A successful social gaming lounge in Des Moines Iowa is expanding its brand into Missouri by setting up shop in the Crossroads Art District in Kansas City Missouri

Ricochet Games will set up a gaming lounge at 18^th and Grand in the long time Kansas City Star building.

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Lots of space is perfect for the social gaming environment that is the focus of Ricochet. No game controllers for video games, no headsets, no downloadable content. The games are analog, meant for two players with the idea being together without the distraction of electronics…(!!!)

At a point in history where culturally we have retreated to our own individual spaces and devices this concept is aimed at millennials and younger (but Gen-X won’t be scared) to engage with each other and interact, team up and be together.

Ricochet will also feature local eats from local restaurants and myriad adult beverages pulling from local and regional breweries and distilleries too to give everything a “best of what’s around” vibe.

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The games are analog, meant for two players with the idea being together without the distraction of electronics…(!!!)

The plan is to open after the new year perhaps sometime in February flexing on the massive 11,000 foot space.

With many free games and premium games there are hours of activity to be had. Plus there will be leagues for games and tournament events too.

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