Last Updated: March 2026
Gala Games is a blockchain gaming platform aiming to create fun, player-owned games where in-game items are tradeable NFTs. Founded by the co-creator of Zynga (FarmVille), Gala focuses on making blockchain gaming actually enjoyable.
History
Founded by Eric Schiermeyer (Zynga co-founder) in 2019. Gala Games has developed multiple titles across different genres and runs a node network where operators earn GALA rewards. Internal disputes between co-founders led to lawsuits in 2023. See NFT guide.
Games
- Town Star: Farming/simulation game
- Spider Tanks: PvP brawler
- Champions Arena: Card battle game
- Multiple other titles in development across genres
Tokenomics
GALA: Large supply (initially 50B, reduced through burns). Nodes: Run a Gala node to earn GALA rewards. V2 migration: GALA migrated to V2 token with improved tokenomics. See tokenomics.
Pros and Cons
- Pro: Zynga co-founder brings gaming industry credibility
- Pro: Multiple game titles across genres
- Pro: Node network creates distributed infrastructure
- Con: Co-founder lawsuits damaged reputation
- Con: Game quality varies — most haven’t achieved mainstream appeal
- Con: Token inflation from node rewards
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gala Games still active?
Development continues though user activity fluctuates with broader gaming and NFT market cycles.
Can I make money with Gala Games?
Some players earn through gaming or trading NFTs, but blockchain gaming economics are volatile and not guaranteed income.
Is Gala Games a good investment?
Blockchain gaming is a long-term bet. Most gaming tokens have dropped significantly from 2021 peaks.
