Queen & Rook Game Cafe
@queenrook.bsky.social
The #1 rated Philly Board Game Cafe. 2,000+ board games, full restaurant/bars, tons of vegetarian, vegan, & gluten-free options! Outdoor/indoor seating, arcade
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PAX Unplugged @officialpax_ Booth #3700 in the Expo Hall: Fri 11/21 - Sun 11/23!
♟ Buy games, merch, & accessories! Free Q&R commemorative die with any purchase! Free Q&R buttons for everyone!
♟ Buy games, merch, & accessories! Free Q&R commemorative die with any purchase! Free Q&R buttons for everyone!
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Got an indie game that deserves the spotlight? 🎮✨PAX Rising Showcase apps are OPEN for #PAXEast 2026!
Apply by Jan 5: PAXE26.com/RisingApp
Apply by Jan 5: PAXE26.com/RisingApp
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Got an indie game that deserves the spotlight? 🎮✨PAX Rising Showcase apps are OPEN for #PAXEast 2026!
Apply by Jan 5: PAXE26.com/RisingApp
Apply by Jan 5: PAXE26.com/RisingApp
The Shoppe will open early on Fridays for the holiday season!
Hours are:
Fri Sat Sun from 12-8pm (closed Mon Tues Wed)
Thurs 4-8pm
We’re also adding buying hours for your used games! Bring them in Friday 12/5 between 2-6pm, receive credit toward new/used game purchases, the restaurant, or arcade!
Hours are:
Fri Sat Sun from 12-8pm (closed Mon Tues Wed)
Thurs 4-8pm
We’re also adding buying hours for your used games! Bring them in Friday 12/5 between 2-6pm, receive credit toward new/used game purchases, the restaurant, or arcade!
December 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
The Shoppe will open early on Fridays for the holiday season!
Hours are:
Fri Sat Sun from 12-8pm (closed Mon Tues Wed)
Thurs 4-8pm
We’re also adding buying hours for your used games! Bring them in Friday 12/5 between 2-6pm, receive credit toward new/used game purchases, the restaurant, or arcade!
Hours are:
Fri Sat Sun from 12-8pm (closed Mon Tues Wed)
Thurs 4-8pm
We’re also adding buying hours for your used games! Bring them in Friday 12/5 between 2-6pm, receive credit toward new/used game purchases, the restaurant, or arcade!
This season we are collecting hats, gloves, and scarves for SOL Collective, a Philly harm reduction collective working to end the overdose crisis and support overdose prevention sites. Find the SOL Collective bin in the lobby next to the swords.
December 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This season we are collecting hats, gloves, and scarves for SOL Collective, a Philly harm reduction collective working to end the overdose crisis and support overdose prevention sites. Find the SOL Collective bin in the lobby next to the swords.
It's #SmallBusinessSaturday!! At Q&R that means 15% off board games and 25% off premium dice sets! Plus you'll get a free Q&R pin with purchases of $50 or more. Looking for some store credit? Bring in your used games! The Shoppe is open til 8pm tonight #boardgames #philly #shopsmall #shoplocal #flgs
November 29, 2025 at 9:23 PM
It's #SmallBusinessSaturday!! At Q&R that means 15% off board games and 25% off premium dice sets! Plus you'll get a free Q&R pin with purchases of $50 or more. Looking for some store credit? Bring in your used games! The Shoppe is open til 8pm tonight #boardgames #philly #shopsmall #shoplocal #flgs
After PAX Relax is tonight! Show your PAX Exhibitor/Media badge for entry and no library fee. 8PM-2AM. Stave off con-drop with us 🥰 #pax #paxunplugged #paxu #philly #phillyevents
♟ After PAX RELAX on Sunday 11/23 from 8pm-2am: casual gaming for industry professionals! Show your PAX Exhibitor/Media badge for entry, library fee waived.
#pax #paxunplugged #paxunplugged2025 #convention #phillyevents #boardgames #weekend #afterpaxrelax #weekendplans #phillyfamilies #phillykids
#pax #paxunplugged #paxunplugged2025 #convention #phillyevents #boardgames #weekend #afterpaxrelax #weekendplans #phillyfamilies #phillykids
November 23, 2025 at 10:42 PM
After PAX Relax is tonight! Show your PAX Exhibitor/Media badge for entry and no library fee. 8PM-2AM. Stave off con-drop with us 🥰 #pax #paxunplugged #paxu #philly #phillyevents
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WE SOLD OUT of Defenders of the Wild at PAXU 2025💥💥💥 Thanks to everyone who snatched up some of the last copies of the 1st edition available anywhere. We even sold the demo copy! Very special thanks to @queenrook.bsky.social for collaborating to make this happen 🧡
November 23, 2025 at 7:53 PM
WE SOLD OUT of Defenders of the Wild at PAXU 2025💥💥💥 Thanks to everyone who snatched up some of the last copies of the 1st edition available anywhere. We even sold the demo copy! Very special thanks to @queenrook.bsky.social for collaborating to make this happen 🧡
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HELLO PAXU 2025! 👋 Come say hi at booth 3700 with @queenrook.bsky.social, vote for your favorite Defenders of the Wild faction, and pick up discounted copies of the game and The Defenders Almanac while supplies last 🍂
November 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
HELLO PAXU 2025! 👋 Come say hi at booth 3700 with @queenrook.bsky.social, vote for your favorite Defenders of the Wild faction, and pick up discounted copies of the game and The Defenders Almanac while supplies last 🍂
Tonight!!
