indie Game Gacha Party 2026
About this Event
On July 31, 2026, the 3rd Game Gacha Party lands at the Caohejing Conference Center (1528 Gumei Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai). Presented by the China indie Game Alliance (CiGA) and co-organized by the University Students Game Development Association Plus (UGDAP), this is a party built for one reason: getting developers, investors, publishers, and players in the same room — sharing thoughts on games and generating new ideas.
(2025 Game Gacha Party)
Last year's event drew 800+ attendees — developers, publishers, investors, media, platform partners, and service providers all in one space. We curated 50+ games for hands-on demo and pitch slots, more than a few of them public debuts. And perhaps most tellingly, last year also brought 100+ overseas publishers and producers through the door — people who flew in to talk face-to-face, not just like-and-subscribe from behind a screen.
This year, we're scaling up the guest list again: more indie studios from China and abroad, more unreleased work you can actually get your hands on, and more space to show it off. If you love independent games — whether you make them, fund them, publish them, or just live for them — this is the room you want to be in.
Special Partners
Indie Games Pass (IGP) is a premium indie-game subscription platform built for the Chinese market, on a mission to get good games seenand help good teams build sustainably. Developers can plug in a demo or early-access build to reach real players ahead of launch, and earn fair revenue share based on actual playtime and engagement depth — no exclusivity clauses, no lock-ins, zero onboarding cost, and you keep full rights to your IP. IGP keeps the subscription tiers flexible, the setup process lean, and backs you with docs + remote assistance so more indie titles make it in front of players, faster.
🎮 Indie Showcase & Hands-On Demos
Every participating dev team brings their game live and playable. You are not look at a trailer — you pick up a controller. Talk directly to the person who made it. Exchange notes with peers. Pitch an investor over a speed-run. And hear the one thing no survey can fake: what real players say when they laugh, swear, or ask "can I try that level again?"
🎤 Pitch & Roadshow Stage
Selected projects take the mic. Lay out your core loop, your creative hook, and your vision — then say exactly what you need: a tech co-founder, an art collaborator, funding, or a publishing/distribution pipeline. This is the "Gacha" spirit in action: at a party like this, opportunity finds you when you show up ready.
🌍 International Guests — On the Ground, In Person
CiGA events have always punched above their weight internationally. We're bringing game producers and publishers from around the world straight to the floor — here to listen, play, and talk shop with Chinese devs face-to-face.
🤝 Immersive, In-Person Networking
We design this to be a high-energy, high-signal gathering. Through CiGA's network, invites go out across the map — development, publishing, investment, platforms, media, tech vendors, service providers. Past editions have seen conversations spark everywhere: between sessions, over a demo station, at the edge of the stage, over a drink. Different hats, same love for the craft — and the mix is exactly what makes the sparks fly.
🏷️ Identity Badging → Better Conversations, Less Friction
We issue role-based identifier stickers (Developer / Investor / Publisher / Media / Platform / etc.) right at check-in so guests can focus the time on connecting, not guessing.
🍕 Refuel, Recharge, Keep the Conversation Going
Good talks shouldn't stall because someone's hangry. Expect solid food options (varied enough to please a crowd) plus open bar / unlimited drinks during the social stretch — because some of the best leads start when everyone relaxes a little.
Event Info
Date: July 31, 2026 @ 19:30 PM
Venue: Caohejing Conference Center — 1528 Gumei Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Entry: Registration + approval / invitation only (no walk-ins)
🎮 Submit Your Game
Submit Here: https://forms.gle/NQdanD6EXRieisR19
Submission Notes — Please Read:
- You hvae to present onsite if you choose to showcase the game
- Spots are limited. All game submissions go through curation review; results are communicated via Email.
- Open to all origins — domestic andoverseas teams welcome.
- What's provided: Approved devs bring their own laptop/setup; we supply table, chair, power, and table signage.
- You may also bring pull-up banners / light booth materials, provided they don't block aisles or neighboring booths.
- If selected for the roadshow segment, prepare your pitch materials in advance.
- Our team will follow up to collect basic game info (for promo assets + venue screen rotation).
- ⏳ Submission Deadline: July 20, 2026 @ 23:59 PM
Please contact [email protected] for any concerns
About the Organizer
China indie Game Alliance (CiGA) — Founded in 2015, the China indie Game Alliance (CiGA) is the largest indie game organization in China, organizing the most influential indie game events throughout the year. With a robust network of resources, CiGA supports indie game developers across investment, incubation, development, publishing, marketing, and more.
CiGA has built strong connections with international game developer associations, global industry events, and developer communities. We actively foster collaboration and exchange between China and the global market, helping international game organizations and companies establish and expand their partnerships in China.
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