Best board game cafes to eat, play and hang out with friends

Think board games are too old school? Once you check out these spots that serve cafe-style meals with their huge inventory of traditional card and board games (think UNO and Scrabble), you might just ditch digital and go analogue.

Make your move and start spending quality leisure time eating and playing at these 5 food & gaming joints.

The Mind Cafe

With over 200 games to choose from, The Mind Cafe creates a warm and inviting space for friends, families, and colleagues to gather.

Choose from classic favourites like Taboo and Clue to more obscure games, or those that your youngins will love. Its extensive food menu includes all kinds of comfort food such as lasagna, pasta, chicken steak and free flow snacks and beverages of your choice including chips, popcorn and more.

Gaming packages inclusive of free flow snacks and drinks start from $12.90++, with special package prices with the inclusion of set meals and unlimited gaming hours. Do look out for promotions that run every month. Bonus: Kids below the age of 7 are given 30% discount off any packages.

60A Prinsep St, #02-00, S188664

For more information, visit their website here.

Fullhouse Board Game & Cafe

Open 24 hours, the Fullhouse Board Game Cafe might just be your new go-to to relax, chill and play games. Offering a range of games from classic tabletop games like chess to recent Gen Z obsessions like mahjong, you’re spoiled for choice the minute you step in. Card games are not any less prioritised, with over 15 decks of card games available for you.

With over 40 games available for you, prices start from $10++ for 2 hours per person, with specially priced packages available for large groups and those who seek unlimited hours.

151 Chin Swee Rd, #14-15/16

For more information, visit their website here.

ME Cafe & Games

If you crave your own private space with your company, feel free to book the private gaming rooms available at ME Cafe & Games. From classic board games like Cards Against Humanity to console games like the newest XBox and Nintendo Switch experience, ME Cafe & Games has all kinds of games for you to enjoy and immerse yourself in. And that even includes Mahjong!

For a more intimate gathering, book their private gaming tent, where you can relax and unwind with your friends and games in an indoor camping tent like a secret hideaway. If you need a break from gaming, you can even book a cat-petting session to relax with their friendly cats. Prices start from $10.80++ per half an hour per pax, inclusive of a cat-petting session and unrestricted board or console games. Special package prices are available for those who seek the full camping experience.

#04-12, Orchard Gateway, S238858

For more information, visit their website here.

Battle Bunker

Specialists in tabletop gaming, Battle Bunker positions itself as both a hobby game store as well as a gaming arena. How it works: one half of the store works as a retail shop, while the other half operates as SG’s largest tabletop gaming centre.

As a shop, it sells all manners of games, collectibles and figures, ranging from the kid-friendly Pokemon to the old classic Star Wars. As a gaming spot, gamers and players can rent games from their library to play within the space. Aside from casual sessions of playing card games like Magic The Gathering, it also hosts in-store national and regional tournaments and leagues.

1 Lor 22 Geylang, #02-14, S398664

For more information, visit their website here.