Chance & Counters
is a group of board game

 



You can find us in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff & Leeds.

Each of our sites is a little different, but there are a few things you'll always find...


500+ board games.
Everything from nostalgic family favourites to the latest and greatest new releases.
All the beverages.
Decadent milkshakes, speciality coffee + tea by day. Craft beer, cocktails and fine wines by night.
Banging food.
Naughty comfort food, like burgers, loaded fries, grilled cheese toasties and homemade chilli.
The best staff.
Playful & personable people to help you find your perfect game.

Sound good?
Board games get a bad rep as a family activity of last resort. But, suspend your cynicism for a trip to Chance & Counters, a board game café where you can knock back a beer (or three) while exploring the comprehensive catalogue of games old and new. Prepare to knuckle down for hours – you’ll be surprised at how quickly the hours while away.
Time Out
Bespoke French-oak gaming tables with sliding drink holders, vegan and gluten-free food options, over 600 tabletop games and its own-brewed beer – Bristol’s Chance & Counters is gaming gone luxe.
EasyJet Traveller
Bristol is packed with punches of character and unexpected charm. Bristol’s first dedicated board gaming café is a perfect example of the unpretentious quirks that enrich the city.
London Evening Standard
Chance & Counters is an establishment with vibrancy and personality. This wonderful little place is a haven for those who love good food, board games and a relaxed atmosphere.
Best of England
Digbeth has a new attraction in the form of a board games café - and it may just have the monopoly when it comes to friendliness in the second city.
Birmingham Mail
This is the biggest permanent board game cafe in Wales, with over 500 to choose from and an army of approachable and knowledgeable gamers at the helm.
Lonely Planet
Bristol has always majored on the quirky, and Chance & Counters on Christmas Steps certainly fits into that category nicely…. it’s the only place you can enjoy a grilled Wookey Hole aged Cheddar and tomato panini whilst playing Connect 4.
Crumbs
This board gaming cafe is dedicated to the noble pursuit of glory, that euphoric feeling when you complete your quest for greatness and beat the competition to take home the win. Ok, you don’t have to get as ultra competitive as we do, but a little friendly rivalry adds to the board gaming fun.
Independent Birmingham