Game Lobby

Find and create games in the lobby.

Browsing Games

The lobby shows all public games looking for players.

Game Information

Each game listing shows:

• Table Name - Set by the host
• Format - Commander, Modern, Standard, etc.
• Players - Current / Maximum seats
• Power Level - 1-10 (for Commander)
• Host - Who created the game

Filtering Games

Narrow down the list:

Joining a Game

Public Games

1. Find a game you like
2. Click Join
3. Select your deck
4. Wait for the game to start

Private Games

For invite-only games:

1. Get the Table Code from the host
2. Click Join with Code in the lobby
3. Enter the code
4. Select your deck

Creating a Game

Basic Setup

1. Click Create Table
2. Fill in the details:
   • Name - "Casual EDH" or similar
   • Seats - 2-6 players
   • Format - Select your format
3. Click Create

Visibility Options

Public Your game appears in the lobby. Anyone can join.

Private Your game is hidden. Share the Table Code with invited players only.

Commander Options

For Commander format:

• Power Level - Set expectations (1 = precon, 10 = cEDH)
• Allow Partners - Enable partner commanders

Pre-Game Lobby

After creating or joining, you enter the pre-game lobby.

What You See

• Player Slots - Who's joined and their ready status
• Chat - Talk before the game
• Table Code - Share to invite more players
• Your Deck - Selected deck with option to change

Ready Status

Players must select a deck to be ready:

• Waiting - No deck selected
• Ready - Deck selected, good to go

Starting the Game

The host clicks Start Game when:

• Minimum players have joined (usually 2+)
• All players are ready

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Player Disconnections

If a player loses connection during a game, the system handles it gracefully.

Grace Period

When a player disconnects:

1. A 5-minute countdown begins
2. Their turns are auto-passed
3. Other players see a disconnect indicator with remaining time
4. If they reconnect, they resume normally

Vote to Kick

If the grace period expires and the player hasn't returned:

1. Their status changes to "Disconnected (Auto-passing)"
2. Other players can Vote to Kick
3. When enough votes are cast, the player is removed
4. The game continues without them

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Tips

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Next Steps

• Learn the playmat
• Master game controls