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1. Bored. Board Games and Café
Bored. is a cosy PJ hangout that feels like your friend's living room… if your friend owned over 150 board games and encouraged loud accusations during gameplay.
They offer a mix of bluffing games, such as The Resistance and Avalon, fast-paced card games, and lighter strategy titles that scale well for bigger groups.
There are also mid-weight strategy games for when your group suddenly decides to get "serious".
Address:
78B, SS22/25, Damansara Jaya,
47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
10am – 12am (Daily)
2. Meeples
One of the pioneers of Malaysia's board game café scene, Meeples is where many local players first discovered that board games can go way beyond Monopoly.
The library is massive and structured for progression, from beginner-friendly favourites like Dixit and Ticket to Ride to deeper strategy staples like Catan and Carcassonne, plus heavier titles for long, planning-heavy sessions.
Address:
64-1, Jalan SS15/4D,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
5pm – 12am (Tuesdays to Thursdays)
5pm – 1am (Fridays)
2pm – 1am (Saturdays)
2pm – 12am (Sundays)
Closed on Mondays
3. Vivae Board Game Cafe
Vivae is the most beginner-friendly stop on the list, perfect if your group wants fun without reading rulebooks for half an hour.
Instead of struggling through lengthy instructions, you can jump straight into playing and enjoying the experience.
Address:
18A, Jalan SS21/62, Damansara Utama,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
4pm – 12am (Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays)
2pm – 12am (Saturdays)
2pm – 10pm (Sundays)
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
4. Zzang Korean Board Games
A K-café-style twist on board gaming, Zzang mixes South Korean party culture vibes with a curated selection of South Korean and English games.
You'll find reaction games, mini-games, and party-style challenges, along with arcade-style activities and private rooms that make it feel more like a group hangout space than a traditional board game café.
Address:
18-1, 18-1 & 20-1, 20-1, Jalan 24/70a,
Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
12pm – 12am (Sundays to Thursdays)
12pm – 2am (Fridays and Saturdays)
5. Here Be Dragons MY
Here Be Dragons MY focuses on tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons, where players create characters and go on story-driven adventures.
Instead of short rounds, sessions here can last several hours, guided by a dungeon master who controls the storyline.
They also keep a selection of board games like Catan and Ticket to Ride for more casual visits.
Address:
54-B L2, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
2pm – 12am (Tuesdays to Fridays)
10am – 12am (Saturdays and Sundays)
Closed on Mondays
6. UnboxmoU
UnboxmoU offers a more private and flexible gaming experience, with rooms where you can switch between board games and console games.
Their board game selection includes party games, light strategy games, and trending modern titles, while the console side features options like Nintendo Switch for quick breaks between rounds.
Address:
41A, Jalan SS 15/4b, SS 15,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
6pm – 11.30pm (Mondays to Thursdays)
1pm – 11.30pm (Fridays to Sundays)
7. 6FunDays
If your group prefers a mix of quick, fun games rather than long strategy sessions, visit 6FunDays. The space focuses on light and party-style board games like Exploding Kittens and Unstable Unicorns, which are easy to learn and perfect for groups who just want to jump straight into the action.
There's also a Nintendo Switch setup for when your group decides board games are temporarily too intense.
Address:
27-2, Jalan PJU 5/9, Kota Damansara,
47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
12pm – 9pm (Daily)
Closed on Wednesdays
8. Boards & Brews
This laid-back Sunway board game café has a library of over 150 games, ranging from global hits like Catan, Dixit, and Splendor to locally made titles like HR: The Toxic Workplace and The Malaysian Dream.
The best part is that it's free to play. All you need to do is order a drink or a dessert and you can stick around for as long as you like.
Address:
5D, Nadayu, 28 Dagang, Jalan PJS 11/7,
Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours:
2pm – 11.30pm (Tuesdays to Sundays)
Closed on Mondays
