Question 1

Which studios make games in the Jewish gamedev community?

Accepted Answer

Major studios in the community include Playtika, Moon Active (Coin Master), Plarium, TabTale, Crazy Labs, ILYON, and Papaya Gaming on the mobile side, plus PC and console studios like Playside, Studio Cradle, and Tailwind. Many are based in Israel, one of the community's largest hubs. Alongside these are dozens of indie studios worldwide building original projects. Mashak's company directory lists them with details on size, location, culture, and open jobs.

Question 2

How big is the game industry in Israel?

Accepted Answer

Israel is one of the community's largest hubs: roughly 143 game companies and around 14,000 game developers operate there, generating over $10B in annual revenue. Israeli studios alone account for about 5% of global mobile game downloads and over 20% of the global social casino market.

Question 3

Are there indie game studios in the Jewish gamedev community?

Accepted Answer

Yes, worldwide. Alongside the large mobile companies, dozens of indie studios build original PC, console, and experimental projects across narrative, strategy, simulation, and puzzle genres. Many are in Israel, a major hub. Mashak's directory and games showcase highlight active indie teams.

Question 4

Which are the largest mobile gaming companies in the community?

Accepted Answer

Playtika (social casino), Moon Active (Coin Master), Plarium (strategy and casino), TabTale (kids and casual), and Papaya Gaming (skill-based) are among the largest by revenue and headcount. All are based in Israel, one of the community's biggest hubs. Playtika alone employs thousands of people there.

Question 5

How do I get hired at a game studio in the community?

Accepted Answer

Mashak's job board at /jobs aggregates open positions across studios in the community. Filter by company on /company or by role, technology, and location on /jobs. Beyond applying directly, networking matters: most studios fill many roles through referrals from meetups (IGDA chapters, Unity events) and active Discord servers.

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