Membership & Perks
NOTE!
While you can sign up for a Gameologist membership just by signing up for mailing list, all other memberships will only be available through our crowdfunding site until further notice.
Make the most of your gaming experience by enrolling as a Gameology Academy Member
Gameologist
$0/month
Library fees reduced to $8
One discount roll*
Curated event emails and newsletters
Just by enrolling as a Member, you can access discounts and benefits to enhance your gaming experience at Diversions!
Master of Gameology
$5/month
Library fees reduced to $5
One discount roll with advantage**
One free popcorn or non-alcoholic drink
Early registration for events
Curated event emails and newsletters
For just $5 per month, you can get exclusive access and deals that will make every visit to Diversions even more enjoyable!
Doctor of Gameology
$10/month
Library fees reduced to $2
Group rate library fee of $5/person for guests
One discount roll with advantage**
One free popcorn or non-alcoholic drink
Free table reservations†
Priority early registration for events
Curated event emails and newsletters
Maximize your game nights with Diversions for only $10 per month, which pays for itself in just ONE visit to Diversions!
Fine print & details:
+ All free food, drink, and discount roll benefits are granted once per day.
+ Memberships are available in 6 month increments and are non-refundable.
-- Memberships are valid for the individual who has paid for the membership or one person they have gifted or designated to received the membership benefits.
-- Gameologist level memberships will remain active for one year after the most recent visit or one year after the last marketing email was opened, which ever comes later. ----- Master/Doctor Gameology memberships expire on the last day of the months paid for.
*Discount roll: Gameologists rolls a D20 (20-sided die); the result (i.e. the number showing on the top of the die) is the percentage of discount they receive on their highest priced item for that visit
**Discount roll with advantage: Master/Doctor Gameologists get two discount rolls and can choose the better role for their discount
† Free table reservations: Doctor Gameologists and guests will still need to pay the library fee if they or their group wish to play games from Diversions game library
Indiegogo Perks
Browse through the details of our crowdfunding campaign perks by clicking each of the dropdown sections below. While some perks will be available after we open, like our Gameology Academy memberships, many of our merchandise perks will only be available through this crowdfunding campaign, so don't miss out!
If you like what you see, support us via our Indiegogo page!
All Perks include the following:
Our gratitude and appreciation
Without your support, we could not make this space happen, and we will not miss the opportunities to thank you profusely.
Your name(s) listed on a Founders recognition plaque
All contributors to our campaign will have their name listed on a plaque that will be displayed prominently in our space. Come and find your name and then let us get you set up to play your first game in our space!
NOTE: Supporters can have their full name listed, their initials, their business name, the name of their pet(s), their partners name, anonymous, etc. -- it's your support, and you can be recognized however you wish (within reason!)
$10 - Stick with Us
Looking for some extra flair for your water bottle or a way to show your pride for your newest, local game cafe? Grab a decal or two for yourself and some friends with this add-on, and stick with us as we launch this new space!
Note: Shipping within United States is no additional charge, shipping outside the US is an additional $2
$20 - Local Business Pin-up
Join in the pin-demonium and show your support for our upcoming community space with a shiny enamel pin! Whether you choose the Pride pin or our logo pin, you'll be showing your friends and neighbors that you're in-the-know about the next cool spot in Iowa City.
Note: Shipping within United States is an additional $10, shipping outside the US is an additional $20
$30 - Say it with a shirt
Be bold and share your enthusiasm for this new space in our community with this logo t-shirt! Printed by Old Capitol Screen Printers (another LGBTQ-owned business) right here in Iowa City, these colorful t-shirts will not only be comfortable to wear, but they'll show folks that you're on the leading edge of knowing about the coolest places in Iowa City.
Note: Shipping within United States is an additional $10, shipping outside the US is an additional $20
$50 - Invite to preview opening
Can't wait to see what's cooking inside our space? Let us thank you for your support by giving you a first look inside our space when we open with an invite to our Preview Opening days. This perk is limited quantity to ensure we can meet everyone who stops by, so don't wait to snag this opportunity while it is available!
Preview opening events will be scheduled and announced with plenty of advance notice, and those with an invite will be able to claim a spot at one of the preview events on a first-come-first-served basis. We can't guarantee you will get the date you want, but we also hope to have some flexibility with attendance, so we expect to be able to welcome everyone in on a date that works for them.
$50 - Merch Haul
Can't decide on which great merch items you want? Then why not get a sampling of them! For your support, you'll receive:
TWO founders-exclusive decal stickers
A logo t-shirt
One of our gleaming pins for your (supposedly denim) jacket
Note: Shipping within United States is an additional $10, shipping outside the US is an additional $20
$250 - Founding Friend
Let us thank you for your support of $250 or more with this founding-exclusive membership option -- a Lifetime Gameologist! Benefits include:
All the benefits of a Doctor of Gameology membership
Group rate library fee of $5/person for guests
One discount roll with advantage**
One free popcorn or non-alcoholic drink
Free table reservations†
Priority early registration for events
Curated event emails and newsletters
Free library fee for life
An invite to a preview opening event
Note: This membership does not expire ever!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Diversions on social media?
Easy, peasy -- just look at the bottom of our website, you will find the links to our social media profiles in the footer.
Alternatively, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok — just search for the username diversions.ic on any of those platforms and we should pop right up! You also can find our profile on BoardGameGeek.com under the username diversionsic.
Each perk includes being listed on a recognition plaque — what is that?
All contributors to our campaign will have their name listed on a plaque that will be displayed prominently in our space. Come and find your name and then let us get you set up to play your first game in our space! NOTE: Supporters can have their full name listed, their initials, their business name, the name of their pet(s), their partners name, anonymous, etc. — it's your support, and you can be recognized however you wish (within reason!)
A Gameologist membership costs nothing on your website, but costs $1 on this campaign — why is that?
Indiegogo doesn't allow for perks to be claimed without a monetary value, so we set the price at $1 to make it as accessible as possible. If you would like the benefits of the membership but aren't comfortable with donating through Indiegogo, we invite you to go to our website and enroll in the Diversions Gameology Academy for free!
The space you are proposing is similar to the recently-closed game cafe, Fortuna -- how do you plan to avoid the same fate as Fortuna?
We enjoyed playing games at Fortuna and hope to recreate our favorite aspects of it at Diversions. We have talked with Fortuna's owner and game shop owners across the Midwest to hear their advice and lessons learned. Based on those perspectives and our own ideas, our business plan includes some significant differences from Fortuna, including an emphasis on food and drink, memberships, and regular events. You can read more on our business plan here (diversionsic.com/business-plan).
When and where are you opening?
We are avidly searching for the right location in the Iowa City area! With the financial support of this crowdfunding campaign, we plan to sign a lease and open our doors by the end of summer 2024.
If I have a spouse/significant other(s), are the benefits shareable with them?
Perks and/or membership benefits are for the individual who has paid for the membership or one person they have gifted or designated to received the membership benefits. We love the enthusiasm of sharing, and we may roll out a 'family' style membership in the future!