The best game cafes in Hong Kong

Head to Tsim Sha Tsui to find Gala, a cosy and intimate board game cafe that stocks up to nearly 1,000 board games in their collection. No matter if you want to play strategy games that’ll rack your brain or want to build teamwork between you and your friends, Gala’s wide selection of games will appeal to any kind of player. If you find a board game you like, Gala allows you to purchase it from their store, or from their website. Stay tuned to their Facebook to find out about their board game event nights.

Located in Mong Kok, Double Cafe is a spacious restaurant that dishes up an array of casual bites such as fried finger foods, pasta, salads, and desserts. As for beverages, this restaurant has a range of creative drinks inspired by tarot cards, as well as standard coffee and tea varieties. If you and your friends need to kill some time before or after your meal, Double Cafe provides a wide selection of board games that’ll appeal to all ages like aeroplane chess, Rummikub, Scrabble, and plenty more.

Established in 2010, 808 Board Game is a gathering space in Mong Kok's Pak Po Lee Commercial Centre that hoards a bountiful collection of board games suitable for all types of players. Whether you're looking to play classic board games that you know like the back of your hand or challenge yourself to learn a brand new game that you're not familiar with, 808's staff are more than happy to teach you the rules of each game and provide any insight. While 808 does not provide any food or drink, customers are more than welcome to bring their own food up so long as they clean up after themselves. 

Meeple Tree BoardGame and Party is a spacious venue in Kwun Tong that boasts a large collection of games that are suitable for all ages. Here, you can choose to pay for a half session entry period of two hours, followed by a full session that’s four and a half hours long, or opt for a whole day package which lasts nine and a half hours. Aside from board games, Meeple Tree also offers entertainment like mahjong, karaoke, and regularly organised werewolf or mafia games. Regardless if you’re a novice or veteran at werewolf, Meeple Tree has dedicated Whatsapp groups for varying difficulties, so you can join any upcoming games and play in a comfortable environment.

If you want to let loose while playing board games, why not do it at a bar instead? Blotto in Kennedy Town is a neighbourhood dive bar that’s got a curated stash of games to keep you and your mates entertained. Revisit classic games like Mikado and Jenga, or try your hand at modern options like Monopoly Deal, Uno Flip, and Sotally Tober – all of which will be great fun as you enjoy Blotto’s cocktails and bar bites.

As one might expect, the highlight here at his board game café is the establishment’s numerous board games – there are more than 300 different types (including role playing, detective, war, strategy, and party) available, suitable for two to 10 players. Staff will happily teach customers the rules to unfamiliar games. Consider it the more intelligent, and social, alternative to your PlayStation.

Despite its' inconspicuous location, board game cafe Wheat and Wood is a great hangout spot to play a large selection of board and card games with friends. The place has a huge range of games, everything from Cards Against Humanity to Catan and Saboteur to Tokaido. Aside from light bites, you can order drinks like coffees and specialty teas, or opt for some boozy bevs such as beer, cider, and cocktails.

This cafe in Tsim Sha Tsui is a cosy spot for those who want to gather and play board games. Grab a seat in one of their intimate booths, order some grub for the table, and pick your favourite board game from their shelves to try out.  The cafe regularly updates their collection of games every month, so you're bound to find something new each time you visit. If you need a break from the board games, Sweet and Fun Café also has dart boards set up around their venue.

Capstone is a board game store that's located a short walk away from Causeway Bay's Times Square. Here, you can find a large selection of games that appeal to players of all ages. If you'd like to come in and play some games, Capstone offers table booking services up to parties of eight, where you can play board from 2 to 4 hours. 

While board game cafes are fun for patrons of all ages, adults who visit Odd Boardgame Bar and Cafe can have extra fun by ordering a range of classic cocktails while playing games. After spendining a minimum of $118, customers at Odd Boardgame Bar and Cafe can play board games for five hours. Aside from your usual board games like Monopoly, Odd Boardgame Bar and Cafe also has novelty games such as mini sets of mahjong.