Love this place. Always a good time to come here and play some board games while we eat. They have a pretty good selection - good range of board game weights, from casual games to a copy of spirit island I spotted. Their food is pretty good value, which I love. The serving sizes are very reasonable. I didn't love the chicken power bowl with quinoa, I thought it was a little dry even with extra sauce. But, they've got plenty of other solid options on the menu I'll go for next time. Fantastic french fries. The staff here are always kind and helpful, both with the board games and the food. Wish this place was closer, I'd be here much more often! read more

Best truffle parmesan fries we've ever had, simply awesome! The garlic aioli isn't needed, but is delicious. The pie flight was interesting... albeit slightly undercooked. Our breakfast "sammy" sandwich was forgettable, wouldn't recommend. A bit pricey, and there's also a $3.50/person game-use fee. Don't love the fee, but happy to support this game cafe. read more

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It is always wonderful to enjoy an event with our Yelp Elite family. Thank you, Kendall! We were treated to a brunch, swag, and cocktails. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the brunch. We had several choices: bacon, sausage, chicken n' waffles, eggs, and tortillas with a few condiments. The eggs were really good. I made an egg and bacon soft taco. I added cheese and fresh avocado, and it was very good. I also had a sample of their chicken n' waffles; the chicken was seasoned very well. My cocktail: Grapefruit Mojito I tend to be on the fence when it comes to their drinks; it could possibly be the drinks I've chosen. The Mojito didn't really have a taste. What stood out the most were the syrup and a hint of mint. Overall, what made the event so rewarding was our Yelp Elite family. Having the options to dine while playing games and catching up is always worth the time! The restaurant is always clean and well organzied whenever I visit, it is quite comfortable and inviting. My only takeaway: In particular, when there are events or heavy traffic. It would be beneficial to have more than one bartender. At a certain point, people were being forgotten and had to remind the waiter that they still had not received their drinks. read more

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Yet another great time at game theory! We make a 45 min drive here and it is well worth it. The game selection is great and the staff is genuinely happy to help you both with food and with playing your games! This time we got the chicken quesadilla, mac and cheese, and cookies. The quesadilla is huge for an appetizer and has a great semi spicy sauce inside. The mac and cheese was just okay, a little dry from the oven bake. The cookies are fantastic especially with the ice cream on the side. This time we sat at a booth, which I will say was a bit uncomfortable/awkward. The table was very far from both booth chairs, and I would suggest cushions on the bench. I was having trouble sitting the whole time without some extra support. And the table distance made it harder to reach the game at times. But I love this place and will definitely be back! read more

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Snuck by this time for happy hour with a group of 7 coworkers from 530 into the evening. As usual, the pure joy of free reign of the game library combined with my favorite brussel sprouts and truffle fries was a welcome end to a long week. Everyone, staff and guest alike, were in a wonderful and friendly mood as I have come to expect here. For two happy hour drinks, two happy hour apps, and two specialty drinks, I walked away $70 lighter for the night. I really love the easy going vibe here and am always looking for an excuse to get a group of at least 3 to come around. I will say that this time I did have trouble ordering more since our server did not come by often, which was unusual based on other times I have come. read more

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Went here for a Yelp event and loved the vibes. Tons of board games, fun atmosphere, and a great cocktail/mocktail menu. I tried the Notorious F.I.G. cocktail (fig + crushed raspberries) on our server's recommendation and it was excellent. The chicken and waffles were good but pretty standard. The highlight was definitely the fun drinks, and I'd definitely come back for cocktails and games with friends. just for the fun cocktails read more

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What a fun vibe. Came on a Saturday at noon. Great brunch food, drinks and a huge selection of games to play. $3.50 per person and you can play as many games as you like. And Hunter was a fantastic host and server. This is a great place to chill and spend a few hours with friends or family to hang out. We played four games and will definitely be back. read more

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What a fun spot!! They have so many games to choose from to play at the table. They charge for unlimited play and play without purchase of food or alcohol. The brussel sprouts had great flavor and could have used a bit more time in the oven. The mini pies were all fantastic and such a perfect idea. The chicken sandwich wasn't anything special. The skirt steak tacos had good flavor. The cheesecake was frozen and we were hoping for more fresh. The cookies were homemade and super yummy!! The ambiance inside is great and the service was fantastic!! read more