Thanks to the amazing @shellyvonmiller.bsky.social we get the opportunity to do a panel the day before Pax U. Join @madnessdiamond.bsky.social , @sailorsctaustin.bsky.social and myself for a little monster fuckery at @queenrook.bsky.social in Philly!
November 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Tonight!!
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See you at PAX Unplugged 2025 🧡 Come say hello at Queen & Rook's booth 3700, cast your vote for the Defenders of the Wild fan favorite faction, pick up discounted copies of our games, and learn more about the next project from Outlandish Games 👀
November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
See you at PAX Unplugged 2025 🧡 Come say hello at Queen & Rook's booth 3700, cast your vote for the Defenders of the Wild fan favorite faction, pick up discounted copies of our games, and learn more about the next project from Outlandish Games 👀
PAX Unplugged @officialpax_ Booth #3700 in the Expo Hall: Fri 11/21 - Sun 11/23!
♟ Buy games, merch, & accessories! Free Q&R commemorative die with any purchase! Free Q&R buttons for everyone!
♟ Buy games, merch, & accessories! Free Q&R commemorative die with any purchase! Free Q&R buttons for everyone!
November 19, 2025 at 2:59 AM
PAX Unplugged @officialpax_ Booth #3700 in the Expo Hall: Fri 11/21 - Sun 11/23!
♟ Buy games, merch, & accessories! Free Q&R commemorative die with any purchase! Free Q&R buttons for everyone!
♟ Buy games, merch, & accessories! Free Q&R commemorative die with any purchase! Free Q&R buttons for everyone!
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Some places you can find me during PaxU:
Thurs 6p - 9p @queenrook.bsky.social
Friday tbd @dotsrpg.org AFGL
Sat 12 - ? @manyworldstavern.bsky.social
Sun 10 - 2 MWT
After hours, text me.
Thurs 6p - 9p @queenrook.bsky.social
Friday tbd @dotsrpg.org AFGL
Sat 12 - ? @manyworldstavern.bsky.social
Sun 10 - 2 MWT
After hours, text me.
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Some places you can find me during PaxU:
Thurs 6p - 9p @queenrook.bsky.social
Friday tbd @dotsrpg.org AFGL
Sat 12 - ? @manyworldstavern.bsky.social
Sun 10 - 2 MWT
After hours, text me.
Thurs 6p - 9p @queenrook.bsky.social
Friday tbd @dotsrpg.org AFGL
Sat 12 - ? @manyworldstavern.bsky.social
Sun 10 - 2 MWT
After hours, text me.
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When you come in from the hallway, the @queenrook.bsky.social booth with InfiniTokens is in the very first row.
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
When you come in from the hallway, the @queenrook.bsky.social booth with InfiniTokens is in the very first row.
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InfinITokens is headed to #PAXUnplugged next week!
Drop by the Queen & Rook Cafe booth to do some early holiday shopping (or just treat yourself). Yes, the enamel pins will be there!
@queenrook.bsky.social #paxunplugged #tcg #mtg #magicthegathering #infinitokens
Drop by the Queen & Rook Cafe booth to do some early holiday shopping (or just treat yourself). Yes, the enamel pins will be there!
@queenrook.bsky.social #paxunplugged #tcg #mtg #magicthegathering #infinitokens
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
InfinITokens is headed to #PAXUnplugged next week!
Drop by the Queen & Rook Cafe booth to do some early holiday shopping (or just treat yourself). Yes, the enamel pins will be there!
@queenrook.bsky.social #paxunplugged #tcg #mtg #magicthegathering #infinitokens
Drop by the Queen & Rook Cafe booth to do some early holiday shopping (or just treat yourself). Yes, the enamel pins will be there!
@queenrook.bsky.social #paxunplugged #tcg #mtg #magicthegathering #infinitokens
This Friday 11/7 from 5-7pm, come on by and meet Jesse Andreozzi @mrzeroproof, who will be pouring tastings of St. Agrestis Phony Negroni and talking about non-alcoholic drinks, the sober lifestyle, and zebra striping. If you haven’t tried Phony Negroni, now’s your chance!
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This Friday 11/7 from 5-7pm, come on by and meet Jesse Andreozzi @mrzeroproof, who will be pouring tastings of St. Agrestis Phony Negroni and talking about non-alcoholic drinks, the sober lifestyle, and zebra striping. If you haven’t tried Phony Negroni, now’s your chance!
