Daniel McKinley Games
Seeking Publishers
On this page, you will find the games which have completed in-house development and are currently seeking publication. Each game will have their Name, Hook, and General info. If you are a publisher and would like more information, please contact me via the email below and I look forward to talking to you soon!
Puzzle & Strategy Games
Here are my selection of Puzzle Based and Strategy Games. I specialize in creating games which carry a unique system or mechanism to drive streamlined and strategic play
The Core (Meltdown: ReGenesis)
Rehabilitate Radiated Ruins in this deep-spacial puzzle.
2-4 Players / 30 Min. / 10+
Smoke & Mirrors
The "Sleight of Hand" Mechanism makes players feel like they are performing REAL Magic!
2-4 players / 60-90 min / 12+
Town Crier
Players strive to become Guild-Masters, with the help from the Town Crier utilized to rally the townsfolk
2-4 players / 90 Min / 12+
Tie Dice (Ivy-Dice)
Populate a 3D trellis with flower dice, giving a beautiful table presence
2-6 players / 30 minutes / 8+
(Upcoming)
These titles will be updated soon
(Upcoming)
These titles will be updated soon
Card Games
Here are my selection of Card Games. I've always enjoyed constraining myself with having a full game system within a small pack of cards and possibly a few tokens.
Orchestrate
Compose your Magnum Opus by creating harmonies and inspirations amongst your clever combos of instruments.
2-4 Players / 30 Min / 12+
Driving Me Crazy
The racecar drivers are blindfolded in this new action packed sport! Can they make it to the end? Cooperate to get the cars safely to their finish lines.
1-5 Players / 20 minutes / 8+
Simplicity Series
7 games each with 36 cards and some tokens for scoring. The games include: Lunch Box, Weave, Seasonal, Sunrise and Sunset, Participation Award, Pumped Up Kicks, And Skyline.
2-4-6 Players / 15-20 minutes / 10+
Acqueduct
Landowners compete head to head while building the lifeline of the land, the Acqueduct. Build your land and prosper from the flowing water.
2 Players / 30 minutes / 12+
Lemonade Stand
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Build your drink empire by creating concoctions and serving them to thirsty patrons.
2-5 players / 20 minutes / 8+
Home for the Holidays
Home for the Holidays is a Pick Up and Deliver card game. Bring travelers in need home in time for their family celebrations.
2-4 Players / 20 minutes / 8+
Party and Dexterity Games
While Party Games and Dexterity games are very different in practice, they both highlight my attempts to bring the player experience to the forefront of the games experience. These games are distilled fun!
Loco Limos
Inspired by a Chaotic video game, Taxicab drivers race to deliver their passengers for big bucks! 3D buildings and ricochet combos reward the wildest drivers!
2-6 Players / 30 minutes / 8+
Ring-A-Ling
Spin the ring and toss those dice! Get the dice to land within the spinning target before it comes to a rest!
2-6 Players / 15 Minutes / 8+
Keep On Rolin!
A full party game in a single Die! Pick your flavor and Keep On Rollin to stay alive!
2+ players / 15 minutes / 8+
Splash Zone
Drop your diver while yelling "Cannonball!" "Splash" the water onto the unsuspecting victims below!
2-6 Players / 15 minutes / 8+
Witch One?
Which one witch is the witch which won? How does a Witch prove her innocence? Of course, by answering arbitrary questions posed by the jury. Cooperate to prove your innocence!
2-8 Players / 20 minutes / 12+
Corporate Jargon
All the employees are brought in for a surprise board meeting. Can you get a promotion by faking your way to the top?
3-8 Players / 30 minutes / 12+