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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 08/06/2026

Evidence of our CRIMES! JC and friends demoing Crime Guys: The Crime Game during our first Night of Crime event at Ashley's Pub. Its amazing to experience the prototype out on the table in full view. Photo by @elympian.com

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 02/06/2026

Here is @elympian.com about to make an illegal move with the prototype! No Frogs next to Hippos Thomas! Regardless of the designer's crimes, ;) the prototype is lookin pretty spiffy don't you think?

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 01/06/2026

If yall are in the Seattle area, you've now got Saturday night plans from 6-9pm. You're going to Ashley's Pub! Join the Lead Designers @elympian.com and J.C. Mercer for a Night of Crime. Be the first to check out our prototype in person!

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Thomas @elympian.com · 03/04/2026

Got the production prototype samples for Crime Guys and ohhh boy are these polyominoes looking pretty.

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 31/03/2026

Crime Guys: The Crime Game www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla... #kickstarter #wolves #moon #boardgames #comic #placeholdergames

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Thomas @elympian.com · 11/03/2026

Look at this sweet game I made. Go sign up for the launch notification at www.kickstarter.com/projects/pla...

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 08/03/2026

Here are some Aces for you today. Get your copy of our card game Campfire right now on our website! placeholder-games.com/products/cam... #cardgame #boardgame #placeholdergame #aces #rummy

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 04/03/2026

Did you miss our February Newsletter? No worries! Read it now. mailchi.mp/placeholder-... Sign up on our website to get it straight to your email! placeholder-games.com #placeholdergames #boardgames #newsletter

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 25/02/2026

It's official, we're on kickstarter! Go follow our pre-launch page! Art by @catskillz.bsky.social Graphic design by @heykatelyn.bsky.social Game Design by JC and @elympian.com

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 20/01/2026

Other Cat decrees from his board game throne, "Give me a look at your collections so I might see your board game shelves are wanting!" Always love a good shelfie. Bonus points if there's another cat lol pic by @thejaybell.bsky.social #placeholdergames #cats #boardgames

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 20/12/2025

The pleasures of a warm fire. Sipping hot cocoa. Playing games with the family. If you're looking for something both new and familiar try our version of rummy, Campfire! It's our way to share our favorite past time with you. placeholder-games.com/products/cam... #cards #family #placeholder-games

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Campfire

Campfire contains two decks of beautiful playing cards and a rule book detailing how to play our family's version of Rummy, enjoyed countless nights around the campfire in the beautiful Pacific Northw...

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 19/12/2025

#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

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Thomas @elympian.com · 20/11/2025

I miss streaming. How’s all the homies doing out there?

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 17/11/2025

Mister Mal is making sure to supervise art activities this morning. #art #catassistant #placeholdergames #illustration #boardgames

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Thomas @elympian.com · 17/11/2025

Had a soup party. It was pretty rad. @wcs1only.bsky.social makes a pretty great French onion soup. Even if he puts distilled death inside it.

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Thomas @elympian.com · 10/10/2025

Hey friends! I’ll be in the Bay Area the first week of Nov. if you want to grab lunch or play some boardgames/ttrpgs hit me up.

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Thomas @elympian.com · 10/09/2025

So anyways, who wants to come live on a commune and collectively ignore the shit show that in the world now? We got pears and apples…

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Thomas @elympian.com · 08/09/2025

Frankie dog and I have our reading cut out for us this week.

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Thomas @elympian.com · 30/08/2025

Have I mentioned how cool @dianadimicco.bsky.social is recently? She’s the best.

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Brotherwise Games @brotherwisegames.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Boss Monster Junior is coming soon! What can you expect from the family-friendly dungeon-building card game? ⭐ Simplified rules! Great for kids to take their first step in learning strategy games 🧌 Cute little monsters to play as! Scare heroes and collect their treasures 👪 Fun for the parents, too!

Boss Monster Junior board game and full game components on a yellow background with orange and white lightning bolts facing toward the center. Text reads, "Time for a new generation! On Kickstarter in September"

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Placeholder Games @placeholder-games.com · 09/08/2025

We're ramping up on the last tasks to prepare this game for YOU! Join in now for news on our continued journey into the world of Crime Guys - The Crime Game, and get notifications for when we go live!

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Thomas @elympian.com · 09/08/2025

I’m so proud of the work everyone at Placeholder Games has done. Come help us make the best game possible! www.backerkit.com/c/projects/p...

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Thomas @elympian.com · 07/08/2025

Who all will be at PAX west? We got a booth this year and you should come demo our Crime Guys prototype!

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Thomas @elympian.com · 24/07/2025

Come join us this Sunday for an all day @wetinkgames.bsky.social event. I will be running Never Going Home in our new studio setup!

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Thomas @elympian.com · 18/07/2025

One of my good friends and wonderful members of our community has had the tragic experience of having a stroke. You might now in around twitch as Uneatenveggies, if you have anything you can spare I’d love you forever. gofund.me/79a9b491

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Donate to Join Us in Supporting Josh McKenna's Recovery, organized by Christopher Hart

On Saturday, July 12th, our good friend Josh McKenna suffered a severe … Christopher Hart needs your support for Join Us in Supporting Josh McKenna's Recovery

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Thomas @elympian.com · 15/07/2025

Hey GenCon friends. I’ve been seeing hotels on the block popping up all day. Keep an eye out if you still need a close room.

