10 board game cafes to chill with your friends over coffee
If you are tired of visiting usual cafes and want to spice things up with your pals, consider visiting a board game cafe in Singapore. A board game cafe is where patrons play board and card games while being served food. Customers typically rent a table to access board games such as chess or snakes and ladders. Some board game cafes also sell the games.
Here’s our list of 10 board game cafes in Singapore to unwind at over a gaming session.
1. The Mind Game Cafe
The Mind Game Cafe prides itself on its extensive list of board games (over 800 of them!). Of these, a good portion are Singaporean board games. These include the strategy real estate board game Monopoly: Singapore (retailing at S$49.90) and The Singaporean Dream: The New Normal (retailing at S$21.90), an interactive card game where you pay, steal and sabotage your way to become the perfect Singaporean.
Other games include the classic tower game Jenga (retailing at S$27.90) and the fill-in-the-blank party game Cards Against Humanity (retailing at S$29.90). They charge S$8/hour/person from Monday to Thursday, excluding the price of food and drinks.
If you overstay at the board game cafe, you might be glad to know that their F&B menu has free-flow drinks. These include Cold Free Flow Beverages (S$4.90) such as Ice Latte and Ice Americano, and Hot Free Flow Beverages (S$4.90) that include Americano and Latte. To satisfy your hunger pangs, the board game cafe in Singapore has Free-Flow Snacks (S$2.90) such as Spicy Prawn Crackles and Potato Wheels.
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+65 8482 4533 (WhatsApp Only) / + 65 9092 4533 (Events WhatsApp)
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2. Settlers Cafe by Mosanco
Settlers Cafe is one of Singapore’s earliest board game cafes, having opened in 2003. It offers one of the best collections of board games in town alongside mouth-watering snacks.
The board game cafe in Singapore has more than 50 board games for you to choose from. From classics to complex group adventures, there’s a game for both families and individuals. These include the strategy board game Monopoly and the party game Taboo.
A small table for 2 persons is priced at S$10/hour (indoor) and S$6/hour (outdoor). A larger table for 3 – 6 persons costs S$18/hour (indoor) and S$15/hour (outdoor).
Settlers Cafe has an All-Day Deal (S$13.90) that comes with one free tea. Pick from meals such as Avocado Toast, Almond Butter on Toast, Sambal Chicken Linguine and more.
562 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218178
+65 8045 8000
Daily: 9am – 3am
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3. King and the Pawn
A one-of-a-kind cafe and bar on Purvis Street, King and the Pawn features more than 350 board games, comfort foods with a twist, beer cocktails and locally roasted coffee.
Their board games range from rowdy party games and bluffing games for large groups, to brain-burning strategy games, as well as 2-player games for date nights with a difference!
The menu includes mains such as the Grilled Cheese Toast (S$15) and Spicy Bacon Mushroom Aglio Olio (S$19). It has burgers such as Classic Cheeseburger (S$20).
Their rate is S$10/pax for each board game from Tuesday to Thursday and S$14/pax for each board game on Fridays, weekends, and eve of public holidays.
Children aged 7 and below play for free. The cafe will waive the board game fee if spending on food and drinks exceeds S$50 per player (before the service charge).
24 Purvis St, Level 2, Singapore 188601
+65 6259 1913
Tue to Thu: 5.30pm – 11.30pm
Fri: 5.30pm – 1.30am
Sat: 11am – 1.30am
Sun: 11am – 10pm
Closed on Mon
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4. ME Cafe & Games
ME Cafe & Games is a camping-themed hideout for parties, hangouts, and dates. Play board or console games while huddling inside tents and enjoying tasty meals and drinks.
Try your hand at the multi-player card game UNO, the charades-inspired word-guessing game Pictionary, and the speed action game Halli Galli in which players watch for sets of 5 fruits.
Their Basic Campout (Tent + Console + Board Games) is priced at S$16.80 for the 1st hour per person. If you want to pet a cat while at the cafe and play board games only, go with their Basic Purr package for the same price (S$16.80) for 1 hour per pax.
All tickets come with the choice of a free drink. Pick from Hot/Iced Americano, Vanilla Latte, Peach Green/Black Tea, Latte (S$6.80 each) and more. Food-wise, must-have snacks include Chicken Pops, Chicken Nuggets, Egg Waffle (S$6.80 each) and more.
Level 3, 77B Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088498 /#04-12, Orchard Gateway, Singapore 238858
+65 8657 6028 (Tanjong Pagar) / 8780 5258 (Orchard)
Daily: 24 hours (Tanjong Pagar) / Daily: 11am – 11pm (Orchard)
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5. Play Nation HQ
Founded in 2009, Play Nation HQ is the top gaming chain in Singapore. Play more than 500 console and board game titles at its gaming cafe outlets, as well as eat yummy food.
Its games include the card guessing game Dixit (retailing for S$79.90 at the Play Nation Shop) and the dice game ORIGAME – Wok and Roll (retailing for S$30 at the same shop).
A 1-hour board games package starts from S$12.90 while a 2-hour board games package starts from S$16.90. Their unlimited all-night package starts from S$18.90 from 6 pm to 11 pm (Sun to Thu) and from S$20.90 from 8pm to 3pm (Fri to Sat).
