SF Game Development Presents: Holiday Indie Arcade Expo

Schedule

Tue Dec 09 2025 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

DNA Lounge | San Francisco, CA

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To wrap up an incredible year for the SF game dev community, we’re throwing a holiday celebration + indie arcade showcase at DNA Lounge!
About this Event

​SF Game Dev Holiday Party & Indie Arcade Expo @ DNA Lounge! To wrap up an incredible year for the SF game dev community, we’re throwing a holiday celebration + indie arcade showcase at DNA Lounge! Join us for a night packed with 15+ community-made game demos, great music, networking, and drinks. Feel free to come in festive attire if you so wish! Whether you’re an indie developer looking to show off your latest project or a game enthusiast wanting to connect with other creators, this event is for you.

​🕹 Indie Devs — Want to Showcase Your Game?
We’re offering free booth space for indie developers who want to demo their games during the event. If you're interested in participating, fill out the form here:
👉 https://r9e36u2epmt.typeform.com/indieholiday
We’ll confirm selected developers on December 1st.

🍕 What to Expect

  • ​15+ indie game demos from the SF community
  • ​Networking with local developers, artists, founders, and players
  • ​Music + holiday vibes throughout the night
  • ​Pizza available for purchase from DNA Lounge’s kitchen
  • ​Full-service bar (all proceeds support the venue!)
  • ​A chance to meet fellow creators and developers in the community

​This event is completely free to attend, and your participation helps us continue hosting amazing gatherings in DNA Lounge’s 3,000 sq ft space. Come celebrate the season, play some games, show your work, and connect with the people who make this community so special. 🎅🎮 Looking forward to closing the chapter on 2025 as we prepare for GDC next year. We hope to see December 9th to close out the year.

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Where is it happening?

DNA Lounge, 375 11th Street, San Francisco, United States

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