It's a fun place to play games with friends, but I do not recommend buying Pokémon cards from here. Way overpriced. $99 for an ETB, especially Perfect Order, is crazy. These are GameStop prices. I'd rather go to Curio and pay $75 for an ETB. read more

What a cool place! We visited a friend in Edmonds area for my husbands birthday. It was a great escape for the desert heat! That being said, we were looking for something fun to do one afternoon and being big board game lovers, Around the Table Game Pub seemed like such a perfect find! They do take reservations online to reserve tables in two hour increments for game sessions, but also have ample walk in seating outside and inside. In addition to being a board game pub they offered lots of varies games for sale or other world building accessories. They seemed to have used and new games available. Their menu featured plentiful of coffee options, beers, kombucha, a few menu items such as corn dogs and waffles fries and ice cream. They even had Blue Moon?! I felt like i was back in Michigan! One of the employees joked how they got various unique flavors in that sometimes were location specific, so definitely a fun surprise. We ended up visiting them twice, one for a mid morning game session and one for an afternoon. It was such a great way to past the time and they seem to have a great presence in the community. They have various events going on throughout the month. If you are interested in board games or want to get started, they seem like a great spot to start! I also loved that they did not have a cover charge, such as some game shops have, unless you order, which I do understand and I am sure helps with use and overhead of wear and tear on the games, but they seem to be a community gem and get ample support. Would definitely visit again! Service was great and everyone was so friendly on both of our visits. read more

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Great Owners Great Staff. Great gaming spot. Great Games. You can't go wrong. Wednesday is war game night. A great group of people to play with. Everyone is welcome. read more

This is such an awesome spot! The drinks and food were great, I also love that they allow you to bring outside food. There was so many games to choose from. I also love the amount of game specific event nights that they have (they still allow others to come and play games separately.) read more

Nerd heaven! Larger selection of games than I would have thought. Nice people. Families and the goths mingling easily having fun. Games, ice cream and Beer. Good vibe here. read more

I've been coming to Around the table for years. I absolutely love everything about it. Reserving a table is free, staff is friendly and will remember you, and other patrons are great! read more

Around the Table is a friendly board gaming store that is always bustling with events! They have their own Discord and when I asked way back if there was a regular board game night, they added it to the weekly schedule and it's been going ever since. It felt really awesome to have that direct connection to the people running the store and be heard like that. They save tables for events and you can also reserve a table online if you'd like since it's pretty small overall. Everyone I've met - both the other people attending the board game night and the staff - have been super friendly. Staff will come around and chat about games when they have a moment since they also serve some basic eats & drinks on top of checking out people buying games. They are also SO NICE about letting you bring in food from other restaurants! I went through a time where I was SUPER SENSITIVE to dairy and gluten and couldn't have anything on their menu so I was very thankful that they even advertise outside restaurant food is ok! I recommend making another purchase from them (like a drink or game) if you take advantage of this. I will always buy a board game from here first vs big-box. A great local shop to support! read more

Around the Table Game Pub - Thursday Board Game Night - Pubs Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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I have searched most of the game stores in the Seattle/Lynnwood/Everett area, and in my opinion this is easily the best. A large selection of board games, a large selection of RPG's, and not just the Big ones. Obscure games can be found here. Or ordered for you if they don't have it. More events going on than you can shake a stick at (well, you probably COULD shake a stick at it, but why would you want to). It's free to reserve a table. No cover charge. Friendly staff. Beer. Ice Cream. Food. Large and diverse selection of games. Pretty much everything I want in a Friendly Local Game Store. read more

Someone stop me or I won't stop gushing about this place. Likely one of my favorite spots in the surrounding Seattle area. The staff are all super helpful and friendly, and you might just want to chat them up if it's your first time because of how many amazing things this place provides! They have beer on tap, really solid savory snacks, and if you're in the mood for big tubs of delicious ice cream that come in unique/classic flavors. After you grab a table, be sure to check out the game library to borrow from a large collection or board games. Bring a friend! Plenty of seating, though sometimes there are game events that occupy a section of the pub. read more

Around the Table Game Pub - Ice cream flavors - Pubs Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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6 Stars! Around The Table Game Pub is an exceptional game store! Just recently I was looking for a very hard to find item a playmat for a high scoring game that is no longer currently available on the primary publishers website of Fantasy Flight games, BoardGameGeek Market, Amazon or Ebay after also with those Google searching for all practical purposes none to be found anywhere...... Drum roll..... I called up Around The Table Games "To the rescue" : ) the friendly attendant on the phone told me that they had 3 of them in stock and how many would I like?! Wow awesome!!!!!!!! Conclusion: If you're looking for things that are hard to find, there is a chance that Around The Table Game Pub has it highly worth calling and asking! Rockstars! read more

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This place is pretty great! I stopped by with a friend to play some games and had a great time there. The place is pretty spacious with tables to play. They also have a game library so you don't have to buy or bring your own games. They serve drinks and food as well. I can't comment on the food but I like they're glad that they carried mead and cider since I'm not much of a beer drinker. read more

