i've actually been visiting this little store at garden walk for a couple of years now because they have the BEST selection of RoLife miniature kits and other such adorable tiny crafts. i also love that they have a bunch of them on display as well, with many lit up and many that actually move. so cool! BUT, today i finally took some of my oldest friends to rent a tent and play some games from their vast game library. we had the BEST TIME!!! you begin by selecting the games you want to try first, so you're not paying the hourly rate while you browse your selections - a very nice touch that i absolutely appreciated. their selection of games is plentiful, almost overwhelmingly so! despite this, the games were organized in sections of categories AND alphabetically which was awesome. we are tabletop board game amateurs, so we picked a few that caught our eye, plus a childhood favorite, candyland. we also picked a few fun things from their selection of international snacks for sale. we checked out just for the snacks, and then the kind and courteous employee helped show us to our tent. from there, they time you for your gameplay at just $3 per hour per person. i find this to be an incredible value!!!! especially in the context of other activities, not just in orange county, but in garden walk. it's an unbeatable price for the little private space to enjoy quality time. i can see myself coming back here again and again and again, because of how vast their collection is and how financially accessible it is. a few tiny critiques: i'd love to see a couple of my personal favorite games make their way onto the shelves: Pretty Pretty Princess and Piles! also, i know they're looking to expand into more food and drink than just shelf-stable items, and i cannot wait! i just hope that if and when they do expand in this way, that the gameplay itself stays as affordable. overall, thank you meeples family! i genuinely cannot wait to be back! read more

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What a great concept! I went with a friend on a warm August day. There was every game we coud imagine, air conditioning, snacks and laughter. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends. It is a great place for anyone that wants to play games with friends, family and their groups! read more

What a wonderful place to play games with friends! I really appreciated the whole assortment of board games that were available. The physical space for people to gather and simply be has been a great blessing. I do wish that there was a bit more regulation with the particular behaviors that can be inspired when a game does not go well for people with potty mouths (I only say this because I struggled with this too). The staff is good at keeping the place clean and there's even snacks and drinks that you can grab while playing. For what it is worth - I'd calculate it as one nice latte for 1-2 hours of playing with friends. I think my friends and I payed $7 for two hours of playing. Very good. Thank you all and God bless you all+ read more

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I have to thank TikTok so hard for this place. Had a mid day date and this place exceeded expectations. It's sooo much fun sooo many selection for games. Got nostalgic with old school candyland. And the price is really good. If you're looking for an inexpensive date idea definitely go here. I'm coming back forsure. And the customer service was great; the two gentlemen at the front were very informative and nice. read more

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Meeples is located at Anaheim Garden Walk. The concept is super cool where you pay a fee per hour and can play unlimited board games that are at the store! It's $3 per person per hour which is such a great deal! They have so many different games from strategy games, card games, board games. A lot of games which I've never heard of and many of which I've wanted to try. It's awesome since you get to try it out and they also have games you can purchase there. Once you let them know you want to play, you'll get either a tent or table. It seems like the tent is for bigger groups. You leave the games on a white cart next to the table and they'll put it away for you. There's no limit to the amount of games you can play; but be mindful since others might not get to play. They also have snacks and treats you can purchase as well. Outside food and drinks is also allowed with a small fee. read more

It was so much fun! We played Harry Potter Clue lol. The folks who work here are very kind. 10/10 Thank you for making our trip so fun and being so patient and kind and thoughtful read more

This place is so cute and full of charm! They have an incredible selection of board games--I've never seen so many in one spot. You can even rent and play them right in the store. I stopped by after walking around the mall and picked up a Sanrio keyring while I was there. Definitely worth a visit! (65/100) read more

We had a great experience at Meeples Family. We booked online for a party of 6 for a birthday activity. So much fun!!! Staff was friendly and explained everything for us since it was our first time there. Highly recommend. read more

Located in the Anaheim GardenWalk, it costs $3 per person per hour, which is not bad at all. They have a large selection of board games to choose from, and there are both tables and tents where you can sit and play. There's no limit to how many games you can choose. When you're done, you just leave the games on a white cart next to your table and the staff will put them away for you. The staff is friendly, and there's also a bathroom inside, which is convenient. read more

I need you to drop everything and come to this place!! I saw a TikTok shouting this place out, and I was so excited to come. Not only did they have a huge selection of games and cute little tents, but it was so affordable at $3 a person per hour! Not only that, the service was impeccable! Jimmy helped us out and was so kind throughout the night (he is awesome). Truly, I can't find anything wrong with this place. You can even bring your own food and drinks with a small cleaning fee. If you're looking for something to do on any night that is wholesome, cute, and just fun, come here! read more

