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Becoming a member

Become a member of game, the association of the German games industry, and become part of a strong lobby in politics, the media and the public as well as the largest German industry network. Get involved and shape our positions, plans and goals together with other games companies. Benefit from more knowledge, concrete added value and better framework conditions for the best possible games location in Germany. Take advantage of our offers and services and become part of the games family in Germany.

Für game-members

Many other benefits and services

As a game member, you can also expect many other benefits and services, including

Networking

Contact with others from the industry at numerous events

Representation of interests

Improving the framework conditions

Participation

Working groups, workshops, round table

Knowledge

Individual advice (funding, law), guidelines, guides, starter kit contracts

Trade fairs and events

Joint stands at national and international trade fairs

Information on markets

Market research data, updates on subsidies and legal issues

gamescom VIP package

Exclusive VIP package for gamescom for every member

... and much more!

Participation of all association members

Our working groups

The game organizes the work on the various key topics in working groups in which all association members can participate:

WG Communication

PR and PA projects, communication, political communication, discussions on current legislative projects

WG Funding

Funding models, federal funding for games, news, developments

WG Talents

HR, networking, demand for skilled workers, (training) education, attractiveness of the games industry

WG Legal

Law, regulation, position papers, legal issues, in-house exchange

game esport

E-sports developers, publishers, leagues, events, agencies, distribution platforms

WG Market Research

Trends, figures, research, data, guest lectures

Membership in game

Our membership categories

Membership in the game is possible in the following membership categories:

Basic membership

Any company based in Germany that is active as a developer and/or provider (publisher) of games can become a basic member, provided that this activity is not only of secondary importance for its business operations.
Companies that generate at least 1.5 million euros in sales per year with games in Germany or have at least 50 employees are not eligible for Basic Membership. Basic members pay a fixed annual fee of 250.00 euros per year.

Standard membership

Any company based in Germany that is active as a developer and/or provider (publisher) of games can be a full member, provided that this activity is not only of minor importance for its business operations and that the company has existed as such without interruption for 24 months at the time of application.
The amount of the contribution is based on the turnover generated by the company in Germany in the previous year with games as well as hardware and accessories for the use of games.

Associate membership

Any company based in Germany can become an extraordinary member if and to the extent that a significant proportion of its turnover is generated with goods and/or services in the games sector. Typical examples are graphics, music or animation studios, games platforms, educational institutions, training and research institutions, esports service providers, creators of technical software components and complete solutions that can be used as the basis for computer or video games, such as middleware, server providers, providers of online technologies, consultants such as lawyers or management consultants as well as financiers and investors.
The amount of the contribution is based on the global annual turnover achieved in the previous year. Educational institutions are assigned to the lowest contribution level on a flat-rate basis.