I have never been to a board game pub and was blown away here. Nick was an amazing employee, super informative and welcoming. Ton of board game expansions and variants that you might never know about unless you hear about it or see it in a setting like this. There's a game library to try out different games inside, so something chill to do with friends and low cost, if at all. No cost to try out a game but there's food to share which is a great deal to sit down, snack, play games, and enjoy company. Waffle fries here are crispy and delicious by the way. read more

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If you're looking for a Friendly Local Game Store in the Lynnwood/Edmonds area, this place should be at the the top of your list. They have a wonderful selection of games to buy, a great tabletop library to borrow from, ample room to play, a great event schedule, and a wide variety of reasonably-priced food and drinks. Why not 5 stars? The food is prepared in the same space as the gaming tables, and there doesn't appear to be active ventilation present. My family, which contains some sensitivities and respiratory issues, asked if we could take the games to one of their outside tables. It's a shame, because the space is otherwise very inviting of settling in for a lengthy board game session. With a few HVAC tune-ups, this is a 5 star establishment. read more

I come here for the ice cream, not games. I know its funny. They have around 10 different ice cream flavors everytime. I love that its NOT those common flavors chocolate, vanilla, etc. There are ube, ginger, thai milk tea, pasion fruit, etc. Half selections are vegan ice cream and half are regular ones. I love ginger and ube the most. Everyone work there are so friendly, the guy mentioned they had competition (before covid) to find unique ice cream flavors. read more

Around the Table Game Pub - Ube and vegan vanilla icecream - Pubs Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

This place is tiny but COZY! The first thing I noticed was in the bathroom they had pads and tampons! Different sizes too! in the bathroom! The food was actually very good. Tastes better than DQ chicken! The games they have on rack are actually good interesting ones! Also not a ridiculous price! The tables were VERY CLEAN! And ready for us to come in. The time felt short but he did do an intense game. I do wish there was an option to extend the times but turning the tables is how you make buisness. So I get it but that's one thing I wished was different. And the guys at the register felt like I was talking to a good friend! Definitely coming back! ALSO IM LACTOSE INTOLERANT! IT WAS MY BIRTHDAY SO I COUDLNT HAVE CAKE BUT THEY HAD VEGAN ICE CREAM! Actual good flavors!! read more

Friendly place, and I really loved that they have outdoor seating available! Lots of space to play games, be nerdy, have a snack and drink, even ice cream read more

A friend had recommended this place and I thought it sounded like a great place to hang out. My son and I stopped by yesterday and explored some of the game offerings. Unfamiliar with "game pubs" , I asked the only employee I saw how it " worked" ...meaning, did we bring our own games or did the shop provide games, etc. Well, I received an extremely rude, arguably hostile, reply. I felt very unwelcome in the space (are game spaces just for bros?). So we thanked the worker and walked out. We won't be back. read more

Welcoming. Great service. Lots of games to play. Best waffle fries. Middle school age grand kids loved it

We so need a place like this in Lynnwood. Games, beer, ice cream and food. They have it all in a location that's family and geek-friendly without an ounce of pretentiousness. The location is on 196th and 76th in the old Blockbuster location. We were here on a Tuesday night, and the place had almost every table full of people. There were kids, adults, hard-core gamers and curious onlookers. There is a Little Caesar's pizza in the complex, and people were noshing on slices while they were gaming. The ice cream selection is phenomenal - Thai Iced Tea and a flavor called Memphis King with Peanut Butter ice cream and chocolate covered bacon pieces. Oh yes, and there's a vegan chocolate that looks AMAZING!! The selection of beers and ciders is eclectic and unique. There's a Chocolate Stout I would love to try. In addition to the beer and cider selection, they also have sodas, juices and iced tea. But I would be remiss if I didn't talk about the games. There's something for everyone - from your basic family board games to role playing games. Also, they have a private gaming room you can reserve free of charge for those group game nights. We are definitely coming back - the vibe, games and amazing owners make us want to turn this into a regular hangout. read more

On a recent visit I tried one of their new menu items, the bratwurst. It was quite good. Very substantial. It came on a pretzel bun that was also hearty but not too hard or dense. It comes with Tim's chips. You can also get it with waffle fries for $1 I think extra. The base price is $5.50 if I am not mistaken. I already knew the waffle fries were good. This place is a lot of fun to drink, play games and socialize. I've made a bunch of new friends here. The people that run it are just so friendly and wonderful too. It is one of my favorite hangouts. read more

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In an age when good customer service has become scarce; Around the Table remains steadfastly superb! I was in yesterday to buy a game for the first time (had only been in to play a few times before), and was reminded why this business is such a pleasure to visit. Tim was attentive and friendly with all customers in the store and personally walked over after a minute or two of browsing to offer assistance. I initially declined and he gave me space, while reiterating willingness to answer questions if they came up. At checkout, I did ask about the game I was purchasing and he was clearly knowledgeable and helpful with his reply. I then asked about another game, and although they didn't have what I sought, he informed me about a weekly game night when similar games are played and invited me to join. This blew me away! He found out what I liked, and invited me into their community where I might most enjoy. He didn't try to upsell a product, but rather invited me into a relationship with the business. And it was all genuine and welcoming. Yes I will continue to patron your store, and yes I will pay the minor mark up from Amzn prices, because businesses like this deserve our business! read more

