Placeholder Games
@placeholder-games.com
We are a group of friends and tabletop enthusiasts working together to share our unique tabletop experiences with you! Put Campfire on your shelf now, and save space for Crime Guys: The Crime Game is coming in spring!
https://placeholder-games.com/
https://placeholder-games.com/
As the sun sets across WA and we enter into the longest night, I'm sure everyone knows what our Yule Log looks like. This art was done by @catskillz.bsky.social for our game Campfire.
Happy Solstice everyone!
#placeholder-games #Yulelog #cards #connection
Happy Solstice everyone!
#placeholder-games #Yulelog #cards #connection
December 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
As the sun sets across WA and we enter into the longest night, I'm sure everyone knows what our Yule Log looks like. This art was done by @catskillz.bsky.social for our game Campfire.
Happy Solstice everyone!
#placeholder-games #Yulelog #cards #connection
Happy Solstice everyone!
#placeholder-games #Yulelog #cards #connection
Laya Liebeseller (they/any) is Placeholder's Social Media Manager focusing on creating our brand, organizing our crowdfunding, and of course talking to all of you! They are also a TTRPG and ARG designer, anthropologist, and beginner crocheter. Find them playscholar.bsky.social!
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Laya Liebeseller (they/any) is Placeholder's Social Media Manager focusing on creating our brand, organizing our crowdfunding, and of course talking to all of you! They are also a TTRPG and ARG designer, anthropologist, and beginner crocheter. Find them playscholar.bsky.social!
Craig Swallow (he/him) is at Placeholder Games, slowly figuring out how to help do the things that need done. Outside of work he is an avid windsurfer and skier, with a library of only cooperative games. Find Craig @lucigen.bsky.social.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Craig Swallow (he/him) is at Placeholder Games, slowly figuring out how to help do the things that need done. Outside of work he is an avid windsurfer and skier, with a library of only cooperative games. Find Craig @lucigen.bsky.social.
Jay Bell (he/him) works with Placeholder Games on production consultation and graphic design. He's also a game designer, and a Prepress Specialist with Panda GM. You can see what he's up to at @thejaybell.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Jay Bell (he/him) works with Placeholder Games on production consultation and graphic design. He's also a game designer, and a Prepress Specialist with Panda GM. You can see what he's up to at @thejaybell.bsky.social
JC Mercer (he/him) is a game designer for Placeholder Games, with a particular focus on codifying rules for our mechanics. He spends the rest of his time as the brewmaster for a craft brewery and getting in as much tabletop gaming as possible.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
JC Mercer (he/him) is a game designer for Placeholder Games, with a particular focus on codifying rules for our mechanics. He spends the rest of his time as the brewmaster for a craft brewery and getting in as much tabletop gaming as possible.
@catskillz.bsky.social (she/her) is Placeholder Games’ in-house artist. She works across different art styles to develop concepts inspired by the team’s ideas and her own imagination. Outside of work, she spends her time reading fantasy novels, gaming, ghost hunting, and foraging for wild foods.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
@catskillz.bsky.social (she/her) is Placeholder Games’ in-house artist. She works across different art styles to develop concepts inspired by the team’s ideas and her own imagination. Outside of work, she spends her time reading fantasy novels, gaming, ghost hunting, and foraging for wild foods.
Katelyn Summers (she/her) is Placeholder Games' Graphic Designer, bringing our ideas into reality. From rough sketch to print she is there, hands in the dirt. Katelyn spends her time traveling, playing TTRPGs, baking, and building giant Halloween props. Find Katelyn @heykatelyn.bsky.social.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Katelyn Summers (she/her) is Placeholder Games' Graphic Designer, bringing our ideas into reality. From rough sketch to print she is there, hands in the dirt. Katelyn spends her time traveling, playing TTRPGs, baking, and building giant Halloween props. Find Katelyn @heykatelyn.bsky.social.
Ellevol (he/him) is a Producer at Placeholder Games bringing together the individual talents to form a cohesive vision for our games. Outside of Placeholder he enjoys epic fantasy novels, strategic board games, and outdoor recreation.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Ellevol (he/him) is a Producer at Placeholder Games bringing together the individual talents to form a cohesive vision for our games. Outside of Placeholder he enjoys epic fantasy novels, strategic board games, and outdoor recreation.
