Made by Anthony Mendes
Journal
Notes from the door, the stage and the court.
Stories from our hosts, tips for first-timers and the occasional list of very good board games.

How to survive your first open mic
Nerves are normal. Here is what five years of hosting has taught us about getting through your first five minutes.

Five board games that work with strangers
The best games for a table of people who met ten minutes ago, picked by our game night hosts.

Why we keep our pickup games free
Running a free weekly game costs money. Here is why we think it is worth it, and how sponsors help.