Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What’s the atmosphere like?
A: It’s a casual, family-friendly environment.
Games are often new to the players. We allow “take backs” and retroactive actions if not too much time has elapsed.
Vulgarity, short tempers, and bad manners are not tolerated.
Our laid-back style tends to reflect in our game choices: we typically don’t play long games heavy with “take that!” or player elimination.
Q: Are there pets at the venue?
A: No.
Q: How late do you play?
A: 10PM is the most common, but can go later to finish a game.
Q: Can players veto a game?
A: Yes, on moral grounds. For example, Secret Hitler, Cards Against Humanity, The Blessed Dark, Septima, etc. But we don’t veto games based on just preferences.
Q: How heavy of a game is the group willing to go?
A: The time constraint is the biggest factor, and we target less than 3 hours. Look at our past games played to get an idea of what weights we typically play. The heaviest (to me) were Panamax and Maracaibo.
Q: Are members vaccinated?
A: It’s optional and the venue is mask-free
Q: What are the “unwritten rules” for the group?
A: Be respectful and kind to each other. Some ways that is reflected:
Be patient, dependable, and punctual.
Treat games with care and respect (don’t bend cards, keep drinks and messy foods away from the play area, don’t riffle shuffle or rotate sleeved cards, etc.).
No cheating.
Play to win, not to bully or humiliate
It’s okay to dislike a game, but not to ruin the experience for the other players (e.g., protracted negativity, vindictive, random, etc.).
Don’t interrupt the person teaching the game.
Practice good hygiene and good manners.
Don’t be focused on your phone.
Q: What is the history of WellPlayed?
A: The first session was Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 6:30 PM and the final weekly session ended on Tuesday November 8, 2022. It’s composition was stable with Travis replacing Daniel on 3/29/22. Upon Craig’s relocation to Canton the group switched to a monthly weekend gathering, with the venue in Dalton for the majority of sessions. Micah had a work relocation in July 2024 and was replaced by [TBD].