The pre-game lobby is where players initially spawn as they wait to join games. Use pre-game lobbies as a dedicated space for players to learn game rules while matchmaking.
Design lobbies to communicate game rules by using informational devices like Billboard and Pop-Up Dialog.
Building Your Lobby
Browse the Prefab and Gallery tabs and consider a theme for your pre-game lobby.
Use items from the PreFab tab if you want to use a pre-built structure, complete with props and decorations.
Use items from the Gallery tab if you want to build a unique pre-game lobby, putting pieces together on your own. Challenge yourself by mixing pieces from different galleries.
Build structures that are at least two tiles high, with a floor and a roof.
For a faster build, press B to open the Options panel (Quick Menu). Locate and set Building to Prop to Off.
Follow the steps below to create a pre-game structure.
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Press the Tab key to open the Creative inventory.
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From the Prefabs or Galleries tab, select your floor piece, then click PLACE NOW.
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Press V until the Grid Snap option is 2. By setting grid snap to 2, the pieces will automatically align to the island’s grid for easier placement.
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Place your floor pieces to create the pre-game lobby's foundation.
Make the pre-game lobby large enough to hold the maximum number of players for your game.

Follow these steps to select your wall piece.
- From the Prefabs and Galleries tab, select your wall piece.

- Click PLACE NOW, and place the wall pieces around the front and back edge of the floors. Build the walls at least two tiles high.

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With the wall still equipped, press the Tab key until the left sidebar reads Rotation Axis [YAW].
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Align the wall pieces along the sides of the structure at least two tiles high.
The lobby should look similar to the photo below.

Select a roof piece for the lobby.
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Press the Tab key to open the Creative menu, then click the Prefabs or Galleries tab.
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Select your desired roof, then click PLACE NOW to place the piece.
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Align the roof pieces around the top perimeter of the wall pieces to create a seamless roof.

The pre-game lobby’s structure is now complete.
Designer Tips

Offer players a fun environment while they wait. As shown in the photo above, this lobby offers a winding bookcase that players can hop on.
Once the pre-game lobby structure is complete, begin adding devices like Player Spawn Pads.
Check out Building Arenas to create structures for players to battle, like in Pinbrawl.