A Prickly Little Puzzle in a Mint Tin
Verdant Arizona offers a really fun puzzle in the small space of a mint time.
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
11.03.2026 18:47
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I liked this one! I was initially concerned about the game winning condition coming down to a die roll that’s odds depended on how well you played. But having played it with a kid, it’s actually a very thematic and fun way to end the game.
06.02.2026 20:35
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Ooh. Dinosaurs are all the hotness for my 6-year-old right now. Look forward to it!
27.01.2026 00:37
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I Gave Away 500 Board Games Worth $20,000
YouTube video by Gaming Caravan
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
28.12.2025 03:24
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Can’t wait to get it to you!
10.01.2026 16:34
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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.
09.01.2026 20:17
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Coming soon: Galen's Games Mint Tin Series 2
4 new Mint Tin Games and expansions for Series 1!
Coming back to Kickstarter with more Mint Tin Games in February! Please click “Notify me on Launch” www.kickstarter.com/projects/gal...
02.12.2025 19:47
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Had a blast!
26.11.2025 20:05
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Nice collection!
23.10.2025 14:40
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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.
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/...
24.07.2025 23:11
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Mini Game Tins! Interview w/ Galen McCown of Galen's Game Designs | DevDive: Side Table Episode 3
YouTube video by indieRift
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
01.04.2025 16:33
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Yeah, we are slowly moving from "playing with" games to actually "playing" games now. She really loves the design process, but the attention span is short!
17.02.2025 18:33
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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!
17.02.2025 02:50
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Got it! I did write Adventure Rock circus music though..
youtu.be/qdfUUp4B_WI?...
14.01.2025 18:12
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Haha. Also, lo-fi clown music is not a genre I’ve explored.
14.01.2025 17:52
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Top 10 Games from 2024 that Did Something "Different" - with Tom Vasel
YouTube video by The Dice Tower
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?...
14.01.2025 17:30
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Oooh. Love that starting prompt! Look forward to testing it!
14.01.2025 17:27
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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.
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 💙
10.01.2025 18:31
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Top 10 Games of 2024 - with Ruby and Violet Vasel
YouTube video by The Dice Tower
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?...
06.01.2025 22:24
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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
19.12.2024 13:08
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Heading to PAX Unplugged? Come see me at Booth 3909! #paxunplugged2024
03.12.2024 19:34
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Setting up for Late Pledges is significantly easier than setting up the full Pledge Manager. That said, this was a lot simpler than teh first time, which took forever!
26.11.2024 17:42
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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...
26.11.2024 17:15
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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.
25.11.2024 02:06
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We will talk!
25.11.2024 00:48
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Promotional image for Profiteer Rails
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?! 🎲✂️
24.11.2024 08:44
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