Game Theory Restaurant + Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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I pretended I was Figgy Smalls while sipping my Notorious F.I.G. Love this place. It's comfortable and inviting, I wish I'd have brought a ton of friends for game time! I ordered the bavarian pretzel appetizer, served with the stone ground mustard. Delicious! The Notorious FIG is wonderful and has won a place in my heart. I also ordered the bacon jam sliders and fries. Service was awesome. Hunter was my server, and he was being trained by Destiny. Great duo! I'll have to come back on a Friday or Saturday to check out the nightlife. Or a Tuesday for Taco Tuesday specials. I'll be back and ..."live every day like a hustle." read more

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I saw this place when it was featured on the show, The Texas Bucket List, and I thought it was the coolest idea. Now, I finally had the opportunity to come and visit... twice in one week no less! The first was for an work-related holiday Secret Santa. I'll start by saying the staff were incredibly accommodating. Although we didn't reserve the space in the back, they allowed us to use multiple tables not just for the large party but to place our gifts and belongings. On this night, I started off with a drink from the seasonal menu - the Praline Old Fashioned. It had the perfect level of warm carmelized sweetness to accent the oak and boldness of the whiskey. We got several of the appetizers. The chicken wings were crispy and well seasoned - the firecracker is the flavor I recommend but all are great. The brussel sprouts were definitely a nice surprise. I'm not usually a fan of brussel sprouts but these were crispy and had that sweet chili glaze. The bitterness was tolerable and not overwhelming at all. Lastly, the favorite appetizer for the night were the Boomtown Shrimp. 12 come per order. I could have easily inhaled all of them if it was just for myself. This is a must get. For main, I got the popcorn chicken. Listed as their number #1 seller, I feel like it certainly delivered on quality. Crunchy on the outside, tender and juicey on the inside, and flavorful throughout. This was already a great first impression of Game Theory. Less than a week later, I'd return for a dinner with some friends. This time, I got to be in the reserved room in the back. There was a TV, a separate selection of board games, and built-in speakers for your own music if desired. To start off the night, we got the Bad & Bougie Charcuterie Board. It was a pretty standard charcuterie board. Highlight was the glazed pecans for me. For main, I got the mini pie combo, opting for the Aussie Meat Pie and Viet Philly. I liked both pies. The Aussie honestly tasted like a regular meat pie. I couldn't tell if there was marmite in there (then again, I've never had marmite before). The Viet Philly was the more flavorful of the two. The marinade of the beef definitely delivered on that traditional Pho flavor. To compliment everything, I did get two drinks. First was the mock-tai - tasted exactly like a mocktail without the alcohol. Then was another one of the seasonal drinks. This time, it was the Seasonal Depression. It was a cinnamon-based drink that I really enjoyed. Finally, to end the night, we got dessert. More specficially, we got ALL of the desserts. Literally. Simply put, all of them were absolutely delectable. My favorites were the cookies (chocolate chip and hot chocolate) and bread pudding. Last but not least, I have to mention the service. Every staff I've interacted with, on both visits, were exceptional. All in all, I'm looking forward to one day coming back for whatever occasion it may be. read more

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This is the absolute best place to unplug and reconnect with people. You can definitely tell the locals love it and I can see why. They have pretty much every board game you can think of and it is unlimited play. The food is great too. And the portion sizes are very fair and so are the prices. It is $3.50 per person to play the board games but if you don't play, they just take that fee off which I appreciate. This was such a fun experience, we had a great time! read more

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Super fun bar and restaurant concept! I stopped by on a Tuesday evening during happy hour (Happy Hour per website Mon-Thu 4-6PM; Fri & Sun 3-6PM but in person a monitor said Monday HH is until 9pm). They conveniently lay out their whole menu on their website: http://www.gametheorytx.com/menus/ If you want to play board games without ordering food/drink it's about $8. If you do order food/drink then the library fee is $3.50. If you come during happy hour, you can take advantage of their amazing deals and end up paying about $8 anyway to play and enjoy a drink. For me, I opted for the latter option paying $3.50 to play with friends + $5 daiquiri HH price! We also ordered Brussels sprouts and truffle fries for the group, both being delicious and huge portions! My party of 5 and I had a great time playing Exploding Kittens, Wavelength, Incohearant, Hues and Cues, and Uno (ending our night and our friendships (lol jk). This is such a cool concept, and I'd definitely come back to take advantage of their huge library of games and specials! read more

