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House rules

Five things that keep this a nice place to play.

  1. 1 | The “hi” rule

    A simple hello goes a long way toward keeping our community strong. If you see a new face and they look unsure, take a moment to help them settle in.

    Drawing of people and a robot sitting down to a game

  2. 2 | Take it easy

    We’ve all played with people who are a little too intense about winning - impatiently pointing out forgotten rules, making people replay rounds over honest mistakes, etc. Unless there’s an agreement otherwise, keep it relaxed and fun.

    Drawing of a fox in a spacesuit shaking hands with a jockey

  3. 3 | Take care of the space

    We designed Tabletop Library to be a nice place, and need your help keeping it that way. Allow time to return games the way you found them. If you lose or damage a piece, no problem, just let us know so we can replace it. Eat and drink here, but be mindful of greasy hands and strong smells.

    Drawing of a fairy tidying game pieces into their box

  4. 4 | Early is on time

    When you RSVP to an event or open table with other members, they’re counting on you! Arrive five or ten minutes early so the game can start on time. Life happens, so if you need to cancel that’s OK - just let everyone know as soon as you can.

    Drawing of a conductor, a rabbit and a wizard at a reserved table

  5. 5 | Be here when you’re here

    We’ve found keeping the phone in the pocket during play helps everyone enjoy themselves. Quick phone checks are fine - just step away from the table. Being present is part of the fun.

    Drawing of monkeys at a game table, one looking at a phone

Additional guidelines

We don’t allow pets on the premises, with one exception: Luna, Freya, Charlie, and Kona, our partners’ dogs, are always welcome. Feel free to say hi!

Kids under 14 must be accompanied by an adult while at Tabletop Library — we don’t offer drop-off supervision. We may offer supervised kids activities in the future, but none are available yet.