When I went to BitSummit- another story for another time- I met some people who also like to play board games. Unfortunately, I'm pretty far removed from where they meet up. However, after some searching I found out about a board game cafe opening right by Ueno Station in Tokyo. It's called Musubiyori, and it looks like they have a great setup! There are tables as well as tatami booths (with lowered floors, so you don't need to suffer through your feet falling asleep!), plus discounts and spaces for all kinds of customers and even a bar. They've kindly allowed me to translate their crowdfunding page. I know I'm not the only one who wants to go, but they need help! If you can, please donate any amount you're comfortable with, and depending on that amount, you can get some sweet rewards! The crowdfunding campaign is only until July 3rd!
Note: this crowdfunding service cannot send rewards outside of Japan. That especially applies to the teacup set, but if you ever find yourself in Tokyo, you can pick up the tickets at the store!
For the crowdfunding page, click here.
English translation is below.
-Introduction-
"I don't bite!"
I'm Shimazu of Talosil Games.
Anyone can enjoy plenty of games and feel at ease in our Japanese-themed space.
On weekdays, you can stop by after work before getting on your next train home.
On weekends and holidays, you can play games just like you just invited a bunch of your friends over.
We want you to feel at home here.
Ueno Station is unbelievably convenient for those transferring trains to Chiba or Ibaraki.
However, there haven't been any board game cafes in the area until now.
So we took our chance and found this incredible location, and what's more, at a resonable rent.
Sure, it's not a new building, and there's no elevator to take you to our place on the 5th floor, but it's close enough to escape from the rain and, hopefully, offer a comforting refuge.
At Musubiyori, we'll make a fun place with all of the right services.
Our goal is for guests, both players and creators, to use the space in a way most convenient for them and to share good times through games.
That's why we need your help to support this project!
-About the Store-
Address:
7-chome-7 5 Ueno Taito-ku Tokyo To-o Building 5F
(〒110-0005 東京都台東区上野7-7-5 東欧ビル5F)
Access:
1-minute walk from JR Ueno Station Iriya Exit
5-minute walk from JR Ueno Station Asakusa Exit
5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ueno Station (Ginza or Hibiya Line)
-Visiting Musubiyori-
Musubiyori is a cafe where you can enjoy board games, but above all we think of it as a place you can have a good time with your favorite people.
That's why we've prepared the following plans to suit any occasion.
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- Parent-Child Discount: groups of parents and their children can use the children's space for free and get a free kid's drink! (limited to pre-school children and under)
- Student Discount: with a student ID, get 500 yen off your table!
- Others: We also offer a variety of other plans, including a Ladies' Day discount, renting out the entire cafe, and holding events.
How you use the cafe is up to you.
You also have your choice of seating!
In addition to regular tables and chairs, we have prepared lowered tatami seating areas separated by folding screens for an at-home-with-friends experience.
Of course, the regular tables are separated by partitions as well so you and your friends can play in peace!
Feel free to visit on your own, too!
In that case, you can either put out a call for other players to join you or have a playing space all to yourself.
Our female staff will assist women who come alone.
Plus, we have couples' seats and a counter for those who want to chat with the staff.
Please use the cafe as you see fit!
-Not Just Any Board Game Cafe!-
The 22nd of every month is Cat Day! (In Japanese, the number 2 is pronounced "ni", which is close to "nyan", the sound a cat makes!) On this day, the cat on our signs, Tart, will clock in to work. He's still a spoiled 3-year-old, but he loves company!
Guests who bring their cat on this day get 500 yen off their table as well as a gift for their cat!
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| Tart says, "Yeah, games or whatever, play attention to me!" |
I happen to be a fan of alcohol myself, so I'm getting ready plenty of drinks for those who do. I'll also keep your unfinished bottles for your next visit.
You can also use the counter as a bar to play games while getting to know the staff!
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| *Not an actual image. |
-Store Information-
Business Hours:
[Weekdays] 4pm-10pm
*We also open between 1pm and 4pm for advance reservations.
[Weekends] 1pm-10pm
Regular Closings:
Every Thursday
*When a holiday falls on Thursday, we open on that day.
*We also close for Obon (in August), New Year's, and special events.
Prices:
[Weekdays]
"Daytime" 1pm~4pm
1000 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
*reservations required
"Evening Time" 4pm~7pm
1000 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
"Bar Time" 7pm~10pm
1000 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
[Weekends]
"Daytime" 1pm~4pm
1250 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
"Evening Time" 4pm~7pm
1250 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
"Bar Time" 7pm~10pm
1250 yen for up to 3 hours (with 1 free drink)
[Fixed-Price Passport]
Within the period of validity, you can use this passport as many times as you want.
20,000 yen per month (with 1 free drink per time slot)
-Supporter Rewards-
(1) Thank You Email
We'll send you an email with our heartfelt gratitude.