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Thomas @elympian.com · 20/06/2025

If you’re at Origins game fair, come say hi! Booth 1255

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Tabletop After Dark @tabletopafterdark.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

If you are at Origins, come check us out! We are sharing a booth with @placeholder-games.bsky.social! @elympian.com @panda8ngel.bsky.social & Jamie Daggers will be around! Come say hi!

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Amanda Panda 🔜 BGG Con, PaxU @panda8ngel.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

This will be a special @tabletopafterdark.bsky.social! We will be playing games w/ ea other & you! All the streamers on Saturday will be streaming games you can play along w/! @elympian.com @dutchyodaplays.bsky.social @wackytabaxitavern.bsky.social @rollingwithroc.bsky.social @timeroler.bsky.social

Tabletop After Dark - May 31, 2025 Marathon Schedule

ELYMPIAN
9:30 AM PT
twitch.tv/elympian

PANDA8NGEL
10:00 AM PT
twitch.tv/panda8ngel

DUTCHYODA
12:00 PM PT
twitch.tv/dutchyoda

ELYMPIAN
2:00 PM PT
twitch.tv/elympian

WACKYTABAXI
TAVERN
4:00 PM PT
twitch.tv/
wackytabaxitavern

ROLLINGWITHROCK
6:00 PM PT
twitch.tv/rollingwithroc

TIMEROLER
8:00 PM PT
twitch.tv/timeroler

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Thomas @elympian.com · 30/05/2025

We have an awesome lineup for TTAD tomorrow!! This months theme is about gaming together. We will be hosting BGA games to play with the community. Come join some of the best BG content creators and beat them at games!!

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Thomas @elympian.com · 31/03/2025

This is so amazing. @dianadimicco.bsky.social is a rock star and I’d love to do some tournaments with @tabletopafterdark.bsky.social for this!

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WackyTabaxiTavern @wackytabaxitavern.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

This Sunday, @tabletopafterdark.bsky.social has lined up the best board game streamers on Twitch for an all-day raidathon! Come join us, @elympian.com , @bnbtable.top , @bookofnerds.bsky.social , @rollingwithroc.bsky.social , and @timeroler.bsky.social for a refreshing take on tabletop content!

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Thomas @elympian.com · 20/03/2025

You have 2 choices you gotta make, what game are we playing and what flavor of AdvancedGG are we drinking.

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Thomas @elympian.com · 11/03/2025

Hey @tabletopafterdark.bsky.social and streamer friends. Great opportunity to showcase a designer and game on your content.

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Thomas @elympian.com · 10/03/2025

Playing some Monster Hunter Wilds, I mean Primal.

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Thomas @elympian.com · 04/03/2025

Exciting news! @panda8ngel.bsky.social is now the community manager for Tabletop After Dark! We are looking to expand the scope of TTAD and we are looking for more boardgame/ttrpg/wargame streamers to join us. If you’re interested please reach out to either of us.

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Amanda Panda 🔜 BGG Con, PaxU @panda8ngel.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

🔴Live now! Come chat with me & @bananachangames.bsky.social 📺 www.twitch.tv/panda8ngel AND www.youtube.com/@Panda8ngel Twitch stream sponsored by @violetdaisygames.bsky.social & @pinktigergames.com

You Think You Know...Banana Chan
Sunday March 2 - 5 pm pt / 8 pm et
TWitch.tv/panda8ngel

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Thomas @elympian.com · 18/02/2025

Hey @tychobrahe.bsky.social my buddy @karkainen.bsky.social is the brewmaster at Hood Canal Brewery and they just won best in Kitsap County! It would be wild to do some brewing together sometime.

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Thomas @elympian.com · 07/02/2025

Look at all those chickens

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Thomas @elympian.com · 04/02/2025

Shout out to the Tabletop After Dark community who made this happen! It was a pleasure working with @gamersoutreach.bsky.social and look forward to getting more GO Karts out to hospitals to support the kids who need it.

Medical personnel and a puppy around a GO Kart from Gamers Outreach donated by Tabletop After Dark

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Thomas @elympian.com · 02/02/2025

At the point where this is no longer something @gryffinhuffin.bsky.social and I just talk about. We’re building the chicken coop and getting chicks this week. Going to try the no dig method for the planting beds. Gonna channel my inner prepper and lean into self sufficiency.

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Thomas @elympian.com · 31/01/2025

Why is AOC the only one out here getting it. Can I have a congress full of people who actually want a better tomorrow and will work for it.

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Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · 31/01/2025

REMINDER: If you want to submit your game to the 2025 Cardboard Edison Award, today is your last day! Details at cardboardedison.com/award

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Thomas @elympian.com · 31/01/2025

Everyone behave, @gryffinhuffin.bsky.social finally has a bluesky! If you like knitting and crafts you should follow her. Just look at this Gobbo she made! She’s freaking talented.

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