Estonia’s most legendary video game party
18th October
T1 Venue and CINAMON
Estonia’s most legendary video game party is moving to the T1 Center to bring more space, more experiences, and more surprises!
OlyBet "Counter-Strike 2"
Tradition holds that at MängudeÖÖ the future stars of Estonian e-sports are revealed. This year is no exception – the finals of Olybet’s domestic Counter-Strike 2 tournament will take place on October 18, where the best teams in Estonia will battle for a prize pool of 4000 € !
Red Bull "Tetris"
Red Bull gives you wings! But did you know it also gives you the chance to play the world’s best video game under the starry skies of Dubai ? Play Red Bull Tetris on your phone, fight your way to the finals at MängudeÖÖ, and if you’re the best there too, an unforgettable experience awaits you!
Trackmania "Out of the Blue"
This fall, one of the biggest international Trackmania competitions will take place at MängudeÖÖ, with a prize pool just as massive – 10 000€!
Võistlus peaks huvi pakkuma igale kodumaisele mängusõbrale. Võta ise osa või tule ela omadele kaasa, sest vähemalt ühele eestlasele on finaalikoht on garanteeritud!
Cosplay
The MängudeÖÖ cosplay contest is a chance to bring your favorite characters to life from movies, TV shows, video games, books, anime, comics, and beyond.
This is the perfect opportunity to display your on creativity, craftmanship and passion for cosplay. Everyone is welcome – make your first debut or show your experience!
Drone competition
For the first time at MängudeÖÖ, a major indoor drone competition with Whoop drones will take place! The competition will be held in three different categories on a spectacular and specially built track inside the T1 Center.
Spectators can safely enjoy the competition and also test their own drone piloting skills on simulators.
EA FC 26 1v1 tournament
It’s not MängudeÖÖ if you can’t play a new football game! This time we bring you the EA Sports FC 26 1v1 tournament, where it will be decided whose ball is rounder and which net rustles more.
Test your skills!
Random skirmish tournament
As always, at this MängudeÖÖ all disputes can be settled with virtual fists. But which game will it be? Mortal Kombat? Or Street Fighter? Maybe even Tekken?
Or maybe we have a completely different plan that will challenge even the toughest veterans…
Mario Kart World turniir x Euronics
Mario Kart World tournament awaits you at MängudeÖÖ! Bring a friend, pick your favorite character, and show who is the master of handling the track or throwing most obstacles at rivals! Tournament registration takes place on-site at CINAMON cinema.
MängudeÖÖ is not just about gaming and entertainment. It also offers something exciting for those who crave knowledge. The lecture hall program includes presentations from the Estonia’s Game of the Year nominees as well as engaging and educational talks that appeal to both experienced game developers and newcomers alike. Lectures will be held in English.
The MängudeÖÖ lecture hall and the Game of the Year Estonia 2025 grand prize are co-funded by the European Union through the Creative Industries Awareness, Knowledge, and Skills Development measure.
Estonian Game of the Year 2025
19:00
The Estonian game industry has been growing rapidly in recent years. Every month, one or more new video games are released with roots in Estonia. But which of them are the very best?
The winner of the Estonian Game of the Year 2025 title will receive a €4,000 budget to attend an international gaming expo in 2026, covering travel, participation, and accommodation costs.
Estonian Game of the Year 2025 nominations
David Garcia
Partner x Education Advisor at Epic Games
20:30
David I. Garcia is Partner × Education Advisor for Europe & Middle East at Epic Games, focused on enabling Unreal Engine education across the region. He works with Unreal Authorized Instructors (UAI), Authorized Training Centers (UATC), universities, and studios to build capacity, align curricula with industry needs, and scale high-quality learning. With a background spanning virtual production, archviz, and digital twins, David has collaborated with education programs and professional training initiatives across EMEA.
In this role he doesn’t sell or compete for training—his mandate is enablement, quality, and growth for the Unreal education ecosystem.
Alina Bradzdeikene
Head of Production, Narrative Director, Consultant & Mentor
21:00
Creative lead with a rare mix of narrative and production expertise, Alina brings 15+ years of experience in building remote teams, crafting strong pipelines, and leading full-scope projects across platforms.
