable time. Have fun!