Second Dinner

Second Dinner is an independent game development studio based in California. The company describes its ambition as making “the most fun games in the world” and presents itself as an award-winning studio. It is headquartered in Irvine, California, and operates as a remote-first company, with most of its team working remotely across the United States.

Founded in 2018 by veteran game developers, Second Dinner made its debut with MARVEL SNAP, a digital collectible card game developed in collaboration with Marvel. The game brings Marvel characters into a competitive card-battling format and is available on mobile and PC. It has received recognition including Mobile Game of the Year honors from The Game Awards and D.I.C.E., IGN’s Best Strategy Game, and an Apple Design Award for Innovation.

MARVEL SNAP is an ongoing game rather than a one-time release: its store listing describes regular updates, new cards and locations, balance changes, cosmetics, seasonal rewards, and rotating game modes. These continuing additions support a regularly refreshed experience for players. The game is Second Dinner’s flagship title and the clearest example of the studio’s work in game design and development.

The studio’s public messaging emphasizes creative ambition and making games that players enjoy. Second Dinner’s hiring materials describe a team that values diverse people and perspectives, saying these help the company make better games. Its remote-first approach allows it to consider candidates located throughout the United States, while maintaining its headquarters in Irvine.

Second Dinner is the employer behind the Ashby careers board at jobs.ashbyhq.com/seconddinner; Ashby is the recruiting platform, not the company. The careers page lists roles as remote within the United States and encourages applicants who may not meet every stated requirement to apply. The company also warns candidates that it does not conduct interviews by text or Telegram and says employment communications come from an @seconddinner.com address.