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Announcement time! I’m partnering with @queenrook.bsky.social and some amazing creatives to put on Before the Con with After the Table which is a fun get together with panels and the live finale recording of After the Table.
Nov 20 6-9 pm at Queen & Rook
Free tickets available here:
bit.ly/47kebYt
Nov 20 6-9 pm at Queen & Rook
Free tickets available here:
bit.ly/47kebYt
October 31, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Announcement time! I’m partnering with @queenrook.bsky.social and some amazing creatives to put on Before the Con with After the Table which is a fun get together with panels and the live finale recording of After the Table.
Nov 20 6-9 pm at Queen & Rook
Free tickets available here:
bit.ly/47kebYt
Nov 20 6-9 pm at Queen & Rook
Free tickets available here:
bit.ly/47kebYt
Tuesday, October 28th 6PM!!
Come ready to shuffle, stack, and shout "Blitz!" as we take over the tables for a night of fast-paced fun. Whether you're a seasoned player or brand-new to the game, it's the perfect chance to meet fellow Blitzers and join in on the action! #dutchblitz #philly
Come ready to shuffle, stack, and shout "Blitz!" as we take over the tables for a night of fast-paced fun. Whether you're a seasoned player or brand-new to the game, it's the perfect chance to meet fellow Blitzers and join in on the action! #dutchblitz #philly
October 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Tuesday, October 28th 6PM!!
Come ready to shuffle, stack, and shout "Blitz!" as we take over the tables for a night of fast-paced fun. Whether you're a seasoned player or brand-new to the game, it's the perfect chance to meet fellow Blitzers and join in on the action! #dutchblitz #philly
Come ready to shuffle, stack, and shout "Blitz!" as we take over the tables for a night of fast-paced fun. Whether you're a seasoned player or brand-new to the game, it's the perfect chance to meet fellow Blitzers and join in on the action! #dutchblitz #philly
🪔 Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating tonight! May the light bring us all peace, knowledge, health, and happiness! #diwali #diwali2025 #happydiwali #festivaloflights #candles
October 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🪔 Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating tonight! May the light bring us all peace, knowledge, health, and happiness! #diwali #diwali2025 #happydiwali #festivaloflights #candles
Indigenous People’s Day! Check out a new game in our library: Winter Rabbit by absurdistproductions, designed by William Thompson art by Kindra Swafford & Jonni Ketcher, all citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.
October 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Indigenous People’s Day! Check out a new game in our library: Winter Rabbit by absurdistproductions, designed by William Thompson art by Kindra Swafford & Jonni Ketcher, all citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma.
Thank you to Jasmin, RJ, and Alex from Twenty Sided Tavern @twentysidedtavern for stopping in for a side quest at Queen & Rook while in Philly! What an amazing show you put on. Everyone tell your friends to catch this incredible show as it tours the country.
October 13, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Thank you to Jasmin, RJ, and Alex from Twenty Sided Tavern @twentysidedtavern for stopping in for a side quest at Queen & Rook while in Philly! What an amazing show you put on. Everyone tell your friends to catch this incredible show as it tours the country.
Your adventure awaits! Join us Thursday 10/9 at our weekly 7PM Quizzo — test your knowledge to win a pair of tickets to The Twenty-Sided Tavern on Friday 10/10! We’re giving away three pairs of tickets to the top teams, in addition to our regular prizes!
October 7, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Your adventure awaits! Join us Thursday 10/9 at our weekly 7PM Quizzo — test your knowledge to win a pair of tickets to The Twenty-Sided Tavern on Friday 10/10! We’re giving away three pairs of tickets to the top teams, in addition to our regular prizes!
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to everyone celebrating tonight! We hope you’re spending time w/loved ones over mooncakes & good eats! Check out Moon Bunny, by @hotbananagame, designed by Pauline Wong & Marie Wong, art by Serene Illustrations, inspired by Asian folklore from the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
October 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to everyone celebrating tonight! We hope you’re spending time w/loved ones over mooncakes & good eats! Check out Moon Bunny, by @hotbananagame, designed by Pauline Wong & Marie Wong, art by Serene Illustrations, inspired by Asian folklore from the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Queer Game Night TONIGHT!! 10/3 6-10pm at Q&R (123 South St.)
October 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Queer Game Night TONIGHT!! 10/3 6-10pm at Q&R (123 South St.)
Q&R wishes an easy fast to everyone observing Yom Kippur today! And we are accepting reservations for "3 stars in the sky" when it's time to break this evening
October 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Q&R wishes an easy fast to everyone observing Yom Kippur today! And we are accepting reservations for "3 stars in the sky" when it's time to break this evening
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At Queen & Rook Renn Faire til 8ish!!
September 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
At Queen & Rook Renn Faire til 8ish!!
There's still time to visit the Renn Faire! We're here til 8pm
September 27, 2025 at 10:41 PM
There's still time to visit the Renn Faire! We're here til 8pm