Stopped mid-level, sip in progress.

Two slanted words turn this funny coaster into a small status message for your desk: play has stopped and a drink is in progress. It is sold singly, so each order brings one coaster.

Two words, tilted and streaked

The face carries "Game Paused" in two stacked lines of bold capitals that lean to the right. Every letter shades from bright blue at the top through violet to magenta-pink at the bottom, with a thin pink edge along the lower strokes and small white notches and dots cut into the shapes.

Thin horizontal lines and short dashes in cyan, blue and pink run through the words and trail past both ends, like motion lines or a screen caught mid-glitch. The lettering stands in the middle of a plain white face with open space on every side, and there is no frame, icon or picture, only type.

It is the message a game shows while the action waits, borrowed here for the moment you reach for your cup. People who play will read it in half a second, and people who do not will still get the idea.

What it is made of, and why that helps

• Face: a high-gloss coating over 0.12″ (3 mm) hardboard, so the lettering sits under a smooth, shiny layer
• Cold drinks: water-repellent, so a sweating glass can sit on the top
• Hot drinks: heat-resistant, so coffee or tea can wait on it while you finish the round
• Back: 0.04″ (1 mm) cork that is non-slip, so a bumped desk does not send it skating
• Shape: a 3.74″ (9.5 cm) square with rounded corners, 0.16″ (4 mm) thick, so it tucks in beside a keyboard

Who it's for

Players who never quite get to finish a level, streamers, esports fans, coworkers who guard their coffee break and students who study in short bursts. It is at home next to a monitor, on a break-room table or by the couch. Consider it for a gamer's birthday, a white elephant exchange, a graduation or a desk-warming at a new job.

Quick answers

Which drinks is it meant for?

Everyday ones, hot or cold. No temperature figure is given for the coaster, so think coffee mugs, soda cans and iced glasses, not cookware.

What do I do when a drink spills over the rim?

Wipe it off. The coaster is easy to clean, and a soft cloth, lightly dampened, is enough for the glossy side.

Can it go on a wooden nightstand?

Yes. Set it under the cup with the non-slip cork side down on the wood.

Is the joke lost on someone who does not game?

Not usually. Almost everyone has seen a pause screen, so the joke also lands with a coworker who lives for coffee breaks or a student in exam season.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

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