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Galen’s Games

@galens-games.bsky.social
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Board game designer and publisher out of Syracuse, NY. Super Snipers was my first release, followed by the Mint Tin Series. Mint Tin Series 2 is launching Kickstarter March 24th!

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Plaid Hat Games @plaidhatgames.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We're live, baby! The Monolith has officially launched on Kickstarter. Live play in 30 minutes! www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...
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The Monolith
Warring shamans battle for the right to be mouthpieces for an alien stone. Slaughter your foes and offer their hearts to the Monolith!
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Board Gaming with Bapter @baptergames.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Another Mint Tin hit? Dice Clash from @galens-games.bsky.social might be my favorite head-to-head game in the line so far. Overview & thoughts - bit.ly/4vNUHXC
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Dice Clash Delivers a Tight Back-and-Forth Duel
A quick dice-fueled clash of mighty warriors
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Wow. As a small Indie Publisher, this is a massive milestone. Over 1,100 backers and just crossed $80,000. Unbelievable! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
I had a blast with this format! Only 2 days left to back! youtu.be/eGUGvKAMCVs
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MINT TIN SERIES 2 from GALEN'S GAMES | Roll & Pitch Kickstarter Preview
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Board Gaming with Bapter @baptergames.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
After five Mint Tin Games, Hard Drive from @galens-games.bsky.social stands out as one of the strongest. Fast gameplay, fun solo mode, engaging theme, and great combo potential. Full overview & thoughts here: bit.ly/4srJN6P
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Racing to the Mainframe: Welcome to Hard Drive
How Will You Navigate a Course That Keeps Changing?
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Board Gaming with Bapter @baptergames.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Military games aren’t usually my thing, but That’s An Order! from @galens-games.bsky.social is different. The game blends programming mechanics, modular maps, and high-stakes decision-making into a compact, tense package. Full overview & thoughts: bit.ly/48jyTZB
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The Smallest Battlefield You’ll Ever Command
A pocket-sized operation of tactics, timing, and calculated deception.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🎲✂️ Tonight at 9PM EST (UTC-5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and Hafiz speak with @galens-games.bsky.social about designing games with specific constraints in mind. Come join in the chat youtube.com/MeepleSyrup or facebook.com/MeepleSyrup!
Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Designing To Constraints w Galen McCown (www.galensgames.com) on Wednesday April 1 at 9 PM ET with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the hosts and the guest.
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Board Gaming with Bapter @baptergames.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
A full soccer match — in a mint tin ⚽ Quick, tactical, and built around outplaying your opponent one card at a time. Really impressed with how much game this packs in. Full overview and thoughts: bit.ly/4bvm3d0 Published by @galens-games.bsky.social
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A Head-to-Head Soccer Showdown in Your Pocket
A fast, clever soccer game that fits in your pocket
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Leo Aquino @leodorizer.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Some of the card art I did for Kickabout, a new football/soccer themed game by Evan Wilcock and @galens-games.bsky.social that is now live on Kickstarter as part of Galen's Games Mint Tin Series 2. Check it out and leave a pledge if it looks like it's for you. www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
A soccer/football player kicks the ball toward the viewer with defenders standing in the foreground.
A soccer/football player performs a bicycle kick with defenders nearby.
A soccer/football player performs a slide tackle to attempt to steal the ball while another player is in mid-kick. 
A soccer/football goalkeeper tries to stop a ball that is flying toward the goal.
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
It's always stressful to hit that launch button, but my backers did not keep me in suspense long! So happy this project is getting made. Come join the party! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
This will be my 3rd KS and I finally got the #ProjectsWeLove designation from Kickstarter! Woot! Hope you'll check it out on 3/24/2026!
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
A fantastic overview and review of @robindavid.bsky.social 's Verdant Arizona by The Family Gamers. They gave it an 8/10. Have you played it yet? www.thefamilygamers.com/verdant-ariz...
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Verdant Arizona - Cactus Arranging - The Family Gamers
In Verdant Arizona, make the best arrangement of cacti cards by driving a truck to get them. But you need to share the truck! Can you do it?
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Board Gaming with Bapter @baptergames.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Mint-Tin Monster Mash-Up is small, silly, and surprisingly engaging. It’s not trying to be a deep tactical experience, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s quick monster-bashing fun in a package that fits in your pocket. Check out an overview & my thoughts: bit.ly/40DN87w @galens-games.bsky.social
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Mint-Tin Monster Mash-Up Review
Ever want to be in control of a half turtle, half banshee? Now you can!
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
With the addition of Verdant Arizona, the entire Mint Tin Series 1 is now playable on Tabletopia! tabletopia.com/games/verdan...
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Verdant Arizona
A Mint Tin game that has you competing to collect cacti and organize them in your cactus garden. The fun of this cut-throat puzzley game is the card selection mechanism which not only sets you up
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
I've been working on my KS page since 7 this morning. A whole lot of work and love has been poured into this project over the last couple of years. Please help me out by following along! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
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Coming soon: Galen's Games Mint Tin Series 2
4 new Mint Tin Games and expansions for Series 1!
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Board Gaming with Bapter @baptergames.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
I’ve played games that come in wallets, but this is my first venture into the mint tin space with Verdant Arizona from @galens-games.bsky.social, and what a fun experience it was collecting and strategically organizing cacti! 🔗 bit.ly/4umhg4O #boardgames #tabletop #gaminglife
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A Prickly Little Puzzle in a Mint Tin
Verdant Arizona offers a really fun puzzle in the small space of a mint time.
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Snow day means a change of plans. Luckily the kiddo was excited about helping me assemble my prototypes and good progress was made! Also snapped some good pics of Mint Mechs!
