Mx "Vote Green" Fraud
Thinking about opening a boardgame/ tabletop game cafe in 3-5 years.
I wonder if anyone has done that and has some pointer on what makes a good FLGS / boardgame café.
Dec 29, 2018 at 6:45pmWeb
Show threadDaFuryDec 29, 2018
@mxfraud Good luck and great idea!! if you want to do some research, head to Toronto to see Snakes and Lattes. They've nailed it!
Show threadRabbit ClawsDec 29, 2018

@mxfraud yes, if you get a business partner, don’t choose someone who’s a deadbeat (that may be less practical advise so much as venting on my part).

I found this useful https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXMtcILYHm3YJeCY3x5vMV0iljbCneIKa

How to Snakes - YouTube

We get a lot of inquiries about how we operate. If you are a budding entrepreneur or are just curious about the inner workings of a board game cafe (or, at l...

Show threadHawk JohensonDec 29, 2018

@mxfraud "Rule #1: If you spill ANYTHING on the merch, you bought it."

Seriously, though. That sounds like the old cyber cafes that used to exist. Could probably take some pages from their books. :)

Show threadDad FashionDec 31, 2018
@mxfraud Make sure you can make a consistent profit. If you can't pay the bills, everything else falls to the wayside. Embrace Friday Night Magic and the pre-release weekends - they keep many game stores afloat.
Show threadMasterOfZilchJan 4, 2019
@mxfraud 'just visited The Castle in MA, it was great. Things that help: good game selection (200+), color coding games by difficulty, food, drinks (coffee & full bar)