Eugene Timashov | Board Games

Founder of Timashov Publishing. We craft board games in Canada. Also write Inside the Box — weekly stories, behind-the-scenes, and a comic about the hobby.

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

@seandollwet @TeamYouTube @YouTubeLiaison @YouTube @YouTubeLiaison I have been watching Sean's videos for years and got a ton of value from his channel! @TeamYouTube, please take note of this case. It's definitely a huge mistake.

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

That’s Photo Tour — our cozy, strategic board game now live on Kickstarter: https://t.co/BvvdNhcOpm

Love exploring new places? 🌍
Photo Tour takes you across North America — from glaciers to canyons — letting you collect memories and iconic sights in your own travel journal.

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

I shared more about both projects — and why I’m doing this now — in the latest issue of Inside the Box.

If you're curious how indie games really come together — it’s written for you.

✉️ Read the latest issue + subscribe here → https://t.co/HmaO2QNGBC

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

What I’m working on right now — and why it feels different this time.

Two projects. One familiar. One new.

Here’s where things are.👇

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

The second project is new. I’m testing a format for digital-first print-and-play games.

Each game gets its own season — about 3 months — with weekly content you can actually play.

Small additions. Short rules. Just enough story to give it context.

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

We’re starting with four games:
🪸 Pacific Ocean
🧬 Synthesis
🌱 Habitopia
👽 And a brand-new sci-fi one we haven’t shown yet

It’s early. But I think there’s something here worth exploring.

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

@ShviliGames That's really cool - congrats!

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

I wrote about the emotional reality of this phase in the latest edition of my newsletter Inside the Box.

It’s short, honest, and comes with a weekly comic about a stressed-out indie fox.

Subscribe here → https://t.co/uC4jUqDwuS

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

No patch. No second chances.
Welcome to the last 1% of board game publishing.
Let’s talk about the part no one tells you about 👇

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

I just finished the final file checks for DNA, Habitopia, and Synthesis.
It took a month.
It felt like a burnout marathon.
But I’m proud of how they turned out.

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

@JeffreyAllers Thanks, Jeffrey!

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

TL;DR:
• Moved to Canada with no job or connections
• Launched Pacific Ocean as a total unknown
• Funded Photo Tour for $200K on Kickstarter
• Took a risk with 3 new science-themed games
• Still doing it all with a tiny team and big heart

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

I spent nearly a week writing the most honest thing I’ve ever shared about my board games publishing journey.

It’s not your usual “About Us” page.

It’s the real story — from moving to Canada with no job, no network… to building a board game company from the kitchen table.

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting something of your own — or want a look behind the scenes of indie board game publishing — I hope this speaks to you.

📖 Read the full story: https://t.co/gt0m3S6SUF

🔁 If it inspires you, repost it—maybe it will reach someone who needs to hear it.

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

I spent nearly a week writing the most honest thing I’ve ever shared about my board games publishing journey.

It’s not your usual “About Us” page.

It’s the real story — from moving to Canada with no job, no network… to building a board game company from the kitchen table.

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting something of your own — or want a look behind the scenes of indie board game publishing — I hope this speaks to you.

📖 Read the full story: https://t.co/gt0m3S6SUF

🔁 If it inspires you, repost it—maybe it will reach someone who needs to hear it.

[PetaPixel @petapixel]

'Photo Tour' is an upcoming board game that takes players on a travel photography journey across the United States and Canada.

https://t.co/4VgCBSdwCn

[Eugene Timashov | Board Games @timashov_games]

The Photo Tour is LIVE on Kickstarter! We have already unlocked some fantastic stretch goals, and more are coming. These were crazy first days. I slept 4-5 hours per night. Thank you all of you who have already backed the project. 24 days to go!
https://t.co/ukFugc4vHN

[Mike Hopkins @AskMikeHopkins]

@timashov_games Living in Utah, I could not pre-order this on Kickstarter fast enough! So excited