We want to build the greatest games and interactive entertainment in the world. That’s the mission we began with in an apartment above a pizza shop back in 2009, and we continue today.
Backed by Sequoia Capital and Tencent, we’re consistently breaking new ground with fun new genres of mobile games and entertainment.
Our products have been downloaded over 500 million times by players around the world. Late in 2025, we launched Episode: Reality Stars, a novel combination of storytelling and gameplay, alongside our enduring franchises Episode, a mobile storytelling network and platform, and War Dragons, a visually stunning 3D real-time strategy game.
Our games span multiple genres and categories and have been based on both original IP as well as IP from film, TV, music, and games.
Building a diverse workforce and championing an inclusive culture is the right thing to do, and is critical in driving our company forward.
The individuals who make up Pocket Gems come from a variety of backgrounds, bringing a wide range of personal and professional experiences. Gemmers come from across the globe and contribute to a company culture that is rich and diverse in thought and talent. This diversity and desire to understand each other allows us to better connect with, inspire, and delight our audience, and benefits our company as a whole.
We don’t all look, work, or think alike and that is something we cherish. We are working hard to find new Gemmers who are interested in sharing their unique talents and contributions.
While we are one team at Pocket Gems, it’s truly the individuals who make the company what it is.
Our goal is for every person at Pocket Gems to feel respected, valued, and that they belong. Belonging means that as a Gemmer you feel that your authentic self is welcomed and celebrated so you can thrive. It means feeling that you can be yourself and feel comfortable participating and contributing.
With that in mind, we want to continue to strive towards a working environment where you see yourself reflected, feel that you have a voice at the table and that actively promotes a sense of belonging for all Gemmers, those we build games for and everyone we interact with.
We are driven to create memories that last a lifetime for our people and players. We make unforgettable games that succeed at mass market scale through story, gameplay, world building, technology, and even our own internal processes and events. We’ve created unforgettable experiences before, and we will keep doing it again and again.
“To me, this value is the heart of PG and what we ultimately aspire to. Throughout our history, our games have become unforgettable to millions of players globally, and our Gemmers have lived many unforgettable moments. Going forward, we want this value to define us as we create products that our players love and build the best team in the world.”
We care deeply for our team, our players, and our products. We want to make memorable mobile games for lifelong players with a team that values one another. To do this, we must be ethical, build meaningful relationships with our players, cultivate our craft, and work in ways that are sustainable and fun. We’ve been building mobile games since 2009, and we intend to continue to do it for decades more.
“Caring for our work, our players and our teams is core to everything. I see this every day at PG – from hiring decisions to real time reactions to world events. Having leadership TRULY care about each and every Gemmer is incredibly impactful to how we support each other. It’s not just lip-service; it’s truly part of the fabric of the company.”
Our curiosity drives us to ask questions, listen to alternate view points, desire candid feedback, and pursue a holistic understanding of whatever lies before us. We work to avoid assumptions or hasty conclusions, instead asking questions and seeking a shared understanding of challenges. When we fail, curiosity allows us to be open and empathetic, wanting to learn from it. When we have doubts, curiosity helps us navigate them as a team.
“I love that we’re a team of curious people. It means we work to be inquisitive, not accusatory, when we don’t understand someone’s perspective. Personally, it drives me to learn more about both my teammates and our players, to make sure I’m working for THEIR needs, not mine.”
Creativity comes from the collaboration between a diverse team of people whose unique experiences and perspectives lead to stronger ideas. We know there isn’t “One Right Way” to make something great, and look for different approaches to ideation, decision making, analysis, and design to solve our shared problems. We regularly ask how we can create safer and more inclusive spaces to support this collaboration. This includes practicing active listening, identifying and overcoming biases, and making space to understand our coworkers’ individual backgrounds and experiences.
“In a turbulent and ever-changing world, we strive for people from *all* backgrounds and experiences to have a sense of belonging at work. At PG, we know that building diverse teams who act inclusively is a practice – not an end state – that requires us to continuously listen, learn and adapt.”
We are directly responsible for our work and its impact on our products and company. We’re most excited when we can roll up our sleeves, get our hands dirty, and use our expertise to directly improve everything we do, from internal processes to player experiences. We learn best by apprenticing under craft leaders, working alongside them, and coaching others. We’re most effective when we have the autonomy and respect to deliver on our goals in a way that best serves our company, team, product, and players; and we speak up and help eliminate bureaucracy or roadblocks that get in the way.
“Making anything new is iterative and dynamic, and we strive to empower the teams closest to the problems to make decisions and get things done. Pocket Gems is also a very hands-on place, and we value people at *all* levels directly contributing to our products.”
We are driven to learn and improve rapidly, always working to make our company and our products better. We believe success comes from sharing work often with our team, testing frequently with our players, reviewing results, and rapidly iterating. We seek clarity over polish, feedback over personal instinct, and developing a project’s vision as we work together.
“Most people don’t like failing publicly or sharing things that aren’t yet perfect. At PG we know roadblocks are part of the process; we force ourselves to put rough ideas out as soon as possible, and we’re realistic about feedback we receive. I believe this is one reason we’ve been able to create new products that are both innovative and successful.”
