Ancient Robot Games
@ancientrobotgames.bsky.social
Independent board game shop in Edinburgh 🎲 Established in May 2023
Sunday - Thursday 10:30 - 19:00
Friday - Saturday 10:30 -late
https://www.ancientrobotgames.co.uk/links
Sunday - Thursday 10:30 - 19:00
Friday - Saturday 10:30 -late
https://www.ancientrobotgames.co.uk/links
📢 It's the final day of our sale 📢
We have a selection of board games available for 20% off the marked price! Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm as usual
#ancientrobotgames
We have a selection of board games available for 20% off the marked price! Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm as usual
#ancientrobotgames
September 28, 2025 at 11:16 AM
📢 It's the final day of our sale 📢
We have a selection of board games available for 20% off the marked price! Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm as usual
#ancientrobotgames
We have a selection of board games available for 20% off the marked price! Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm as usual
#ancientrobotgames
Join us next week for a board game night to fundraise for the Rock Trust, a local youth charity!
The tickets are £4 per person as usual for a cosy night of board gaming and a good time. We hope to see you all there!
Tickets are available through the link in our bio!
#ancientrobotgames
The tickets are £4 per person as usual for a cosy night of board gaming and a good time. We hope to see you all there!
Tickets are available through the link in our bio!
#ancientrobotgames
September 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Join us next week for a board game night to fundraise for the Rock Trust, a local youth charity!
The tickets are £4 per person as usual for a cosy night of board gaming and a good time. We hope to see you all there!
Tickets are available through the link in our bio!
#ancientrobotgames
The tickets are £4 per person as usual for a cosy night of board gaming and a good time. We hope to see you all there!
Tickets are available through the link in our bio!
#ancientrobotgames
Congratulations to Iain, winner of yesterday's Gwent tournament!
We're all ready for another day of games at @tabletopscot.bsky.social, come say hi!
#ancientrobotgames #TTS2025
We're all ready for another day of games at @tabletopscot.bsky.social, come say hi!
#ancientrobotgames #TTS2025
September 6, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Congratulations to Iain, winner of yesterday's Gwent tournament!
We're all ready for another day of games at @tabletopscot.bsky.social, come say hi!
#ancientrobotgames #TTS2025
We're all ready for another day of games at @tabletopscot.bsky.social, come say hi!
#ancientrobotgames #TTS2025
Gwent is out today!
Set in the universe of The Witcher, Gwent is a card game of quick wits and strategy!
We're also hosting Gwent tournaments at @tabletopscot.bsky.social this weekend. Grab a ticket on their website and battle for victory 🏆
#ancientrobotgames #gwent
Set in the universe of The Witcher, Gwent is a card game of quick wits and strategy!
We're also hosting Gwent tournaments at @tabletopscot.bsky.social this weekend. Grab a ticket on their website and battle for victory 🏆
#ancientrobotgames #gwent
September 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Gwent is out today!
Set in the universe of The Witcher, Gwent is a card game of quick wits and strategy!
We're also hosting Gwent tournaments at @tabletopscot.bsky.social this weekend. Grab a ticket on their website and battle for victory 🏆
#ancientrobotgames #gwent
Set in the universe of The Witcher, Gwent is a card game of quick wits and strategy!
We're also hosting Gwent tournaments at @tabletopscot.bsky.social this weekend. Grab a ticket on their website and battle for victory 🏆
#ancientrobotgames #gwent
All aboard 🚂
We have added Northern Lights to our Ticket to Ride collection! Travel through Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark in the Ticket to Ride Northern Lights
What's your favourite version of Ticket to Ride?
#ancientrobotgames
We have added Northern Lights to our Ticket to Ride collection! Travel through Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark in the Ticket to Ride Northern Lights
What's your favourite version of Ticket to Ride?
#ancientrobotgames
August 26, 2025 at 4:20 PM
All aboard 🚂
We have added Northern Lights to our Ticket to Ride collection! Travel through Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark in the Ticket to Ride Northern Lights
What's your favourite version of Ticket to Ride?
#ancientrobotgames
We have added Northern Lights to our Ticket to Ride collection! Travel through Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark in the Ticket to Ride Northern Lights
What's your favourite version of Ticket to Ride?