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This store has saved my relationships on more than one occasion. Am I overexaggerating? Absolutely. Though that doesn't take away how many times Meeples Family has given me an opportunity to get a last minute gift for a loved one. Upon entering, I noticed that Meeples has two distinct sections of the store- one for trinkets, accessories, and small toys; and a second one for tabletop games. The way the store has been laid out gives a lot of space for those who want to play tabletop games in the center. My second time there had a few tables occupied by people playing the boardgames. The staff is pleasant and has been patient with any questions I have about their merchandise. Prices are fair enough, especially for someone who waited at the last minute to buy gifts. It's located in Anaheim Gardenwalk so first hour of parking is free if your only objective is to visit this store! read more

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This place is like no other, I love the wide selection of board games and the amazing tents and it feels so spacious and such a warming atmosphere. This place is honestly great value too and I even bought a cute snoopy set I saw. I love this place and I will always recommend it as a cute date night. read more

Amazing location to play board games with friends! $3/hr per person is such a good deal for the wide selection they have and the staff is very helpful. There's also lots of other items around the store to look at and buy like puzzles, paper crafts, and book nooks. 10/10 I'll definitely recommend this place to other friends! read more

Board game night can be fun after all. Meeples is a great option for you and your friends to spend time with each other. It's a cheap - only $3 per person per hour. You get to pick from their wide selection of board games. The tents make all the difference honestly. They are so cute and cozy. I love the string lights as well. So vibey! I could stay here for hours and lose all track of time. The workers are so nice as well. read more

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Located in a relatively commercial area this hobbit hole is great for large groups and dates. You pay a few dollars per person per hour and get a tent to yourself where you can then play from a large selection of boardgames. And i mean large! And multiple expansions of your favorite games too! I played a few games with my date over a few hours and the total bill was shockingly low. Highly recommend read more

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Great staff, and price. However, it was a bit crowded. My friends and I had a great time and brought our own games.

What a hidden gem! $3 per person per hour for access to hundreds of board and card games. I made a same day reservation and we wound up sitting at a table versus hanging out in one of the cool indoor tents. We went for a date night but will come back with friends and family! read more

We have had multiple games nights here for our church youth group and it has always been a hit! Such a cool little location to play games and have fun You "rent" games out to play which is such a cool concept Super easy reservation system online They also sell multiple different items throughout the store(drinks, food, toys, etc) The staff is so nice and even gave us different game recommendations for out daughter to be able to play with us Highly recommend checking this place out read more

This place is super cool! Located in Anaheim GardenWalk on the 2nd floor, Meeples is a board game cafe with probably HUNDREDS of different board games. Entry to the cafe to look around is free, but if you want to actually play games it is $3/hr/person. We came on a Monday evening and there were was only one other group, but I'm sure it gets crowded on the weekends and you can make a reservation online. They have "private tents" where your group can hang out and play games. The employees were really friendly recommending games for our large group of 7. You can bring outside food/drinks but there will be an added fee ($3/person for food and $1/person for drinks). They are also pet friendly! We brought our little dog in a carrier. Parking is $4/hr at the GardenWalk garage (first hour is free). Meeples does not validate parking. I would recommend this place if you are looking for something unique and fun to do with a group of friends. It is very homey and cozy. Also close to Disney! read more

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I haven't been here since the pandemic wow looks like they added more stuff so cool. Just the family game board nights and or with friends. Super cool nothing like it in my opinion. We stopped by before going to the movies last night. We grabbed some snacks too. So glad this place didn't go out of business. read more

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I was at first a little weary of hitting up a card shops just a stones throw away from Disney. The prices gotta be above msrp right? There shouldnt be a lively community feeling right? They are just after the quick buck right? Well...no. What i found was a community driven shop (i was fortunate to see a lorcana store tourney) that has amazing an space for its players allowing it to feel both cozy and not too bubble busting. First off the prices are either msrp or at a great deal for the majority of its items. They have a healthy stock of things and a wonderful variety of both tcg games, table games, and miniature collectibles. You can spend a good amount of time just looking around and if u decide to pick up a game to play its 3 bucks per person per hour and you can get food and drink delivered by the local boba shop located in the same mall! I can't wait to come back and wish i was able to live in Anaheim just to be a part of this wonderful community. read more

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I like stopping by to buy cards every time I get a chance to visit disneyland ! I like the quirky owner and his style. Will stop by again soon read more

