Hootenanny Games
Listing Description
Hootenanny Games is all about turning game nights into unforgettable moments. Founded in 2023 by Nashville, Tennessee duo Whitney and Alex Kimerling, the studio blends Southern charm with clever, family forward design. Their mission: create games that pull double duty—easy enough for kids, delightful for adults, and guaranteed to spark laughter across every generation.
In just a few years, Hootenanny Games has picked up serious momentum, earning five Parents® Best Toys Awards across 2024 and 2025. Their breakout hit Feelin’ Cute, the game where players rank the cuteness of animals, has become an award-winning crowd favorite thanks to its irresistible mix of charm, humor, and quick to love gameplay.
Debuting at this year’s New York Toy Fair is Sneaky Scallywags, a family-friendly adult party game packed with bluffing, dexterity, and hilariously sneaky moments. Hide your gold coins, because slight of hand wins the day in this new game.
Other standouts in the lineup are titles like Early Bird, a high-energy card game with a twist where you chase a squishy worm as it’s thrown across the room, and Floats McGoats, the game dubbed as having the best name in all of board gaming with gameplay that’s just as memorable.
With something for players ages 6 to 100 and beyond, Hootenanny Games is quickly becoming a go to name in joyful, memory making tabletop fun.
Visit the Hootenanny booth at New York Toy Fair and experience the magic for yourself.
Hootenanny Games: where every game brings people together, and every play sparks a smile.