#ancientrobotgames
📢 Gwent pre-release event is on today 📢
Come give the two-player game set in the world of The Witcher a try! Build your decks from factions from the Northern Realms to Scoia'tael, before facing each other on the battlefield!
Pop by the shop today for a chance to try the game and pick up a copy!
Come give the two-player game set in the world of The Witcher a try! Build your decks from factions from the Northern Realms to Scoia'tael, before facing each other on the battlefield!
Pop by the shop today for a chance to try the game and pick up a copy!
August 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
📢 Gwent pre-release event is on today 📢
Come give the two-player game set in the world of The Witcher a try! Build your decks from factions from the Northern Realms to Scoia'tael, before facing each other on the battlefield!
Pop by the shop today for a chance to try the game and pick up a copy!
Come give the two-player game set in the world of The Witcher a try! Build your decks from factions from the Northern Realms to Scoia'tael, before facing each other on the battlefield!
Pop by the shop today for a chance to try the game and pick up a copy!
So excited to finally have Kinfire available in the UK!
Work together in Kinfire Chronicles Night's Fall, a tactical fantasy adventure
Press your luck in the card and dice game series for 1-2 players, Kinfire Delve
Compete in a game of cunning, power, and politics in Kinfire Council
Work together in Kinfire Chronicles Night's Fall, a tactical fantasy adventure
Press your luck in the card and dice game series for 1-2 players, Kinfire Delve
Compete in a game of cunning, power, and politics in Kinfire Council
August 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
So excited to finally have Kinfire available in the UK!
Work together in Kinfire Chronicles Night's Fall, a tactical fantasy adventure
Press your luck in the card and dice game series for 1-2 players, Kinfire Delve
Compete in a game of cunning, power, and politics in Kinfire Council
Work together in Kinfire Chronicles Night's Fall, a tactical fantasy adventure
Press your luck in the card and dice game series for 1-2 players, Kinfire Delve
Compete in a game of cunning, power, and politics in Kinfire Council
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our #GatheringforGood MTG draft and donated to support @warchilduk.bsky.social, we were so happy to be involved! Check them out and support their mission to ensure a safe future for every child!
Keep an eye on our socials for updates on future events
Keep an eye on our socials for updates on future events
August 18, 2025 at 7:29 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our #GatheringforGood MTG draft and donated to support @warchilduk.bsky.social, we were so happy to be involved! Check them out and support their mission to ensure a safe future for every child!
Keep an eye on our socials for updates on future events
Keep an eye on our socials for updates on future events
Super summer sale 📢
We're getting everything ready for our first ever board game sale starting tomorrow 🗓️ Come down to the shop to see our selection and get a great deal!
Stay tuned for more details!
#ancientrobotgames
We're getting everything ready for our first ever board game sale starting tomorrow 🗓️ Come down to the shop to see our selection and get a great deal!
Stay tuned for more details!
#ancientrobotgames
August 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Super summer sale 📢
We're getting everything ready for our first ever board game sale starting tomorrow 🗓️ Come down to the shop to see our selection and get a great deal!
Stay tuned for more details!
#ancientrobotgames
We're getting everything ready for our first ever board game sale starting tomorrow 🗓️ Come down to the shop to see our selection and get a great deal!
Stay tuned for more details!
#ancientrobotgames
All hail the Rat King!
Next week's guest is Dylan Balfour, founder of Shrimptank Games and creator of Rat King.
Rat King is a hidden role bluffing game where all players are assigned a secret role except for the Rat King, and all other players must appease him!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
Next week's guest is Dylan Balfour, founder of Shrimptank Games and creator of Rat King.
Rat King is a hidden role bluffing game where all players are assigned a secret role except for the Rat King, and all other players must appease him!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
August 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
All hail the Rat King!
Next week's guest is Dylan Balfour, founder of Shrimptank Games and creator of Rat King.
Rat King is a hidden role bluffing game where all players are assigned a secret role except for the Rat King, and all other players must appease him!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
Next week's guest is Dylan Balfour, founder of Shrimptank Games and creator of Rat King.
Rat King is a hidden role bluffing game where all players are assigned a secret role except for the Rat King, and all other players must appease him!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
We're so happy to support the 2nd Annual #GatheringforGood by the charity @warchilduk.bsky.social
You can still get involved in their auction and prize draw!
