Capital Gains Studio is an independent Singapore-based game design and development studio on a mission to inspire learning through simple yet seriously fun ways. Driven by our principles of fun, social interaction and education, we crack our brains to blend psychology, educational principles and humour to create tabletop and digital games which are simple to learn, difficult to master, but undoubtedly addictive with a high level of re-playability.
SOCIAL INTERACTION
We design games with an unhealthy dose of fun and a high level of replayability
Our social games stir discussions about the various themes imbued in our games
We aid educators in providing them fun and engaging tools to bring boring subjects to life and improve the lives of people
FUN
EDUCATIONAL
WHAT WE DO?
DESIGN
We help corporations and institutions to design games for training and educational purposes.
PUBLISHING
We work with designers to bring their products to life and distribute them to major hobby & book stores in the region.
TRAINING
We provide customized training support for corporations who are interested to use our products
Meet The Team
Xeo Lye, Lead Designer
Xeo is the creative geek behind the games produced by Capital Gains Studio. Other than spending the last decade managing money in the crazy financial world, he also co-authored a best-selling book "5 Elements Of Successful Investors" and is the editor of award winning blog "SG Unfit Runners". He has been invited as a speaker by public institution and private corporations and is featured on various media around the region.
During his free time, he will huddle in his blanket and consume insane amount of manga, anime and video games. He can be lured out of his room by board games and savory snacks ..... and sushi.....
Sam Chang, Operations Director
An avid runner and swimmer, Sam is our hotbod daddy who loves reading and traveling.
With more than 10 years of experience in global financial institutions, Sam has assumed country and regional roles with exposure to a wide range of cross-functional initiatives like new products, compliance and digitization of processes.
Sam strongly believes in the huge opportunities available to simplify financial investing and learning. He is instrumental to roadmapping and executing the digitization of the games.
Ashley Woo, Training Director
An accomplished MOE approved trainer in education specializing in Design Thinking, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Ashley also has 14 years of industrial experience in managing Environment, Health and Safety and international trade compliance within Asia Pacific region.
Ashley is one of the coolest mums you can ever find. Besides being an avid runner in a running club, Ashley believes in education and wellness of children. Not only does she coach teenages, Ashley volunteers at schools to teach the underprivileged during her free time.
Jaslyn Lim, CFO, Sales Director
Jaslyn Lim has more than 15 years’ experience working in the banking and finance industry and continues to helm the finance role. A multi-tasker, she also dabbles in sales and distribution; analysis and product development. Nicknamed queen of spreadsheets, she helps creates lists and spreadsheets to record and organise data. With an eye for detail, she helps with proof-reading of rule book etc, and also assists with the writing of educational guide. Unleashing her creativity, she participates actively in the brainstorming process during the creation of games.
Steve Ng, Chief Game Designer
Since joining the boardgame design industry in 2018, Steve has had multiple published titles across various genres and has worked with many public and private agencies to bring their ideas and dreams to the tabletop. Some titles he has worked on include ‘Cryptocurrency’, ‘Check Out’ and ‘Hotpot Havoc’.
With boardgames being large part of both his personal and professional life, Steve holds a high personal standard, with feet planted firmly on the sides of both the consumer and business.
In games, he searches for interesting mechanics that provoke thought and curiosity whilst staying elegant. His current favourite game is Viscounts of the West Kingdom.
Shawn Chan, Brand Manager
A video game enthusiast at heart, Shawn is in charge of customer relations, e-commerce and distributor support for the Wongamania franchise.
Shawn has recently completed his undergraduate studies in Accounting and Finance from the University of London and is working as an auditor . Shawn is no stranger to public speaking and has assumed leadership roles during his younger days. He was student conductor to different choirs and had led them to their maiden Gold (with honours) awards at the Singapore Youth Festival.