Visit our Member Benefits section to learn more about all the available benefits an IGDA membership.

Is your studio looking to join as an IGDA Studio Affiliate? The IGDA's Studio Affiliate Program is designed as a valuable benefit for studio managers to present to their development teams.

Membership Dues

Individual Core Member - 1 yr. (US$60 annually)

• Full, unrestricted access to all IGDA related content
• Access to local networking events, IGDA Chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Support developer advocacy efforts
• Voting rights for all IGDA elections; the annual Board of Director elections and all Chapter and SIG elections
• Discounts on select IGDA partners, programs and events

Individual Core Member - 2 yr. (US$100 every two years)

• Full, unrestricted access to all IGDA related content
• Access to local networking events, IGDA Chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Support developer advocacy efforts
• Voting rights for all IGDA elections; the annual Board of Director elections and all Chapter and SIG elections
• Discounts on select IGDA partners, programs and events
• Discounted rate of membership due to purchasing a two year membership

Lifetime Membership US$1,000)

• Full, unrestricted access to all IGDA related content
• Access to local networking events, IGDA Chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Support developer advocacy
• Voting rights for all IGDA elections; the annual Board of Director elections and all Chapter and SIG elections
• Discounts on select IGDA partners, programs and events
• Attendance and recognition at the IGDA's MVP events, such as the MVP Luncheon at GDC.

Student Member (US$30 annually)

• Full, unrestricted access to all IGDA related content
• Eligibility to apply for the IGDA Scholars program
• Access to local networking events, IGDA Student Chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Discounts on select IGDA partners, programs and events

Emerging Market Member (US$30 annually)

• Full, unrestricted access to all IGDA related content
• Access to local networking events, IGDA Chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Support developer advocacy
• Voting rights for all IGDA elections; the annual Board of Director elections and all Chapter and SIG elections
• Discounts on select IGDA partners, programs and events
• Discounted rate of membership due to living in an emerging market. The IGDA defines an "emerging market" as a country where there are 500 or less professional game developers.

Hardship Member (US$30 annually)

• Full, unrestricted access to all IGDA related content
• Access to local networking events, IGDA Chapters and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
• Support developer advocacy
• Voting rights for all IGDA elections; the annual Board of Director elections and all Chapter and SIG elections
• Discounted rate of membership for those in the game industry experiencing hardship

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