Tasty Minstrel Games
Tasty Minstrel Games is a US publisher active from 2007 to 2018, focusing on economic and fantasy titles and mechanics like dice rolling and set collection.
- 11 Games
Biography
Founded from Michael Mindes' long-standing passion for games, Tasty Minstrel Games began publishing in 2007. The company pursued reprints, discovered smaller-market titles for wider release, and developed deluxe treatments for select games. Our database lists 11 titles published by TMG between 2007 and 2018.
Career
TMG launched its program in 2007 and released a varied catalog through 2018. Early and notable releases include Colosseum (2007) and Homesteaders (2009), followed by Luna (2010), Belfort (2011) and Eminent Domain (2011). The publisher's lineup spans Economic and City-Building categories as well as Fantasy and Party games, regularly employing mechanics such as Dice Rolling, Set Collection, Area Majority and Hand Management.
Most Famous Games
Notable TMG releases in our data are Colosseum (2007), Belfort (2011) and Eminent Domain (2011). Other recognized titles include Luna (2010), At the Gates of Loyang (2009) and Homesteaders (2009). Colosseum is listed with 6 awards; Belfort and Eminent Domain with 4 each.
Design Style
TMG's catalogue leans toward economically themed Euro-style games and thematic fantasy/science-fiction titles. Mechanically the publisher is diverse, frequently using dice-driven systems, set collection and area-influence elements alongside hand-management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tasty Minstrel Games from?
The data indicates Tasty Minstrel Games is a US publisher (founder Michael Mindes); no precise city is given in the source data.
What is their most famous game?
Based on our data, Colosseum (2007) is the most prominent title (listed with 6 awards).
What mechanic is their signature?
Frequent mechanics include Dice Rolling, Set Collection, Solo play, Area Majority/Influence and Hand Management.
How long have they been active?
According to our data, Tasty Minstrel Games was active from 2007 to 2018.
Verdict
Players who enjoy economic Eurogames and varied mechanics will find several interesting releases from Tasty Minstrel Games.
