Help Rescue Raygun Lounge: 15 Years of Community, Games, and Belonging

Raygun Lounge in Capitol Hill has been a nexus for gamers, geeks, and anyone seeking a place to belong. Raygun isn't just a pinball barcade — it's a community.

It's where pinball wizards meet board game strategists; where LGBTQ+ folks feel safe and at home; where tabletop RPG campaigns unfold, and Magic: The Gathering games rage on. Raygun is a place where our community gathers and becomes friends, with food and drink and engaging games.

Like so many beloved spaces, Raygun never fully bounced back from COVID. Despite fighting tooth and nail, past debts have become impossible for the current owner to overcome, and it risks being closed down.

Luckily, the current owner, as well as the landlord, were open and willing to work with us, enabling new ownership and hands-on management (including yours truly), helping our community live on as well as introduce fresh ideas. We appreciate all the hard work and passion that the current owner did for our community to have a place to grow and thrive, and the opportunity to keep that magic alive.

That's where YOU, our community, can help. With enough support we have a fighting chance to keep the doors open and the community thriving for years to come. Now more than ever, Raygun needs YOU.

"Do or do not. There is no try."

With your support, we have the opportunity to keep our doors open. Every donation—whether $5 or $500—helps us clear the path for Raygun's next chapter.

Your support means:

The pinball machines keep flipping and arcade games keep entertaining.

Weekly game nights continue and new events get hosted.

Food, drinks, and an improved kitchen keep the community fed.

Our home stays open, making new memories for years to come.

We're fighting for more than a business—we're fighting for community. Whether you can donate, share this campaign, or simply spread the word, you're helping save a space where everyone belongs. Thank you for being part of our past, and our future.