Until 17th August, collect unique #MTGxFINALFANTASY cards while supporting War Child to protect and educate children affected by conflict
You can still get involved in their auction and prize draw!
Until 17th August, collect unique #MTGxFINALFANTASY cards while supporting War Child to protect and educate children affected by conflict
August 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We're so happy to support the 2nd Annual #GatheringforGood by the charity @warchilduk.bsky.social
You can still get involved in their auction and prize draw!
Until 17th August, collect unique #MTGxFINALFANTASY cards while supporting War Child to protect and educate children affected by conflict
You can still get involved in their auction and prize draw!
Until 17th August, collect unique #MTGxFINALFANTASY cards while supporting War Child to protect and educate children affected by conflict
Mini but mighty
The shop favourite vegan leather trays from @evannave.bsky.social now come in a small solo size! The adorable mini trays are locally made and perfect for travel use or as a solo dice tray
Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm today!
#ancientrobotgames #dndaccessories
The shop favourite vegan leather trays from @evannave.bsky.social now come in a small solo size! The adorable mini trays are locally made and perfect for travel use or as a solo dice tray
Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm today!
#ancientrobotgames #dndaccessories
August 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Mini but mighty
The shop favourite vegan leather trays from @evannave.bsky.social now come in a small solo size! The adorable mini trays are locally made and perfect for travel use or as a solo dice tray
Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm today!
#ancientrobotgames #dndaccessories
The shop favourite vegan leather trays from @evannave.bsky.social now come in a small solo size! The adorable mini trays are locally made and perfect for travel use or as a solo dice tray
Come have a browse, we're open until 7pm today!
#ancientrobotgames #dndaccessories
Fate of the Fellowship is out today!
Work together to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-Earth. Do you have what it takes to evade the Nazgûl and Sauron's searching Eye?
Come get yours while stock lasts, we're open late today!
#ancientrobotgames #fateofthefellowship
Work together to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-Earth. Do you have what it takes to evade the Nazgûl and Sauron's searching Eye?
Come get yours while stock lasts, we're open late today!
#ancientrobotgames #fateofthefellowship
August 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Fate of the Fellowship is out today!
Work together to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-Earth. Do you have what it takes to evade the Nazgûl and Sauron's searching Eye?
Come get yours while stock lasts, we're open late today!
#ancientrobotgames #fateofthefellowship
Work together to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-Earth. Do you have what it takes to evade the Nazgûl and Sauron's searching Eye?
Come get yours while stock lasts, we're open late today!
#ancientrobotgames #fateofthefellowship
We have plenty of new games in the games library! Here are some highlights:
Iliad and Ichor, the 2 player games of strategy and mythology
The competitive fishing game Lure
Things in Rings, the game of deduction and Venn diagrams
The fast-paced Overs, The Cricket Game
#ancientrobotgames
Iliad and Ichor, the 2 player games of strategy and mythology
The competitive fishing game Lure
Things in Rings, the game of deduction and Venn diagrams
The fast-paced Overs, The Cricket Game
#ancientrobotgames
July 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We have plenty of new games in the games library! Here are some highlights:
Iliad and Ichor, the 2 player games of strategy and mythology
The competitive fishing game Lure
Things in Rings, the game of deduction and Venn diagrams
The fast-paced Overs, The Cricket Game
#ancientrobotgames
Iliad and Ichor, the 2 player games of strategy and mythology
The competitive fishing game Lure
Things in Rings, the game of deduction and Venn diagrams
The fast-paced Overs, The Cricket Game
#ancientrobotgames
Blood on the Clocktower is back in stock! A Demon and its minions are tormenting innocent villagers! Can you find the Demon in this game of deduction and deceit?
We also run weekly Blood on the Clocktower nights at @arworkshop.bsky.social, just grab a ticket from our website!
#ancientrobotgames
We also run weekly Blood on the Clocktower nights at @arworkshop.bsky.social, just grab a ticket from our website!
#ancientrobotgames
July 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Blood on the Clocktower is back in stock! A Demon and its minions are tormenting innocent villagers! Can you find the Demon in this game of deduction and deceit?
We also run weekly Blood on the Clocktower nights at @arworkshop.bsky.social, just grab a ticket from our website!
