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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 5d

#nunamiboardgame #inuit #indigenous #strategygame #arcticlife #winterrabbitboardgame #cherokeelanguage #indigenousdesigner

Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 5d

Also check out Nunami in our game library! Nunami, which means “on the land” in Inuktitut. Designed by Thomassie Mangiok, this first Inuit board game emulates pre-Colonial arctic life in different regions and your goal is to create balance via strategy and exploration

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 5d

This semi-cooperative game is set in the world of Cherokee animal stories, & can be played in both English and Cherokee; find it in the Modern section of our library.

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 5d

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.

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 6d

#twentysidedtavern #dungeonsanddragons #phillytheatre #theatertour #sidequest

Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 11d

No matter what quest you conquer, this experience will never be the same twice!* @ensembleartsphilly @twentysidedtavern @alliedglobalmarketing #twentysidedtavern #dungeonsanddragons #dnd #dndtst #dnd5e #ttrpg #diceroll #phillyevents #wintickets

Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 11d

Join us for an interactive fantasy adventure where you choose your heroes, battle monsters & aid 3 adventurers on an epic quest to save the world. A blend of theater, gaming, & one-of-a-kind storytelling, this show is for you whether you are curious about D&D, a die-hard gamer, or an adventure lover

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 11d

Ensemble Arts Presents DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern / Oct 10-12 @ Miller Theater
*The global phenomenon that is DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is now live on-stage in an experience that Nerdist calls “Rip-roaring funny,” and “Truly a wonder to behold!”

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 11d

Can’t make it to Quizzo or didn’t win? Use the 2 special codes below:
🎲 Dungeon Masters: enter FREE With Your 4 Companions. Bring 4 adventurers and your ticket is free with code CRITICALHIT
😃 Everyone: save 25% with code ADVENTURE

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 11d

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!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 13d

#midautumnfestival #midautumnfestival2025 #moonfestival #mooncakefestival #newboardgame #asianownedbusiness #asiancanadian #aapidesigner

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 15d

Queer Game Night TONIGHT!! 10/3 6-10pm at Q&R (123 South St.)

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 17d

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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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 21d

This is why we have game masters. Let them worry about it

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Robbi A Burns @robbiaburns.bsky.social · 21d

At Queen & Rook Renn Faire til 8ish!!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 21d

There's still time to visit the Renn Faire! We're here til 8pm

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 26d

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 26d

Shanah Tovah! Happy Rosh Hashana to everyone celebrating the New Year!#roshhashana #jewishnewyear #shanatova #shanatovah #apples #habagames #orchardgames

Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 28d

⚔️ Fantasy Renn Faire
📅 Saturday, September 27
⏰ 12-8pm
📍 100 Block of South Street (between 2nd & Front outside @queenrookcafe)

📷 @kscopephilly #queenrookcafe #fantasyrennfaire #rennfaire #phillythingstodo #phillyblockparty #fallblockparty #southstreetphilly

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 28d

ONE WEEK ‘til our Fantasy Renn Faire Block Party! 📅🔖

We’ll be announcing performance schedules, vendors, and activities next week 🐲🛡️👉 Stay tuned for more - including fire performers, 🔥 pirate shanties, 🏴‍☠️ wax sealing, 🕯️ and MORE!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 29d

🤎 Italian Sausage Crumbles (soy, vegan) add-on for any pizza

Get an Avatar the Last Airbender cocktail too! Reservations via Resy or call us: 215-995-0043 #fallmenu #fallveggies #newmenuitem #mycabbages #seasonalmenu #fallishere

Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 29d

Fall special menu items! Dropping tonight, come on by & enjoy:
🍄‍🟫 Fall Veggie Pizza (spinach & garlic, oyster mushrooms, roasted red peppers & onions, fresh mozz, housemade marinara) dairy or vegan
🥬 “My Cabbages!” aka the return of Brussels Sprouts
🍺 Beer Cheese (dairy) for fries or pretzel dippers

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · Sep 12

ALL THE FITS THAT ARE NEWS TO PRINT!!!!