Game Venue
Age Range
How Many Players
Rating
Play Time?
8+
2+
G-R
1-4 Hours
A game venue is a specialized location designed for playing These venues often have a large selection of games available for play, as well as food and drink options. Game venues can range from small, independently owned stores to large chains with locations in multiple cities.
Variations
Board Game Café: Consider hosting at a local board game café. These cafes have a variety of board games available to play, and some even serve food and drinks.
Arcade Night: Rent out an arcade or video game venue for the night and challenge your friends to a variety of arcade games, pinball, and classic video games.
Video Game Night: If you have access to a video game room or gaming center, host a video game night with popular multiplayer games like Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, or Fortnite. You can even set up a tournament for guests to compete in.
Virtual reality gaming: Find a venue that offers virtual reality gaming experiences, such as VR arcades or gaming lounges. Try out different games and immerse yourselves in a new world.
Laser tag tournament: Reserve the laser tag arena at APEX and organize a tournament-style game. Divide your group into teams and compete for the highest score. Award prizes for the winning team.
Board Game Cafe Crawl: If you live in an area with multiple board game cafes, plan a board game cafe crawl where you and your guests visit several different cafes throughout the night to play a variety of games and enjoy different food and drink options.
GAME RULES
The rules for a game venue game night will depend on the specific venue and the games being played. However, in general, the rules will be similar to those for other game nights, such as providing clear instructions for each game, establishing guidelines for turn-taking, and ensuring that all players are familiar with the rules before beginning. The venue may also have specific rules, such as limitations on outside food or drink, age restrictions, or rules about noise levels. It's important to check with the venue ahead of time to ensure that you are following their rules and regulations.
GAME SETUP
A game venue game night is typically held in a dedicated game space or board game cafe. The setup can vary depending on the venue, but usually, there are tables and chairs set up for gaming, a game library with a wide selection of games to choose from, and sometimes even food and drinks available for purchase. Some venues may require reservations or have time limits for game sessions, so it's best to check ahead of time. Players can usually bring their own games, or choose from the venue's collection. Staff may be available to teach and facilitate games, or players can learn the rules themselves from the game manuals. Overall, the setup is designed to provide a comfortable and fun atmosphere for playing board games with friends or meeting new people who share the same interests.
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