#ancientrobotgames
We also run weekly Blood on the Clocktower nights at @arworkshop.bsky.social, just grab a ticket from our website!
#ancientrobotgames
This week's new releases!
We have new TCGs including the new Gundam card game and the Star Wars Unlimited Legends of the Force set full of Jedi and Sith
The popular Sea Salt & Paper has a new Extra Pepper expansion with new cards and new effects!
Finally, build the most beautiful patterns in Ink!
We have new TCGs including the new Gundam card game and the Star Wars Unlimited Legends of the Force set full of Jedi and Sith
The popular Sea Salt & Paper has a new Extra Pepper expansion with new cards and new effects!
Finally, build the most beautiful patterns in Ink!
July 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This week's new releases!
We have new TCGs including the new Gundam card game and the Star Wars Unlimited Legends of the Force set full of Jedi and Sith
The popular Sea Salt & Paper has a new Extra Pepper expansion with new cards and new effects!
Finally, build the most beautiful patterns in Ink!
We have new TCGs including the new Gundam card game and the Star Wars Unlimited Legends of the Force set full of Jedi and Sith
The popular Sea Salt & Paper has a new Extra Pepper expansion with new cards and new effects!
Finally, build the most beautiful patterns in Ink!
Huge thanks to the game designer Dave Beck from @paverson.bsky.social for coming to see the shop yesterday! And thank you to everyone who tuned in for Dave's Whisk(e)y Wednesday live from the shop, check it out if you haven't already!
#ancientrobotgames #distilled
#ancientrobotgames #distilled
July 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Huge thanks to the game designer Dave Beck from @paverson.bsky.social for coming to see the shop yesterday! And thank you to everyone who tuned in for Dave's Whisk(e)y Wednesday live from the shop, check it out if you haven't already!
#ancientrobotgames #distilled
#ancientrobotgames #distilled
Strong thoughts and feelings from next week's guest 🤬
Next week's guests are Pablo Clark and Andrew Mckelvey of Eeerie Idol Games, an Edinburgh-based, independent board game publisher currently working on The Old Kings
Crown 👑
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
#ancientrobotgames
Next week's guests are Pablo Clark and Andrew Mckelvey of Eeerie Idol Games, an Edinburgh-based, independent board game publisher currently working on The Old Kings
Crown 👑
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
#ancientrobotgames
July 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Strong thoughts and feelings from next week's guest 🤬
Next week's guests are Pablo Clark and Andrew Mckelvey of Eeerie Idol Games, an Edinburgh-based, independent board game publisher currently working on The Old Kings
Crown 👑
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
#ancientrobotgames
Next week's guests are Pablo Clark and Andrew Mckelvey of Eeerie Idol Games, an Edinburgh-based, independent board game publisher currently working on The Old Kings
Crown 👑
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
#ancientrobotgames
Communist Vacuum Leaders make for the best puns 🤣
Check out the
latest episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast where the guys go over their weekend at the
@ukge.bsky.social
Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube! ️
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
Check out the
latest episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast where the guys go over their weekend at the
@ukge.bsky.social
Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube! ️
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
July 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Communist Vacuum Leaders make for the best puns 🤣
Check out the
latest episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast where the guys go over their weekend at the
@ukge.bsky.social
Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube! ️
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
Check out the
latest episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast where the guys go over their weekend at the
@ukge.bsky.social
Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube! ️
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
Have you seen our new selection of RPGs from @planesailinggames.com yet?
The games range from a blackjack-driven dark comedy to being inspired by the Hobbits travelling back after completing their quest!
Come have a browse, we'll be open until 7pm today!
#ancientrobotgames #planesailinggames
The games range from a blackjack-driven dark comedy to being inspired by the Hobbits travelling back after completing their quest!
Come have a browse, we'll be open until 7pm today!
#ancientrobotgames #planesailinggames
July 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Have you seen our new selection of RPGs from @planesailinggames.com yet?
The games range from a blackjack-driven dark comedy to being inspired by the Hobbits travelling back after completing their quest!
Come have a browse, we'll be open until 7pm today!
#ancientrobotgames #planesailinggames
The games range from a blackjack-driven dark comedy to being inspired by the Hobbits travelling back after completing their quest!