(500 yen)
(2) 6 Tickets (50% off original value!) (women only)
These tickets give you free table use for up to 3 hours on weekdays during Evening Time (4pm~7pm) or Bar Time (7pm~10pm).
Invite your friends!
*Only women can use these tickets.
*Each ticket comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up these tickets at the store.
(3,000 yen)
(3) 6 Tickets (40% off original value!)
These tickets give you free table use for up to 3 hours on weekdays during Evening Time (4pm~7pm) or Bar Time (7pm~10pm).
Invite your friends!
*Each ticket comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up these tickets at the store.
(3,500 yen)
(4) 2 Original Teacups
Along with a thank-you letter, we'll send two teacups with our original logo. It's great for those who may not be able to visit the store but want a commemoration of their support!
(4,000 yen)
(5) Party Set of 8 Tickets (35% off original value!)
These tickets give you free table use during any time on any business day.
Come and have fun with your buddies!
*If you use these tickets on a weekday, you'll get an additional free drink.
*You can also pick up these tickets at the store.
(6,500 yen)
(6) One-Month Passport (50% off original value!)
For one month after the store opening, you can use a table as many times as you want for free!
We'll send you one passport.
*Each visit to the store comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up this passport at the store.
(10,000 yen)
(7) 3-Month Passport and Event Invitation
For three months after the store opening, you can use a table as many times as you want for free!
We'll send you one 3-month passport.
*Each visit to the store comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up this pasport at the store.
We'll also send you an invitation to the pre-party before the store opening (planned for Friday, June 30th from 5pm to 8pm).
(30,000 yen)
(8) 3-Month Passport, Right to Select Games, and Event Invitation
For three months after the store opening, you can use a table as many times as you want for free!
We'll send you one 3-month passport.
*Each visit to the store comes with 1 free drink.
*You can also pick up this pasport at the store.
We'll put your favorite board games on our bookshelves!
*You can choose up to 10 board games. If the game you choose has several expansion components, we may not be able to acquire all components.
*We'll keep the games on the shelf for at least a month. After that, they may be changed according to store operations.
We'll also send you an invitation to the pre-party before the store opening (planned for Friday, June 30th from 5pm to 8pm).
(50,000 yen)
-Use of Received Support-
We'll use received capital for the following investments:
- promotional expenses
- enhancing store facilities
- reward postage fees
- pre-opening event expenses
- payment for interior design
-Who We Are-
Finally, as the originator of this project, I have a few things to say.
It's already been 20 years since I first tried out a table-top RPG.
I play all kinds of games, analog and digital; there's no question about it, I like them all.
I want to keep working with games and connect to other game-lovers.
Oh, and I love bringing people together.
I still have really fun memories of getting together and playing games with my family and relatives as a kid.
I want to meet, talk, and connect to many people. That's why I thought to make such a place.
Musubiyori is my dream, but I'm also looking to expand my circle of friends by even one more person.
I'm grateful for any assistance you can offer!
How to send support:
Assuming you want to pay by credit card, you'll want the first box selected. (The other options are payment at a convenience store, bank transfer, and online bank transfer.) Then, click the blue button on the bottom right.
* If you chose the 3,000 yen women-only tickets, you have to select the first option confirming that you are female.
If you chose a reward that requires mailing, you'll see this page. (If not, you'll go straight to the next screen.) These rewards are only available to those who have an address in Japan.
(Note: if you want to pick up your reward at the store, enter your own address as much as you can and send them a message to let them know you don't want it delivered!)
First, enter your phone number.
Then, enter your postal code.
Select your prefecture.
Enter the address until your city/town name.
Enter the rest of your address.
The last box is for the name of your building.
When that's taken care of, press the big, blue button on the bottom right.
The first two boxes are for your name, last then first. It should be "full-width", so if your name is written in Roman characters, you can either use a Japanese keyboard or use this converter (and make sure the "conversion format" is set to "Half-width character -> Full-width character").
The next two boxes are also for your name, and they actually want you to write it phonetically in Japanese, but if you don't know katakana, don't worry! This website does a good enough job, and you're not applying to NASA, anyway. Just copy and paste into the third and fourth boxes.
The circles are to choose between "male" and "female".
Next, they want to know what kind of work you do, but it's just for statistical reasons, so go ahead and choose the bottom answer.
Last, enter your birth year.
Once you filled it all out, press the blue button on the bottom right.
Next, the expiration month and year.
Then the security code on the back.
The last option is to save your card information for the next purchase. You don't have to select it.
When all's done, press the blue button on the bottom right.
This is the confirmation page. Click the blue button on the bottom right!
That should take care of the donation process... but if you have any questions or comments, leave them below! If you're not sure what something says, a screenshot would really help!
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