About
Bit1 competition is a place where young game developers from all over the country gather together and compete with their own games.
Each year a jury of game industry professionals will choose one team to win the title of the best student game in Finland and the winning team will receive their trophy at the Finnish Game Awards.
Bit1 was launched as a platform for students to showcase their talent, get professional feedback on their work as well as connect with other students around the country.
This kind of events offers young game developers a place to get mentoring and network with professionals in bit more casual setting. It is also great platform for students to test their ideas and help them to launch their games!
Teams Behind Bit1 Over the Years
Over the years, the Bit1 Competition has firmly established itself as a key platform for student game development. This year marks its ninth edition, proudly hosted by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences!
Bit1 was originally launched as part of the Chips For Game Skills project (2017-2020), which focused on identifying the needs of the game industry and developing education to meet those needs. The project also aimed to foster stronger dialogue and collaboration between employers, educators, and students. The first Bit1 event was held in spring 2018 in Tampere.
In 2022 and 2023, Bit1 was organized by Helsinki Games Capital, an organization dedicated to supporting the game industry community, operations, and culture in the capital area. In spring 2024, responsibility was passed to the dynamic team behind Espoo Game LAB, and in 2025 the torch was handed over to Metropolia. We are excited to continue developing this beautiful competition and help it reach its full potential.
Each year has benefited from exceptionally talented organizers, and at Metropolia we aim to make the 2026 event the best one yet! It is an honor to be part of this journey – creating opportunities for students to network, develop their skills, and showcase their games. We look forward to welcoming new talent to the industry!