DMV Game Development Groups

This is a directory of other local game dev groups and some basic info on them. They are open to everyone regardless of your location/experience, except for Swamp Goblins which is more focused on indies or aspiring indies in the DMV.

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IGDA Baltimore

Baltimore Branch of IGDA. Bimonthly in person meetings around Baltimore and Timonium

Discord
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NOVA Game Developers

Monthly in person meetups and working sessions in Northern Virginia.

Meetup
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Baltimore Indie Game Developers Group (BIG)

Two meetups a month. One online, one in person

Discord  Meetup

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DC Area Unity Users Group

A group for Unity users to share their projects and knowledge. Virtual meetings once a month.

Meetup
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Swamp Goblins

SWAMPGOBLIN IS A COLLECTIVE OF INDIE GAME DEVELOPERS IN THE GREATER DC METRO AREA

Discord Facebook

College Game Development Groups

These are college game dev groups from local universities. Membership is usually only open to people who attend that university.

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GADIG

A GMU club where students make large game projects together.

Discord Info
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UMD Game Developers Club

University of Maryland College Park Game Developers Club

Discord
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UMBC Game Developers Club

University of Maryland Baltimore County Game Developers Club

Discord