Washington-Made Games Coming to Greenwood Games This July
- Jun 15
- 7 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
On July 25, Greenwood Avenue will turn into a free afternoon of puzzles, clues, and games made right here in Washington. Here are the games (and the local designers behind them) that you will get to sample at stops along the Ave.
The Crossword Factory by Always Awake GamesÂ
2-50 players | 14+ | 30 minutes
"There's a new crossword every day, and someone’s gotta make them.
Have you got what it takes?"
Pick the right letters and hope your opponents do the same…because you’ve got to deal with their picks too!
This book contains 100 player sheets with unique challenges, clues and setups to try. All you need to play are some friends and pencils. Ready to make a crossword?
Offshoots by LindenCoÂ
2+ players | All Ages | Play time varies
"I created Offshoots after realizing that a simple stacking game sparked more joy, tension, and connection than any screen could offer. That moment inspired me to design a game that would grow into lasting memories, just like the branches of a family tree."
Offshoots is a dexterity stacking game where players test their balance, patience, and strategy while sharing big laughs along the way. One wrong branch and the whole tree comes crashing down, sending the room into cheers, gasps, or groans. Perfect for family game nights, breaking the ice with new people, or any gathering where you want everyone leaning in.
Drink! by Cherry Picked Games
6-30 players | Ages 14+| 15+ minutes
"I invented Drink! the night before a big house party, where I knew I’d only know one person, so I could turn the awkward small talk into a game." ~ Alex Jerabek
Drink! is a casual party game you can play at any house party, game night, or wedding reception. Tell people to “drink” when they do the action on your card and try to figure out why everyone else is shouting “drink” at you. It’s the perfect icebreaker for a party or a game to play between other games and can be enjoyed with or without booze.
Far Away: Corporate Espionage by Cherry Picked Games
2Â players | Ages 14+| 90+ minutes
"A big part of Far Away is the satirical humor about bureaucracy, so we wanted to revisit this universe and add an antagonistic corporate force so we could riff on the weirdness of big tech and AI." ~ Alex Jerabek
Far Away: Corporate Espionage is the expansion to the critically acclaimed Far Away, a two-player cooperative game about exploring alien worlds for a space bureaucracy. You and your partner must outwit megacorporations by subverting AI nanobots, retrieving rare resources from exotic deathtraps, and practicing sustainable industry while your opponents don’t. Suit up again to save the galaxy from itself.
Friends Til The End by Season Studio
3-6Â players | Ages 8+| 30+ minutes
"Friends Til The End was inspired by a podcast on global politics and a no-holds-barred upbringing at the game table – and is duly dedicated to every sneaky, ruthless family member who ever bent a rule to win." ~ SA Karaskova
Triple Scoops by Fun First Games
2-4 players | Ages 10+ | 30 minutes
Triple Scoops started exactly where the best ideas do: at home. Michael of Fun First Productions wanted to make something he and his daughters could enjoy together. His youngest Kayla had the perfect answer: "Let's make an ice cream game."
Triple Scoops is a modular card game of delicious chaos for 2-4 players where you and your friends are building ice cream orders to serve to customers. Stack your scoops, match the order, score the customer. First to serve 5 customers wins!
Check it out at rainbowrabbits.com→
Trial of Lotus by Vineblade Studios
6-12Â players
Spirits of the forest are summoned to help Jade Lotus ascend through a series of sacred Trials, but not every spirit is pure. Each round, players secretly submit tokens that determine the fate of the Trial, and the pure-hearted must figure out who among them is working against Lotus before it's too late.
Every character has a unique role. Every Trial surfaces new information. The hidden shadows, led by the Black Fox, are counting on you not to notice.
For the family that loves a little mystery and a lot of side-eye across the table.
Legends of Gadia by Dream Compendium
2-4Â players | Ages 10+| 20 minutes
A fast, fun, and highly strategic card game that looks like fantasy tarot cards but plays like the zippy, magic spell-infused card game fantasy heroes would play in a lively tavern. The game includes beautifully hand-illustrated 48 cards featuring the 12 Legends of Gadia—historic heroes from the world of the upcoming GADIA fantasy novel series by Su Mon Han.
Rainbow Bunny Bop by Rainbow Rabbits Games
2-8Â players | Ages 6+| 5 minutes
"Rainbow Bunny Bop was inspired by my daughter’s enthusiasm for organizing everything into rainbow order, her love of bunnies and a family favorite: Dutch Blitz" ~ Becky Young
Rainbow Bunny Bop is a fast and colorful card game where everyone plays at once. No turns, no waiting, just chaos the whole family will enjoy. Players race to build rainbows and be the first to play all of their cards to win.
Trickadee by Coin Flip Games
3-5Â players | Ages 13+| 30+ minutes
A trick-taking, flock-building card game about spotting the cool birds that visit your backyard feeder. Trickadee is not your standard trick-taker. The strategy is not just about the cards in your hand but how you draft birds and use abilities. It features asymmetric suits and a unique follow system that flips normal trick-taking strategy on its head. A fresh take on a classic genre from a Washington designer worth watching.
SATANIMALSÂ by Mega Mint Games
2-4Â players | Ages 14+| 20+ minutes
Rainbow Flip & Slide by Rainbow Rabbits Games
1-6Â players | Ages 8+| 15 minutes
Flip tiles to reveal hidden colors, slide them into place, and build your rainbow before anyone else can. Rainbow Flip & Slide is easy to learn, endlessly strategic and the perfect game for families, friends, and anyone who loves a colorful challenge.
WordWeaver Adventures by JBird Games
1-6Â players | Ages 8+| 15 minutes
"When we started designing WordWeaver Adventures, we wanted to ground our design in real world settings that reflected some of our family's cultural history." ~ Jerry Nguyen
WordWeaver Adventures is a family friendly, cooperative word building game. As you travel around the world, teachers will test your spelling skills with increasingly difficult word building challenges. Pass these tests before facing a huge final exam from the Head Teacher. Can you W-I-N?
CharCUTtery by Swoopy Games
2Â players | Ages 14+| 30 minutes
CharCUTtery is a 2-player "I cut, you choose" date night card game that's as strategic as it is delicious. Players take turns splitting and selecting sets of food cards to build the most impressive charcuterie board, but watch out, greed will cost you. More cards isn't always more points!
Dank& Draft by Rainbow Rabbits Games
2-4Â players | Ages 21+| 20 minutes
"I created Dank & Draft as a love letter to Washington's craft beer scene, featuring real local breweries on every card." ~ Becky Young
You and your friends are competing taproom owners racing to build the best lineup of Washington craft beers. Draft from rotating taps, build your taproom, and play action cards to steal, spoil, and sabotage your way to victory. Friendly chaos, fast gameplay, and the perfect excuse to crack open a real one alongside it.
Y2Killed by Tarpey Games
11-19Â players | Ages 18+| 60+ minutes
Y2Killed is a choose-your-own-adventure murder mystery RPG with multiple endings. The killer is determined based on the choices players make and the objectives they complete.
Backyard Trivia by Tarpey Games
1-10Â players | Ages 18+| 60+ minutes
Backyard Trivia is a pub-style themed trivia game that you host yourself. Its collaborative, clever, and super casual. Each game lasts about an hour and it is the perfect thing to do while sitting at a brewery, drinking tea, or hanging out in your backyard.Â
Go Spellfish by the Eye Write It Project
Ages 4+| 10+ minutes
Dive into a sea of letters and fun with Go Spellfish! Perfect for the little wordsmiths. This traditional 52-card deck of playing cards also plays ANY card game!