Come have a browse, we'll be open until 7pm today!
#ancientrobotgames #planesailinggames
Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? The Ancient Robot Workshop is a new
community and coworking space in Edinburgh! 🎲 Check out @arworkshop.bsky.social
See our new episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast this Wednesday!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
#boardgames
community and coworking space in Edinburgh! 🎲 Check out @arworkshop.bsky.social
See our new episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast this Wednesday!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
#boardgames
June 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Making or want to make tabletop games in Edinburgh? The Ancient Robot Workshop is a new
community and coworking space in Edinburgh! 🎲 Check out @arworkshop.bsky.social
See our new episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast this Wednesday!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
#boardgames
community and coworking space in Edinburgh! 🎲 Check out @arworkshop.bsky.social
See our new episode of the Ancient Robot Podcast this Wednesday!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
#boardgames
Calling all Apothebakers, the culinary alchemist healers!
Get ready to forage ingredients, brew elixirs, and save adventurers in need of healing! Will you gain the highest reputation as an Apothebaker?
Come have a look at the beautiful Apothebakery by @luxlupo.bsky.social
#ancientrobotgames
Get ready to forage ingredients, brew elixirs, and save adventurers in need of healing! Will you gain the highest reputation as an Apothebaker?
Come have a look at the beautiful Apothebakery by @luxlupo.bsky.social
#ancientrobotgames
June 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Calling all Apothebakers, the culinary alchemist healers!
Get ready to forage ingredients, brew elixirs, and save adventurers in need of healing! Will you gain the highest reputation as an Apothebaker?
Come have a look at the beautiful Apothebakery by @luxlupo.bsky.social
#ancientrobotgames
Get ready to forage ingredients, brew elixirs, and save adventurers in need of healing! Will you gain the highest reputation as an Apothebaker?
Come have a look at the beautiful Apothebakery by @luxlupo.bsky.social
#ancientrobotgames
Restocks and new versions of our favourite games!
Our old favourite Mysterium is back! Can you interpret the ghostly visions correctly? 👻
Create your own ecosystems in the new Junior version of the popular Cascadia🌱
Avoid the Exploding Kittens in this board game version of the popular game! 😺
Our old favourite Mysterium is back! Can you interpret the ghostly visions correctly? 👻
Create your own ecosystems in the new Junior version of the popular Cascadia🌱
Avoid the Exploding Kittens in this board game version of the popular game! 😺
June 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Restocks and new versions of our favourite games!
Our old favourite Mysterium is back! Can you interpret the ghostly visions correctly? 👻
Create your own ecosystems in the new Junior version of the popular Cascadia🌱
Avoid the Exploding Kittens in this board game version of the popular game! 😺
Our old favourite Mysterium is back! Can you interpret the ghostly visions correctly? 👻
Create your own ecosystems in the new Junior version of the popular Cascadia🌱
Avoid the Exploding Kittens in this board game version of the popular game! 😺
Happy Pride everyone!
Ancient Robot Games is a space for everyone, today and all year round. As always, we want to thank you all for being such a welcoming community!
Ancient Robot Games is a space for everyone, today and all year round. As always, we want to thank you all for being such a welcoming community!
June 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Happy Pride everyone!
Ancient Robot Games is a space for everyone, today and all year round. As always, we want to thank you all for being such a welcoming community!
Ancient Robot Games is a space for everyone, today and all year round. As always, we want to thank you all for being such a welcoming community!
A Non-Slodgy Cake 🎂
Gelbs' new saying is going to be a hit in the reviewing sector! This episode is packed with geeky game chat with the games journalist Iain McAllister @giantbrain.co.uk
Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
Gelbs' new saying is going to be a hit in the reviewing sector! This episode is packed with geeky game chat with the games journalist Iain McAllister @giantbrain.co.uk
Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
June 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A Non-Slodgy Cake 🎂
Gelbs' new saying is going to be a hit in the reviewing sector! This episode is packed with geeky game chat with the games journalist Iain McAllister @giantbrain.co.uk
Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott
Gelbs' new saying is going to be a hit in the reviewing sector! This episode is packed with geeky game chat with the games journalist Iain McAllister @giantbrain.co.uk
Tune in NOW to hear more on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Youtube!
Produced & edited by Ryan Scott