This a 72-hour video game development challenge where creativity, innovation, and teamwork take center stage. Over the course of one exhilarating weekend, participants from across Winnipeg and beyond have created original video games from scratch, embracing the theme Create, Collaborate, and Innovate.

Now in its 9th year, PegJam has become a cornerstone event for Manitoba’s game development community, fostering skill-building, networking, and creative expression among students, hobbyists, indie developers, and industry professionals alike.

The final judging event celebrates the results of 72 hours of dedication, collaboration, and creative risk-taking.

About the Event 

Winnipeg Game Jam 2026 (PegJam) is an annual weekend-long video game development event organized by the Winnipeg Game Collective. Over 72 hours, participants from across Winnipeg come together to build original games from scratch in a fast-paced, highly creative environment.

PegJam welcomes participants of all experience levels—from first-timers to seasoned devs—and encourages collaboration across disciplines including programming, art, writing, sound, and design.

The weekend includes opportunities to:
– Gain hands-on experience building games under time constraints
– Collaborate with a team or join others to make new connections
– Showcase your game to a supportive community, get valuable feedback, and celebrate your work.
– Attend talks and Q&A sessions with guest speakers from the game industry
– Enjoy PegJam Radio LIVE, a concert featuring music from Winnipeg-made games
– Participate in a opening festival with playable demos and more