Chance & Counters - Board Game Café
Courtyard Studio 8 Scott House, Custard Factory, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AA, United Kingdom, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AA
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Charlie Hayden
2 months agoStaff were at no fault, but unfortunately left feeling rlly disappointed with this place. I initially picked up 4 games off the shelf, the first was Dobble which had actually turned grey with dirt at the edges so I put it back as I didn’t want to touch it. The second game I picked up had half of the... Read more
Staff were at no fault, but unfortunately left feeling rlly disappointed with this place. I initially picked up 4 games off the shelf, the first was Dobble which had actually turned grey with dirt at the edges so I put it back as I didn’t want to touch it. The second game I picked up had half of the instructions held together with tape and the other half had been ripped off so I couldn’t work out how to play. 3rd game was chess, had to put it back as pieces were missing, picked up another chess game - this had different random pieces that didnt match. Ordered 4 cocktails, chips and played games for no more than 3hrs, bill was over £70 with over £20 of that being bills for “maintaining quality of the games, replacing missing pieces etc”. For that price you’d hope games would be in usable condition. Show less
Charlie Hayden
2 months agoStaff were at no fault, but unfortunately left feeling rlly disappointed with this place. I initially picked up 4 games off the shelf, the first was Dobble which had actually turned grey with dirt at the edges so I put it back as I didn’t want to touch it. The second game I picked up had half of the... Read more
Staff were at no fault, but unfortunately left feeling rlly disappointed with this place. I initially picked up 4 games off the shelf, the first was Dobble which had actually turned grey with dirt at the edges so I put it back as I didn’t want to touch it. The second game I picked up had half of the instructions held together with tape and the other half had been ripped off so I couldn’t work out how to play. 3rd game was chess, had to put it back as pieces were missing, picked up another chess game - this had different random pieces that didnt match. Ordered 4 cocktails, chips and played games for no more than 3hrs, bill was over £70 with over £20 of that being bills for “maintaining quality of the games, replacing missing pieces etc”. For that price you’d hope games would be in usable condition. Show less
Jasmine Gordon
2 years agoFirst time visiting chance and counters and definitely not the last! Great selection of games on offer which is a good way to test out games before buying them for yourself. Staff were so friendly and attentive. The food was incredible. All the cakes on offer are vegan and lots of vegan options on t... Read more
First time visiting chance and counters and definitely not the last! Great selection of games on offer which is a good way to test out games before buying them for yourself. Staff were so friendly and attentive. The food was incredible. All the cakes on offer are vegan and lots of vegan options on the menu. Can’t wait to visit again! Show less
Jasmine Gordon
2 years agoFirst time visiting chance and counters and definitely not the last! Great selection of games on offer which is a good way to test out games before buying them for yourself. Staff were so friendly and attentive. The food was incredible. All the cakes on offer are vegan and lots of vegan options on t... Read more
First time visiting chance and counters and definitely not the last! Great selection of games on offer which is a good way to test out games before buying them for yourself. Staff were so friendly and attentive. The food was incredible. All the cakes on offer are vegan and lots of vegan options on the menu. Can’t wait to visit again! Show less
rota rota
5 months agoGreat selection of games and good location, however.. the cocktails are super watery. We asked for a recommendation for the games and never got one. When I went up to the bar to ask about shot deals they said they didn't do anything and didn't even try to sell anything else.. 2 long islands are 17£... Read more
Great selection of games and good location, however.. the cocktails are super watery. We asked for a recommendation for the games and never got one. When I went up to the bar to ask about shot deals they said they didn't do anything and didn't even try to sell anything else.. 2 long islands are 17£ ! Show less
rota rota
5 months agoGreat selection of games and good location, however.. the cocktails are super watery. We asked for a recommendation for the games and never got one. When I went up to the bar to ask about shot deals they said they didn't do anything and didn't even try to sell anything else.. 2 long islands are 17£... Read more
Great selection of games and good location, however.. the cocktails are super watery. We asked for a recommendation for the games and never got one. When I went up to the bar to ask about shot deals they said they didn't do anything and didn't even try to sell anything else.. 2 long islands are 17£ ! Show less
Vin Chenzo
7 months agoGood food and atmosphere all around and great value. Let down by the slow service however which could be improved on. Wide range of games to choose from. Would visit again.
Vin Chenzo
7 months agoGood food and atmosphere all around and great value. Let down by the slow service however which could be improved on. Wide range of games to choose from. Would visit again.
