Board game cafés in Paris
Sometimes a night out with colleagues or friends is missing a board game (or two)!
Imagine being in a heated game of scrabble against your colleague in a cozy bar with music playing in the background. You can see other co-workers playing Candy Land and Jenga near your table. Playing board games while snacking and zipping a drink is a playful way to relax and release tension after a long day at the office. It allows everyone to have conversations, brings people closer, strengthens relationships, and can help you meet new people.
If you have never played a board game in public, you are missing out! There are plenty of theme bars, restaurants, and cafes that offer a variety of games to choose from. You can also find many tournaments and leagues if you want to get competitive. So next time you are looking for something fun to do with your friends, try playing a board game at one of these venues.
In addition to the positive impact board games have on our cognitive development, board games also require players to engage in teamwork. And while winning takes strategy and patience, in a happy environment, these things are learned stress-free and fun. Also, laughing and having a good time generally help to decrease stress. It leaves a person feeling cheerful, compassionate, and ultimately content.
Below are some of the best places to socialize while playing board games in Paris.
Le Dernier Bar avant la Fin du Monde: is home to all things geek, sci-fi, and fantasy. Thematic soirées are held on a regular basis.
Teddy's Bar: is the perfect choice for playing board games until dawn. The Bar is open until 5 am on weekends.
Le Nid: this hangout means business with more than 500 games available. It is a charming wooden bar and shop. They hold various events, such as a Sunday brunch, and you can purchase a board game if you want to take it home.
L'Oya: is more like a club than a bar. They hunt down the original version of board games worldwide and personally translate them. They also customize their games with unique illustrations and fun rules. They serve only drinks.
Meisia: offers a variety of board games. They hold Thematic soirées daily, tournaments, and happy hours. Meisia is also a restaurant.
Les Mauvais Joueurs: a bar and boutique combined serving beer, cocktails and planches with over 400 board games to check out.
Whether you are playing with friends, family, or even strangers, board games provide a sense of companionship that can be hard to find in today’s fast-paced society. So next time you need a break from work or your phone, try picking up a board game and enjoying some good old-fashioned fun.