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I really enjoyed my visit to Game Theory. Growing up, I wasn't really exposed to a whole lot of "game nights" with friends neither with family but this whole concept is really something I could get on board with. As a yelper I'm a foodie first. So we start there. Based on their menu, they have a solid food list and nicely crafted cocktails to pair with the munchables whether it's a charcuterie board, wings or boomtown shrimp. We came around 2pm so it wasn't busy, Selah explained everything well especially how they charge if you want to play any game from their extensive game library. This place is definitely one to come back whenever for another game night with friend or just some dinner, drinks or snacks alone. A solid choice on South Main. read more

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Arrived around 6:15 on a Monday and found parking in their lot. I definitely came in hangry and placed my order with Kat. The beer was cold and the brussel sprouts were huge, fresh and perfectly cooked. The sauce was delicious and not too sweet. The "flatbread" was also delicious but was thrown together with little concern. One half had thick crust and the other extremely thin. The cheese, sauce and toppings were haphazardly placed on top. It was difficult to eat and I had to seek out more napkins. Complaining to Kat brought a manager to my table. She offered to have the flatbread remade, I thanked her but said the taste was not the problem; just the presentation. She said she would let the kitchen manager know. She then kindly removed the charge from my bill; I appreciated that gesture! I removed one star because read more

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Came for a birthday and we were served by Hannah. She was kind, quick, and informative. The board games are abundant which was great. Seating is good, parking is rough. The parking lot itself can host about 8 spots, but the restaurant has space for plenty more - so be prepared for street parking and to walk unless you're the lucky few who get a spot. The ambience is nice; strategically decorated with a string art in the shape of Texas, bookshelves full of board games, and some more fun sporadic decoration.The menu has a large array of foods and dessert choices. My friends got various things, but the table agreed their truffle fries are excellent. Another crowd favorite was the Brussel sprouts. A friend commented that the pretzels were dry. I got the Nutella cheesecake and it was more chocolate than it was hazelnut, so I was a bit sad about that. I got the Mocktail Mojito and it was heavy on the lime, so a bit hard to choke down because of the aggressive flavor. Don't forget the board game fee of $3.50 if you buy something and $8 if you don't. They also have different nightly specials and trivia night - I can imagine that's a fun time! read more

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We really had a great time here as a brunch choice, which ends at 3pm. Still a great menu to bites and sips. Server was kind and informative. Modern and laidback vibes. The chicken and waffles was beautifully presented and a perfect blend of sweet & savory. read more

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Cool game vibes, it was jeopardy night which was very fun. Love the idea of food/drinks and games. Mac n cheese was very yummy cheesy but slightly gummy/thick weird texture. Wings were not good, a fine flavor but not crispy at all. Chicken quesadilla very solid!! $48 with tip for 3 dishes was reasonable! read more

Game Theory Restaurant + Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This is a restaurant and game lounge on Main Street in Fort Worth. We had so much fun! The service was amazing, the food was great! There was a huge selection of games to play. The place is small, and they don't take reservations, so plan ahead with timing. Overall, it was great! read more

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We came in, there were 3 big tables, 2 booths, and multiple smaller tables, and they said that we couldn't sit because they were afraid other people might show up and they would potentially lose their business. The tables were not reserved or anything. Craziest thing that has ever happened to have tons of seats, no reservation, and to turn away a group of people. Well you for sure lost my business, and I will do everything I can to make sure no one from Lockheed Martin ever steps foot in your establishment again. Insanity! read more

We got two appetizers while we chatted and played games. Delicious chips and queso. The truffle fries to me weren't as crispy as I would like but tasted great. We had an awesome server who helped us as needed. read more

Game theory is always a go! Besides the obvious attraction of getting to play all the games they offer they also have great drinks and good food. Their happy hour is also nice. The service is always great. The staff literally knows how to play every game. It's a great hangout spot with some friends! read more

Such a unique spot to hang out! Huge selection of games, amazing food, and friendly service make it perfect for a quirky date night or a lively time with friends read more

Ok so first there are so many board games which was really cool! I had the truffle fries and they were so delicious definitely recommend! The service was amazing! read more

Game Theory Restaurant + Bar - Truffle French Fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

