There is a long-standing stereotype that tabletop gamers are socially inept, pale, and spend all their time in their parents’ basement – living on one side and playing games all day on the other. Pedantic and ill-prepared for the realities of life, they need to escape into the fictional worlds of the games they play.

We are here to bust those stereotypes wide open.

Tabletop gamers come in all varieties—just like the games they play. Sure, some live in their parents’ basements, but others windsurf on the weekends (we challenge you to try windsurfing in your parents’ basement). It’s odd, really, that tabletop gamers have this long-standing stereotype of being socially awkward, as games are inherently a socially immersive experience.

But beyond discussing just how diverse and cool tabletop gamers are, we want to share and celebrate the diverse and awesome world of tabletop games! It’s not simply about the games themselves or playing the games – it’s about talking about the games, hearing others’ thoughts on the games, meeting new people, and maybe rescuing the prince or princess and looting the castle in the process. And that’s what we are all about: A love of tabletop gaming, not only for the games themselves, but also as a medium to facilitate face-to-face, real-time, genuine, human connection.

So, why “Corax & Coffee?” Well, grabbing coffee with others is a long-standing and ubiquitous social experience, so why not start there? And “Corax?” Well, aside from ravens and crows just being cool looking (Edgar Allen Poe certainly thought so), in order to be social and meet new people, you have to get out of the basement. And if you can see ravens and crows (assuming that you are not a taxidermist), it’s a pretty safe bet that you have ventured outside and are at least half-dressed (we hope). 

We invite you to call or text your friends, grab some tabletop games, and head over to your local coffee shop where you can get out of the basement and into the light. What better way to grab the attention of friends you haven’t met yet than to play awesome-looking tabletop games out in public where you are accessible and can have conversations? We guarantee you, people sitting around a table in public who are laughing and having fun over flashy cardboard and plastic will draw people in – and nothing attracts a crowd quite like a crowd.

-The Corax & Coffee Team

"And that’s what we are all about:
A love of tabletop gaming, not only for the games themselves, but also as a medium to facilitate face-to-face, real-time, genuine, human connection."