The Laboratory — Local services in Hatboro

I’ve been going to The Lab for 8 years now, and I can say with confidence that this place is among the finest gaming venues that I’ve ever gone to. The owners and organizers there are incredible and professional, the area is charming and is worth visiting in of itself, and the overall player base here is one of the nicest and most welcoming scenes that you’ll find around. If you’re looking for a place to start your competing at or are simply just looking for a place to chill, this place has it all and I highly...

Edit: Previously rated this place 5/5. I was a regular here, and eventually came out as transgender. I was harassed by regulars here, and instead of management doing anything about it, they banned me from the store. While this place can be tough to get into for random people exploring down the street, that's not it's purpose. The best way to enjoy the place is to find them on social media, find which events they are doing (typically 4+ events per week), and visit it for that specific event. You'll have...

I've been going to the lab for years, and have had some of my favorite memories competing in games here. The owner runs a professional, well-oiled machine, and always has an open ear for community feedback. The atmosphere is friendly and positive. Video game tournament venues are few and far between in the Philly region, and we are lucky enough to have a place that does it spectacularly well. Long...