J M
12 months agoFantastic food and an amazing selection of games. The service is very friendly and there are many opportunities to ask questions if you don’t understand game rules/menu etc. You can easily play a few games in the time you have and is great for both two people and groups. Would definitely recommend f... Read more
Fantastic food and an amazing selection of games. The service is very friendly and there are many opportunities to ask questions if you don’t understand game rules/menu etc. You can easily play a few games in the time you have and is great for both two people and groups. Would definitely recommend for anybody looking for a fun, casual activity! Show less
J M
12 months agoFantastic food and an amazing selection of games. The service is very friendly and there are many opportunities to ask questions if you don’t understand game rules/menu etc. You can easily play a few games in the time you have and is great for both two people and groups. Would definitely recommend f... Read more
Fantastic food and an amazing selection of games. The service is very friendly and there are many opportunities to ask questions if you don’t understand game rules/menu etc. You can easily play a few games in the time you have and is great for both two people and groups. Would definitely recommend for anybody looking for a fun, casual activity! Show less
Shivnesh Patel
5 months agoVisited Chance & Counters today with my partner and kids (booked for 2 hours, left around 8pm). Sadly, this visit was extremely disappointing compared to previous times. Service: The gentleman who took our order was fantastic. I am gluten free and he was very helpful and attentive throughout. He al... Read more
Visited Chance & Counters today with my partner and kids (booked for 2 hours, left around 8pm). Sadly, this visit was extremely disappointing compared to previous times. Service: The gentleman who took our order was fantastic. I am gluten free and he was very helpful and attentive throughout. He also noticed straight away when my burger came out on a non-gluten bun and took it back without me even asking — excellent service from him. Food quality: The kids’ meals were burnt, though they ate them as they were hungry. When my burger came back with the correct gluten free bun, the bun itself was burnt on one side, the patties were also burnt, and the chips that should have come with it were missing. Accused of lying: When I raised this with another young lady server, she went to check with the kitchen and came back saying the chips had already been sent. I was stunned. I then had to argue my case and point out my plate, as if I was lying and trying to steal food. Being accused of lying and stealing over a missing portion of chips was absolutely shocking and left me feeling humiliated. Manager response: I spoke again to the original server, who was brilliant and did what he could. He explained the situation to the manager and came back to tell me they had authorised a refund for my meal and asked if I wanted a replacement. I declined as by then I was too upset. What shocked me further is that the manager never came to speak with me directly at any point, even after overhearing what had happened at the till when my partner paid. The manager did issue some game time vouchers, but still didn’t come over personally. Overall experience: We spent over £80 on what should have been a fun family evening, but instead it was appalling, disappointing, and left me feeling accused of lying and stealing. What makes it worse is that I genuinely love Chance & Counters. I’ve visited before and even a few months ago my friend’s burger came out burnt and was refunded. I assumed the kitchen issues would have been resolved by now, but sadly not. I honestly cannot believe how poor this experience was and how badly it was handled. Hugely disappointing. Show less
Shivnesh Patel
5 months agoVisited Chance & Counters today with my partner and kids (booked for 2 hours, left around 8pm). Sadly, this visit was extremely disappointing compared to previous times. Service: The gentleman who took our order was fantastic. I am gluten free and he was very helpful and attentive throughout. He al... Read more
Visited Chance & Counters today with my partner and kids (booked for 2 hours, left around 8pm). Sadly, this visit was extremely disappointing compared to previous times. Service: The gentleman who took our order was fantastic. I am gluten free and he was very helpful and attentive throughout. He also noticed straight away when my burger came out on a non-gluten bun and took it back without me even asking — excellent service from him. Food quality: The kids’ meals were burnt, though they ate them as they were hungry. When my burger came back with the correct gluten free bun, the bun itself was burnt on one side, the patties were also burnt, and the chips that should have come with it were missing. Accused of lying: When I raised this with another young lady server, she went to check with the kitchen and came back saying the chips had already been sent. I was stunned. I then had to argue my case and point out my plate, as if I was lying and trying to steal food. Being accused of lying and stealing over a missing portion of chips was absolutely shocking and left me feeling humiliated. Manager response: I spoke again to the original server, who was brilliant and did what he could. He explained the situation to the manager and came back to tell me they had authorised a refund for my meal and asked if I wanted a replacement. I declined as by then I was too upset. What shocked me further is that the manager never came to speak with me directly at any point, even after overhearing what had happened at the till when my partner paid. The manager did issue some game time vouchers, but still didn’t come over personally. Overall experience: We spent over £80 on what should have been a fun family evening, but instead it was appalling, disappointing, and left me feeling accused of lying and stealing. What makes it worse is that I genuinely love Chance & Counters. I’ve visited before and even a few months ago my friend’s burger came out burnt and was refunded. I assumed the kitchen issues would have been resolved by now, but sadly not. I honestly cannot believe how poor this experience was and how badly it was handled. Hugely disappointing. Show less
