This is clearly a hidden gem that can serve as an amazing community gather spot. I came in looking…read morefor puzzles and they had a bunch. The front area is reserved for a series of games that you can buy. The back section is where you can play games that you either hit or they have games that you can play. The games - like the puzzles were pricey. The puzzles were $20+. To play it costs $10 per person and if you buy a game worth $20 then you do not need to pay the $10 fee. I like the space and the workers here seem great. They are very friendly and I can tell that they are very passionate about working here

Cute small business in Astoria with lots of games. I purchased an Uno game. The price was…read morereasonable and the workers are friendly. They have an area in the back to play the games but I didn't have the time to fully check it out.

Let's be clear. This is the place where hard-core Dungeons & Dragons Warhammer and RPG players go…read more It almost looks completely disorganized, but it is not. The staff know exactly where everything is and you can find everything from handpainted minis to obscure RPG games. What it lacks and aesthetic it makes up twice fold with games, dice, etc. If you're new to the RPG community, it will look overwhelming and intimidating. But if you're a hard-core person, this is where you get your stuff.

Staff was friendly and the shop offered a wide selection of role playing games, tabletop games,…read moreminiatures, and more. My partner and I go to PAX Unplugged every year and were excited to check out this reputable games store. I knew there were stairs to get in, so I used my cane to get up the stairs and my partner carried my rollator (a fancy walker) up them. Unfortunately, once we were in the shop, I was only able to go so far when I couldn't fit down the aisles any further. Would love to see this shop in a more accessible location!

I love board game cafes! So I was excited to try out this place after finding it listed on two…read moredifferent NYC blogs. First, if you're planning to come here on the weekend, RESERVE YOUR SPOT ONLINE AHEAD OF TIME!!! And I'll tell you why... My friends and I decided on Friday afternoon that we wanted to come here the next day (Saturday). Me, being the planning-type person that I am, immediately hopped onto their website. I found a tab for "reservations", so I checked it out as I had a feeling that they might be pretty busy on the weekend. Sure enough, for our group of 6, they only had availability between 11am and 4:45pm or at 9pm. That was it! We were hoping for an evening slot, but we all decided to settle on the 4:45pm slot and just go have dinner afterwards. Before continuing, it's important to note that each person pays $17 for unlimited use of the board games for a 3-hour duration. When booking online, you have to pay for the entire group's "game time pay" up front in order to get the reservation. So, since it was 6 of us, I went ahead and paid $102 to secure our spot. **They are clear that they do NOT do refunds so make sure you can actually make the time slot you are booking!! Upon arrival, we gave them my name and they showed us to our reserved table. They gave us some quick instructions on what to do with the games when we were done with them, then they left us to have fun! So why is a reservation important? Because I can't tell you how many people we watched get turned away because they showed up and the place was already at max capacity! Our table happened to be right in front of both the door and the counter, so we watched a constant flow of people walk in and then immediately walk back out. Another important thing to note is that they don't allow outside food or drinks, but they also don't serve food... They have coffee drinks available to order as well as a few smoothie options and bottled/canned beverages. Additionally, they had some bagged chips and a few pastries, but that was it. So if you book a slot during dinner or lunchtime, you might want to ensure you eat beforehand as you won't be eating a meal here. The setup inside was a little chaotic. Very crowded with little space between the tables. Also, the staff seemed to not really care to want to be there. They weren't really attentive to the patrons there nor to each other, for that matter. At one point, the trash can was overflowing and I watched one staff member struggle with it and yelling for help but no one came to assist her... Final verdict: If you love board games, definitely come check this place out!!! Reserve your spot ahead of time and bring at least 3-5 people with you for maximum enjoyment!

We met here in 2021 for our first date. Thought the concept of a board game café date was unique,…read moreinteresting, and spent the evening getting to know each through each game. Had such a great time that it didn't even matter that the staff forgot the coffee I ordered. Walking distance from Washington Square Park where we took the most romantic stroll afterwards. One year later, celebrated our first anniversary at the same spot and the same table. It's 2025 and happy to report we're getting married in October! This will always be a special place to us.

This place is -the- local spot for Magic: The Gathering, D&D, and table-top boardgame and…read moreminiature-model game lovers. Warhammer 40K players have an enthusiastic player base and an amazing "home" here. Couldn't ask for a more friendly or knowledgeable staff. New players for all games are welcomed by the "regulars" and staff, and experienced gamers will surely find worthy challengers. Been attending regularly since the opening: This is what a gaming store aspires to be. A great start this year -- looking forward to see more in 2019!

