The tavern app is for you.
For Tavern to be a success, it doesn't have to have thousands of users. It's needs a few dozen, in your town. That's it. People are looking for games are varying points in their lives. After groups fall apart, a move, children growing up, or just a hope to return to a fun moment when they were younger, people find games again and again. I believe the LGS to be a critical part of that cycle. In my own store, I heard more stories than I can possibly recount, and I'm sure you have too.
I just can't find anyone to play with...
Ever heard that one? Now you have a pat answer for every customer who's ever lamented why they can't justify buying that new RPG or board game. Tavern is here to remove that complication and provide a bare-bones, single mission app to connect people with the folks who share their interests. All you have to say is there's an app for that and point them to the download link. Grab a poster, make your own, or just print out a QR code and hide it behind the counter. Whatever makes sense to you for your store.
Setting up Your Store
Any brick & mortar retailer that sells RPGs or board games may be listed.
The owner or store manager creates the listing through their personal profile.
Your submission should include:
A primary link to your website
At least three pictures
Pictures can be of anything you like. Play space, product, ads, etc.
A minimum of three images will display best on the home screen of the app.
You can create events through the app showcasing what you have to offer.
Events will stay active until you take them down.
It is recommended that you only show reoccurring events to highlight your offerings and encourage customers to visit your website for more information.
If you host clubs in your store that might also want to use Tavern, discuss with your "store champions" who will post events.
If they wish to manage postings and communication for their area, they should create a club.
Try not to duplicate event postings that they are handling.
Clubs work differently from stores. They don't get your premium positioning, but they can engage more directly with the community through messaging. This is mainly in case they don't have a public face that can be easily contacted.
I know you're busy and I do not want to further divide your time. There is no messaging through the app to you directly. Instead, your customers will contact you through whatever links and event information you provide.
The "ongoing offer" line is for whatever you want it to be. Whether that's unique to app users (Free Mini with your D&D Book purchase) or just your Frequent Buyer Program. If you don't do discounts, great! Just put in what you do that sets you apart. Weekly events, Free Comic Book/RPG Day, game tutorials, etc. "None" will not look good on this line.


On the off chance you somehow found a graphic designer better than moi... Make your own poster!