GAMA was formed in 1977 to protect the interests of the Origins Game Expo. It incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1982. Since then, it has expanded to become the premier trade association for the hobby games industry. Its mission is to promote the general interest of all persons engaged in the buying, selling, licensing, and manufacturing of hobby game products. To that end, GAMA provides member affinity programs such as handbooks, trade and consumer shows, and education programs.

The core of GAMA's mission is to advance the hobby games industry. We work to make doing business in this industry better and easier for all professionals. We execute this mission in a number of ways. Including the Origins Awards and the Adventure Gaming Arts and Design (AAGAD). We have recently added a number of new programs. These include...

Our NEW Credit Card Processing Program.

Our NEW Games to Troops Program.

Our NEW GAMA Association Insurance.

Also GAMA is currently working on other programs of interest to the gaming community including support for a National Game Museum.

The staff of the Game Manufacturers Association and all our valued volunteers are working to insure you have the best experieince possible at Origins 2007.

If you considering attending, but have further questions, please see our FAQ site.

Member of the media interested in Origins 2007? Please see the Origins 2007 Press Room for information.

Questions about your badge purchase? Please contact registration@gama.org. 

Are you interested in past Origins guests and information? Please visit the Origins archives.