Theodora A
7 months agoSuper! They have an immense range of board games that are sorted by categories. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Food is excellent. Definitely recommending the cauliflower wings that are delicious. So are the drinks, especially the mocktails cherry and the passionfruit ones. It’s very popular so try... Read more
Super! They have an immense range of board games that are sorted by categories. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Food is excellent. Definitely recommending the cauliflower wings that are delicious. So are the drinks, especially the mocktails cherry and the passionfruit ones. It’s very popular so try booking in advance. Show less
Theodora A
7 months agoSuper! They have an immense range of board games that are sorted by categories. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Food is excellent. Definitely recommending the cauliflower wings that are delicious. So are the drinks, especially the mocktails cherry and the passionfruit ones. It’s very popular so try... Read more
Super! They have an immense range of board games that are sorted by categories. Staff is welcoming and friendly. Food is excellent. Definitely recommending the cauliflower wings that are delicious. So are the drinks, especially the mocktails cherry and the passionfruit ones. It’s very popular so try booking in advance. Show less
C B
3 years agoPopped in to Chance & Counters for a friend's birthday. We booked in advance for a long slot, which they were more than happy to organise for us. They had a games guru/wizard on hand, who was really useful. They knew all the games that were there, asked us what kind of games we wanted to play and ca... Read more
Popped in to Chance & Counters for a friend's birthday. We booked in advance for a long slot, which they were more than happy to organise for us. They had a games guru/wizard on hand, who was really useful. They knew all the games that were there, asked us what kind of games we wanted to play and came back with selection tailored for us. They explained each game and how to roughly play them. There were lots of interesting food items on the menu. We went for a variety of food. A few of us ordered the same things, but some of the portions varied in size. There are also a large selection of drinks to try, we went through quite a few and found all of them nice. Even though thy did and drinks were good, I did think that they were slightly overpriced for what you got. Setting this aside, I would definitely recommend going here. Show less
C B
3 years agoPopped in to Chance & Counters for a friend's birthday. We booked in advance for a long slot, which they were more than happy to organise for us. They had a games guru/wizard on hand, who was really useful. They knew all the games that were there, asked us what kind of games we wanted to play and ca... Read more
Popped in to Chance & Counters for a friend's birthday. We booked in advance for a long slot, which they were more than happy to organise for us. They had a games guru/wizard on hand, who was really useful. They knew all the games that were there, asked us what kind of games we wanted to play and came back with selection tailored for us. They explained each game and how to roughly play them. There were lots of interesting food items on the menu. We went for a variety of food. A few of us ordered the same things, but some of the portions varied in size. There are also a large selection of drinks to try, we went through quite a few and found all of them nice. Even though thy did and drinks were good, I did think that they were slightly overpriced for what you got. Setting this aside, I would definitely recommend going here. Show less
Léna Alleaume
5 months agoWe spent a really nice evening. We visited Birmingham for 2 days and discovered their "social Monday" on their website. We could play various games and meet new people (even some fellows french). Good choice of food and various games. The owners are really sweet! I definitely recommend
Léna Alleaume
5 months agoWe spent a really nice evening. We visited Birmingham for 2 days and discovered their "social Monday" on their website. We could play various games and meet new people (even some fellows french). Good choice of food and various games. The owners are really sweet! I definitely recommend
Benjamin Blyth
I've always been a fan of this place, the game selection is the staff have always been friendly and accommodating, the biggest downside was that it has always been mildly cramped... This time in particular however was truly incredible. The place had been redone, so the cramped issue had been complet... Read more
