To go hand in hand with our previous article ” 5 Board Game for Couples! – Part 1″ , why not go the distance and cover all the local board game locations throughout Ottawa! With a little bit of research, we were shocked by how many board gaming opportunities there are actually were! Let’s get started with the two major locations you may have already heard about.
The Loft Board Game Lounge
The Loft Board Game Lounge is a place where friends can go to have fun together. When we say fun, we mean lots of fun. Like, 10lbs of fun in a 5lb bag. But more fun than that. You go in, they sit you at one of their specialty board game tables. Then, they get you started with some drinks. Craft beer, lattes, wine, soft drinks… the options are endless. They set you up with a great game for you to have fun with, based on what games you told us you like or whatever game you already know you want to try – currently they have over 800 to choose from. Hungry? Not for long – they got you covered! Flatbreads, sandwiches, soups, salad, and desserts, check out the menu! Located in the Byward Market, The Loft is a great place to spend your night relaxing with a good group of friends. Be sure to check out their Facebook Page for events, prizes and much more!
Monopolatte
Opening it’s doors in the summer of 2013, Monopolatte brings over 900+ board games for local game seekers to enjoy. Gamers can enjoy a relaxing atmosphere while browsing through their food and drink menu. To take it one step above and beyond, Monopolatte also include a few gluten-free and vegan options so that anyone who walks through the front door feels welcome. With fall quickly approaching, Monopolatte is a great spot to spend your time cozied up with a cappuccino, board game and a good group of friends. Monopolatte is located on the east end of Chinatown on Somerset. Be sure to check out their Facebook page for local events and contests!
Now that we got the big boys out of the way, why not go the distance to find some of Ottawa’s board game groups? Don’t want to travel all the way to the Byward Market or Chinatown? We have you covered.
Algonquin Students!
Algonquin College Board Gaming Club – Free boardgame nights every Wednesdays. Interested? Join their Facebook Group!
Carleton Students!
Carleton Gaming Club – Casual / social board games + video games every Wednesday. FOR CARLETON U STUDENTS ONLY (although guests can be brought in). Interested? Join their Facebook Group!
Carleton Tabletop Gaming Club – Boardgame nights every Friday, in Patterson Hall. 10$ yearly membership, open to all. Interested? Join their Facebook Group!
Kanata!
If you want to get out of your house but want to get your board game on be sure to check out these two locations!
Kobold’s Corner – Board game nights every Sunday evening – Free tables! You can find them at 430 Hazeldean Rd. or at http://koboldscorner.com/
Kanata Community Christian Reformed Church – They currently meet from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. on alternating weeks to the Wednesday club. As with the Wednesday group, the Kanata group is asking for $2.50 for visit. Annual membership cards are available for $7.50, the money is used to fund children’s gaming events at local annual game convention CanGames. As with the Wednesday group, membership entitles you to a ten percent discount on gaming products at local board-game-carrying stores Fandom II, The Comic Book Shop, and Toys On Fire. You can find them at 46 Castlefrank Rd. or https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/199
Westboro!
The Glebe!
Alta Vista!
Hometown Sports Grill – Free board game night every Sunday. Interested? Check out their website!
While there are endless supplies of opportunities to play board games in your neighborhood, some may be worth the drive for the atmosphere itself! Hopefully you find that spot you enjoy! Stay Nerdy my friends!
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