Who should I train to run game nights at my store after I sell?

Game nights run on goodwill. Players come for the people as much as the games, so the host must be someone they respect. Start by asking who already helps. A staff member may run tables, a regular may organize a league, and you may do the rest. List what each person does.

Consider the candidates. A staff member knows the shop but may not stay. A regular knows the players but may not want a job. The buyer will own the outcome but may not know the games. Often the best answer is two people: one to organize and one to host.

Write down how nights work: the schedule, rules, scoring, prize handling, supplier contacts for event kits, and how you settle disputes. Run the next few nights with the trainee leading and you watching. Talk to the buyer early about what they intend to keep. Offer to attend the first nights after closing. Your accountant can tell you how event revenue and prizes are recorded. Keep the transition visible. Tell players who will take over and when, so they are not left guessing. A short announcement at a game night, followed by a friendly handover at the next one, helps the community keep coming back.

Key takeaways

• List who already helps with each game night, then choose from them.
• Write down the schedule, rules, prizes and supplier contacts.
• Let the trainee lead while you watch, then step back by stages.