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Meeple Syrup Show
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Join Cat and Sen live on Wednesdays at 9pm EST to discuss tabletop game design with tabletop game designers. YouTube.com/MeepleSyrup
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · 1d
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Weds Oct 8 at 9PM EDT (UTC-5) @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk with Heather Newton of @protospielo.bsky.social about playing and testing games in different ways without face-to-face connections.

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Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Playing (NOT) Around the Table w/ Heather Newton (ProtospielOnline) on Wednesday Oct 8 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and their guest.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · 7d
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@senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social discuss player psychographics and how they pertain to making good design decisions this Weds at 9 PM EDT (UTC-5).

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Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Player Psychographics with George and Sen on Wednesday Oct 1 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · 15d
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@senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk with Dave Olsen, designer of Flip 7 to discuss finding the fun in seemingly simple games where most designers crave complexity - this Weds at 9 PM EDT (UTC-5).

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Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Finding the Fun with Eric Olson (Flip 7) on Wednesday Sep 24 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and their guest.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · 21d
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@senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk with Dave Beck from @paverson.bsky.social about expansions, release strategies, and more on this week's show - Weds night at 9 PM EDT (UTC-5).

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Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Expansion Strategies with David Beck (Paverson Games) on Wednesday Sep 17 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and their guest.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · 29d
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Weds Sep 10 at 9PM EDT (UTC -5), @drayerink.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social chat with TK and Dennis from @kinsonkeygames.bsky.social about all the work that goes into making big games, like Galactic Cruise, successful.

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Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Big Games with Edward Taylor King and Dennis Northcott on Wednesday Sept 10 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and their guest.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Aug 13
Howdy meeps! We’re going on hiatus for the remainder of August and we’ll be back in September. Have a great last few weeks of summer!
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Aug 6
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Back in the saddle after Gen Con @drayerink.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social talk to Alex Radcliffe re: the con, his work at @boardgameco.bsky.social, and what's happening over at @gamefound.bsky.social!

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Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Post Gen Con Roundup w/ Alex Radcliffe on Wednesday August 6 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and their guest.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Jul 23
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Tonight at 9PM EDT (UTC -5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk to @gamesbymondo.bsky.social and @johnbrieger.bsky.social in a Developer Round Table, looking at freelance and in house roles!

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Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Developer Roundtable w/ Mondo Davis and John Brieger on Wednesday July 23 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and their guests.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Jul 16
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Tonight at 9PM EDT (UTC -5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk to @nimuestudios.bsky.social about doing the unthinkable: designing and publishing a TCG like Round Table in this day and age!

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Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Designing TCGs w/ Bill & Cathy DeVoe on Wednesday July 16 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and 2 guests.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Jul 16
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Tonight at 9PM EDT (UTC -5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk to @nimuestudios.bsky.social about doing the unthinkable: designing and publishing a TCG like Round Table in this day and age!

Join us live in the chat at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup!
Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Designing TCGs w/ Bill & Cathy DeVoe on Wednesday July 16 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and 2 guests.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Jul 9
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Tonight at 9PM EDT (UTC -5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk to @tinstargames.bsky.social about compelling worldbuilding in game design.

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Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: World Building w/ Steve Dee on Wednesday July 9 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and 1 guests.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Jul 2
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Tonight at 9 EDT (UTC -5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social welcome @connievdc.bsky.social (Apiary, Wyrmspan) to discuss the topic of player interaction.

