BORED BILLS
BOARD GAME & SOCIAL LOUNGE

A modern gathering place where curated board games, locally sourced light fare, drinks, events, memberships, and private gatherings bring people together for play, connection, and shared experiences.

EAT • DRINK • PLAY • CONNECT • RETURN

01 Story

The story behind Bored Bills.

Bored Bills was born from a simple idea: people need better places to spend time together.

In a world full of screens, busy schedules, and routine entertainment, tabletop games still have a rare power to bring people face-to-face. The challenge is everything around them: choosing the right game, feeding the group, creating the right setting, explaining the rules, and giving people a reason to come back.

Bored Bills turns that friction into a place: curated board games, locally sourced light fare, good drinks, weekly programming, memberships, rewards, and private events in one welcoming social lounge.

A strategy board game arranged on a warmly lit lounge table

02 Founder

Melissa Jackson

Founder, Bored Bills

Melissa Jackson brings both the personal vision and the disciplined operating mindset behind Bored Bills.

For Melissa, board games have long been a way to spend meaningful time with friends and family. Around the table, distractions fade, conversation comes naturally, and an ordinary evening can become a lasting memory. Bored Bills grew from her belief that people need more welcoming places designed for that kind of shared experience.

Melissa has spent more than 15 years leading business and technology initiatives through GRID1T, LLC. Her work has required her to translate complex ideas into practical systems, coordinate teams and vendors, improve customer-facing processes, and guide projects from early planning through implementation.

She is bringing that same thoughtful approach to Bored Bills. The guest experience, membership program, ordering, events, staffing, rewards, and customer communication are being designed as connected parts of the business rather than added later. The goal is a concept that feels warm and effortless to the guest while operating with clarity and consistency behind the scenes.

With a B.S. in Accounting, an MBA from the University of Maryland, PMP certification, and hands-on experience supporting restaurant launches in the Washington, D.C. region, Melissa is building Bored Bills around a simple philosophy:

Bring people together in front.
Use technology behind the scenes to make every visit seamless and memorable.

03 Concept

A better reason to gather.

Bored Bills turns a simple insight into a repeatable hospitality concept: people want more ways to spend time together without having to plan, host, explain every game, or clean up.

Games

Curated tabletop games for casual players, hobby gamers, families, friends, groups, and events.

Food + Drinks

Locally sourced light fare, snacks, treats, beer, wine, hard cider, and zero-proof options.

Events

Trivia, bingo, tournaments, themed game nights, birthdays, corporate outings, and private parties.

Community

Memberships, Bill Chips, and social programming that turn one-time guests into regulars.

Friends gathered around a board game in a lounge

04 Design

Design Inspiration

From activity space to modern social lounge.

Renovation Strategy Use the existing open plan, bright interior, flexible floor plate, and activity-oriented energy where possible.

Polished Social Atmosphere Bold signage, modern seating, clean lighting, and black, red, gold, and white brand moments create a space that feels energetic, welcoming, and grown-up without losing playfulness.

Game Library Anchor Board games, trading cards, staff picks, event screens, and a food-and-drink counter become the visual draw.

Technology Layer Digital menus, QR ordering, event screens, memberships, and rewards support the experience without taking over the room.

05 Guest Journey

The Guest Journey

Built around the table, not the screen.

Guests arrive, check in, find the right game, order without disrupting play, stay longer, and come back for the next reason to gather.

1 Arrive Check in, settle in, and feel the energy.
2 Choose Get help finding the right game.
3 Order Scan, order, and keep the game moving.
4 Play Eat, drink, laugh, compete, and stay for one more turn.
5 Return Events, memberships, rewards, and private gatherings create reasons to come back.

06 Menu

Light fare and drinks built for the table.

Locally sourced light fare, snacks, and treats—selected for simple on-premise preparation and service—keep players fed, happy, and ready for the next round.

Locally sourced light fare with sandwiches, salad, fruit, cheese, and crackers — Light Fare

Popcorn, pretzels, nuts, cookies, brownies, and fresh fruit — Snacks + Treats

Beer, wine, and hard cider served in a board game lounge — Beer, Wine + Hard Cider

Zero-proof drinks with fruit and herbs — Zero-Proof Drinks

Easy to share. Easy to serve. More time in the game.

07 Technology

Hospitality in front. Smart systems behind it.

Bored Bills is being built with technology integrated from day one: not to replace hospitality, but to make every visit easier to start, easier to enjoy, and easier to repeat.

AttractEvent calendars, social content, email/SMS, and local promotions help introduce guests to the experience.

OrderQR ordering, POS integration, and service routing keep food and drinks moving without pulling guests away from the table.

EngageMemberships, reservations, guest profiles, and event registration help turn visitors into known guests.

RewardBill Chips give guests a playful reason to earn, redeem, and return.

ReturnCustomer data, reminders, personalized offers, and targeted campaigns create more reasons to come back.

Technology concept illustration for Bored Bills

08 Market

Built for how Rockville gathers.

Rockville is a dense, high-income trade area with strong spending on food, beverages, entertainment, and shared experiences.

134,460people within 3 miles

$159,116average household income

$518Mannual food + alcohol spending

$286Mannual entertainment + hobbies spending

49,014vehicles per day - Rockville Pike

Aerial map of Rockville and the surrounding trade area

Why Rockville?

Strong regional draw with daytime, evening, and weekend demand drivers.
A built-in audience of families, professionals, students, social groups, and corporate users.
Established restaurant and retail behavior, with limited interactive social entertainment.
High repeat-visit potential across casual visits, weeknights, weekends, birthdays, groups, and private events.
A market where people already gather. Bored Bills gives them a reason to stay longer, play longer, and come back.

09 Why Bored Bills

Bored Bills lounge with games, food, and drinks

Why Bored Bills?

The right concept. The right market. The right space.

Activates the SpaceA social destination with energy throughout the week. Drives Repeat VisitsGames, memberships, rewards, and events bring guests back. Builds CommunityA welcoming place for families, professionals, groups, and gamers. Adds Event UpsideTrivia, bingo, birthdays, corporate outings, and private events. Operates SmarterQR ordering, rewards, reservations, and analytics built in.

Bored Bills turns play into a repeatable hospitality experience.