I've always been a fan of this place, the game selection is the staff have always been friendly and accommodating, the biggest downside was that it has always been mildly cramped... This time in particular however was truly incredible. The place had been redone, so the cramped issue had been completely resolved (it also wasn't incredibly busy so I can't say how is like when it's busy, but the tables are far more appropriately spaced out so I doubt it's much of an issue) additionally, the food was GORGEOUS the two of us who came had the satay fried and a chicken burger as a part of a lunchtime meal offer alongside a drink and we were thoroughly impressed!! Lastly, a massive positive review to Will B! Not only was he a friendly and anchorage face, but hw is so evidently passionate about both board games and his job, you can tell in his attitude towards customers and how helpful he is and encouraging of others!! He really elevated the atmosphere to a whole other level! Show less
Benjamin Blyth
I've always been a fan of this place, the game selection is the staff have always been friendly and accommodating, the biggest downside was that it has always been mildly cramped... This time in particular however was truly incredible. The place had been redone, so the cramped issue had been complet... Read more
I've always been a fan of this place, the game selection is the staff have always been friendly and accommodating, the biggest downside was that it has always been mildly cramped... This time in particular however was truly incredible. The place had been redone, so the cramped issue had been completely resolved (it also wasn't incredibly busy so I can't say how is like when it's busy, but the tables are far more appropriately spaced out so I doubt it's much of an issue) additionally, the food was GORGEOUS the two of us who came had the satay fried and a chicken burger as a part of a lunchtime meal offer alongside a drink and we were thoroughly impressed!! Lastly, a massive positive review to Will B! Not only was he a friendly and anchorage face, but hw is so evidently passionate about both board games and his job, you can tell in his attitude towards customers and how helpful he is and encouraging of others!! He really elevated the atmosphere to a whole other level! Show less
H M
2 years agoOne of the crispiest, tastiest chicken burgers I've had. The loaded chips were really nice too. They have a decent selection of drinks ,cocktails etc. I liked the theme of the restaurant/bar where you can play from a huge selection of boardgames, not your standard ones too. The staff there were ve... Read more
One of the crispiest, tastiest chicken burgers I've had. The loaded chips were really nice too. They have a decent selection of drinks ,cocktails etc. I liked the theme of the restaurant/bar where you can play from a huge selection of boardgames, not your standard ones too. The staff there were very helpful and happy to recommend and guide our group through some of the games, which was great. Show less
H M
2 years agoOne of the crispiest, tastiest chicken burgers I've had. The loaded chips were really nice too. They have a decent selection of drinks ,cocktails etc. I liked the theme of the restaurant/bar where you can play from a huge selection of boardgames, not your standard ones too. The staff there were ve... Read more
One of the crispiest, tastiest chicken burgers I've had. The loaded chips were really nice too. They have a decent selection of drinks ,cocktails etc. I liked the theme of the restaurant/bar where you can play from a huge selection of boardgames, not your standard ones too. The staff there were very helpful and happy to recommend and guide our group through some of the games, which was great. Show less
Naz Nazarali
Really cool place. A great concept. Getting everyone interactive with playing board games. Great way to spend an evening catching up, and having a bit of competitive fun. Staff are attentive and food is pretty good as well. A bit cold but overall atmosphere is good. Good selection of drinks too. 4... Read more
Really cool place. A great concept. Getting everyone interactive with playing board games. Great way to spend an evening catching up, and having a bit of competitive fun. Staff are attentive and food is pretty good as well. A bit cold but overall atmosphere is good. Good selection of drinks too. 4 yrs later...went back with wife and daughter and had another great time chilling, having a laugh, getting competitive and amongst a great atmosphere. Food was good, although two of the items we asked for, they had run out. Oreo and Biscoff milkshakes were great. They've expanded the range of games with international games inducing an Indian national favourite Karem (like pool but played with counters and fingers). £4 per person and 10% service charge is added on the food and drinks bill. Show less
Naz Nazarali
Really cool place. A great concept. Getting everyone interactive with playing board games. Great way to spend an evening catching up, and having a bit of competitive fun. Staff are attentive and food is pretty good as well. A bit cold but overall atmosphere is good. Good selection of drinks too. 4... Read more
Really cool place. A great concept. Getting everyone interactive with playing board games. Great way to spend an evening catching up, and having a bit of competitive fun. Staff are attentive and food is pretty good as well. A bit cold but overall atmosphere is good. Good selection of drinks too. 4 yrs later...went back with wife and daughter and had another great time chilling, having a laugh, getting competitive and amongst a great atmosphere. Food was good, although two of the items we asked for, they had run out. Oreo and Biscoff milkshakes were great. They've expanded the range of games with international games inducing an Indian national favourite Karem (like pool but played with counters and fingers). £4 per person and 10% service charge is added on the food and drinks bill. Show less