This place is fun and is like a gamer's nook. I was in the area for a Japan fest and stumbled upon this game cafe to catch some cooler air on a hot day. As soon as I walked in, I was in awe. There are so many things you can collect here. From model cars, to bookshelf nooks, and to some collectors for pop culture items (Hello Kitty, Star Wars, and anything Disney). When you walk towards the back of the store, there are multiple tables where you can actually hang out and play board games to whatever liking or interests you have. And believe me, the selection is kinda overbearing. You name it, they got it. From classics, to more modern games, they are there for you to check out. There is a small fee of $3 per person per hour to check games out and reservations can be made in person or online at least a day in advance. Check out their website to get all the deets and maybe you can set some time for you and your family to enjoy a night out having fun and being competitive. read more

If anyone loves a fun, non-expensive activity to do with friends, family, or even a cute date, this place checks all of the boxes. I remember going to Game Häus Cafe in Glendale to play board games with friends and family, but they closed since the pandemic. I'm glad Meeples Family exists because playing the same board games can become mundane. Meeples Family offers a variety of games to play for only $3/hour per person. My friends parked at the STC GardenWalk Anaheim where it's free for the first 90 minutes. Beyond 90 minutes, parking is a tad expensive and Meeples Family doesn't validate. The staff is helpful, kind, and honest. They won't begin your hourly play until your entire party arrives and you've selected your first game to play. They also helped us find specific games we were looking for. If you're looking for a great food option in the area, Cheesecake Factory offers parking validation up to 3 hours. read more

They have a huuuge array of board games in a open mall area where there are plenty of places to eat or grab a drink after! Been here for a couple birthday parties already, and with their library of board games, you'll never get bored! The tables are sectioned off by tents where you pay per person per hour. It almost reminds me of a cramped campground full of parties of people in their own tents. Peak hours can get very lively, but I have never had a noise problem. It's a reasonable price, and the employees even allowed us to stay past closing time to finish our last game! Would recommend, especially if you are planning a large gathering of game board enthusiasts and need the room! Not much to say other than a fun spot to play tons of board games with friends : )) read more

This was such a fun place to try new board games! They have so many to choose from. The games are all organized by type of game, some are puzzle, strategy, family, etc and from there you can pick a few games and bring them to a tent and play with a group. Definitely recommend for a good and cheap indoor activity. read more

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Just the coolest experience! Good for people on a budget or looking for a sense of nostalgia. We played an old version of "Life" and had the best time being exposed to something new. They also have a little snack store that was great price as well! Nicest and helpful workers/owner. read more

LOVE this place! No parking validation, but lots of spots. Small charge for food and small charge for drinks. Giant library of games sorted by number of players and type. Will definitely come here to try out games and with groups read more

Everything about this place is so magical and wonderful! The staff is a dream team and they're all so kind and amazing. I play here every Thursday and I find myself coming in on other days and introducing this place to my friends. What a great way to break away from Disneyland. Also just a great and phenomenal place to be it and try board games too. The merchandise is a great sort too. Don't sleep on this place. It's incredible. read more

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I recently visited this cozy tabletop game shop while exploring Anaheim Gardenwalk at night, and even though I'm not really into games, I enjoyed it! In the back, they have several tables with comfy canopies you can rent out to play games with friends. The whole shop has a super inviting vibe, and I loved browsing their shelves and products. My favorite part was the little bookshelf nooks, definitely a design idea I'd love to bring home someday! They also carry fun collector items like Sanrio, Snoopy, anime figures, and model cars. It was a nice and unique place to wander through! read more

This place was so cute! It's a wonderful place to take friends and enjoy an assortment of games and some snacks. The staff was super helpful and knowledgeable when it came to games and helping explain instructions for renting. Overall I feel it was a great deal for what we received. read more

Love this place! It's a great place to hang out with friends. They have SO MANY board games to choose from for only $3/hr/person. You play first and then they charge you at the end. They have small tents to separate groups. read more

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Friendly owner. Clean. Cute store. Lots of gaming tables. Great lighting in the tent that we sat for games. No glare. There were string lights inside the tent. Good temperature inside too. Would definitely come back. They have drinks you can buy there. Very affordable. A huge library of games! read more

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Great customer service and the have a huge selection of games. You can book time there too rent a playing space and use any of their games to play. It's a great bargain to try games before you purchase them. We are definitely going to continue booking time and coming here to play. It's a fun place and definitely worth it. Helps save you money by not purchasing games you end up not looking. read more