Every package comes with free-flow drinks and snacks. Drinks include Honey Peach Juice and Iced Lemon Tea. The snacks include Caramel Popcorn and Potato Wheels. If you are still hungry, have a plate of Fish & Chips (S$12.90) or Beef Bolognese (S$11.90).
58 Prinsep St, Singapore 188686
+65 6336 9578
Sun to Thu: 12pm – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm – 3pm
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6. Board Games Monster Cafe
Board Games Monster Cafe is a cosy board game cafe in Singapore for you to play well-maintained board games. There will be game masters to recommend and select games based on your group’s preferences with over 350 different board games to pick from.
The cafe’s all-time popular board games include The Resistance: Avalon, a social deduction game set in King Arthur’s legendary realm and the classic mystery board game Clue. They even have a board game high score ranking displaying the top 3 ranked players of all time.
A 1-hour gaming package is priced at S$6.90/person. Meanwhile, a 2-hour gaming package will set you back by S$12.90/person. The cafe even offers a student package (S$14.90) from Tuesday to Friday, 2pm – 6.30pm. The set comes with a free drink.
61 Kampong Bahru Rd, #02-03, Singapore 169368
+65 9720 6680
Tue to Thu & Sun: 2pm – 10pm
Fri & Sat: 2pm – 11pm
Closed on Mon
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7. Fullhouse Game
Located a stone throw’s away from Chinatown MRT, Fullhouse Game is a 24-hour board game cafe in Singapore. Here, gamers can enjoy ease of access and convenience. Their knowledgeable staff are always on hand to recommend games and help with game rules.
The cafe boasts more than 500 games including classics, modern hits, and indie jewels. Their games include Go and Aeroplane chess games, multiplayer adventure-themed card game Diamant, classic strategy card game Three Kingdoms and poker card game Manila.
The best part of the board game cafe in Singapore is that it offers free snacks to players. These include onion rings, peanuts and potato chips. Their rate is S$4/player/hour on weekdays and S$5/player/hour on weekends. The two rates are capped at 6 hours.
151 Chin Swee Rd, #14-15/16, Singapore 169876
+65 8421 5220
Daily: 24 hours
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8. 82 Soho – Tigress & Kommune
82 Social House (82Soho) is a multi-entertainment spot in Orchard Road set in a cosy yet savvy industrial-chic setting. It has 2 distinct entertainment areas – Tigress and Kommune.
Kommune charges a rate of S$24/table per hour (for 4 persons) from Monday to Thursday, and S$24/table per hour (for 4 persons) on Friday and the weekends.
A must-try is the family-friendly card game Penguin Party. Here, players build a pyramid together by emptying their cards. If you thrive on competition, pick the trick-taking card game Skull King. If a player makes their bid exactly, they score 20 points per trick. They lose 10 points per trick otherwise. Whoever has the most points after 10 rounds wins.
Players in the hunt for comfort food should visit Tigress. The bar serves Traditional Korean Kimchi Stew (S$15.90) and Crispy Chicken Burger with Fries (S$16.90).
277 Orchard Rd, #03-18, Singapore 238858
+65 8112 0480
Sun to Thu: 11.30am – 11.30pm
Fri & Sat: 11.30am – 1am
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9. Team Board Game
Game anytime you like from 1pm to 11pm daily at the Team Board Game. Their new Game Area is separate from their store, which means more privacy space and legroom.
Their board games include the family-friendly game King of Tokyo. Within the game, each player is a gigantic monster that aspires to become the ruler of Tokyo. If you prefer a local game, try Durian Dash, a durian-grabbing card game about Singaporeans’ favourite fruit.
Their rate starts from S$3/pax per hour on weekdays and S$3.50/pax per hour on weekends. If you are a hardcore gamer and are planning to game for more than 4 hours, enjoy a full-day flat rate at just $10/pax on weekdays and S$12/ pax on weekends.
No outside food and drinks are allowed. They sell canned drinks and cup noodles in-store.
16 Arumugam Rd, #06-07 LTC Building D, Singapore 409961
+65 8829 2090
Mon to Fri: 12pm – 7pm
Sat: 12pm – 5pm
Closed on Sun
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10. Game Over Gaming & Cafe
Located a 10-minute walk away from Dhoby Ghaut MRT, Game Over Gaming & Cafe is a relatively inexpensive gaming cafe in the Central Business District; their rate is S$8/hour on weekdays or S$9/hour on weekends. The board game cafe is open till midnight.
With over 30 board games, you’ll be spoilt for choice. These include the classic dungeon adventure card game Munchkin and the mining-themed card game Saboteur. They also have unique board games such as Exploding Kittens, the cat version of Russian Roulette.
That’s not all: you can have food and drinks brought to your table so you don’t have to leave your seat. They serve sides such as potato Tater Tots (S$6) and Ham & Pineapple Pizza (S$10). Pair these with a cup of hot Supreme Earl Grey Tea (S$5). To end your meal on a sweet note, order their Butter Croissants (S$4) or Classic Croffles (S$6).
71 Oxley Rise, #02-11 The Rise @ Oxley, Singapore 238698
+65 9820 9743
Wed to Sun: 10am – 12am
Closed on Mon & Tue
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