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Washington DC chapter of the International Game Developers Association District Arcade 2025: https://www.meetup.com/igda-dc/events/310523499/ ⭐ Our various platforms: https://linktr.ee/igdadc ⭐ Contact us: [email protected] ⭐ Official website: igdadc.org

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · Nov 10

Hello and welcome to IGDA DC! 👋😊

We’re the Washington, D.C. chapter of the @igda.bsky.social! While we’re based in the DC-metro region, we're excited to meet friends from anywhere of any part of the games industry! Join in our bi-monthly meetings on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month! 🎲🎮📱

International Game Developers Association redesign to incorporate the Washington, D.C. flag

A diverse group of game developers sit around the table at an IGDA D.C. meeting, all smiling.

IGDA D.C.'s annual game arcade. A library room is full of tables with set-ups from local game developers. There are computers, controllers, tablecloths, and arcade cabinets on the tables. Visitors are trying out the games at each station.

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 1h

Another local game we're showing off at next week's District Arcade: Space World!

🌟 Manage your resources and reputation as you build our your tech tree and colonize the cosmos. store.steampowered.com/app/1226150/...

🕹️ Saturday, October 25: www.meetup.com/igda-dc/even...

IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 20h

Next week is huge for us! District Arcade plus October's game dev meetup:

mailchi.mp/dfeedc43d2db...

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 3d

The cursor never stops moving. Use the joystick or mouse to guide your movement, then time your tile reveals carefully--one wrong move could be your last!

Play Dex Sweeper @ District Arcade on Oct 25th

s.team/a/3819510

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 4d

A command-line puzzle game where you solve Git word problems by typing real Git commands. From beginner basics to advanced rebasing, master 100 levels of version control challenges and become a Git legend—one commit at a time.

Play Git Gud @ District Arcade on Oct 25

s.team/a/1490570

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 4d

Sneak through the departments at your local mall to find cute pieces to wear when you go out later today! Be careful, though, the security guards are on the lookout for hooligans like you.

Play Polly Heart Mall Mop @ District Arcade Oct 25th

lichenlabs.itch.io/pollyheart-mallmop

IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 5d

Move and swap letter couples to find a phrase that fits the day's theme. Make words along the way to earn hints.

Play Couplit @ District Arcade Oct 25th

couplit.io/puzzle-archive

Couplit

Solve the daily coupled word scramble

couplit.io

IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 5d

Be creative and resourceful as you draw your own platforms, solve physics puzzles, and help King Scribble find his way back home!

Play King Scribble @ District Arcade Oct 25th

evanmcrae.itch.io/king-scribble

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 6d

Inverted Journey is a mind-bending puzzle platformer where you can enter the negative space of levels. Use this unique ability to solve puzzles, collect hidden treasures, and journey on a quest to save your little brother from a terrible fate.
Play @ District Arcade on Oct 25th
s.team/a/2883130/

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 6d

What happens when a Goblin falls in love with a Princess? An epic quest through an 8-bit world!

Play Even Goblins Fall in Love @ District Arcade on Oct 25th

skyboygames.itch.io/even-goblins-fall-in-love

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 7d

Descend 16 monster-filled levels to close the gate to the Underworld in this top-down tower defense dungeon crawler. Gather resources, discover blueprints, and build defensive towers to slice, dice, zap, and explode undead hordes.

Play @ District Arcade on Oct 25th

Wishlist: s.team/a/2627640/

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 7d

Be the first to explore the uncharted labyrinth beneath the city of Dravaneth as Mr. Cloak. Use stealth and wit to uncover its secrets, evade deadly traps, and chart your own escape route.

Play Mr.Cloak @ District Arcade on Oct 25
Video: instagram.com/reel/DOgsFpmEW2s/
Wishlist: s.team/a/3695010/

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 9d

Pack into a tiny space ship with 3 of your friends and fly through space together. Learn and master four different ship roles. Work together to defeat enemies and navigate your way through danger.

