Front Desk
Front Desk is a scene game set at a reception desk, hotel lobby, or similar service point. The fixed location creates a natural parade of characters who arrive with different needs and problems. The game rewards the desk worker's ability to maintain composure while adapting to each new visitor's energy.
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