About us
Synapses Games is a board game publisher based in Canada, founded in 2018 by Carl Brière. The founder has a passionate love of the world of board games since his introduction to them at the age of 5. Surrounded by family and friends, he was first introduce d to chess and slowly into more varieties of mechanics and styles of games.
With his international experience acquired in the gaming industry, where he has worked with many prestigious companies, Carl now brings his expertise and know-how to fulfill a lifelong dream of running his own publishing studio, Synapses Games.
Synapses Games develops and publishes board games that are easy to learn, quick to explain, and perfect for beginners and challenging the more strategic gamers. Synapses Games seeks to create exciting experiences and foster connections between people.
Remember that if you have fun playing, your reward will be much more than just winning a game!
Our goal is simply to create connections between players, exactly like between the synapses of neurons!
Our team
Carl Brière
Publisher and Chief Executive Officer
In the board game industry since 2009, Carl has worked his way through various companies and roles over the years. That wide-ranging experience gives him a sharp understanding of how the industry works. At the helm of the company, he oversees a game's entire journey: product development, production agreements, logistics, and international sales.
Marie-Elaine Bérubé
Art Director
Originally a designer in the fashion world, Marie-Elaine chose in 2013 to bring her artistic talent to the world of board games. This unie path now shapes her creative eye and her one-of-a-kind visual signature. It's her genius that brings the game of Synapes Games to life, turning them into true masterpieces - as beautiful to look at as they are enjoyable to play.
Josée Guillemette
Director of Strategic Development and Marketing
With Synapses Games since 2021, Josée first cut her teeth as a journalist before taking on many other hats, most notably that of Director of Communications and marketing. This rich and varied background now makes her a valuable advisor: she develops the marketing plans and guides Carl and the team on the strategic direction needed to grow the publishing studio.
Frédéric Bergeron
Community & Marketing Coordinator
In the board game industry since 2012, Frédéric has explored sales, purchasing, marketing and event planning. This many-sided experience makes him the perfect person to build connections. Today, he's the one nurturing relationships with media and reviewers, looking after customer service and coordinating marketing efforts with our distribution partners.
Martin Ricard
Graphic Designer
Drawing on experience gained in both agency and in-house settings, Martin joined the team in 2025 and brings valuable technical expertise, particularly in motin design and 3D imagery. His versatility and fresh perspective on the industry are real assets: they allow us to create even more striking communication tools and marketing content to make our games shine.
Anthony Napoli
Graphic Designer & Illustrator
A graphic designer and illustrator, Anthony has explored everything from comic illustration to advertising campaigns and packaging design. From this journey, he holds one core belief: artis, above all, away of telling a story with clarity and purpose. He steps into the world of board games in 2026, bringing that vision to the games of Synapses Games.