Thomas Gonzales is Placeholder Games' lead Producer and Designer. His primary contribution is gathering all the wonderful talent of Placeholder together and working with them to produce our wonderful collection of games.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Thomas Gonzales is Placeholder Games' lead Producer and Designer. His primary contribution is gathering all the wonderful talent of Placeholder together and working with them to produce our wonderful collection of games.
Myriah Gonzales is the owner and operator of Placeholder Games. When she’s not steering this ship you can find her deep in arts and crafts, a skill set that is invaluable in the early rapid playtest phase of game development.
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Myriah Gonzales is the owner and operator of Placeholder Games. When she’s not steering this ship you can find her deep in arts and crafts, a skill set that is invaluable in the early rapid playtest phase of game development.
#placeholder-games is a studio founded by a group of friends and #tabletop enthusiasts bringing the games we create to you!
Put Campfire on your shelf today and save a spot for Crime Guys: The Crime Game coming soon!
Team intros in the thread below.
placeholder-games.com
Put Campfire on your shelf today and save a spot for Crime Guys: The Crime Game coming soon!
Team intros in the thread below.
placeholder-games.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
#placeholder-games is a studio founded by a group of friends and #tabletop enthusiasts bringing the games we create to you!
Put Campfire on your shelf today and save a spot for Crime Guys: The Crime Game coming soon!
Team intros in the thread below.
placeholder-games.com
Put Campfire on your shelf today and save a spot for Crime Guys: The Crime Game coming soon!
Team intros in the thread below.
placeholder-games.com
Myriah Gonzales is the owner and operator of Placeholder Games. When she’s not steering this ship you can find her deep in arts and crafts, a skill set that is invaluable in the early rapid playtest phase of game development.
December 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Myriah Gonzales is the owner and operator of Placeholder Games. When she’s not steering this ship you can find her deep in arts and crafts, a skill set that is invaluable in the early rapid playtest phase of game development.
Mister Mal is making sure to supervise art activities this morning.
#art #catassistant #placeholdergames #illustration #boardgames
#art #catassistant #placeholdergames #illustration #boardgames
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Mister Mal is making sure to supervise art activities this morning.
#art #catassistant #placeholdergames #illustration #boardgames
#art #catassistant #placeholdergames #illustration #boardgames
Come meet the fam!
Thomas & JC, our founders, have been streaming tabletop on twitch for many years... You can find streams where our games were being played on post-its, discussions about upcoming projects, and see which games we love to play!
www.twitch.tv/elympian
Thomas & JC, our founders, have been streaming tabletop on twitch for many years... You can find streams where our games were being played on post-its, discussions about upcoming projects, and see which games we love to play!
www.twitch.tv/elympian
September 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Come meet the fam!
Thomas & JC, our founders, have been streaming tabletop on twitch for many years... You can find streams where our games were being played on post-its, discussions about upcoming projects, and see which games we love to play!
www.twitch.tv/elympian
Thomas & JC, our founders, have been streaming tabletop on twitch for many years... You can find streams where our games were being played on post-its, discussions about upcoming projects, and see which games we love to play!
www.twitch.tv/elympian
Games that make you hungry... what are some others? 🤔
(Featured: Charcuterie: The Board Game by 3WS Games)
(Featured: Charcuterie: The Board Game by 3WS Games)
August 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Games that make you hungry... what are some others? 🤔
(Featured: Charcuterie: The Board Game by 3WS Games)
(Featured: Charcuterie: The Board Game by 3WS Games)
Excited to see what the day brings at #Gencon2025!
August 2, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Excited to see what the day brings at #Gencon2025!
Have you heard of the Armchair Dragoons? Well, apparently they photographed booths this year at Origins! Sneaky sneaky!
#armchairdragoons #origins2025
#armchairdragoons #origins2025
July 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Have you heard of the Armchair Dragoons? Well, apparently they photographed booths this year at Origins! Sneaky sneaky!
#armchairdragoons #origins2025
#armchairdragoons #origins2025
Have you ever heard the name Charley Harper when it comes to art?
Most famous for his wildlife creations, Harper dubbed his style "Minimal Realism": "When I look at a subject, ...I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns...endless possibilities." If you visit the Queen City,
Most famous for his wildlife creations, Harper dubbed his style "Minimal Realism": "When I look at a subject, ...I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns...endless possibilities." If you visit the Queen City,
July 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Have you ever heard the name Charley Harper when it comes to art?