Join us live in the chat at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup - see you there!
Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Player Interaction w/ Connie Vogelmann on Wednesday July 2 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and 1 guests.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Jun 25
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Tonight on the Meeple Syrup Show at 9 PM EDT (UTC -5), @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social welcome Luuk Van Hoomissen to talk about Origins Game Fair and how he approached the convention as a return attendee. Chat live at facebook.com/MeepleSyurp or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Origins 2025 Round Up with Luuk Van Hoomissen on Wednesday June 25 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and 1 guests.
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Kerf Cut Games @kerfcutgames.bsky.social · Jun 11
Tonight at 6pm pacific and 9 pm eastern time, join us I promise entertainment!
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Jun 11
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Tonight at 9PM EDT (UTC -5) @drayerink.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social talk to @kerfcutgames.bsky.social about how he incorporates his art and culture into his game designs. Chat with us live at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Art & Culture with Luke Parnell (Kerf Cut Games) on Wednesday June 11 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and 1 guests.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Jun 11
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Tonight at 9PM EDT (UTC -5) @drayerink.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social talk to @kerfcutgames.bsky.social about how he incorporates his art and culture into his game designs. Chat with us live at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Art & Culture with Luke Parnell (Kerf Cut Games) on Wednesday June 11 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and 1 guests.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · May 28
Tonight at 9PM EDT, @drayerink.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social speak with @distributedlife.bsky.social of @seabrookstudios.bsky.social about Pitch2Table.com - a site designed to help designers connect with publishers. Join us live at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Behind the Hype w/ Pitch2Table / Ryan Bucher, Weds May 28 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show surrounded by hexagonally framed pictures of the 2 hosts and 1 guests.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · May 21
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Tonight at 9PM EDT @senfoonglim.bsky.social and @drayerink.bsky.social talk with @burntislandgames.bsky.social / @kidstablebg.bsky.social and @thejaybell.bsky.social about the 2025 SdJ Awards and the @cardboardedison.com Award!

Chat with us at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
Beige, brown, and yellow title card with the text: Awards Season w/ Helaina Cappel and Jay Bell, Weds May 21 at 9 PM EDT with accompanying links: facebook.com/MeepleSyrup and youtube.com/MeepleSyrup. There are yellow and brown pill-shaped graphic elements in the top left and bottom right corners. The centre has 6 pictures in hexagonal frames; the pancake shaped logo for the Meeple Syrup Show as well as pictures of the 3 hosts and 2 guests.
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · May 17
Thanks for the share, @cardboardedison.com, it was fun to do an AMA!
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Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · May 17
A wide-ranging board game designer Q&A session, touching on topics from prototyping supplies to beginners’ advice, learning from playtesters, and more, via @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social
Ask Me Anything
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · May 14
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This Wednesday at 9 PM EST, @senfoonglim.bsky.social explores @boardssey.bsky.social and all of the tools the devs purpose-built for tabletop designers to prototype and present their games to prospective publishers. Join us live on facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
Watch Sen learn all about Boardssey, the website that's devoted to helping tabletop game designers prototype and pitch their games, from his guests, the site's developers. Live on cacebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup on Wednesday, May 14 at 9 PM EST
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · May 7
Tonight at 9PM EST, @drayerink.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social are doing an AMA on tabletop game design, development, publishing, etc. Please join us with questions that we'll answer live on facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Apr 30
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Tonight on the Meeple Syrup Show, @drayerink.bsky.social and @senfoonglim.bsky.social talk about George's first time attending the Gathering of Friends as a designer / self-publisher. We'll talk about long cons, prep, pitching, and more at facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or YouTube.com/MeepleSyrup!
Yellow title card with the faces of Cat Drayer, George Drayer, and Sen-Foong Lim surrounding the Meeple Syrup logo (a stack of pancakes with a meeple-shaped pat of butter, drenched in syrup); the title of the show is "Let's Go To A Gathering with the Meeple Syrup Crew" and the showtime is listed as Wednesday, April 30 at 9PM EST on www.facebook.com/MeepleSyrup or www.youtube.com/MeepleSyrup
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Apr 30
Thanks! We're back on tonight - hope to see you there!
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Meeple Syrup Show @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social · Apr 23
🎲✂️ No show tonight; @drayerink.bsky.social is still travelling and @senfoonglim.bsky.social is still grading exams! See you next week!
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Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · Apr 13
Testing and pitching big games: an industry panel discusses how to get a multi-hour, table-sprawling game in front of playtesters and publishers, via @meeplesyrupshow.bsky.social
Pitching Big Games w/ Connie Vogelmann, Drew Wehrle, Tam Myiang, and Jonathan Gilmour-Long
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Sen-Foong Lim @senfoonglim.bsky.social · Apr 12
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Going through a tough depressive period due to work and world-related stress; will be hosting early morning chats for @ttgda.bsky.social members on the Discord server for the month May.

This helps by holding me accountable for getting out of bed when my brain says otherwise.

Silly brain.
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