Gen Con 2026 is almost here, and we’re taking a closer look at the exciting lineup Synapses Games is bringing to the show. From upcoming releases and fan favorites to exclusive merch and Learn & Play events, there will be plenty for players to discover.
Founded in Canada in 2018 by Carl Brière, Synapses Games creates board games that are easy to learn, quick to explain, and fun for both new players and strategic gamers. Just like the synapses between neurons, Synapses Games is all about creating exciting experiences and bringing people together around the table.
Stop by the Luma Imports Booth #2841 to check out the Synapses Games lineup, and make sure to join the scheduled events in Hall D!
What We’re Bringing
At the Luma Imports booth, attendees will be able to check out a wide range of Synapses Games titles and products, including Circadia, the Circadia Pin, Frosted Blooms, Medium: The Hand of Fate, Not Alone: Second Edition, Postcards, and Postcards: Wooden Bicycles. Compile fans will also have plenty to explore, with Compile: Main 1, Main 2, and Main 3, Compile: Aux 1, Aux 2, and Aux 3, the Compile Event Kit, Compile Booster, Compile Playmats 1, 2, and 3, plus exclusive Compile merch, including a hat and bag. Several of these titles have not even been released to the public yet, making Gen Con the perfect chance to get an early look!
Join the Fun in Hall D
Ready to play? Synapses Games is bringing a full lineup of exciting events to Hall D at Gen Con 2026! Most sessions are just $2, making this the perfect chance to learn a new game, try an upcoming release, and grab a seat at the table. Don’t wait too long, spots are limited! Sign up through the Gen Con Event Finder and join us in Hall D.
Frosted Blooms
Build your dream tulip garden in Frosted Blooms! This gorgeous tile-laying game from Bruno Cathala and Ludovic Maublanc has players placing Landscape tiles, creating clever scoring patterns, and growing the most harmonious garden over ten rounds. Join a Learn & Play session in Hall D for just $2 and see if your garden has what it takes to bloom. See the schedule below!
Circadia
Step into the dreaming world of Circadia, where Day and Night have fallen out of balance. As Guides of the Dreaming Paths, players will lead magical Spirit Creatures back to their habitats by creating powerful card sets and earning Balance points. Join a Learn & Play session in Hall D for just $2 and help restore harmony to Circadia. See the schedule below!
Medium: The Hand of Fate
Think you and your friends are on the same wavelength? Put your psychic connection to the test in Medium: The Hand of Fate! Pair up, reveal word cards, count down together, and try to say the same connecting word at the exact same time. Join a Learn & Play session in Hall D for just $2 and see who can pull off the perfect mind meld. See the schedule below!
Not Alone: Second Edition
The hunt is back. Not Alone: Second Edition returns for its 10th anniversary with the base game, Sanctuary, and Exploration all in one complete box. One player becomes the Creature, while the others work together as the Hunted to survive the dangers of Artemia until rescue arrives. Join a Learn & Play session in Hall D for just $2 and find out if you can escape. See the schedule below!
Compile
Compile is taking over Gen Con! Jump into Learn & Play sessions for Compile: Main 3, compete in official Compile: Main 2 qualifiers, and follow the action all the way to the finals. Learn & Play sessions and qualifiers are $2, and the finals are free. All events are in Hall D, so get ready to compile your way to the top. See the schedule below!
This year is especially exciting because the Compile Event Kit will be used in an official event for the very first time. The grand prize is a big one too: the champion will walk away with the complete Compile Main 1 and Aux 1 collection in gold foil. Yes, the entire card pool, in gold.
See You at Gen Con!
Whether you want to learn something new, try an upcoming release before it hits shelves, compete in a Compile event, or pick up exclusive merch, Synapses Games has something exciting waiting for you at Gen Con 2026.
Visit us at Luma Imports Booth #2841, sign up for events through the Gen Con Event Finder, and join us in Hall D for all the fun!