One of the best bars in FW! I went in early on a Friday for lunch! It was quiet and slow, and the bartender was fantastic!! Knowledgeable and friendly! Upon his recommendation I tried the Potion #9. Think blueberry lemonade, and you cannot really taste the alcohol, but man... it's there! Excellent balance! I had the Pot Stickers for an app, and they were great! Crispy fried on the side, and full of flavor! Would highly recommend! For my lunch I had an Aussie & a Viet Philly pie! The Viet Philly pie was pretty fantastic, and I really enjoyed it. The crust was light and flaky, and it was full of delicious filling and caramelized onions! The Aussie pie was closer to a cheeseburger filling, and tied as my favorite! It was a different flavor, but I really enjoyed it! For a quick lunch, this place nailed it! 5 STARS read more

I've been meaning to go check this place out for awhile now and what better time than Elite Week! Headed over on the 15th around 6:30pm, when we arrived it was moderately busy not packed so we were seated immediately and for some reason I thought the place would be bigger idk why lol. When you first walk in there's a full bar to the right as well as dining tables on both sides, directly in front is where they have the shelfs full of board games. Also a tiny little outside space out front. Our server was awesome and probably the best part of the visit, funny guy very accommodating and knew his stuff. First off the cocktails are pretty overpriced in my opinion and the appetizers menu is limited, I ordered the potstickers which were good and came with a delicious sauce that I really liked. Also decided to try their specialty mini savory pies, ordered the Viet Philly cheesesteak, chicken pot pie and pulled pork, I gotta be honest they sounded a lot better than they actually were unfortunately didn't really care for them much. The place has a low and kinda boring energy to it and I'm just not sure it's somewhere I'd want to hangout. read more

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Love this restaurant! Tons of fun games, good drinks, a great place to hang out with friends or for a date night! Went here for a birthday party recently. Not a bad time :) Service is good, they have people who will recommend games to you! Even teach you how to play. read more

Just a quick update as a response to Patrick. Thank you for your input. Regarding the Wi-Fi, I asked a server for the password and was told that customer wifi was no longer offered. Maybe your server had the wrong information. read more

This was our first trip to Game Theory and it is definitely a good business idea. We were pacified that there were plenty of fun games for two. The atmosphere was nice and well kept. Coming to the food- it was just alright. It doesn't seem like the food is the primary focus for the team. Being such a great place to hang, we will definitely be back soon. read more

Game Theory Restaurant + Bar - Mojito - Gastropubs Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

We came up for dinner at Game Theory on a Wednesday and it was reasonably busy. Though staff was on top of everything. I got a pretzel app with a side of queso. It's a great sharing app for before or while playing games. The day we went they had a wings basket special for $7. I didn't think to ask if it came with fries, which it did not even though at most places basket implies a side. My bad for assuming. We had gotten plenty of other food for it to or have been an issue. They have a pretty decent game selection, with a rent fee of 2.50 with food &/or purchase. Parking might be my only hang up for being able to come up regularly, as their free lot only holds about 10 cars, though we will be adding it to our suggestion pool for when we are over here. read more

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Food is not that good and service definitely could be better. Their prices ambiance of the place is cool and retro.

What a fun place! Shelves full of games for you and your family/friends to choose from and their food options are really good. Love the Trivia Nights and their service staff is so friendly and helpful. (Even with some trivia answers - but don't tell anyone!) read more

About a year and a half later and we are still big fans of Game Theory! You just don't expect to go to a spot that offers board games and dinner to have such delicious menu items and cocktails! Just amazing! Loved the service by the host (can't remember the gentleman's name) who was so kind to us. You're free to stay at your table for 3 hours and are charged $2.50 per adult to play an unlimited amount of games they they offer. So much fun! The rosemary truffle fries are just so addicting. The Brussels sprouts, uhhhmazing! And honestly anything on their menu is the way to go. read more

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The place was amazing Nathan was our best waiter/helper. 10/10 Must recommend I loved the burger and the fries didn't take long to get the food. read more

two words: Happy hour. We came here on a monday, just in time for happy hour. They have killer deals on food and drinks. If you come on a monday, it's happy hour all day on drinks. Make sure you get the Blue Hawaiian. its so tasty. we also got the mango jalapeno margarita, and it was good as well. But definitely go with the blue hawaiian. We also got a few food items: rosemary truffle fries, brussel sprout with sweet thai glaze and BBQ chicken flatbread. Honestly, it was a lot of food for the two of us. I actually wanted a pretzel with cheese/queso dip, but unfortunately they didn't have queso that day. They were also out of chicken wings. But we were happy with out items. If you play games, i believe it'll cost you 2.50 a person. Which is a small price to pay to enjoy food, drinks and board games with friends. They have a lot of different games, so you are bound to find something your whole table will enjoy. The problem is that if you mix paper/cards with drinks and food, some of the board games become sticky and dirty. Make sure you wash your hands after you play, or if you want to be extremely considerate, before you play. Parking is fairly small in the lot, but i believe you're able to park on the street for free. all in all, i'll definitely be back! read more

