Scott - Minerva 🦉
@minervatabletop.co.uk
Board game designer and publisher from London, UK:
🥪 Crumbs! The Sandwich Filler Game
🎨 Swatch: The Abstract Game of Art
📝 Organiser of Playfest London and Playtest UK (South London)
🦉 https://linktr.ee/minervatabletop
🥪 Crumbs! The Sandwich Filler Game
🎨 Swatch: The Abstract Game of Art
📝 Organiser of Playfest London and Playtest UK (South London)
🦉 https://linktr.ee/minervatabletop
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Scott - Minerva 🦉
@minervatabletop.co.uk
· Oct 18
Hi! I'm Scott, board game designer, and publisher as Minerva Tabletop Games.
I focus on small-box and microgames; games that offer simple rules with surprising depth, and do a lot with few components. I have a background in art and design and favour distinctive art styles.
More about my projects 👇🏻
I focus on small-box and microgames; games that offer simple rules with surprising depth, and do a lot with few components. I have a background in art and design and favour distinctive art styles.
More about my projects 👇🏻
Playtesting successes in 2025!
Last year we had a total of NINE games published that had been designed by our South London playtest group or playtested at Playfest London 🤯
Congratulations to everyone involved! Which games have you played/are looking forward to?
#BoardGameDesign 🎲✂️
Last year we had a total of NINE games published that had been designed by our South London playtest group or playtested at Playfest London 🤯
Congratulations to everyone involved! Which games have you played/are looking forward to?
#BoardGameDesign 🎲✂️
January 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Playtesting successes in 2025!
Last year we had a total of NINE games published that had been designed by our South London playtest group or playtested at Playfest London 🤯
Congratulations to everyone involved! Which games have you played/are looking forward to?
#BoardGameDesign 🎲✂️
Last year we had a total of NINE games published that had been designed by our South London playtest group or playtested at Playfest London 🤯
Congratulations to everyone involved! Which games have you played/are looking forward to?
#BoardGameDesign 🎲✂️
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🎆 Pyrotechnics is officially available for sale!
Start 2026 with a bang! Pyrotechnics is a two-player head-to-head card game that's quick and easy with just the right spark of strategy.
#boardgames
Start 2026 with a bang! Pyrotechnics is a two-player head-to-head card game that's quick and easy with just the right spark of strategy.
#boardgames
Pyrotechnics - The Seahorse and The Hummingbird
Pyrotechnics is a fast, two-player card duel packed with strategy and sparks—easy to learn, quick to play, and endlessly replayable.
www.seahorseandhummingbird.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:14 AM
🎆 Pyrotechnics is officially available for sale!
Start 2026 with a bang! Pyrotechnics is a two-player head-to-head card game that's quick and easy with just the right spark of strategy.
#boardgames
Start 2026 with a bang! Pyrotechnics is a two-player head-to-head card game that's quick and easy with just the right spark of strategy.
#boardgames
SCOTT’S TOP 4 OF EVERYTHING
2025 has been fun! A lot of great experiences, so here’s a roundup of some of my favourite things this year. Do we have any in common?
Games
- Fallout: Factions
- Gibberers
- Blood On The Clocktower
- The Lord of the Rings: Duel For Middle-Earth
1/3
2025 has been fun! A lot of great experiences, so here’s a roundup of some of my favourite things this year. Do we have any in common?
Games
- Fallout: Factions
- Gibberers
- Blood On The Clocktower
- The Lord of the Rings: Duel For Middle-Earth
1/3
December 31, 2025 at 10:01 PM
SCOTT’S TOP 4 OF EVERYTHING
2025 has been fun! A lot of great experiences, so here’s a roundup of some of my favourite things this year. Do we have any in common?
Games
- Fallout: Factions
- Gibberers
- Blood On The Clocktower
- The Lord of the Rings: Duel For Middle-Earth
1/3
2025 has been fun! A lot of great experiences, so here’s a roundup of some of my favourite things this year. Do we have any in common?
Games
- Fallout: Factions
- Gibberers
- Blood On The Clocktower
- The Lord of the Rings: Duel For Middle-Earth
1/3
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My final video for 2025 compiles the lessons I learnt about games design this year, from rethinking how I work, what I want to design, and the people who I couldn't have done without.
Thank you everyone who has supported the channel this year, and have a wonderful 2026!
youtu.be/62zLZONQc4Q
🎲✂️
Thank you everyone who has supported the channel this year, and have a wonderful 2026!
youtu.be/62zLZONQc4Q
🎲✂️
Game Design Lessons from 2025
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
youtu.be
December 31, 2025 at 8:03 AM
My final video for 2025 compiles the lessons I learnt about games design this year, from rethinking how I work, what I want to design, and the people who I couldn't have done without.
Thank you everyone who has supported the channel this year, and have a wonderful 2026!
youtu.be/62zLZONQc4Q
🎲✂️
Thank you everyone who has supported the channel this year, and have a wonderful 2026!
youtu.be/62zLZONQc4Q
🎲✂️
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Great mail day today! Got my copy of Pandora's Legacy and a review copy of Crumbs, which I've been curious about for a while now!
