5 Best Boardgame Cafes in Malaysia

Are you looking for the best board game cafes in Malaysia? Or simply looking for something to do during the weekend? You have come to the right place!

Check out these places for a day of conquests, strategy and ice-breakers!


1. Meeples - European Boardgame Cafe

meeples board game cafe ss15 subang

A board game cafe in SS15, Meeples is one of the most famous boardgame cafes in Selangor. It has thousands of games by publishers in America, Asia and Europe, makeing them one of the largest distributors of designer board games in Southeast Asia. Meeples also features a different game each week that players can try for free and buy at a discounted rate.

Hourly prices are steeper than other cafes but they have offers you can take advantage of, as well as the free game of the week. On Wednesdays, students pay RM7 per person for the first two hours, while ladies can enjoy Ladies Night on Thursdays for RM12 per person for the whole night after 6pm. There’s also Midnight Madness from 11.20pm to 1am every night when you can play for RM10 per person or choose to extend your stay for a full day of unlimited gaming by topping up RM6 per person.

Address : 64-1, Jalan SS15/4D, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Tel : +603 5633 8033
Hours : Tuesday to Friday, 5pm – 1am, Sat and Sun, 2pm – 1am, Closed on Monday
Rates : For first two hours on Tuesday to Thursday, RM10 (members) and RM14 per person (non-members) | Friday to Sunday, RM15 (Members) and RM18 (non-members)
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2. Vivae Board Game Cafe

vivae board game cafe uptown pj

A board game cafe in Uptown, Damansara, Vivae Board Game Cafe is also called the perfect place for a gathering of beginner players. It has a diverse board game selection and an wide selection of food. Grab some bites and maybe an alcoholic beverage, and you're all set for a night of gaming.

Vivae’s menu focuses mainly on Western and Japanese cuisine so if you’re a fan of both, you’re in for a treat.

Address : 18A, Jalan SS21/62, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Hours : Monday to Saturday (12pm - 1am), Sunday (12pm to 10pm)
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3. Tabletop Boardgame Cafe

tabletop board game cafe sri petaling kl

Tabletop Boardgame Cafe is a board game cafe in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur.
According to their Facebook page :
It's been a wonderful journey from our first outlet in Sungei Wang before we moved to Sri Petaling. We have so many good memories and we just want to share it with you!

One example of a popular boardgame available here is "The Lepak Game" by Rojak Culture.

According to some of their reviews, "the staff are also known to be very helpful as they'll explain the rules of the games as if they've read the instructions countless of times and remembered them the tip of their fingertips!"

Address : 10-2, Jalan Radin Bagus 7 , Bandar Baru Seri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel : +6017-361 4679
Rates : Mon to Fri, 5pm – 10pm, Saturday and Sunday, 12pm – 11pm, Closed Tuesdays
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4.  Upper Room Boardgame Cafe

upper room board game cafe

A board game cafe in Taman Connaught, Kuala Lumpur : This cozy cafe is a nice place for you and your pals to hang out in! They have a variety of board games and delicious food for you to choose from. They also have great hospitality as they’re more than happy to explain how a game works, so don’t be shy and ask away!

According to one of the reviews, this cafe is "A great place to hangout with groups, you pay RM15 an hour to play the games and you can go on for as much time as you want. They also serve food and a drinks (soft drinks free based on the time). Overall a great location and don’t worry if you don’t have a group, you can always join any other group."

Address : 18-1, Jalan Menara Gading 1, Taman Connaught, 56000 Kuala Lumpur
Hours : Mon – Sat (except Wed) 12:10pm – 12am, Sun 1pm – 12am , Wed (Closed)
Rates : RM 12 (2 hours ) + RM 4 for the whole day *subject to changes*
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5. All Aboard Community Gaming Centre

all aboard board game shop atria damansara pj

A board game cafe near Atria, Damansara : All Aboard offers an entire library of board games which you can enjoy at their cafe. You can also rent a table to play your own set of board games. The cafe also organises gaming tournaments that you can take part in and battle it out for glory. Unlike most board game cafes, All Aboard charges per board game, not per person, and they don’t impose a time limit. So once you rent a game to play, you’re free to enjoy it as long as you want.

Board game charges range from RM15 to RM55. They also have ‘sprinters packages’ that lets you play unlimited board games for as long as you want for only RM20 per person – perfect for anyone who wants to try All Aboards entire games library.

When you need a break from gaming, you can grab a book to read from their collection of pre-loved books. You can take a book home, and they encourage you to leave one of your own books there in exchange.

Address: 40-2, Jalan SS22/25, Damansara Jaya, 47300, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603 7497 1485
Hours: Monday and Wed – Fri, 6pm – 11pm; Sat and Sun, 2pm – 11pm
Rates: RM15 – RM55 (depending on board game, no time limit) | RM20 per person (no board game limit, no time limit) | RM15 per table (4 persons) for your own games (no time limit)
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