Portland Indie Game Squad

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The Portland Indie Game Squad is a nonprofit community platform supporting game developers with events, meetups, showcases, dev resources, game jams, and more! www.PIGSquad.com Thanks for joining us at PIGCON 2026 💖 Summer Slow Jams is running now! 🌻

A list of games and thumbnails from the past two PIGSquad game jams, the Summer Slow Jams 2026 "Luck" Jam in June, and the 2026 PIGSquad Tabletop Jam. Games include Flipdee Flopdee, BetBike, Dark Patch, Ball Is Life Ball Is Death, Cat Trap, and more.
PIGSquad folks are standing or sitting, chatting with each other or coworking, some gathered around laptops. Attendees are masked.
Summer Slow Jams: Jam Wolf is posed & dressed like Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 4 next to an attaché case containing Cubepig, Flatpig, a map, a laptop showing xyz in 3D space, a green herb, and more.
Key art for the Portland Indie Game Squad's "Luck" Summer Slow Jam in 2026. A slot machine shows spinning icons - a four-leaf clover, Jam Wolf, and Cubepig. Coins rain down next to the Summer Slow Jams logo.
A photo of the Portland Indie Game Convention in May 2026, showing people playing games on a show floor with the PIGCON Plaza game running on the stage. "The Plaza screen, far right, presiding over a busy PIGCon floor."
Summer Slow Jams: Jam Wolf is posed & dressed like Leon Kennedy in Resident Evil 4 next to an attaché case containing Cubepig, Flatpig, a map, a laptop showing xyz in 3D space, a green herb, and more.
People are sitting and standing around laptops and screens with controllers and keyboards, playing indie games in a rustic room.
"CALCULATED RISK" Cubepig is thinking hard.
Key art for the Portland Indie Game Squad's "Luck" Summer Slow Jam in 2026. A slot machine shows spinning icons - a four-leaf clover, Jam Wolf, and Cubepig. Coins rain down next to the Summer Slow Jams logo.
A rustic room full of people playing games, coworking, and chatting at a Portland Indie Game Squad social event.
Photos from the Portland Indie Game Convention (PIGCON), showing folks playing video games, board games, and installation experiences on an event show floor. One photo shows a speaker giving a presentation in front of a crowd.
Summer Slow Jams 2026 June: Luck - A slot machine scrolls between CubePig, Jamwolf, four leaf clovers, and sevens July: Inventory - Jamwolf is featured in an item management menu very similar to Resident Evil 4 August: Mystery - The Truffle Hunter Cubepig is startled as a crack of lightning lights up a spooky mansion "Join us for a Summer of Game Jams! PIGSquad.com"
Small thumbnails of photos from PIGCON 2026, including folks playing games, speaking on stage, setting up gear, and laughing together.
Friday Meetups at PIGCON on Friday, May 29th Meet up with likeminded folks to chat and chill before con day starts on Saturday! Godot & Gamemaker Meetup at Ground Kontrol, Women & Femme in Games Meetup at TOTL Games, Gamedevs of Color Meetup at Leikam Brewing, Tabletop Games Meetup at NW Quimby Lucky Lab.
Saturday Evening Activities at PIGCON including the Game Jamboree Podcast, Game Funeral, Bloodsport Gambler, Live Music by Beat Rush Big Band + Under the Deku Tree + iiimp, and a One Hour Game Jam.
The PIGCON logo (large Cubepig over the city) surrounded by little drawings of folks wizarding, gaming, Pokemon-ing, and wolfing.
A flyer for PIGCON, held by the Portland Indie Game Squad from May 30th - 31st at Norse Hall. “Play games with the people who made them.”
Game developers gather around a display, watching how a dev is tilting a keyboard to control an in-progress game. Taken at the PIGSquad Build Your Own Game Jam 2026 overnight site!
Will Lewis from PIGSquad sits with hosts Emily Burris & Mia Villanueva of KOIN 6 News AM Extra to talk about PIGCON, the Portland Indie Game Convention.
PIGSquad folks are standing or sitting, chatting with each other or coworking, some gathered around laptops. Event attendees are masked.
A screenshot of the PIGCON website. Two featured guests shown on the site include Mike Bennett & Mike Lorenzo working on a Mystery Project and Olivia Haines with her game Surf Club.
A flustered Cubepig looks up at the text "Last Chance to Submit!" with a little alarm clock going off.
Four masked PIGSquad event attendees play board games together.
Cubepig worries while papers fall around them over a purple confetti background.
A rustic room full of people playing games and chatting during the Portland Indie Game Squad's 15 Year Anniversary.
A man who founded PIGSquad selfies with a smile at the 15 year anniversary party
A 4"x6" original piece by Ragonia, made using colored pencils & posca & jelly pen, framed, and signed! The perfect spooky little buddy with which to celebrate your Spring :)
PIGSquad's logo in 2011. Cubepig is much sharper and a more pastel pink tone, with very hard edges in the "PIGSquad" font on a powder blue background.
A special, two-of-a-kind 8.5"x11" riso designed, printed, and signed by Marlowe Dobbe. You get one, PIGSquad gets the other one <3
A photo of the Porltand Indie Game Squad booth at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry in ~2011? Folks are playing games and making music, mostly wearing old school powder blue PIGSquad shirts.
The PIGCON: Portland Indie Game Convention logo, depicting a large Cubepig over a city with a bridge, is in the center of the image. Additional colorful doodles of Cubepig & other characters are on each side of the logo. Text reads "May 30th - 31st, 2026 Norse Hall, Portland, OR"
"PIGSquad Tabletop Jam" A wizard's hand throws a series of pink dice, two of which are d6's with Cubepig's face on them.
