- Red Goblin – Probably the most famous place for board gamers in Bucharest, Red Goblin is more than a store: here you can find a vast collection of board games, comics and figurines, and the main location on Str. Știrbei Vodă 4 attracts enthusiasts of all ages for popular gaming sessions. Prices for games in the store range from 49 lei for small titles to over 300 lei for complex games or special editions, and some publishers even make the games available for testing in the gamer space. Customers praised the vibrant atmosphere: “The best place in Bucharest for board games and gaming meetings, with a huge selection of games and passionate people”.
- Lente & Sotron – A favorite place for those who want to combine an afternoon of board games with good food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. It has a generous collection of games made available to customers for free and offers a varied menu of burgers, pastas, salads and desserts, all at average prices for the central area (eg main courses 45-70 lei and drinks 15-25 lei). Many customers consider Lente & Șotron the ideal place for long gaming evenings: “A great space for board games with friends — you can spend hours playing and enjoying something good”.
- 1UP Gamers Pub – Located near Piața Romană, 1UP is a pub with a geek vibe dedicated to board game enthusiasts, social events and gaming workshops. The place has a varied collection of games available and frequently hosts themed evenings or “Meet & Play” sessions, where the fee to play board games from their collection is around 15 lei / person (sometimes included in the event price). The bar also offers classic pub menus with standard drink prices (15–30 lei). One visitor wrote: “A super fun place to play and socialize — perfect for a night out with friends.”
- Snakes & Wizards – Cafe and board gaming space on Str. Ilarie Chendi 5 where you can come and play a wide range of games with friends or other enthusiasts in the community. Although there is no official price list published online, access to games is often through an event participation fee or hourly rental, and consumption is paid for separately (drinks and snacks around 15–25 lei). An event review notes the community involvement: “Welcoming place where you can have fun playing board games and socializing with new people”.
- Time Out Cafe – Board game cafe and bar where you can enjoy classic and modern titles (from Monopoly to Carcassonne or Age of Empires) while enjoying drinks and snacks at affordable prices (10-18 lei for drinks). Continuing the tradition of gamer-friendly places of all ages, Time Out is appreciated for its warm atmosphere: “A perfect place for board games, like you’re at a friend’s table”.
This article is an English translation and adaptation of the original Romanian article on Lista Scurtă. Read the Romanian version.
