7 places to play board games in Birmingham
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There are two types of gamers: the die-hard Call of Duty fan who loves the Xbox or PlayStation, or the old soul who you’ll find playing board games.
If you’re the old soul, Birmingham has seven great shops and cafes to bring out your wild side with the ultimate board-gaming experience.
1. Valhalla Board Game Cafe
For Scrabble, Azul and other familiar favorites, Valhalla is the place for you.
Not only does the cafe have a huge wall of almost every board game you can think of, but it also has a cozy cafe with sandwiches, coffee and more. Here are some of the cafe’s features:
- Classic + new board games—Monopoly to Dungeons & Dragons—and beyond!
- Custom 3D-printed game pieces from 4Horsemen Printing
- Mead from Huntsville’s B Nektar paired with high-quality Viking drinking horns from AleHorn
- Valhalla Board Game Cafe: 2408 Pelham Pkwy Suite 400, Pelham, AL 35124
- Hours: Mon-Fri 2PM-11PM | Sat-Sun 7AM-11PM
- Website | Facebook
2. Saturn
Saturn already has immaculate vibes and now you can enjoy the chill atmosphere and play your favorite board game. Plus, you can order a drink and maybe sing some Karaoke all while enjoying a great night with your friends.
- Saturn: 200 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Tues-Thurs 4PM-Midnight | Fri 4PM-2AM | Sat 12PM-2AM | Sun 3PM-10PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Gear Gaming
From Pokémon cards to role-playing games, Gear Gaming has a mixture of collectibles and on-site gaming platforms. Pop into Gear Gaming for cool launch parties, a huge play space and unique collectibles.
- Gear Gaming: 1929 Hoover Ct, Birmingham, AL 35226
- Hours: Mon-Thurs Noon-8PM | Fri Noon-10PM | Sat Noon-8PM | Sun Noon-6PM
- Website | Facebook
4. The House of Found Objects
The attention to detail and carefully curated decorations in The House of Found Objects make this place truly unforgettable. You can order one of their creative drinks and appetizers and get busy with a good game of Shenanagrams.
- The House of Found Objects: 2205 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tues-Thurs 4PM-Midnight | Fri-Sat 4PM-2AM
- Facebook | Instagram
5. Joysticks & D20
Joysticks in Gardendale is everything its name embodies. With collectible cards, gaming consoles and exclusive Funko Pops, you won’t want to miss out on this place.
- Joysticks & D20: 430 Decatur Hwy, Gardendale, AL 35071
- Hours: Tues-Thurs Noon-7PM | Fri-Sat Noon-10PM | Sun Noon-7PM
- Website | Instagram
6. Bud’s Place Games
Bud’s Place in Leeds just might be the board game haven for anyone looking to expand their collection. The best part? You can stop in for a quick match and peruse their collection. Here are some things you might find:
- Collections of board games
- Dice
- Dungeons and Dragons collections
- Pokémon cards
- Sleeves
- Bud’s Place Games: 8033 Parkway Dr, Leeds, AL 35094
- Hours: Fri-Sun 5PM- Midnight
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
7. Sasquatch Toys & Games
Last but not least, we have Sasquatch Toys located in Homewood. This store specializes in collectibles, toys and unique games you most likely won’t find anywhere else.
In fact, this month the store updated its Star Wars room dedicated to everything galactic-themed. Be sure to check out this place and pick up some great board games.
- Sasquatch Toys & Games: 145 Citation Ct, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Tues-Thurs 11:30AM-6PM | Fri 11:30AM-7PM | Sat 11AM-7PM | Sun 1PM-5PM
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Where’s your favorite place to play board games in Birmingham? Let us know by tagging us @bhamnow!