Two men's faces in circular cutouts are laid over the "Slay the Spire II" key art.
A cutout of a woman with blue hair is laid over an image of the low poly horror remake "Bloodborne PSX." The PIGCON logo is in the corner of the image.
A large group of people waves to the camera in a rustic party room. Some folks are seated at game setups, playing on laptops or with board games at a PIGSquad showcase.
PIGSquad event participants demo their board game after making it at a prior PIGSquad Tabletop Jam.
A screenshot of a hand of cards in the game Retromine, a game initially made at PIGSquad's Summer Slow Jams. Photos of Merlin's face are edited in a silly way to fit as each card illustration in Retromine. It looks pretty wild but ngl pretty legit too.
Game developers and their laptops set up in a high-ceiling restaurant. Laptops sit atop bistro and dining tables with folks milling about, looking over shoulders, and chatting about gamedev.
"PIGSquad Build Your Own Game Jam 24/7" A diner-themed graphic using mostly primary colors, depicting the Build Your Own Game Jam logo as a lit roadside sign. "Jam Chef" is holding a theme menu in one hand with a laptop in the other, also showing off his cool roller skates.
The PIGCON: Portland Indie Game Convention logo, depicting a large Cubepig over a city with a bridge. Text also reads "May 30th - 31st, 2026 Norse Hall, Portland, OR"
"PIGSquad Tabletop Jam" A wizard's hand throws a series of pink dice, two of which are d6's with Cubepig's face on them.
Two men's faces in circular cutouts are laid over the "Slay the Spire II" key art.
The PIGCON: Portland Indie Game Convention logo, depicting a large Cubepig over a city with a bridge. Text also reads "May 30th - 31st, 2026 Norse Hall, Portland, OR"
A panoramic photo showing 5 people awake and game jamming in a large event space. Tables in the space have various computer equipment on it. The lights came on halfway through the panorama, showing a line separating the darker room from the lighter room.
A large room with purple-clothed tables and hanging lights, including a chandelier made from a boat frame. Multiple game developers are up late working on digital and physical games for the Build Your Own Game Jam 2026.
Four Polaroid photos of PIGSquad jammers at the Build Your Own Game Jam. We're jamming at a vintage & lifestyle store: backdrops include a large "DRUGS" sign, a fireplace & vintage shop window, sitting near a unicorn floatie on the floor, and a PIGSquad sign.
PIGSquad organizers and jammers sitting at purple-clothed tables with laptops, monitors, and other game making gear. Merlin was very proud that I took this photo while a crash is showing on his screen.
PIGSquad folks are standing or sitting, chatting with each other or coworking, some gathered around laptops. Attendees are masked.
The theme menu for PIGSquad's Build Your Own Game Jam 2026, revealed three days ago! Choose modifiers that you represent in your jam game, add up your score, and determine if you've made a "sweet," "mild," or "spicy" game. It's a great way to challenge yourself! Prompts that folks suggested include "Outer Space," "Action Puzzler," "Landmark," "8-players," and "There's always a frog."
"PIGSquad Build Your Own Game Jam 24/7" A diner-themed graphic using mostly primary colors, depicting the Build Your Own Game Jam logo as a lit roadside sign. "Jam Chef" is holding a theme menu in one hand with a laptop in the other, also showing off his cool roller skates.
Merlin poses for a full-room selfie - behind him are folks at multiple tables with notebooks, games, and food/drink. Community members in the picture are all masked.
"Free mug with ticket for overnight jam! Feb 21st 2pm to Feb 22nd 9pm Tickets at pigsquad.com/store/byogamejam26ticket" The graphic shows a "PIGSquad Build Your Own Game Jam" mug, light-blue on white, themed like a diner sign with PIGSquad's "Jam Chef" character and Cubepig. The background is a yellow & red halftone photo of diner food.
PIGSquad folks are standing or sitting, chatting with each other or coworking in a covered & heated outside venue. Against the wall, there is a projector showing game footage as well as large blow-up spider decorations. Attendees are masked.
"Rog Con Two days of table top gaming to support Roger J. Porter and his recovery! Suggested donation for a spot at the table 1/31 - War & Skirmish Games 2/1 - Role Playing Games 1pm-LATE Prizes! Raffles! And more! Black Water Bar 5115 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR"
A group of Seattle gamedevs playtesting a game and chatting. It's a view from above, showing folks sitting on a sectional & chairs facing a TV.
The theme menu for PIGSquad's Build Your Own Game Jam 2025! Choose modifiers that you represent in your jam game, add up your score, and determine if you've made a "sweet," "mild," or "spicy" game. It's a great way to challenge yourself! Prompts that folks suggested include "Hidden Knowledge," "Rhythm Game," "Number Go Up," "Survival Horror," and "Time Travel."
A screenshot of Discord chat, showing multiple profile photos and screenshares of folks chatting and coworking.
PIGSquad folks are standing or sitting, chatting with each other or coworking in a covered & heated outside venue. Against the wall, there is a projector showing a trailer from the game "Consume Me," as well as large blow-up spider decorations. Attendees are masked.
A theme menu for PIGSquad's Build Your Own Game Jam 2025! Choose modifiers that you represent in your jam game, add up your score, and determine if you've made a "sweet," "mild," or "spicy" game. It's a great way to challenge yourself! Prompts that folks suggested include "Misunderstanding," "Randomized Color Palette," "It's a Musical," "Land Among the Stars," and "Team Multiplayer." I hope this is legible on bsky 👀