The Player Agency

The Player Agency runs two complementary spaces: a retail game shop and bar in Montclair and a full-service cafe in South Orange. Both locations celebrate tabletop gaming and hospitality. • The Montclair shop offers a carefully curated selection of board games, card games and role-playing supplies for purchase, plus a rental library and a bar serving craft beer, wine and cocktails. • The South Orange cafe features a full kitchen and Paper Plane Coffee program alongside a game library; customers can enjoy breakfast sandwiches, salads, burgers and baked goods while they play. • Staff members love games and are ready to suggest titles or teach new players, making the venues welcoming for families, date nights and game groups alike. • Owners Billy Koester and Jesse Mack Johnson built The Player Agency to foster community and creativity, supporting local artists and hosting meetups without overwhelming first-time visitors. • Whether you're shopping for the latest release or spending a few hours at the cafe, both locations offer a relaxed environment to connect over games, food and drinks.