Sacramento Developer Collective

SDC Game Dev Hangout
2026-09-16 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Temple Coffee, 2200 K St, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA
Come hang out with the Sacramento Developer Collective for a casual meetup with other local game developers and creatives!
Bring your laptop, a project you’re working on, or just yourself. There are no presentations or structured activities, just a chance to work on your game, show off what you’ve been making, get feedback, meet other developers, and chat about games and game development.
Programmers, artists, designers, composers, writers, students, hobbyists, and anyone interested in game development are welcome. You don’t need to be working on a project to attend.
Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and hang out with the Sacramento game dev community.

Progressive Game Jam
2026-09-19 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-10-17 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-11-21 09:00 - 11:45, 2026-12-19 09:00 - 11:45, 2027-01-16 09:00 - 11:45, 2027-02-20 09:00 - 11:45, 2027-03-20 09:00 - 11:45, 2027-04-17 09:00 - 11:45 | Valhallan Esports Training, 187 Blue Ravine Rd Ste 120, Folsom, CA 95630, USA
PGJ (Progressive Game Jam) is back for its 13th season! SDC is more excited than ever to support our local developers build awesome games and connect with a thriving community of creators.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dev, PGJ gives you the tools, time, and team to actually finish a game. Each month, we’ll gather for structured, supportive in-person jam sessions where you’ll:

Set development goals and track your progress
Get feedback from other local developers
Learn from guest speakers and industry pros
Showcase your game for free at the Capital Creative Showcase, Sacramento’s biggest indie game showcase!

PGJ Season 13 is your chance to bring your game to fruition with the support of the Sacramento game dev community behind you.

SDC at CrockerCon
2026-09-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Crocker Art Museum, 216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA
Get your fandom fix at this ultimate pop culture takeover! Show off your best cosplay and meet and mingle with more than 60 exhibitors and comic book creators from California and beyond.
The Sacramento Developer Collective (SDC) will also be there, showcasing some of the highlights from Sacramento’s growing game development community. Stop by to check out games created by local developers, meet some of the people making them, and see what Sacramento’s game dev scene has been working on!
Explore activations across the Museum—from hands-on workshops with industry pros to artmaking experiences that connect comic creation with Crocker exhibitions. Gear up and bring your A-game for a day filled with next-level installations, local merch, cosplay battles, gaming face-offs, and massive LEGO zones to squad up in.
RSVP here: https://www.crockerart.org/events/4617/crockercon-a-free-family-festival-4617

Making Games in Sacramento: The State of the Industry & Our Local Indie Scene
2026-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Enlightenment Salon, 2221 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95818, USA
Join the Sacramento Developer Collective at the Enlightenment Salon for a conversation about the current state of the video game industry and Sacramento’s own game development community.
Two local game developers will share their experiences working in and around the industry, discussing the challenges developers face today, the opportunities available to independent creators, and what makes Sacramento’s game development scene unique. We’ll also look at some of the games and studios in the region and what the future could hold for the local community.
Whether you’re a professional developer, an aspiring creator, a student, an avid player, or simply curious about the people making games in Sacramento, this talk offers a look behind the scenes at an often-overlooked part of the region’s creative community.

SDC Town Hall & Potluck
2026-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 | LogOff Brewing, 3054 Sunrise Blvd J, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742, USA
Join the Sacramento Developer Collective Town Hall and Potluck. Whether you’re a game developer, artist, writer, musician, programmer, or just passionate about games, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of SDC.
At the Town Hall, we will be:

Unveiling our event calendar for late 2026 and 2027
Sharing new initiatives, programs, and goals for the coming year
Discussing ways to better support indie devs and creative professionals
Taking live community feedback and ideas
Networking and enjoying lunch in a casual, social setting

Come hang out, grab a drink, enjoy some food, meet other developers, and hear what SDC has planned for the coming months!The Potluck will run all day, but the the Town Hall portion will start at 1:00 PM and should last around an hour. We encourage you to bring food if you’re interested!
Message SDC at info@sacdevcollective.org if you want to bring food for the potluck!

Playtesting Day
2026-10-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Galaxy Game Cafe, 7700 Sunrise Blvd Ste 1900, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, USA
Join us at Galaxy Games Café for a special Playtesting Day! This is where developers can set up at a table and share their games with the public! Café visitors will be able to sit down, try out your game, and give you valuable feedback in a relaxed, real-world environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity not only to playtest your game—whether it’s digital or analog—but also to build interest, connect with new players, and become part of a growing creative community. Developers get the chance to see firsthand how players interact with their work, while attendees get a sneak peek at upcoming indie games and prototypes.

If you’re interested in showcasing your game, sign up here: https://forms.gle/aVybWdTpgXzVRsE76.
We’ll follow up with you to confirm if youve been accepted and share all the details

Tabletop and Board Game Jam
2026-11-05 17:00 - 2026-11-09 21:00 | Galaxy Game Cafe, 7700 Sunrise Blvd Ste 1900, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, USA
SDC is teaming up with Galaxy Games Café for a 5-day tabletop and board game jam, running from November 5th to 9th!

Whether you’re a game dev, designer, artist, or just curious — everyone is welcome to participate. The entry fee is TBD at the moment, but will simply cover the standard registration cost and will go directly toward funding prizes for standout games. A panel of judges will be on hand to review creations and recognize the most inventive, polished, or fun designs.

Bring your A-game, work with others, and come create something awesome with the community!