Leha Green
2 years agoAbsolutely amazing to some up in 2 words. Cool idea having all the games, food was lovely and super well priced but for me what made it was the staff. The staff are wonderful and welcoming and 2 members in particular were just incredible, they made the experience incredible. So much so that we are g... Read more
Absolutely amazing to some up in 2 words. Cool idea having all the games, food was lovely and super well priced but for me what made it was the staff. The staff are wonderful and welcoming and 2 members in particular were just incredible, they made the experience incredible. So much so that we are getting a group together to come back and we are not from Birmingham. Can't recommend enough Show less
Leha Green
2 years agoAbsolutely amazing to some up in 2 words. Cool idea having all the games, food was lovely and super well priced but for me what made it was the staff. The staff are wonderful and welcoming and 2 members in particular were just incredible, they made the experience incredible. So much so that we are g... Read more
Absolutely amazing to some up in 2 words. Cool idea having all the games, food was lovely and super well priced but for me what made it was the staff. The staff are wonderful and welcoming and 2 members in particular were just incredible, they made the experience incredible. So much so that we are getting a group together to come back and we are not from Birmingham. Can't recommend enough Show less
Annie
2 years agoA nice board game cafe. They have a pretty good selection of games and the staff appear to be very knowledgeable and even help with the rules. I ordered chicken tacos and halloumi fries and they were good if a little bit expensive for what they were. The tacos are pretty small. My only complaints ar... Read more
A nice board game cafe. They have a pretty good selection of games and the staff appear to be very knowledgeable and even help with the rules. I ordered chicken tacos and halloumi fries and they were good if a little bit expensive for what they were. The tacos are pretty small. My only complaints are that there wasn't any guide as to the games available and the food menu was pretty limited when we visited. Show less
Annie
2 years agoA nice board game cafe. They have a pretty good selection of games and the staff appear to be very knowledgeable and even help with the rules. I ordered chicken tacos and halloumi fries and they were good if a little bit expensive for what they were. The tacos are pretty small. My only complaints ar... Read more
A nice board game cafe. They have a pretty good selection of games and the staff appear to be very knowledgeable and even help with the rules. I ordered chicken tacos and halloumi fries and they were good if a little bit expensive for what they were. The tacos are pretty small. My only complaints are that there wasn't any guide as to the games available and the food menu was pretty limited when we visited. Show less
Emily Arnold
2 years agoAbsolutely loved this placed. Super relaxed environment with so many games to choose from. The menu had loads of choice and the onion bhaji fries were amazing. The staff were so friendly and helpful and it's so dog friendly. We were offered water and treats as soon as we came through the door and it... Read more
Absolutely loved this placed. Super relaxed environment with so many games to choose from. The menu had loads of choice and the onion bhaji fries were amazing. The staff were so friendly and helpful and it's so dog friendly. We were offered water and treats as soon as we came through the door and it's the best dog friendly morning we've had in a long time. Will definitely be back. Show less
Emily Arnold
2 years agoAbsolutely loved this placed. Super relaxed environment with so many games to choose from. The menu had loads of choice and the onion bhaji fries were amazing. The staff were so friendly and helpful and it's so dog friendly. We were offered water and treats as soon as we came through the door and it... Read more
Absolutely loved this placed. Super relaxed environment with so many games to choose from. The menu had loads of choice and the onion bhaji fries were amazing. The staff were so friendly and helpful and it's so dog friendly. We were offered water and treats as soon as we came through the door and it's the best dog friendly morning we've had in a long time. Will definitely be back. Show less
Hersha C
12 months agoThis place has a chilled vibe with a massive wall of games that you can choose to play from. We had Tacos which were delicious and the prices are reasonable. Staff are friendly, there's a nice courtyard with plenty of seating inside and out
Hersha C
12 months agoThis place has a chilled vibe with a massive wall of games that you can choose to play from. We had Tacos which were delicious and the prices are reasonable. Staff are friendly, there's a nice courtyard with plenty of seating inside and out
Bernie Blossom
2 months agoReally lovely vibe, food was great! Staff are really lovely, Fern took very good care of our table and deserves a raise! Only 4/5 because they need to update there cool Polaroid wall behind the bar! Management should invest in a Polaroid camera, for moral!
Bernie Blossom
2 months agoReally lovely vibe, food was great! Staff are really lovely, Fern took very good care of our table and deserves a raise! Only 4/5 because they need to update there cool Polaroid wall behind the bar! Management should invest in a Polaroid camera, for moral!