Such a cool shop with tons of board games to play! We met up with friends here on a Monday night but the place was still bustling. It was $3 per person per hour, which isn't too bad. However they don't validate parking which is unfortunate. We called ahead of time and they allowed for dogs! Our dog is small so we had him on our lap the whole time. Also this place charges extra for outside food and drink but it doesn't apply to the food and drinks they have there. They don't upcharge so you can just buy snacks there instead. read more

what a cute and fun board game cafe hidden in the Anaheim Garden Walk mall! i am a big board game nerd so this is definitely one of my happy places. We LOVE the tent set up, perfectly executed, everything was clean and tidy. priced at $2.50 per person per hour, you get to play any games in their collection, they have a big collection and most of them were labeled with estimated playing time and the recommended number of players which was really helpful when selecting games. though i do wish that there is a catalog where we can browse the games in the selection all at once. besides the board games you can play at an hourly rate, they also sell Japanese instant cup noodles, interesting snacks, and sodas, for while you play, all at very reasonable prices, which is awesome. if you'd like, there are also brand new board games in stock for sale. the only complaint we have is the parking, as they do not validate mall parking and it's $3 /hour after the 1st hour so it can add up quickly if you are staying for long hours. this is the perfect spot to relax, hang out, have some snacks and explore new board games. we had fun and will be back! highly highly recommended :) read more

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inexpensive to get a table for your friends or a party. big game library or bring your own. read more

What a surprise. After a movie at AMC we went walking around the GardenWalk and found this gem. PERFECT DATE NIGHT PLACE! Perfect group outting idea. I like the intimate setting in each tent. read more

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The WORST customer service I've ever experienced. Especially from the store owner? I was hungry, so I bought instan shin ramen that they sell which was $4. They charged me $1 to cook the ramen. Which was okay. They said they'll bring it to my table once it's ready. When they brought the ramen, there was NO SOUP in there. This ramen is supposed to have around 400ml of water in there. I go to the front to ask why my ramen doesn't have any soup in it. The guy in the front calls the OWNER and the owner comes out from the back with a bottle of water saying "I'll put more water in there for you". So I asked "in this cup ramen that's overly cooked already?" And he goes "yes, you said you want more soup". I've never even heard of anyone who puts in more water after the ramen was already OVERLY cooked. So I told him "I think that will make my ramen taste really bad" and he says "do you even know how to make cup ramen?" What kind of question is that? I'm Korean. Yes, I grew up making cup ramen and it's supposed to have soup in it. And he continued with annoyed voice saying "do you see this? It says microwave for 5min30sec. Maybe you don't know how to microwave cup ramen." I looked at him confused because whatever he was saying didn't make sense. At the end of the day, this ramen had no soup in it and as an owner, you should offer to cook it again. When I stood there confused, he SNATCHED the cup ramen out of my hand and threw it on the table next to him saying "fine, I'll refund it". Excuse me? DON'T EVER SNATCH SOMETHING OUT OF SOMEONE'S HAND. I didn't want to yell at a public place, so I went back to my seat. Then, he comes to my seat a minute later and just THROWS the refund receipt on my table. My friends and I didn't even want to be near that place anymore, so we just left. Below is the picture of how the ramen is supposed to look like because it seems like you don't know how ramen looks when it's cooked. If you're selling the product, MAYBE LEARN HOW TO COOK IT FIRST. 1. Learn how to cook ramen first ESPECIALLY if you're going to charge $1 for it. 2. Don't talk to a customer like that saying "do you even know how to...." 3. Don't EVER snatch something from someone's hand 4. Don't EVER throw a receipt at the customer. Was I rude to you first? NO. Did I yell at you? NO. Oh by the way, if you're there for one hour TWO MINUTES, they'll charge you for two hours. Please. As an owner, you should learn how to take care of the customers better. read more

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Very disappointed with our visit. My friend put in a reservation for a tent about a week before our visit. Upon arrival everybody was very sweet and we were instructed to choose a board game of our choice. (Added an extra star review for their friendliness) After choosing a board game we follow the employee to the back and to our surprise we were are seated in this corner (behind the tents) with foldable chairs and a foldable table. (NOT at all what we were expecting) At first we thought we were seated here because we were a party of two. But that didn't make sense because there was a couple in the tent right in front of us. There was also an empty tent nearby so i'm not sure why we couldn't have been seated there. I have not seen this little area on their Yelp, but I just want to let y'all know that this little corner exists and it's NOT a cute atmosphere like they promote. read more

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