Frequently asked questions
The $5 fee, reservations, kids and what to bring. Not here? Call or email us and we’ll answer it.
How much does it cost to play?
The game fee is $5 a person. It gets you a table in the café and our whole library of 1500+ games, for as long as you like.
We’re proud of the collection, and we put a lot into it: tracking down rare games, replacing lost pieces and keeping it growing. Your $5 covers all of that, so you don’t have to.
Just grabbing a drink or a bite at the bar and not playing? You usually won’t be charged the game fee.
Can I reserve a table?
Yes. Book online through Toast Tables. Walk-ins are always welcome too: when we’re full, we’ll take your name and number and text you as soon as a table for your group opens up. It’s hard to predict when a game will finish, so we can’t always say how long that will be.
Coming as a big group? Book several tables at once and we’ll put them together.
Is the café family friendly?
Yes! A big part of our mission is a welcoming space where drinking isn’t the only way to have fun, so guests under 21 are welcome day and night.
We do ask families with small children to be considerate of other gamers if noise might be a problem. Weekend nights get louder and rowdier than weekdays, so weekday and weekend afternoons are the best bet for a calm, relaxed day of family gaming.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
We don’t allow outside food or drink, and we thank everyone for respecting that. As a restaurant and bar, most of what we earn comes from food and drink, and it’s what keeps the doors open and the library growing.
We try to offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. If your dietary needs aren’t covered by the menu, get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to accommodate you.
Can I bring my own games?
Of course! Bring your own games to play with friends or share with someone new. The $5 fee still applies, since it covers your table as well as the library. Bring something new, exciting or hard to find, though, and we might waive it for a chance to play.
Do you have a private space for my group?
Yes: The Queen Mary, our private room. It’s a quieter, private space for up to 10 guests (a few more if you don’t mind packing in), and a favourite for birthdays, bachelor parties and Dungeons & Dragons nights.
It’s $150 for a 4-hour session, which covers everyone’s game fees. Book it online through Toast Tables: choose “Private Room (Queen Mary)”.
Can I rent out the whole café?
Yes. Bring your corporate event, party or other occasion, and we’ll bring the lively room, the whole library, dedicated game teachers and our food and drink.
There’s a buffet-style menu of party platters, and cash or open bar. Pricing depends on what you need, so see private events or tell us about your event.
Do I order at the bar?
No. We’re a full-service restaurant, so a server will take your order at your table and you never have to leave your game.
Do you accept game donations?
Yes! We’d love to take the games gathering dust in your attic. New titles are always exciting, and we’re grateful for copies of classics we already have, as backups for damaged boards and lost pieces.
Drop donations off any time we’re open, or contact us to arrange another time.