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4.4 (24 reviews)
Open 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Marina E.

I like that this is a little niche in the wall. It's kinda grungy and dim from the outside which is pretty cool. Walking inside it's a galore of adorable nerds playing board games and video games. There's a sea of cool collector cards and great refreshments to choose from. The employee seemed really cool and attentive to my needs and questions. It's somewhat spacious and awesome for making new potential friends!

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Michael B.

Good place to hangout in the afternoons, I personally come to play card games and relax and have fun conversations. The place is fairly easy to find and get to once off the R train. My only problem is it is a cash only place but I've learned to live with that. I recommend this place to all my friends and anyone looking for a place to place video and card games.

Tessie V.

A friend took me here sort of for a faux date and a tournament The place is a bit small and the day we went was outrageously hot. But they turned on the AC a bit later. I got in for free- so I can't say much about the prices. I was the only female there are the time, so it was nice of them to just let me in. The game selection is a bit limited, but it was probably due to the tournament. Everyone was really nice except for one guy. But he was a fellow costumer. Everything is free play so you don't need to worry about quarters. All in all it was good wholesome fun. Nobody was outrageously rude and everyone is mild mannered and they're having fun. At one point we had a black out. They were quick to fix the situation and apologized. 4 stars only because it's extremely tiny.

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People in the front desk are kind and helpful, but I didn't like the store owner for his condescending attitude.

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This is a nice venue in Brooklyn, went for a tekken monthly. Ton of space and setups.

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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.

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Hex & Company

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Fantasy role playing with table top games was nothing I've ever done and now the times arrived. In…read more'82 (I was twelve years young) I bought Dungeons and Dragons 3rd edition game, I think it was 3rd edition, but none of my friends were interested. Not the metalheads, not the nerds, not the weirdos, just 1 kid on my block - he was peculiar so I called him Dark Mark. Quite befitting a player was he as the Satanic Panic of '83 was just upon the horizon. You just needed to point and Mark would start marching forward. Turns out you need more than two players and a Dungeon Master so dark Mark and I marveled at the dice and bought figurines and watched everything D&D available. Monsters and Mazes was just released, I think it was Tom Hanks first film, did anyone see it? Then there was the Saturday morning cartoon, it lasted 4 seasons because the kids couldn't get home, apparently they couldn't leave the amusement park. Now 2026 I am both Dungeon Master and player character in our campaign The Lost Mines of Phandalver. The name is Goreville Van Dungeon and I've amassed me Fellowship of a Rogue, a second human fighter, a Cleric and a high elf Wizard. We've battled many foes, obtained many magical potients and golf and it all started by the purchase of The Players Handbook at Hex and Co. We read it together, Althea and I that is. We bought coffee and 20 sided dice and wrote our spells and new adventures. So it's never too late to enjoy RPG's with imaginative friends at any age! Hex and Co. had many other games and accessories so please give them a try. Enjoy the Superbowl y'all.

great place to chill and play some games! $15 per person for the whole night is a solid deal, and…read morethey have a pretty wide selection of games to choose from. ample seating and cozy vibes. i also really appreciated the food/drink menu being so affordable-- so rare to come by these days. i will say, i was craving fries and they were flimsy, a lil soggy and tasted frozen -- but you don't go to a board game cafe for their fried foods i suppose. all in all, a great spot that ill def be back too!

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I slept on Shipwrecked for years, until I didn't. But even now I'm just now coming around to the…read morefact that it's a phenomenal place for kids' birthday parties. Let's run it down: 1. They have private party rooms where they'll bring in pizza and drinks and more for your kiddos. 2. There's built-in entertainment like mini-golf (obviously), a surprisingly extensive arcade complete with tickets to win and redeem for plastic that your kids will love and you will hate. 3. The staff is seriously on point. I'm telling you, they have headsets! They're communicating in real time about where everyone in your party should be, and what needs to be happening. I appreciate you people. 4. There's a BAR FOR THE ADULTS. I can't stress this enough. You know how parents just stand around awkwardly while their kids scream and play and run? Well, it's better when you have a drink in your hand. They've got a solid beer selection, frozen rum punch and pina coladas (see: shipwrecked), and some bottom shelf liquor that the bartender looked into my friend's (the parent of the birthday girl) dead eyes and offered him a heavier pour on the house. This is going to be a staple in my life for the next five years or so, and although I'm sure I'll get tired of it, at least there's a bar.

Staff here is so friendly and nice! Very helpful too! I came with my mom and son and we had a…read moreblast, my mom actually really enjoyed it. It's indoors and they decorate it beautifully for the holidays. Very fun and the restrooms here are very nice and clean. Also enjoy the music here and the arcade

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