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Such a fun place! They have TONS of board and card games for you to play. Note: there is a $2.50 game fee per person. Love the laid back concept and the customer service was good, too. The pie flight was decent, a bit dry and I probably wouldn't get that again. However, the brussel sprouts were really good. They have a full bar as well and I enjoyed my 2 cocktails. The Pacific Punch was my favorite. Definitely give this place a visit! read more

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Cool bar! A lot of games! Came here for dinner with a group. I ordered the firecracker wings and the cider they had on tap. The wings were interesting in flavor, but weren't my preference. My cider was delicious and the truffle fries were very good! Service was also super friendly. Games are an additional $2.50 for each person so we played a few card games after we ate. Overall, a cool bar if you're with a group! read more

Game Theory Restaurant + Bar - Jumbo Chicken Wings (8) - Gastropubs Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

This was a complimentary experience... I will definitely be back. Came here with two of my friends on a Friday afternoon. We each got a different appetizers to share... The 1. Crispy Brussel Sprouts, 2. Jen's Ceviche & 3. Boomtown Shrimp. They all were amazing. I was most excited about the shrimp because it was gluten free...all my gluten free friends out there know the struggle..lol I wasn't sure what drink to get so I asked the bartender/waitress what she would recommend. She recommended the.. Let That Mango & Potion No.9 So obviously I chose Let That Mango & my friends chose Potion No.9 they did not disappoint. We had a lot of fun hanging out laughing as we played a few new games. One of my favorites was the game " Just One" so much fun. The bartender/waitress even made me an off the menu blueberry lemonade which was to die for. It was such a fun cute place. Thanks for the fun experience. read more

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Game Theory is a real find. The food is high class, the drinks are good, and the atmosphere feels welcoming. I don't know how I feel about paying for the right to play a game, but I guess that's the model. The wall of games adds a fun touch. Service is friendly and quick. Overall, a solid spot for a laid-back afternoon. read more

I love the concept of Game Theory, 2.50 per person to come hang out to try out some board games. I saw a few that I had somewhat had my eye on at Target in the past but didn't want to invest $20+ to get it, this is a great chance to try those games if they happen to have it! Though I will note there was a sign that said the per person fee increases if you don't get food/drink during your visit. Not sure if that is an as long as someone at your table gets something thing, or everyone needs to get something rule though. For my drink I went with our waitresses recommendation of a Pacific Punch. It is the dream adult version of a Capri Sun. For an app we got the brussels sprouts which ended up being the favorite of the food items. (Hey, they got my husband to eat Brussel sprouts guys!!!) I got Mac n Cheese and a Chicken Pot Mini Pie. The Mac N Cheese was how I prefer having my mac n cheese, baked and not to liquidly! The mini pot pie I had hoped would be bit like a hand pie/pasty based on the ones we saw in pictures and walking by to other tables. The outside could have been a bit crispier for me to still wrap it in that grouping. Glad I tried it but may skip it next time. Service was top notch, for as busy as they were everything came out surprisingly fast, while still tasting fresh. I hope they expand to other areas given that they are currently in the medical district. We lucked out in being able to snag a spot in their free 10 car sized lot, but the two other lots we saw available looked like paid parking. There were plenty of cars opting for street parking, that also seemed free, vs parking in a paid lot. The risk of having to park in a paid lot is the one thing that would keep me from being more of a regular. read more

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A cute place with pretty good drinks and food We ordered a couple of drinks that were pretty tasty - especially the ice breaker (see video) and the dragon cocktail We also ordered some food - 1) Brussels sprouts with sweet chilli - excellent dish, also generous portion . Not spicy at all . 4/5 2) chicken quasadia Which was also very good . A large portion that was enough for two to split . 3) ceviche w nachos - was just ok . Nothing too special . read more

Game Theory Restaurant + Bar - Dragon cocktail - Gastropubs Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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