Truly Social Values
Having Fun
We make delightful games that are inclusive: games and activities for all ages, whether you want to game for a couple of minutes, or a couple of hours; getting a last game in before your bus arrives, or staying in with your family and friends on a rainy weekend. Our studio’s development team has a blast tinkering to make the best game experience possible, then sharing with our players. We collaborate with our player community to fine-tune the fun. And sometimes, our games even have real-world rewards!
Connecting, Engaging, Sharing
We’ve been asked what the “Social” means in the “Truly Social” – we believe it’s about positivity and connecting with others, by engaging with one another and sharing! We’re excited about the things we do everyday at the studio and we want our community to be excited too. Being “Truly Social” is also about listening, so tell us what you love, tell us about your day, tell us what you want to play – we’re listening.
Social Consciousness
We create for good. Our games are built with accessibility and inclusion in mind, so that everyone can be a part of the Truly Social Family. Founded by socially-minded developers, all three studios aim to be as sustainable as possible. Truly Social Games Vancouver and Truly Social Games Minsk are spearheading projects where individuals and families can save the bees, and learn about environmental impact. Let’s give back to our planet, together.

How it all started…
It all began with a true life adventure…”It was kind of like Indiana Jones meets anthropology meets architecture”
After a summer spent hunting for gold in centuries-old Mexican haciendas, CEO and co-founder Cooper DuBois returned to Portland, Oregon wanting to replicate his experiences for the masses in the form of a game. He teamed up with longtime friend (and game industry veteran) Patrick Tougas, and Truly Social Games was born.
Cooper and Patty then joined up with like-minded founders Dima Shyshanouski and Anton Augustinovich to open a development studio in Minsk, Belarus. Their first title, Planet Gold Rush, a mobile gold mining game, followed shortly after in September 2017. The company’s development capabilities increased in 2018 when founders Joe Bonar and Robert Baxter brought their studio in Vancouver, Canada into the family.
Who we are is in our name
The name Truly Social Games came naturally to us: we set out to focus on putting fun first! Our co-founders Patty & Cooper both had spent much of their careers creating violent games or casino titles and were ready for a conscious change- to create games that all players could enjoy. Not only that, but the games would be “truly social” in nature, so that our audience could become a part of the game creation process themselves. Through social conversations and feedback, in-game surveys, and of course, reviews, we listen and get to know our players, share behind-the-scenes stories, Q&A’s, and more, so that they can get to know us better, too.
Our Studios
Vancouver BC, Canada
Vibrant and eclectic, the city of Vancouver, Canada is home to newly-formed Truly Social Games Vancouver (TSGV for short!). A long-established game development hub with an unwavering eye on the future of gaming and immersive technology like AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality), Vancouver is also home to an expanse of world-class ocean and mountain vistas, as well as a richly diverse cultural scene. It’s no surprise that Vancouver is consistently voted a top travel destination and world-class city.
Minsk, Belarus
The thriving capital of Belarus, our studio in Minsk houses our development and design teams.
Dotted with historical landmarks, natural spaces, museums, and sports arenas throughout the downtown area, Minsk is a city with something for everyone, whether you’re a visitor or a local.
Portland OR, USA
Located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, our Portland studio is where our executive team is based. Aside from a strong arts and tech culture, there’s lots to love about the City of Roses. From the famous food carts, to a thriving music scene, to lush hiking trails only a short drive away, Portland might just become your new favorite place to live. (We have doughnuts and craft beer!)