King’s Lynn is about to get a new hangout spot, and it comes with dice, meeples, and more pizza than Monopoly money. The Dice Box Board Game Café is opening its doors this Friday on Tower Street, giving locals a new place to roll dice!
A New Home for Gamers
The café is the work of Chris Larwood and Stuart Walkley, two friends who wanted to build a space where people of all ages could gather. Chris has spent the past 15 years working as a support worker and says he’s seen first-hand how board games can bring people together “without the need for screens.”
Stuart, meanwhile, puts it simply: “For me the magic of games is community.” The pair’s goal is to make sure everyone feels welcome, whether you’re new to board games or already have a shelf full of them at home.
What to Expect
If you’ve not been to a board game café before, the idea’s pretty straightforward. Pay a small entry fee, pick from a library of games, grab some food or drinks, and settle in for a few rounds of something fun.
At The Dice Box, the entry fee is £2.50 per person per hour (with discounts for kids). In return, you’ll get access to hundreds of board games, running from light party favourites to heavier strategy titles. The café will be open:
11am – 11pm, Tuesday to Saturday
11am – 8pm, Sundays
So whether you’re looking for a daytime family outing or a late-night session with friends, they’ve got you covered.
Food and Drink
Of course, no café is complete without the food. The menu features pizzas, burgers, and lighter bites, with locally baked cakes for anyone with a sweet tooth. Coffee lovers can look forward to Italian roasted blends, while those after something stronger can sample The Dice Box’s very own beers.
And because no one wants to pause their game mid-turn, everything is served to the table — so you don’t have to stop rolling dice to grab another drink.
Part of a Growing Family
This isn’t the first Dice Box café in the UK. The brand already has locations in Sheffield, Stockport, and Peterborough. King’s Lynn is the latest addition, and if the success of those sites is anything to go by, the Norfolk crowd will soon be spoilt for choice when it comes to board game nights.
