The voice
of
Game
Development
In
Cyprus
CYGMA is the official association of game developers in Cyprus, founded as a non-profit to strengthen the ecosystem and expand the country’s presence in the global gaming industry.
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Cyprus
Game Industry at a Glance
Hitboox is a design studio focused on game development that works with companies around the world, helping them grow and expand their business.
550+
New Games Released in 2025
300+
Studios
$1.5B
Revenue
4.64%
YoY Growth
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Why Cyprus is an Emerging Hub for Game Development
01
An English-law based legal framework paired with IP-focused Tax Regimes
Legal framework based on English law and IP-focused tax regimes create an attractive environment for IP-driven game studios.
60-day tax residency rules provide provide additional flexibility for internationally active founders and executives.
02
A Strategic Gateway Between Regions and Global Investment
At the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Cyprus gives studios a single base to work across regions, time zones, and investment markets under familiar legal and financial systems.
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About CYGMA
We are a network of collaborative communities and individuals from all fields of game development, including programmers and producers, designers and artists, writers, business people, QA team members, localization experts, and everyone else who participates in the game development process in Cyprus.
We bring together developers in special interest groups to improve their craft.
Mission & Piorities
Our purpose and long-term vision for Cyprus’ gaming ecosystem.
Board & Team
A team of experienced enthusiasts, well-known advisors, and partners.
Membership
Become a member of Cyprus’ growing game development community
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