Armandas Bikbajevas
5 months agoCost cafe to spend time with your friends playing board games. They have a good selection of games but would recommend pre booking. It’s free for students and drinks there are delicious.
Armandas Bikbajevas
5 months agoCost cafe to spend time with your friends playing board games. They have a good selection of games but would recommend pre booking. It’s free for students and drinks there are delicious.
Rachel S
6 months agoLove it here. The food is always hot and fresh, staff are great. Drinks selection is good, the games are a plus. Lots of selection for food or snacks, and lots of outdoor seating.
Rachel S
6 months agoLove it here. The food is always hot and fresh, staff are great. Drinks selection is good, the games are a plus. Lots of selection for food or snacks, and lots of outdoor seating.
Isabelle Martin
3 months agoMy friend and I had an amazing time here. There was a great selection of board games, and the food and drink were also amazing! Also wanted to give a big thanks to our server Orla who was very friendly made us feel very welcome ☺️ Would love to come again!
Isabelle Martin
3 months agoMy friend and I had an amazing time here. There was a great selection of board games, and the food and drink were also amazing! Also wanted to give a big thanks to our server Orla who was very friendly made us feel very welcome ☺️ Would love to come again!
Eleanor Good
2 months agoUPDATE Since receiving a response to my original review (still listed below) and returning to the venue I have had only positive interactions. Their event nights including Blood on the Clocktower and D&D are personable, entertaining and well organised. Customer service regarding original review and ... Read more
UPDATE Since receiving a response to my original review (still listed below) and returning to the venue I have had only positive interactions. Their event nights including Blood on the Clocktower and D&D are personable, entertaining and well organised. Customer service regarding original review and changes to bookings due to weather were met with positivity and were dealt with ease. Staff are amazing. ORIGINAL REVIEW They have a good range of games but many of them aren't in good condition. Some of the staff are really competent but some not so much. I recently signed up for their loyalty card - was not asked for it when they asked me to pay before the end of my session and then as I was leaving I asked to have it scanned, they said they couldn't as I'd already paid. I'm appalled that they've set up a loyalty scheme that can't be used effectively. Show less
Eleanor Good
2 months agoUPDATE Since receiving a response to my original review (still listed below) and returning to the venue I have had only positive interactions. Their event nights including Blood on the Clocktower and D&D are personable, entertaining and well organised. Customer service regarding original review and ... Read more
UPDATE Since receiving a response to my original review (still listed below) and returning to the venue I have had only positive interactions. Their event nights including Blood on the Clocktower and D&D are personable, entertaining and well organised. Customer service regarding original review and changes to bookings due to weather were met with positivity and were dealt with ease. Staff are amazing. ORIGINAL REVIEW They have a good range of games but many of them aren't in good condition. Some of the staff are really competent but some not so much. I recently signed up for their loyalty card - was not asked for it when they asked me to pay before the end of my session and then as I was leaving I asked to have it scanned, they said they couldn't as I'd already paid. I'm appalled that they've set up a loyalty scheme that can't be used effectively. Show less
patricia diana
This place has been on our board game wish list in UK, and we’re super excited to finally visit! The vibes look great and the game selection looks awesome. We’re coming all the way from Bali, Indonesia, and this is definitely one of the spots we’re most excited to check out in Birmingham.
patricia diana
This place has been on our board game wish list in UK, and we’re super excited to finally visit! The vibes look great and the game selection looks awesome. We’re coming all the way from Bali, Indonesia, and this is definitely one of the spots we’re most excited to check out in Birmingham.