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Great mail day today! Got my copy of Pandora's Legacy and a review copy of Crumbs, which I've been curious about for a while now!
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I have a personal goal to hit 2,700 subscribers before the calendar flips to 2026. We are only 8 away! If you’ve enjoyed the content this year, hitting that subscribe button is the best gift you could give. 🎁 youtube.com/@danicha
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*Feel free to let me know if I've made any mistakes and I'll be happy to make a note. My videos are not official tutori...
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December 30, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I have a personal goal to hit 2,700 subscribers before the calendar flips to 2026. We are only 8 away! If you’ve enjoyed the content this year, hitting that subscribe button is the best gift you could give. 🎁 youtube.com/@danicha
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We've been invited to a New Year's Eve dinner party, and the host has asked if we could "bring some games".
OH MY BITTER WINTER CHILD YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT DREADFUL FORCES YOU HAVE UNLEASHED
OH MY BITTER WINTER CHILD YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT DREADFUL FORCES YOU HAVE UNLEASHED
December 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We've been invited to a New Year's Eve dinner party, and the host has asked if we could "bring some games".
OH MY BITTER WINTER CHILD YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT DREADFUL FORCES YOU HAVE UNLEASHED
OH MY BITTER WINTER CHILD YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT DREADFUL FORCES YOU HAVE UNLEASHED
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Trying to teach a cooperative board game
December 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Trying to teach a cooperative board game
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Hey folks, my sibling has been given an opportunity to go on a life-changing conservation expedition with their college, but finances could completely stop that from happening. If you can drop a few quid, I'd appreciate it. If not, please share! gofund.me/2cab79596 #gofundme #education
Donate to Support Willow’s dream conservation expedition to Peru, organized by Willow Saunders
Hi, my name is Willow, I come from South London. I attend Capel… Willow Saunders needs your support for Support Willow’s dream conservation expedition to Peru
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December 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Hey folks, my sibling has been given an opportunity to go on a life-changing conservation expedition with their college, but finances could completely stop that from happening. If you can drop a few quid, I'd appreciate it. If not, please share! gofund.me/2cab79596 #gofundme #education
This Christmas I watched my cousins open a new game, begin to set it up, not understand why it asked you to do something specific, and decide to do it another way. Without having played the game or understanding the ramifications.
It turns out, it made the game much harder, but still playable. 1/4
It turns out, it made the game much harder, but still playable. 1/4
It makes me a bit sad that tweaking a game to better fit a group (with the knowledge, or even input of that group) is seen as an issue.
As if the designer is some sort of holy being and their intent should always be observed without fail.
As if the designer is some sort of holy being and their intent should always be observed without fail.
December 29, 2025 at 9:51 AM
This Christmas I watched my cousins open a new game, begin to set it up, not understand why it asked you to do something specific, and decide to do it another way. Without having played the game or understanding the ramifications.
It turns out, it made the game much harder, but still playable. 1/4
It turns out, it made the game much harder, but still playable. 1/4
It’s exciting to see the first videos for Crumbs! coming out now the game is released, @danicha.bsky.social has just uploaded an excellent video covering the setup and first few rounds of play. Check it out! youtu.be/vdWXUdLux50?...
December 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
It’s exciting to see the first videos for Crumbs! coming out now the game is released, @danicha.bsky.social has just uploaded an excellent video covering the setup and first few rounds of play. Check it out! youtu.be/vdWXUdLux50?...
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My first video looking back at 2025 - this one focussed on the state of the board game industry and what it means for designers.
A very happy holiday season to everyone!
youtu.be/XH4o2alaNoA
🎲✂️
A very happy holiday season to everyone!
youtu.be/XH4o2alaNoA
🎲✂️
The state of the board game industry for designers in 2025
YouTube video by Matthew Dunstan
youtu.be
December 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
My first video looking back at 2025 - this one focussed on the state of the board game industry and what it means for designers.
A very happy holiday season to everyone!
youtu.be/XH4o2alaNoA
🎲✂️
A very happy holiday season to everyone!
youtu.be/XH4o2alaNoA
🎲✂️
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You will be visited by three spirits.
December 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
You will be visited by three spirits.
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I like my architecture like I like my women. Brutal.
December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I like my architecture like I like my women. Brutal.
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I had an evening of games at a friend's place last night. Lots of games played but one of the highlights was Roller Disco from @huffnomore.bsky.social . A shedding game with a really neat twist. We immediately played two more games straight after. Keep an eye on this one.
December 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
I had an evening of games at a friend's place last night. Lots of games played but one of the highlights was Roller Disco from @huffnomore.bsky.social . A shedding game with a really neat twist. We immediately played two more games straight after. Keep an eye on this one.
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💼 I’m looking for work as a board game designer.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
December 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
💼 I’m looking for work as a board game designer.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
🌎 I’m open to in-person, hybrid or remote work.
⭐ I’ve previously worked at the Uzzle and made Abandon All Artichokes, Starry Night Sky, and other board games.
