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From Shiok to Sedap: Lilian Lee’s Culinary Card Game Journey
How different is Singaporean and Malaysian food? Lilian Lee, founder of Say What?, returns to share a new product "Malaysia's Sedap Food" and shares what new trials and tribulations she's been up to, since her last interview 5 years ago.


Behind Shadow Market: China’s Growing Hub for Indie Board Game Creators
Halifa Cui (世路寒), one of the core organizers behind SHADOW MARKET, shares the story of how a grassroots designer collective blossomed into one of China’s most vibrant and influential board game expos. From humble beginnings in 2016 to their largest event yet in 2025 in Shanghai, Halifa reflects on SHADOW Market’s growth, challenges, and its unwavering commitment to supporting indie designers and the China tabletop scene.


Visual Design with a Mischievous Twist: Behind Sneaky Supper
Keryn's journey as a visual designer is filled with personal stories and playful creativity. In this interview, she discusses how childhood memories, perfectionism, and a passion for user-centered design influenced Sneaky Supper. Explore her artistic evolution, behind-the-scenes challenges, and how she finds joy and meaning in every layer of the design process! Plus, meet Steve again as he shares about his experience designing Sneaky Supper!


Building BAECON: A Community-Led Movement in Philippines Tabletop Scene
What started as small game night gatherings has grown into one of the Philippines’ most beloved board game conventions—completely free and fiercely community-driven. Ron, lead volunteer of BAECON and VariablePlay, shares how shared values, grassroots support, and a little April Fool’s spirit helped BAECON grow from 85 hopeful attendees to over 500 passionate gamers.


From Digital Marketing to Designing Usolli: Ahmad’s Bold Leap into Board Games
How did a Malaysian designer turn a personal mission into a board game about Salah-the five daily prayers central to Islamic faith? In this interview, Ahmad shares the story behind Usolli—a heartfelt blend of faith, family, and modern game design created to spark meaningful conversations and preserve Islamic heritage in a joyful way.


A Journey from Australia to Singapore: Aethermon Studios
Join Chris and Sarah of Aethermon Studios as they share their inspiring journey through the world of game development!


Impact PlayFest - Where Play Meets Purpose
Play games that drive change at Impact Play Fest 2025, taking place at Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Center on 22 March 2025 from 10am - 6pm.


Building a Tabletop Culture: Larong Atin’s Mission in the Philippines and Beyond
Filipino board games are stepping onto the global stage, and Larong Atin is leading the charge. From homegrown hits to international...


Cats, Cards, and Crowdfunding: The Making of Catopomp
David Chow took a classic card game and reinvented it into Catopomp. From design challenges to Kickstarter wins, he shares his journey.


The Realist Guide To Making a Board Game
Designing a board game is an exciting but time-intensive journey. How long does it take to bring an idea to life?
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