Play warp!! starlight nightmareverse @ District Arcade on October 25th

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 9d

Run and gun, slide and slash your way through a bounty hunting adventure. Fly solo or team up with 6 friends to challenge levels and bosses inspired by 16-bit and arcade classics.

Play Rebellion Stryker @ District Arcade on Oct 25th

s.team/a/3255320

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 10d

Blue Ridge Hunting is an online co-op horror game. You and up to 4 friends will investigate, document, and hunt cryptids in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern America.

Play it @ District Arcade on October 25th

s.team/a/2434930

bsky.app/profile/blue...

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 10d

s.team/a/3180290

Nekomancer of Nowhere on Steam

Draw spells on your screen as the Nekomancer! Swap between the realms of life and death, revive ghosts, and uncover Tombstone Tower's haunting truth!

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 10d

Draw spells on your screen as the Nekomancer! Swap between the realms of life and death, revive ghosts, and uncover Tombstone Tower's haunting truth!

Play Nekomancer of Nowhere @ District Arcade on October 25th
bsky.app/profile/standingcat.bsky.social

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 10d

Join Bluma in this cozy puzzle-platforming adventure where you make the platforms. It’s up to Bluma, a magical chinchilla, to unite the elemental realms by solving physics-based puzzles and farming vegetables.

Play BLUMA at District Arcade on October 25th
bsky.app/profile/pota...
s.team/a/3032520

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 21d

Congrats, Tony and team on the release! The IGDA DC QA Crew helped test the game!

Tony Li @itstonyli.bsky.social · 21d

Crypt Crawler just released on Steam! It's a fun little tower defense dungeon crawler that you can play solo or 2-4 player local co-up.
store.steampowered.com/app/2627640/...
#indiegame

Crypt Crawler on Steam

store.steampowered.com

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · 21d

TONIGHT! Tuesday, 9/23, we're holding an open virtual discussion about tricks and tips for showing off your game at events. Come share your hard-earned knowledge with others: mailchi.mp/6d961111e475...

IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · Sep 10

This Saturday is our September game dev working session! Bring a project and knock out a task or two! www.meetup.com/igda-dc/even...

Game Development Working Session (DC - MLK Library, Room: 401-E), Sat, Sep 13, 2025, 2:00 PM | Meetup

Room 401-E. A game development **Working Session** involves 3 key parts: 1. Tell people what you're going to do 2. Actually do stuff 3. Show people what you did **What t

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · Sep 6

This coming Monday is the next game dev meetup, plus we've just scheduled a new virtual discussion!

mailchi.mp/e6fe92cbed35... <--

A photo from the last game developer meetup featuring a fine group of folks showing off their games.

IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · Aug 15

This Sunday, the 17th, from 1:30-4:30pm, is our August working session! Come work on your project in game dev fellowship: www.meetup.com/igda-dc/even...

Game Development Working Session (DC - MLK Library, Room: 401-E), Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 1:30 PM | Meetup

Room 401-E. A game development **Working Session** involves 3 key parts: 1. Tell people what you're going to do 2. Actually do stuff 3. Show people what you did **What t

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · Aug 9

This Tuesday is our August game dev meetup! Come show off your prototypes and chat about making games: mailchi.mp/8fca8825a25e...

This Tuesday is the August game dev meetup!

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · Jul 11

Tomorrow, Saturday, July 12 is our next game development working session! Set a goal for your current (or past or future) project and get it done in good company! www.meetup.com/igda-dc/even...

Game Development Working Session (DC - MLK Library, Room: 401-E), Sat, Jul 12, 2025, 2:00 PM | Meetup

Room 401-E. A game development **Working Session** involves 3 key parts: 1. Tell people what you're going to do 2. Actually do stuff 3. Show people what you did **What t

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IGDA DC @igdadc.bsky.social · Jul 7

Tomorrow, Tuesday night, is our next game dev meetup! --> www.meetup.com/igda-dc/

IGDA DC | Meetup

Hello and welcome to IGDA DC! 👋😊We’re the Washington, D.C. chapter of the International Game Developers Association! As you may have guessed, we’re based in the DC-metro region, but currently meeting ...