Host a game at a store

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What it's for

Post a game at a local game store so players nearby can find it and take a seat. Players see the store, never where you live.

Who can use it

Players

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How to do it

  1. Press Host a game in the top bar, from any page.

    The top bar with Host a game highlightedThe top bar with Host a game highlighted
  2. Choose At a game store, then press Next. The form goes one step at a time, and the preview beside it shows how players will see your game.

    The first step of the host form, What kind of game?, with At a game store chosenThe first step of the host form, What kind of game?, with At a game store chosen
  3. Pick the store, from the list or on the map. The numbers on the map's pins are games already on that day.

    The Where step with a store picked from the list and shown on the mapThe Where step with a store picked from the list and shown on the map
  4. Choose the game, and the format if it has one, then give it a title. Add any details players should know, like power level or house rules. Leave out phone numbers and links: players can talk in the game's chat.

    The Game step with Magic: The Gathering, Commander and a title filled inThe Game step with Magic: The Gathering, Commander and a title filled in
  5. Pick when it starts, with a quick pick or the date and time, and how long it runs. You can make it repeat every week or every other week. Check with the store before you post, so you know they're open and have table space.

    The When step with a start time pickedThe When step with a start time picked
  6. Set how many seats there are, the skill level and ages. Tick Beginner-friendly if you're happy to teach.

    The Who's it for step with 4 seats and Beginner-friendly tickedThe Who's it for step with 4 seats and Beginner-friendly ticked
  7. Check it over. Press Edit beside anything you want to change, then press Post event.

    The Review step summing up the game, with Post event highlightedThe Review step summing up the game, with Post event highlighted
  8. Your game is posted, and players near the store can find it on Explore. Invite friends you've played with, or go to your game's page to edit it, see who's coming and chat with them.

    Your game is posted, with friends to invite and a Go to your game buttonYour game is posted, with friends to invite and a Go to your game button

Next

  • Invite a friend

    Bring a friend to LookForParty with an email invite, and ask your friends to a game you're hosting.

    Friends

  • Find a game near you

    Explore shows the games coming up at stores near you, on a map and in a list. Find a table that fits your games, your time and how far you want to go.

    Explore

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