Most famous for his wildlife creations, Harper dubbed his style "Minimal Realism": "When I look at a subject, ...I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns...endless possibilities." If you visit the Queen City,
Most famous for his wildlife creations, Harper dubbed his style "Minimal Realism": "When I look at a subject, ...I see exciting shapes, color combinations, patterns...endless possibilities." If you visit the Queen City,
Where will your next adventure take you?
Find Campfire, and news about upcoming games via the link in our bio!
Find Campfire, and news about upcoming games via the link in our bio!
June 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Where will your next adventure take you?
Find Campfire, and news about upcoming games via the link in our bio!
Find Campfire, and news about upcoming games via the link in our bio!
Who are we? Well, you're gonna find out!
(Special thanks to @CosmicBen for helping us with this video!)
(Special thanks to @CosmicBen for helping us with this video!)
June 28, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Who are we? Well, you're gonna find out!
(Special thanks to @CosmicBen for helping us with this video!)
(Special thanks to @CosmicBen for helping us with this video!)
Finkle is wondering when you plan on getting your copy of Campfire...
Because you can, right here!: placeholder-games.com/products/cam...
(If you've already obtained your copy, let us know...Finkle checks in 😬 )
Because you can, right here!: placeholder-games.com/products/cam...
(If you've already obtained your copy, let us know...Finkle checks in 😬 )
June 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Finkle is wondering when you plan on getting your copy of Campfire...
Because you can, right here!: placeholder-games.com/products/cam...
(If you've already obtained your copy, let us know...Finkle checks in 😬 )
Because you can, right here!: placeholder-games.com/products/cam...
(If you've already obtained your copy, let us know...Finkle checks in 😬 )
Origins 2025 was a wild, wonderful ride!
We want to thank EVERYONE who visited and supported us. From a simple hello in passing, playing a game with us, sharing a story and making a purchase!
YOU made our first event as a company so much fun, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
We want to thank EVERYONE who visited and supported us. From a simple hello in passing, playing a game with us, sharing a story and making a purchase!
YOU made our first event as a company so much fun, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
June 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Origins 2025 was a wild, wonderful ride!
We want to thank EVERYONE who visited and supported us. From a simple hello in passing, playing a game with us, sharing a story and making a purchase!
YOU made our first event as a company so much fun, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
We want to thank EVERYONE who visited and supported us. From a simple hello in passing, playing a game with us, sharing a story and making a purchase!
YOU made our first event as a company so much fun, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future!
Dawn of the final day...
Okay it's 11am but still! Make your rounds and come visit Placeholder Games at booth 1255. We have our Crime Guys prototype demo and our card game Campfire ready to play AND purchase!
Okay it's 11am but still! Make your rounds and come visit Placeholder Games at booth 1255. We have our Crime Guys prototype demo and our card game Campfire ready to play AND purchase!
June 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Dawn of the final day...
Okay it's 11am but still! Make your rounds and come visit Placeholder Games at booth 1255. We have our Crime Guys prototype demo and our card game Campfire ready to play AND purchase!
Okay it's 11am but still! Make your rounds and come visit Placeholder Games at booth 1255. We have our Crime Guys prototype demo and our card game Campfire ready to play AND purchase!
Stick to budget....stick to budget....
If you had to recommend one game to buy this Origins 2025, what would it be? (We recommend Campfire, of course! We're at booth 1255, come say hi!)
If you had to recommend one game to buy this Origins 2025, what would it be? (We recommend Campfire, of course! We're at booth 1255, come say hi!)
June 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Stick to budget....stick to budget....
If you had to recommend one game to buy this Origins 2025, what would it be? (We recommend Campfire, of course! We're at booth 1255, come say hi!)
If you had to recommend one game to buy this Origins 2025, what would it be? (We recommend Campfire, of course! We're at booth 1255, come say hi!)
Have you seen Casey?
Mae stopped by after hearing about Crime Guys: The Crime Game we are demoing! No further clues yet, but we're keeping an eye on things!
Mae stopped by after hearing about Crime Guys: The Crime Game we are demoing! No further clues yet, but we're keeping an eye on things!
June 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Have you seen Casey?
Mae stopped by after hearing about Crime Guys: The Crime Game we are demoing! No further clues yet, but we're keeping an eye on things!
Mae stopped by after hearing about Crime Guys: The Crime Game we are demoing! No further clues yet, but we're keeping an eye on things!