Exploring Hong Kong’s Top Board Game Cafés & Restaurants

808 Board Game

Learn the rules and the strategies for all the games you’ve ever wanted to play at 808 Board game. With thousands of games at your disposal plus a dedicated staff who is available to teach you, no game is off limits. Recently their games have taken on a focus on more Chinese cultural games, however there is still a variety of games. Although they don’t provide food, you are welcome to order your own takeaway to bring into their space. The first two hours are HK$45, while each subsequent hour is HK$50.

808 Board Game, Room 808, 8/f, Baibaoli Commercial Centre, 1A-1K,  Sai Yeung Choi Street South, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 3791 2799, sales@808.games, www.808.games, Open Mon-Thurs-2:30pm-11pm, Friday 2:30-12am, Sat 1pm-12am, Sun/PH - 1pm-11pm

WHEAT AND WOOD

You won’t be rolling the dice with this place as it is guaranteed to bring the fun and a ton of board games, along with it. Wheat and Wood is a quaint spot in Kennedy Town to gather your friends and bond over a wide variety of games. Stacked on shelf after shelf, you’ll find fun games such as A Game of Thrones Catan, Rummikub, Ticket to Ride, Deception, Taboo, and Codenames. If you’re feeling peckish, they also serve light bites and drinks – both alcoholic and non. Get unlimited playtime and one free beverage (non-alcoholic) for just HK$100 on Mon-Thurs. Weekend (Fri-Sun) charges are HK$100 for the first two hours, and a subsequent HK$60 charge for every hour thereafter.

Wheat And Wood, Shop 6, Ground Floor, Brilliant Court, 28 Praya, Kennedy Town, +852 2399 0433, www.wheatandwood.com, Instagram/Facebook:@wheatandwood, Open Mon-Thurs 4-10pm, Fri 4pm-12am, Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12-1opm

SWEET & FUN CAFÉ

Café-style board game spot, Sweet and Fun Café, is perfect for getting competitive and cozy in their booth-style seating. With no cover charge, you can support this awesome place by ordering from their food and drinks menu. Every month they add about 3-4 new board games to their wide collection, so you can keep coming back to try something new. They also provide free Wi-Fi and phone chargers, so all you must think about is bringing the fun!

Sweet & Fun Café, Room 1-2, 13/F Dundas Plaza, 43H Dundas Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, +852 3482 3992, info@sweetfuncafe.com, www.facebook.com/profile.php

JOLLY THINKERS

Not only a great place to purchase an assortment of games, Jolly Thinkers also invites you into a comfortable board gaming area in two locations – Wan Chai and Mong Kok. With hundreds of games at your disposal, all you need to bring is your game face. A reasonable HK$30/pp per hour gives you access to both English and Chinese games. If you find a new favorite you can always purchase the game from the retail store so that you can bring the fun home, too! Advanced reservation is recommended due to an occasional adjustment of opening hours.

• Jolly Thinkers Wan Chai, 11/F, Bayfield Building,99 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 2527 2882, info@jollythinkers.com, www.jollythinkers.com
• Jolly Thinkers Mong Kok, Room 1713, 17/F, Hollywood Plaza, 610 Nathan Rd, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, +852 3107 1160, info@jollythinkers.com, www.jollythinkers.com

MEEPLE TREE BOARDGAME & PARTY

Initially created as a Board Game Group Meetup, the owner of the group quickly realized the mass interest in Hong Kong for a place to meet and connect with other like-minded gamers. After a few years, Meeple Tree Boardgame & Party was born. A wide selection of games can be found such as Exploding Kittens, Splendor, Codenames, Sushi Roll, and tons more. Add variety to your game day and try out their social deduction game, Mahjong, or end your evening with karaoke. With so much on offer, this a great place to host a party or enjoy with a group of friends.

Meeple Tree Boardgame & Party, Unit 605, 6/F, World Interests Building, 8 Tsun Yip Lane, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 62232379, https://www.meepletree.com/

GALA

Bringing people together and creating an atmosphere of fun and friendly-competition, Gala brings you an amazing space to relish in the joy of play. Games are neatly organized by categories such as classics, board games for two, board games for 8-10 players, family games, party games, strategy games, and more so that it’s easy to find exactly what you want. Gala regularly hosts gaming events, and their staff are keen to help you find the perfect game for you, teach you the rules, and maybe join in on the fun! Their games are also available for sale online and in-store (free shipping for orders over HK$1000). Enjoy the game culture of Gala!

Gala, Room A, 3/F, Ka Fat Building, 24 Carnavon Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong, Kong, +852 5534 1996, www.galainhk.com, Open Tues-Thurs 2-10pm, Fri- Sun/Ph 12-11pm

STATION 3 CAFE

Hop off the MTR and into Station 3 Café which embraces a brighter airier style than your typical train station. Located on a high floor, you can appreciate the aerial views of the city if you need a breather from an intense round of Splendor or 7 Wonders Duel. With a good choice of games and a selection of Western dishes and snacks that are reasonably priced, Station 3 Café is a perfect spot to bring your friends and bring out each other’s competitive side.

Station 3 Café, Golden Era Plaza, Room 8, 25/F, 39 Sai Yee St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, +852 9793 6299, station3cafe@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/cafestation3

CAPSTONE BOARDGAME CAFE

Conveniently located in Causeway Bay, Capstone Boardgame Café sells and allows you to play games at their venue, offering you a chance to bring all your new favorites home. A large range of games makes it suitable for kids, teens, and grownups. Table bookings are available for parties up to 8 and can be booked for 2-4 hours. Book your spot and make new friends (and enemies) while you compete to win!

Capstone Boardgame Café, Room A, 23/F, Golden Swan Commercial Building, 438-444 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, +852 2577 5388, sales_bg@capstoneedu.org,  www.shop.capstone.hk, Open Mon, Wed-Sun 2pm-11pm (closed on Tuesdays except PH)

ODD BOARDGAME BAR & CAFÉ

Wooden-styled, long rectangular tables invite you to a game night like no other. With comfort foods like burgers, pizza, and pasta along with a variety of super fun games, you’ll be satiated both physically and mentally. The bar serves delicious alcoholic drinks too, in case you need to get the edge off after a tough game! The minimum charge is typically one set meal (around HK$148) and that gives you 5 hours of game-time.  Bring your friends and family, and let the excitement unfold.

Odd Boardgame Bar & Café, 12/F, Hanway Commercial Center, 36 Dundas Street, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, +852 9497 5070, www.facebook.com/profile.php

DOUBLE CAFE

Doubling as a café and board game haven is the Double Café. Fuel your minds with their dinner sets where you can get your fill with a Caesar Salad, Spaghetti Carbonara, Panini with smoked salmon and more while gaining the energy to compete in a range of card games and board games as well as Mahjong. Karaoke is also available to those brave enough!

Double Cafe, 4/f, Ko’s House, 577 Nathan Road, Mong Kong, Hong Kong, +852 9768 2318, cafedouble@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/MafeCafe