THE TEAM

Dundas West Games - Daniel Kwan, Patrick Keenan, and Daniel Groh - have been developing and publishing small-press independent tabletop games since 2017. Our innovative designs not only span a variety of genres, but also create accessible experiences that highlight the passion and diverse perspectives that underlie every project.

DANIEL KWAN

Writer and Marketing Coordinator

Daniel is an ENnie AWard-nominated podcaster, developmental editor, and educational professional. He is the co-host of the Asians Represent! podcast on the One Shot Podcast Network, and works as a sensitivity reader and cultural consultant in gaming. As a writer, Daniel has contributed to games that span a variety of genres - from FlipTales to Haunted West. Through Dundas West Games, Daniel has co-authored Zany Zoo and Wolf of the South. Daniel also independently publishes micro-RPGs, most recently Room X Mates and String Cheese: A Snackable Game of Contemplation. Daniel is also one of the co-founders of Level Up Gaming, a Toronto-based organization that provides adults with autism and other disabilities opportunities to develop their social skills through group gaming experiences.

PATRICK KEENAN

Writer and Publishing Coordinator

Patrick is an archaeology masters student at the University of Toronto and museum educator who runs the Dungeons & Dragons program at the Royal Ontario Museum. He is the co-author of Zany Zoo. Is an University of Toronto Graduate with a degree in Archaeology, Patrick is also a trombonist in the Hart House Symphonic Band. Patrick’s family has a history of service in the Canadian military. His Great-Grandfather Thomas Vivian Keenan volunteered in the Canadian Corps during the First World War but did not reach Europe until after November 11th, 1918.

DANIEL GROH

Head of Operations

Daniel is an experienced project manager in the field of information technology. His experiences have led to him developing skills in scheduling, cost control, and risk management. Daniel also has a deep passion for the histories of the First and Second World Wars. He was able to trace his family tree back to James White, a soldier of the British Expeditionary Force who participated in the Second Boer War and again in the first World War until he was wounded in the battle of Vimy Ridge and sent home in 1917.