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Synapses Games

Montreal board game publisher creating quick, clever games for families and friends.

  • Montréal
  • Toys, games and fun

About Synapses Games

Synapses Games is a Montreal board game publisher. It creates quick, clever games for families and friends, the kind you can explain in a few minutes and then play again and again around the table.

It suits families with kids, groups of friends and anyone who likes a short game after dinner. Quick games are handy for a cottage weekend, a holiday gathering or a rainy afternoon at home. A board game also makes an easy gift that brings people together. Picking a game from a Montreal publisher supports Quebec's lively board game scene.

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Montréal
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An independent, smaller maker
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Questions people ask

Is Synapses Games made in Quebec?

Yes. Synapses Games started in Quebec and is based in Montréal, on the island of Montreal, so it is listed in both Made in Quebec and Made in Montreal.

What does Synapses Games make?

Montreal board game publisher creating quick, clever games for families and friends.

Where can I buy from Synapses Games?

Start with its official website, jeuxsynapsesgames.com. Look in independent toy, game and book shops and at craft fairs. Video games are sold on the usual online stores.

Is Synapses Games a big company or a small business?

Synapses Games is an independent, smaller business. Buying from makers like this one supports local jobs directly.

What are some local brands similar to Synapses Games?

Other local brands in Toys, games and fun include Bummis, Bonsound, Le Scorpion Masqué, Petit Lem.

How did Synapses Games get on this list?

Montreal Tips lists businesses that started in Quebec and still make, run or are based here. Listings are free and never sponsored. If you run Synapses Games and want to update this page, contact us.

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