She’s worked on titles like Simpsons: Tapped Out, The X-Files: Deep State, Bus Simulator 21, and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
Kyle Bardiau
Lead Game Designer at Ubisoft
22:00
Kyle Bardiau has spent over a decade designing everything from tactical showdowns in Rainbow Six: Siege and sweet puzzles in Candy Crush: Soda Saga to platforming adventures at WayForward like Shantae and Adventure Time. He loves building worlds, systems, and multiplayer experiences-and believes the best games balance fun, surprise, and a touch of chaos.
This talk explores how failure shapes both game development and the people behind it.
Tracey Mcgarrican
Game industry strategy advisor
23:00
With gaming, tech, & festivals in her DNA, Tracey’s a straight talking, strategically smart advisor to the industry’s top exec teams. Proficient in solving complex problems, Tracey helps build narratives, grab attention, and lines up investors. One of Games Industry Biz’s Top 100 Influential Women, and a BAFTA member, her ambition for 2025 is to hit 75,000G on Xbox.
Ask A Marketing Advisor Anything At MangudeÖÖ!
In this super-charged AMA, Tracey will be on hand to help answer any and all of your top marketing, PR, branding, pitching or generally curious questions about the games industry.
Arvutitark has been an integral part of MängudeÖÖ for years, bringing top-level gaming PCs and equipment.
Come and dive into the world of gaming with Arvutitark – performance and experience are guaranteed!
KVEST
It wouldn’t be MängudeÖÖ 2025 without KVEST! This time all enthusiasts can take their first steps in a fast-paced D&D adventure game or test themselves in the D&D arena. The program also includes a dynamic improv game and a classic stage game with familiar faces – plus, a pop-up shop corner awaits you, where you can both make purchases and have a chat.
Figaro’s Death
What happens to heroic fellow travelers when one day the adventures are over and now they must earn their daily bread as a traveling theater? Although dragons, giants, and other monsters have been left in the past, fate cannot resist giving them one final twist. Their backgrounds are understandably complicated, but one of them knows more about Figaro’s death. On stage, D&D will be combined with a murder mystery.
Maria Magdaleena Lamp
Kristjan Lüüs
Märt Koik
Rauno Meronen
Reigo Salu
Martin Männik
and Holger Mets
Arcades
Retro area
Market
Lectures
Entertainment
Wrestling: Immoral Kombat
MängudeÖÖ and sweaty men – a combo everyone loves! SLAM! Wrestling is back this time as well, bringing a match that’s more playful, bloodier, and more brutal than ever before. Ladies and gentlemen – IMMORAL KOMBAT!
Hobby cars
Estonian games area
Game UP! Academy
Game UP! Academy is coming to MängudeÖÖ!
Have you ever wondered how video games are created? Come and find out!
Experienced game developers and Unreal Engine experts will be there to show how one of the world’s most powerful game engines works. On Arvutitark’s machines, you can take your first steps in creating games and discover just how exciting game development can be.
University of Tartu, Institute of Computer Science
Student-created games “Werewich,” “Awaken,” “Magnetroid,” and “Stellar Manager” will take you from Estonian mythology and a wild horror adventure to the journey of a magnetic robot and the building of an interplanetary empire.
Test yourself in all four games and win the University of Tartu Institute of Computer Science rewards!
EVAL
The Estonian Virtual Motorsport Association (EVAL) has been organizing sim racing competitions for over 15 years, and together with the Estonian Autosport Union also the official Estonian Championships. At MängudeÖÖ, everyone will have the chance to try EVAL’s simulators in different disciplines and put their skills to the test.
Milshed specializes in military and outdoor gear, as well as airsoft and paintball equipment.
Last year, visitors could grab various patches from their booth, but this time you can check out and try airsoft replicas up close. You’ll also have the chance to purchase a wide range of military goods right at their store area!
Located on the 4th floor of the T1 Center, Bad Habits serves American-style dishes, BBQ meats, burgers, and craft cocktails throughout MängudeÖÖ. It’s where street food meets art – neon lights, bold graphics, and vibrant energy create a truly badass atmosphere.
T1 Center
For its 27th event, MängudeÖÖ is moving to the T1 Center to bring you even more MängudeÖÖ!
T1 Venue
The main area of MängudeÖÖ will be Tallinn’s most modern event center, T1 Venue – here you’ll find the finals of the main tournaments, the Cosplay competition, the expo area, and much more. T1 Venue is located on the third floor of the center.
T1 CINAMON cinema
The classic cinema hall tournament MängudeÖÖ will take place at CINAMON cinema on the fourth floor of the center. Be sure to check out the sales area and much more.