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It's the last ever episode of Brainwaves. We coincidentally wrap up some of the biggest stories of the last little while on top of new ones of course.
giantbrain.co.uk/2025/12/15/b...
giantbrain.co.uk/2025/12/15/b...
Brainwaves Episode 172 - Thank You! - The Giant Brain
In the last episode of Brainwaves the whole team wrap up some of the biggest stories we have covered alongside new controversies of course!
giantbrain.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
It's the last ever episode of Brainwaves. We coincidentally wrap up some of the biggest stories of the last little while on top of new ones of course.
giantbrain.co.uk/2025/12/15/b...
giantbrain.co.uk/2025/12/15/b...
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Finally @eizebasa.baby, I have you in my grasp
December 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Finally @eizebasa.baby, I have you in my grasp
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Tomorrow the last episode of Brainwaves will grace the podwaves. We plan to do a retrospective in the new year, looking back on the cast, talking to hosts new and old, with a special guest running the show. It's been a privilege to do this cast with some fantastic folk. Love to them and to you all.
December 14, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Tomorrow the last episode of Brainwaves will grace the podwaves. We plan to do a retrospective in the new year, looking back on the cast, talking to hosts new and old, with a special guest running the show. It's been a privilege to do this cast with some fantastic folk. Love to them and to you all.
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The next Bristol daytime playtesting event is on 19 December! Sign up on the Meetup page:
www.meetup.com/playtest/eve...
@playtestuk.bsky.social
www.meetup.com/playtest/eve...
@playtestuk.bsky.social
Bristol Daytime Playtest meetup, Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 10:30 AM | Meetup
If you're working on a game, whether it's an early idea or almost done, we want you! Board games, card games, puzzle games, silly or serious, short or long, any kind of gam
www.meetup.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The next Bristol daytime playtesting event is on 19 December! Sign up on the Meetup page:
www.meetup.com/playtest/eve...
@playtestuk.bsky.social
www.meetup.com/playtest/eve...
@playtestuk.bsky.social
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You all know I had a game out recently by Gibsons, right?
Well, this Saturday you can meet me and @harperrob.bsky.social (co-designer of Grab Bag Jungle) at Eclectic Games in Reading! We'll be demoing the game and talking about it to anyone who will listen!
Well, this Saturday you can meet me and @harperrob.bsky.social (co-designer of Grab Bag Jungle) at Eclectic Games in Reading! We'll be demoing the game and talking about it to anyone who will listen!
December 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
You all know I had a game out recently by Gibsons, right?
Well, this Saturday you can meet me and @harperrob.bsky.social (co-designer of Grab Bag Jungle) at Eclectic Games in Reading! We'll be demoing the game and talking about it to anyone who will listen!
Well, this Saturday you can meet me and @harperrob.bsky.social (co-designer of Grab Bag Jungle) at Eclectic Games in Reading! We'll be demoing the game and talking about it to anyone who will listen!
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ICYMI - Tickets are now on sale for Paradice 2026! 28th February and 1st March, back at Worthing Leisure Centre again. Book now at www.paradice.uk and join us for a day (or a full weekend!) of board gaming fun!
#boardgames #worthing #westsussex #tabletopgaming #TTRPG #bloodontheclocktower
#boardgames #worthing #westsussex #tabletopgaming #TTRPG #bloodontheclocktower
December 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
ICYMI - Tickets are now on sale for Paradice 2026! 28th February and 1st March, back at Worthing Leisure Centre again. Book now at www.paradice.uk and join us for a day (or a full weekend!) of board gaming fun!
#boardgames #worthing #westsussex #tabletopgaming #TTRPG #bloodontheclocktower
#boardgames #worthing #westsussex #tabletopgaming #TTRPG #bloodontheclocktower
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Inspired by @gameminimalist.bsky.social mentioning what drew him into hobby games, I'd love to hear your stories of what drew you into the hobby. What was your turning point? Do you remember the thing that tipped you over the edge and down, down, down into the rabbit hole? Tell me about it.
December 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Inspired by @gameminimalist.bsky.social mentioning what drew him into hobby games, I'd love to hear your stories of what drew you into the hobby. What was your turning point? Do you remember the thing that tipped you over the edge and down, down, down into the rabbit hole? Tell me about it.
The year is 2017. I announce a new game and shortly after I’m made redundant from my day job.
The year is 2020. Swatch funds on Kickstarter and shortly after I’m made redundant from my day job.
The year is 2025. Crumbs! is about to launch and shortly after…
The year is 2020. Swatch funds on Kickstarter and shortly after I’m made redundant from my day job.
The year is 2025. Crumbs! is about to launch and shortly after…
December 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The year is 2017. I announce a new game and shortly after I’m made redundant from my day job.
The year is 2020. Swatch funds on Kickstarter and shortly after I’m made redundant from my day job.
The year is 2025. Crumbs! is about to launch and shortly after…
The year is 2020. Swatch funds on Kickstarter and shortly after I’m made redundant from my day job.
The year is 2025. Crumbs! is about to launch and shortly after…