We make games for the whole table.
Smidgen Games is a tiny studio just outside Baltimore, MD, making classic-feeling family games since 2024.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 87 reviews
How it started
Our founder Doug is an award winning game designer with over a decade of experience in UX design & a lifelong love for designing board games. He set out to address the frustrations of lengthy setups & complicated rulebooks.
At Smidgen Games, our mission is to develop games that bring people together through community-focused play, strategy, & fun. We believe that gaming should be inclusive, accessible, & replayable, making every game night a memorable experience, without the hassle. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a seasoned enthusiast, our games are designed to be easy to learn, quick to play, & full of strategic depth.
Looking ahead, we plan to expand our lineup with new & exciting games, including collaborations with other designers who share our vision.
We're a two-person team. Every game is playtested with real families, classrooms, & game store regulars before it ships.
What every Smidgen game has to do
Teach in minutes
Light on rules, heavy on choices. If it needs a long explanation, it isn't done yet.
Nobody gets punished
No sitting out, no runaway losers. Everyone stays in it until the last turn.
Proven at real tables
Playtest feedback decides what stays.
The story so far
Smidgen is founded
CUNO launches
CUNO wins Strategy Game of the Year
Sparks Play Award.
In 17+ stores
With STACK5 and Going Bananas! on the way.
- 17+ retail stores
- 4,000+ games shipped
- 4.9/5 average rating