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 Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s the atmosphere like?
A: It’s a casual, family-friendly environment.

• Games are often new to the players. We allow “take backs” and retroactive actions if not too much time has elapsed.

• Vulgarity, short tempers, and bad manners are not tolerated.

• Our laid-back style tends to reflect in our game choices: we typically don’t play long games heavy with “take that!” or player elimination.

Q: Are there pets at the venue?
A: No.

Q: How late do you play?
A: 10PM is the most common, but have gone to 11:30 to finish a game.

Q: Can players veto a game?
A: Yes, on moral grounds. For example, Secret Hitler, Cards Against Humanity, The Blessed Dark, Septima, etc. But we don’t veto games based on just preferences.

Q: How heavy of a game is the group willing to go?
A: The time constraint is the biggest factor, and we target 3 hours maximum (including teach) for all of a player’s picks. This is typically split across two picks: a medium game of two hours, and a lighter game of an hour or less. But you could pick one game of three hours.

Q: Are members vaccinated?
A: It’s optional and the venue is mask-free

Q: What are the “unwritten rules” for the group?
A: Be respectful and kind to each other. Some ways that is reflected:

• Be patient, dependable, and punctual.

• Treat games with care and respect (don’t bend cards, keep drinks and messy foods away from the play area, don’t riffle shuffle or rotate sleeved cards, etc.).

• No cheating.

• Play to win, not to bully or humiliate

• It’s okay to dislike a game, but not to ruin the experience for the other players (e.g., protracted negativity, vindictive, random, etc.).

• Don’t interrupt the person teaching the game.

• Practice good hygiene and good manners.

• Don’t be focused on your phone.