About Us and Our Team

Funny Bones Games Lounge at 3029 Lake Shore Blvd West in South Etobicoke opened its doors to the public in March of 2018.
We are a fantastic board games lounge with our focus being on the importance of play and its contribution to quality of life for everyone involved, no matter what age. We have over 1,000 tabletop games and jigsaw puzzles to try along with snacks and drinks to purchase.
Whatever game you choose, it always leads to some great laughs and down right fun!
Additionally, all our products including board games, puzzles, snacks and drinks are available to purchase online. We offer free local contactless delivery and curb side pick-up. As well as game and puzzle rentals as well. 
We also offer virtual play packages for all types of events/parties for corporations, educational institutions and the community. 
 

Our Team 

John
John has an extensive background in varying roles within the film, television and live music/event entertainment industry. Alongside with his wife Laurie, they are the owners and founders of Funny Bones. John is passionate about games as well; one of his all time favourite games is Azul!  He will be more than happy to demo that game for you!
Laurie
Laurie has spent most of her career in education; 14 of which at Humber College, Lakeshore Campus. She is the owner of Funny Bones alongside with her husband John and they live right in the neighbourhood. She is passionate about the importance of play and gamification!
 
Justin
      Justin loves games of all forms, and appreciates all the new games he's been introduced to at Funny Bones. He leans towards abstract strategy games that are simple to learn but hard to master.
Malcome
Malcome is an avid board and video game aficionado. Who also has over a decade of RPG experience.  His favourite being Dungeons and Dragons!
Katja
Katja loves playing board games with friends and family during her spare time, especially those surrounding creativity and strategy.  From Clue to Dominion, she is always excited to play a game!

 

T.J.
T.J. has always loved collaboration and creativity.  Whether it be arts, crafts or Dungeons and Dragons campaigns!

 

Hayley
Hayley is all about playing games, whether they're video game or board-based!  They love to play games with great puzzles (Ace Attorney), fun strategy (Ticket To Ride), mystery (Clue), and collaboration (Unlock Mystery Adventures).

 

Simon
Simon is an enthusiastic game-player and loves to learn and teach new games.  He really likes light strategy, co-operative, and battle games.  Though he doesn't always admit it, he can get very competitive.

 

Thomas
Thomas is an RPG fiend!  Having started playing D&D in 2014, he can't get enough and has dipped his toes in Monster of the Week, Goblin Quest, and other games in the powered by the Apocalypse System.  Find him in the shop or behind the bar and swap a story or two from your latest adventure!

 

Andrea
Andrea loves any type of board games that are all about creativity.  Being an art director herself, any games that are all about fun, originality and bringing people together are her go-to like Cards Against Humanity and Werewolf.

 

Denielle
Denielle enjoys playing a variety of board and video games and is always ready to learn new ones. Anything Super Mario-related, Jenga, Scrabble and Monopoly are some of her favourite games. Fun Fact: She enjoys painting/drawing as well as photo and video editing.

 

Mehreen
Mehreen's love for video games started at a young age, her favourite being Mario Kart and favourite board game being Snakes and Ladders!  She soon discovered her passion for coding and has started looking into web development and video game development as a career!

 

Aaron
Aaron is a connoisseur with games of all shapes and sizes, whether it be board games ranging from strategy, family and indy (but a giant soft spot for the horror), being a past professional Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic the Gathering player, collector of vintage video games and has a soft spot for Dungeons & Dragons.

 

 

SEP Staffs

Krystal
Krystal is a competitive person — give her any type of board game, video game, or sport and she’s happy to learn its ins-and-outs. She has worked with youth over the years as a coach, camp counsellor, program director, and has recently completed her Masters of Teaching at U of T. Her current research is on using games for learning! 
Fun Fact: Krystal has represented both Team Canada and Team Portugal in Ultimate Frisbee.
Alex
Alex is on his way into his second year studying English and Drama at University of Toronto. He is looking forward to a fun and exciting summer with everyone. He is a total nerd for video games and is always seen playing chess. Alex loves acting, writing, creating, playing and running track and field! Fun fact: Alex plays competitive Quidditch with the University of Toronto Centaurs.

 

Nova
Nova's motto in life is "I like to have fun around here!", which is their top priority as they teach music over the school year. Besides singing and playing their instruments, they love to try out new hobbies and share their skills with their friends. They're notorious for finding any excuse to dress up in a zany costume, even if nobody else joins them. They're excited to meet new faces this summer and learn all about their passions and their big ideas!
Becca
Becca is so excited for a fun filled summer! She just finished her first year with honours in Child and Youth Care at Humber College, and is a music teacher! She loves to sing and make covers! She plays the bass, piano, flute, saxophone and guitar. Becca loves the outdoors and can’t wait for the summer!