Nice place to shop and play at! Stopped in the other night to pick up some X-Wing gear. There was…read moreFriday night Magic going on, so they've got that, and it seems nice for the kids into that. They seem to do plenty of Dungeons and Dragons. Lots of Warhammer and the owner is a genuine wargamer, so I'm sure this will be a big hangout for a while to come. Nice block too with some good food options.

We came here for a friend's birthday and booked the place out. We were able to do the laboratory…read moreand penitentiary rooms and had a ton of fun. The guys working here are very friendly and entertaining, and seem to care a lot about guests having fun and asked us for feedback near the end as well. Parts of the rooms do seem a bit dated, and there were certain puzzles that did not make much sense to us even after we solved them. That being said, I think overall they were well thought out and enjoyable to work through. I'm still not sure which room I enjoyed more. I think the laboratory had more interesting puzzles to me, and the penitentiary had a lot of moving parts/puzzles that made it a bit confusing in terms of chronology, but that's a part of the fun of a lot of escape rooms. I would come again if I'm in the area, and look forward to future improvements under the new ownership.

I usually do an escape room in every city that I visit. While I have been to NY before, I finally…read moredecided to do an escape room here. The escape rooms here at OMEscape are very fun, challenging, and a unique activity for a night out. You get 70 minutes to try to escape, and are able to ask for hints if you get stuck. This is one of the more intricate escape rooms that I have done, with unique puzzles that you probably have never seen before. Matt is very funny and plays a good character, and definitely makes the escape room experience way more enjoyable. The price is very worth it as you get 70 mins to escape, while most other rooms I've seen only give 60. There are multiple different rooms to try, so I know if I come back I will get an entirely new experience. Looking forward to coming back here when in NYC!

My, my, my... What a…read moretreat this place is. The entrance alone is like a warm hug -- inviting me into a "lair." Who even talks like that? The vibe is just...chef's kiss. Very good croissant. Very good cardamom latte. And velvet seating??? My type of accommodations, baby.

Such a cozy space that perfectly depicts quiet luxury. I came at the last hour, only one pastry…read moreleft. Got the butterfly cookie out of greed and it was pleasantly delicious! The matcha white chocolate latte was honestly forgettable, but I admit I came for the ambiance versus the cafe. Limited seating, but it wasn't busy on the weekday I came in. The four people playing backgammon seemed very open and communal--one person chatted with me. I'm certain anyone could join in if they desired. Bathroom is really cool as well. You see the larger, grander backspace on the way there.

I felt welcomed, the place is clean, and for a Saturday afternoon during COVID, the place was…read morehopping! But I've definitely seen places with a bigger selection and more game knowledge. The shopkeeper listened intently while I told him what kind of gaming experience I was looking for. But it didn't go a lot farther than that. I wanted something narratively heavy, with less rule complexity and overhead than Lord of the Rings: Journeying through Middle Earth. He didn't really have an answer for me, and I felt I gave him a lot to work off of. To give you an idea how small this place is - the pictures in this review represent half the games in the store. There's one extra bookshelf that I didn't catch and there's a display case in front with CCG cards. Shopping experience aside, you can tell this place has a good community. There were four tables occupied in the back around 4 PM on a Saturday - maybe representing 10 people - and there's a big communal shelf you can draw from if you want to play in house. I'd come back to play and make new friends.

I had a great experience. They were able to take care of my mold remediation quickly.read more

Cute game store. 15 tables or so for card game battles…read more Tons of vending machines for various collectibles. $2 a token. Most require 2-4 tokens. ***Doesn't seem like much of a card sales store. More a bring your own cards and battle store.

Literally a store for just one card game - the One Piece TCG. Cool cards, and in the front of the…read moreMitsuwa store. I'm not sure how long it'll last, but it's interesting dedicated to just one game.

A fun relaxing place for tabletop gaming. If you're looking for a fun place to play Magic:The…read moreGathering or Dungeons & Dragons, Da Basement is a diamond in the rough. The owner is very chill and welcoming, and the other shop regulars are very nice and fun to be around.

Hidden Gem of New York City! Cool spot for Adults to enjoy…read moretabletop gaming. Great staff and community of players. A nice selection of D&D, Board Games, Magic the Gathering Sealed and Singles. Food and Non-Alcoholic drinks for purchase, BYOB+ friendly (sharing is caring). Glad I found this place!