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Gaming Caravan @gamingcaravan.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
This was the most abitious project I've ever worked on. From a random email with a concept in mind to giving away $20,000 of board games. Thanks to @moonsagaws.bsky.social , @mystictigergames.bsky.social , @galens-games.bsky.social & more for the games! youtu.be/wAQb87YEgdo #boardgames #tabletop
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I Gave Away 500 Board Games Worth $20,000
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
I’m over the moon with the updated cover art for Mint Mechs! I know I’m biased, but if I saw this on a shelf, I’m picking it up every time.
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Coming back to Kickstarter with more Mint Tin Games in February! Please click “Notify me on Launch” www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
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Coming soon: Galen's Games Mint Tin Series 2
4 new Mint Tin Games and expansions for Series 1!
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Galen’s Games is at Pax Unplugged! Come visit me at Booth 3819 and check out Super Snipers, Mint Tin Series Games, and Bah Humbug and the 12 Games of Christmas! Demoing new games on Saturday and Sunday. #paxunplugged2025 #minttingames #supersnipers
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Heading to GenCon next week! I'll have a very limited number of my new mint tin games to sell and will be demoing upcoming mint tin games at FEPH. If you can spare a minute, a thumbs up on any or all on the BGG preview page helps a lot! boardgamegeek.com/geekpreview/...
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Gen Con 2025 Preview
Gen Con is the largest and longest-running game convention in the U.S., and this preview highlights new games being demoed or sold.
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indieRift Podcasts @indierift.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Our latest Side Table is OUT! @batchild.bsky.social sat with @galens-games.bsky.social to chat about the awesome Mini Game Tins and so much more! youtu.be/kPsyuTvNHEI #indiegames #indieboardgames #boardgames #gametins #indietabletopgames #devinterview
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Mini Game Tins! Interview w/ Galen McCown of Galen's Game Designs | DevDive: Side Table Episode 3
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Great times at GAMA so far! If you're around, I'll be at booth 1468 when the Exhibitor Hall opens.
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Do you ever design a way for your kids to play your games that aren't designed for kids? Greya was interested in my Mint Mechs game and I helped her design her own - super OP -characters and weapons. She played 6 games in a row and won consistently and "fairly" on the 3rd or 4th turn each game!
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Super Snipers makes a 2nd Dice Tower Top-10 List! This time as Tom's #7 game that "did something different" in 2024. I'm thrilled with the recognition! youtu.be/vknz1GTaMt0?...
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Top 10 Games from 2024 that Did Something "Different" - with Tom Vasel
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How to Teach @howtoteach.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
It's time to get Snipery! Super Snipers from Galen's Games is such a great two player experience, and in this video I show you how best to get it locked and loaded! 🔫 Link in the replies! #Boardgames Thank you to @galens-games.bsky.social for sponsoring this one! Couldn't have done it without ya 💙
A 8.5/10 man holds both index fingers up in mid-explanation, as the words HOW TO TEACH can be read underneath a large image of the box for the board game Super Snipers.
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
As a game designer and self-publisher, all the “firsts” are really special. Today I celebrate making my first top 10 of a year list, as Super Snipers was Ruby’s #6 and Violet’s #1! youtu.be/uOLxjfzSwE8?...
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Top 10 Games of 2024 - with Ruby and Violet Vasel
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Mint Mechs playtest last night. I killed A LOT of darlings to get here, but it only sweetened the magic of the game- which revolves around drafting dice to set up big damage combos. Super happy with where this is at and where it’s headed! #mintmechs #minttingames #boardgamedesigner
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Just wanted to say that I had an amazing time at Pax Unplugged! Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth! Always gratifying to meet the people playing my game(s) and get more out there!
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Heading to PAX Unplugged? Come see me at Booth 3909! #paxunplugged2024
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
In case you missed the campaign, Late Pledges are now open for the Galen's Games Mint Tin Series: galens-games-mint-tin-series.backerkit.com/hosted_preor...
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Instagram is probably tired of me posting essentially the same gameplay pic and raving about this game every few days. So: Bluesky, this is Helionox: Chronicles, and it is absolutely incredible.
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Robin David @robindavid.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
This morning I've been updating my website and putting together some pitches. Like this one for Profiteer Rails. It needs a publisher - do you know anyone looking for a unique spin on cube-rail games?! 🎲✂️
Promotional image for Profiteer Rails
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Solid playtest of Mint Mechs today. Was looking to get the action going more quickly and added a triggered action to placing a drafted die in addition to the bigger action (and the ability to chain multiple sequentially) when pulling them off. Excited for this one!
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
A great review from @familygamersaa.bsky.social just dropped for Super Snipers. Their son was the first super fan of the game. m.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ttq...
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Super Snipers - review in a SNAP!
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
And it’s over! Could not be happier with how it turned out! Thanks to everyone who helped make this such a success!!
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Robin David @robindavid.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Galen's Games mint tin KS is entering it's final day! I designed Verdant Arizona - @galens-games.bsky.social has done a fantastic job with its production and this campaign. www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
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Galen's Games Mint Tin Series
A new series of four head-to-head, mint-tin sized games that can be learned in 5 minutes, and played in 20 minutes.
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 17/11/2024
Crazy fun day at Millennium Games today! Got to be a “special guest” and show off Super Snipers and the Mint Tin Series. And got to meet @senfoonglim.bsky.social !
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
I’ve got a Kickstarter going for 5 more days. If you’re into mint tin games, 2 player games, or solo games, take a look! www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
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Galen's Games Mint Tin Series
A new series of four head-to-head, mint-tin sized games that can be learned in 5 minutes, and played in 20 minutes.
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
How’s everyone doing the “arrow to Pax U soon” thing?
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Galen’s Games @galens-games.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Hey! Not sure I’ll be anymore active here than I was at the “other place”, but I’m here!
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