Grow Through Community Connection
Join a collaborative network of Nordic arcade developers. Find project partners, share knowledge, and build relationships that support your creative journey.
Return HomeWhat This Network Offers
When you join the Nordic Arcade Network, you become part of a community that values collaboration over competition. Your membership connects you with other developers who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of arcade game creation in the Nordic region.
This matters because arcade development can feel isolating. You might be the only person at your studio working on arcade projects, or perhaps you're an independent developer seeking collaborators with specific expertise. The network provides access to people who share your interests and can offer genuine support.
Beyond immediate project needs, you'll find long-term value in the relationships formed through regular community interaction. These connections often lead to unexpected opportunities, collaborative ventures, and friendships that enrich both your professional work and personal development journey.
The Challenge of Working Alone
Many arcade developers work without strong connections to others in their field. You might attend general game development events where arcade-specific knowledge seems scarce. Conversations often drift toward mobile or console development, leaving your particular interests feeling peripheral.
When you need help with arcade-specific challenges - cabinet integration, control design, venue relationships - finding experienced advisors proves difficult. Online communities serve general game development well, but the nuances of arcade creation require more specialized knowledge and understanding.
There's also the question of finding collaborators when your project needs capabilities beyond your current team. You want to work with people who understand arcade development culture and share your commitment to quality. Identifying these individuals through random networking feels inefficient and uncertain.
Perhaps you've also noticed opportunities for collaboration that never materialize due to lack of established relationships. Good partnerships require trust and mutual understanding, which develops through repeated positive interactions rather than single introductions.
How the Network Functions
The Nordic Arcade Network operates through regular gatherings, both in-person and online, designed to facilitate genuine connections. These aren't formal presentations where you sit passively, but collaborative sessions where developers share work, discuss challenges, and offer each other practical support.
We organize quarterly in-person events in Stockholm, with occasional gatherings in other Nordic cities. These meetings provide structured networking time alongside informal socializing. You'll meet developers at various experience levels, from those just starting arcade projects to veterans with years of successful releases.
Monthly online sessions maintain community connection between physical meetings. These video gatherings focus on specific topics requested by members - control scheme design, player testing approaches, venue relationship management. The format encourages participation rather than passive observation.
When members need collaborators for projects, we facilitate introductions based on capabilities and availability. This isn't automated matching, but thoughtful connection-making that considers project requirements, working styles, and mutual benefit. We help initiate conversations that might develop into productive partnerships.
An online platform provides ongoing communication between events. Members share resources, ask questions, and offer assistance. The atmosphere emphasizes helpfulness and mutual support rather than self-promotion or competition.
Your Membership Experience
Initial Integration
When you join, we arrange personal introductions to members whose work or expertise aligns with your interests. This helps you feel connected quickly rather than navigating the community alone. You'll understand the network culture and how to participate effectively.
Regular Participation
Attend events that match your schedule and interests. There's no pressure to participate in everything - members engage at levels that suit their availability. Some attend every gathering, others join occasionally when specific topics or opportunities interest them.
Collaboration Opportunities
When appropriate, we'll suggest potential collaborators based on your project needs and their capabilities. These introductions respect everyone's time and boundaries - you're never obligated to pursue connections that don't feel right for your situation.
Ongoing Support
Access the community platform for questions, resource sharing, and informal discussion. The network provides continued value between formal events through these daily interactions and mutual assistance.
Annual Membership Investment
Complete annual network access
This annual membership provides full access to network events, community platform, and collaboration facilitation services. The investment covers operational costs while keeping the network sustainable and focused on member value.
Your Membership Includes:
- Access to all quarterly in-person gatherings in Stockholm
- Participation in monthly online topic-focused sessions
- Personal introductions to members matching your interests
- Collaboration facilitation for your project needs
- Online community platform for ongoing discussion
- Shared resource library of arcade development materials
- Early notification of collaboration opportunities
- Invitations to occasional regional events outside Stockholm
The value extends beyond the formal offerings. Members consistently report that the informal connections and spontaneous collaborations provide the greatest long-term benefit. You're joining a community that genuinely supports each other's growth and success.
Network Impact and Growth
The Nordic Arcade Network has facilitated connections among developers since 2019. Our approach emphasizes quality relationships over quantity of contacts. Members value knowing each other well rather than collecting superficial connections.
We measure success through member satisfaction and productive collaborations rather than network size. Current membership includes approximately forty active developers representing studios and independent creators across all Nordic countries. This size maintains intimacy while providing diverse perspectives and capabilities.
New members typically form their first meaningful connection within the first month, with deeper relationships developing over subsequent months through repeated interaction. The collaborative culture encourages both asking for help and offering assistance to others.
Annual feedback sessions help ensure the network serves member needs effectively. Event formats and community features evolve based on what members find most valuable. This responsiveness keeps the network relevant as the Nordic arcade development landscape changes.
Joining With Confidence
We understand that joining any professional network involves uncertainty. Will the community culture suit your working style? Will you actually form valuable connections? These questions deserve honest consideration before committing.
To address this, we offer a satisfaction commitment for your first three months. If during this period you feel the network isn't providing value that justifies your membership investment, we'll provide a prorated refund for the remaining nine months. This removes financial risk from exploring whether the community serves your needs.
Before joining, we encourage conversations with current members who can share their experiences directly. These informal discussions provide realistic perspectives about what the network offers and how different developers utilize the community resources.
You can also attend one event as a guest before committing to membership. This firsthand experience helps you understand the community culture and determine if the networking style matches your preferences. There's no pressure to decide immediately after attending.
Begin Your Connection
Starting your network involvement begins with reaching out through our contact form. Share information about your arcade development work and what you hope to gain from community membership. We respond within one business day to arrange a conversation.
During this discussion, we'll explain how the network operates, answer your questions, and help you understand whether membership aligns with your current needs. If you'd like to speak with existing members, we'll facilitate those introductions.
Many prospective members choose to attend an event as a guest before joining. We'll share the schedule for upcoming gatherings and arrange your attendance. After experiencing the community directly, you can make an informed decision about membership.
No obligation - just an exploratory discussion
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