![]() ![]() Pick from over 200 games to play while you nosh on a rotating menu with many dietary-friendly options and sip cocktails (including zero-proof options) at long, communal tables, or snag a private room rental for a unique, whimsical space for you and your pals. Transport yourself into a gaming experience that oozes opulence at Mox Boarding House, an expansive retail shop and restaurant in a self-described “Parisian-inspired” atmosphere. This Portland board game bar can appease palates of all ages. Open daily, the Cafe at Red Castle offers fuel - caffeinated, fried and adult. In addition to a robust calendar of recurring events such as Digimon Tournament Mondays and Warhammer Sundays, you can rent a sleek room and/or a Dungeon Master for a private night of fun, or borrow a game from their rental library for just a few dollars. Peruse well-stocked pine shelves filled with today’s most popular games, jigsaw puzzles, dice in every color and denomination imaginable, and even some spiffy store swag. Strolling through the spacious Red Castle Games in Foster-Powell might feel like fantasy, but thankfully it’s real life. Four rotating taps of draft beers, canned cocktails and other beverages, plus munchies on munchies are sure to keep you sustained through all the action. If you’re in on a Saturday, check out their painting primer, which provides free paints, miniatures and lessons in the craft of board game figurine customization. Check their calendar for frequent recurring events and tournaments. This zeal for community is apparent in the generous open-play hours, during which gamers can pick from the extensive in-house game library or bring in their own games - all free of charge - Monday through Friday, from noon –5 p.m. Although the store almost closed its doors during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a dedicated patron used his life savings to buy PGS and ensure the exceptional gathering place continued. The cozy Portland Game Store on North Killingsworth Street prides itself on crafting a welcoming atmosphere and a stellar selection of games, boasting the largest lineup of Magic: The Gathering products and board games in North Portland. But don’t let the lingo scare you away the Portland gaming community is friendly and happy to help new players. RPGs can be a method of play for video games, board games and more, so a single game can fall into several categories. Another popular phrase you may hear is “RPG, ” which stands for “role-playing game,” in which players enact or embody the characters they’re playing with. You can ask for specific games based on what tools they use: board games, card games, dice games, game miniatures, etc. “Tabletop games” is an umbrella catchall term for those typically played around a table. If you’re new to gaming, all you need to know is that games come in broad categories. From casual open-play hours to competitive tournaments, opportunities to discover new games (and friends) abound. ![]() Take your shopping experience to the next level at these stores and bars, which boast open invitations to gather and game in-house. Whether you’re more of a Go Fish aficionado, Choose Your Own Adventure chaser, Dungeons and Dragons slayer, or, perhaps, a still-aspiring gamer, you’ll find a perfect match at these Portland game shops. Portland is a city of makers, doers and, of course, gamers. ![]() Emilly Prado is a writer, award-winning journalist and consultant living in Portland. ![]()
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