Madihah Chowdhury
5 months agoHad a reservation and it took about half an hour for someone to come take our order for food, and even then we had to go ask them for that. Food was okay, halloumi fries were nice, and the mocktails they had were good. At other board game cafes when you haven’t been there before they’ll show you wh... Read more
Had a reservation and it took about half an hour for someone to come take our order for food, and even then we had to go ask them for that. Food was okay, halloumi fries were nice, and the mocktails they had were good. At other board game cafes when you haven’t been there before they’ll show you where everything is and give you some recommendations, but we were just given our table and left to ourselves. This isn’t that bad, but then I saw some other staff being really welcoming and giving recommendations to another group, so I don’t know if it was just different between members of staff. There was a good selection of board games but some of them were old and had missing pieces, which was disappointing since they looked really fun. All in all, an okay board game cafe for the price you pay, but not the best I’ve been to. Show less
Madihah Chowdhury
5 months agoHad a reservation and it took about half an hour for someone to come take our order for food, and even then we had to go ask them for that. Food was okay, halloumi fries were nice, and the mocktails they had were good. At other board game cafes when you haven’t been there before they’ll show you wh... Read more
Had a reservation and it took about half an hour for someone to come take our order for food, and even then we had to go ask them for that. Food was okay, halloumi fries were nice, and the mocktails they had were good. At other board game cafes when you haven’t been there before they’ll show you where everything is and give you some recommendations, but we were just given our table and left to ourselves. This isn’t that bad, but then I saw some other staff being really welcoming and giving recommendations to another group, so I don’t know if it was just different between members of staff. There was a good selection of board games but some of them were old and had missing pieces, which was disappointing since they looked really fun. All in all, an okay board game cafe for the price you pay, but not the best I’ve been to. Show less
Meltinonesmouth
3 months agoChance and counters is the spot for your next rainy day activity, a cafe with food and drinks available, a great date night destination or a wonderful spot to visit as a group. There are over hundreds of games to choose from, all you have to do is pay a small gaming fee to play your choice of board... Read more
Chance and counters is the spot for your next rainy day activity, a cafe with food and drinks available, a great date night destination or a wonderful spot to visit as a group. There are over hundreds of games to choose from, all you have to do is pay a small gaming fee to play your choice of board game/s. We played a number of games with Jenga being my favourite. Food options inclide Burgers, Tacos, Loaded Fries and many more. I had the Chicken Burger which was lovely paired with a side of Truffle Fries. Show less
Meltinonesmouth
3 months agoChance and counters is the spot for your next rainy day activity, a cafe with food and drinks available, a great date night destination or a wonderful spot to visit as a group. There are over hundreds of games to choose from, all you have to do is pay a small gaming fee to play your choice of board... Read more
Chance and counters is the spot for your next rainy day activity, a cafe with food and drinks available, a great date night destination or a wonderful spot to visit as a group. There are over hundreds of games to choose from, all you have to do is pay a small gaming fee to play your choice of board game/s. We played a number of games with Jenga being my favourite. Food options inclide Burgers, Tacos, Loaded Fries and many more. I had the Chicken Burger which was lovely paired with a side of Truffle Fries. Show less
Grant
2 months agoFantastic selection of board games of all types and complexity levels. We had plenty of drinks and burgers. Everything came out quickly and was nice. The price was about what you'd expect. The staff are the real difference makers. We first asked for help playing a new game (Quacks) and the staff m... Read more
Fantastic selection of board games of all types and complexity levels. We had plenty of drinks and burgers. Everything came out quickly and was nice. The price was about what you'd expect. The staff are the real difference makers. We first asked for help playing a new game (Quacks) and the staff member was able to walk us through the first turn and give us a good idea of the flow of the game. This really sped up the game and it was impressive they knew the rules off the top of their head. The same staff member (we didn't catch their name but they had long hair and tattoos and were very friendly), recommend us a card game (Courtisans) to play with our final 30 minutes which also went down well. You can book a table for a set amount of time. There were three of us and we did three hours which was enough for food, drinks and 3 games (two new, one familiar). So I recommend that as an amount of time to get stuck in. It was a Saturday afternoon and most tables were in use so book ahead. We will definitely visit again. Show less
Grant
2 months agoFantastic selection of board games of all types and complexity levels. We had plenty of drinks and burgers. Everything came out quickly and was nice. The price was about what you'd expect. The staff are the real difference makers. We first asked for help playing a new game (Quacks) and the staff m... Read more
Fantastic selection of board games of all types and complexity levels. We had plenty of drinks and burgers. Everything came out quickly and was nice. The price was about what you'd expect. The staff are the real difference makers. We first asked for help playing a new game (Quacks) and the staff member was able to walk us through the first turn and give us a good idea of the flow of the game. This really sped up the game and it was impressive they knew the rules off the top of their head. The same staff member (we didn't catch their name but they had long hair and tattoos and were very friendly), recommend us a card game (Courtisans) to play with our final 30 minutes which also went down well. You can book a table for a set amount of time. There were three of us and we did three hours which was enough for food, drinks and 3 games (two new, one familiar). So I recommend that as an amount of time to get stuck in. It was a Saturday afternoon and most tables were in use so book ahead. We will definitely visit again. Show less