What could be better than sitting down for an RPG, tabletop board game, or DnD session with friends while enjoying beverages at your local board games cafe? Just looking to buy a board game or RPG accessories? Here is a list of our favorite places to play, shop and socialize…
The Glass Die
(Reno, NV)
Established byJeff Carter in 2017, The Glass Die is Reno’s first and only board game cafe, bar and game store. Specialties include craft beer, cider, mead, saké, wine, cold brew coffee, tea, specialty sodas, and a ~1000 board game library! They also offer retail sales and specialize in modern hobby board games and RPGs. Roll the DnD dice at the bar and let fate choose your libation for a dollar off. Browse the board game library to play tabletop games in-house, or purchase your next favorite game from the store to take home. “Mug Club” members have library fees waived, and members can choose between monthly and annual VIP memberships for people who want to game frequently and save some money doing so.Web: https://www.theglassdie.com/reservations
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-glass-die-reno-2
Golden Game Guild
(Golden, CO)
Looking for something to entertain those holiday guests or your children during school break? Drop into the guild and take a break from the screen with a board game or sign up for one of their camps. Located just a block or two from Colorado School of Mines in charming Golden, Colorado, this all-ages board game cafe has a large tabletop gaming area for free-play or tournaments for your favorite RPG or board games. This game store offers beverages—including local beers on tap—and has a board game lending library if you want to try something new. Popular with DnD and MTG players, you’ll also find other RPG and tabletop gamers in the extensive and open tabletop game play area. This place is popular with university students and also hosts after-school and summer camps for youngsters.
Web: https://www.goldengameguild.com
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-game-guild-golden
Gamescape
San Francisco, CA
Since its founding in 1985, Gamescape continues to resonate with the tabletop gaming and neighborhood communities by practicing the same traditions that were established during its formative years. With their dedication to serving the community, this iconic game store has grown to carry thousands of games & hobby products and host robust events, from board game nights and trading card game tournaments to wargaming, puzzling, and more.
Web: https://www.gamescapesf.com
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/gamescape-san-francisco
Meeple Madness
Flowery Branch, GA
Established in late 2014, with their doors opening in early 2015, Meeple Madness is a family-friendly tabletop gaming establishment that focuses on helping people unplug and reconnect with hobbies new and old.Web: http://www.meeplemadness.com
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/meeple-madness-flowery-branch