Very cool and invested owners, great selection of games and tables and snacks / beverages. They could love D&D a little more but I would highly recommend this business for a fun evening. Food options are near by. read more

Until 2020 happened, this place was my home away from home: It was a great public meeting space to hang out and play games with friends. It was friendly to outside food thanks to limited kitchen options, and had a friendly staff that made it easy to get game recommendations and set up events. Since the pandemic started, I've been consistently impressed by the store's commitment to keeping its customers safe by staying a step ahead of pandemic restrictions. While it sadly means it's not presently usable as a gaming space, the sanitization standards, still-friendly (but of course limited) staff, and reduced capacity mean it remains a great place to pick up board games, locally-brewed beer growlers, and pints of ice cream without fear of COVID exposure. read more

This is probably one of the best places in the area to play your board or card games. There is a huge selection of games and collectibles. There is food, beer, coffee and ice cream that is served, too if you're feeling hungry. You are also allowed to bring outside food, which I think is awesome! The staff is AWESOME! Combining that with friendly gamers who visit, it really makes the atmosphere very fun and engaging, whether you're playing your own board game with your friends or just being around others. We played our board game with friends for about 4 hours on the weekend and it was packed. I'd love to come here again to play more games! read more

Absolutely fantastic game shop! I rarely actually play games here, but I do purchase from here quite often. They have fantastic selection, and are always willing to order product they might not have in stock. The biggest reason I love this shop is that their staff knows a LOT about games, and are familiar with the products they sell. They make great recommendations, and can tell you things they like and dislike about different games. I've definitely made spur of the moment purchases based on their recommendations! Highly recommend this shop! read more

Boyfriend and I chose this place to celebrate International Tabletop Day because who doesn't love craft brews, icecream, AND awesome games?!?! We were not disappointed! Holy selection, Batman! They have got the gambit on game choices from beginner to pro, pink ponies to mechadeath bots. We picked up some choice games to play later and hung out for many more hours than we initially intended. There were open games in the back to play test and lots of folks brought stuff from home to try. The patrons here were all very open, patient (I learned a couple new games), and friendly; no snobbish players or cliques. The gentlemen who run the establishment seemed very well informed and helpful with the game types and coordinating tables with gamers. Oh yeah. The icecream is super good. Tiramisu?! Yus, please!! We will definitely be back!! read more

Around the Table Game Pub - Seven Wonders. - Pubs Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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Came with a friend on Free RPG day. It was my first time and the atmosphere was great, great game and game accessory selection. Got myself some inexpensive D&D minis and new dice, as well as a cold bottle of orange Bawls. Usually I can only find it at the Fry's Electronics down in Renton, and that's a bit of a drive, even for my favourite energy drink. While there a friend and I got to play Starfinder, and it was great fun. Unfortunately their biweekly game overlaps another game I'm in at another store. Otherwise I could see myself being a regular here. read more

Super friendly staff and very welcoming players. The food selection is a little light but the beer is plentiful and it's next to places to grab sandwiches, pizza, Chinese, Thai, etc. They'll even order pizza for you if you ask! Plenty of parking. If you're in the area and want to have some gaming fun, stop by! read more

Brilliant. I saw this place about a month ago and a friend had told me about it. Then I heard it was family friendly. Took my 15-year old son up there yesterday to check it out. I figured we'd stop in, take a look, play a game and see what it was all about it. We were there almost SIX HOURS. I have not had a good bonding experience like that with my typical teenager in a long time. We talked, laughed, and played, non-stop. It was a fantastic trip and I can not wait to go back. When I got there, I told the man at the front desk, that I used to love playing games as a kid and he was wonderful to talk to and recommended some games that were easy to learn and led us to the back corner where there must've been at least 50-75 games you could grab, find a table and play. The other thing I love was they were stickered with complexity ratings. I'm an idiot and needed something that wasn't too complicated. We would up playing three different games during our hours there and even bought the one we fell in love with to take home. They have a whole retail section as well. Did I mention the beer cooler which was fully stocked with craft beers. About 1/2 I've never heard of. They're also very knowledgable about their beers and more than happy to recommend some. It was great. Nick, one of the owners, even told me they're putting in taps very soon!! Plenty of soda and snacks for the kids too. Little Caesar's & Subway are next door and you're welcome to bring in food. I loved playing games as a kid, so seeing this area where I could just grab and try any game I wanted was awesome. The sense of nostalgia when I saw some old classics I enjoyed as a boy. The 3 games we spent our time playing were all new to me however and games have changed A LOT. Every table in the place was full when we got there and it's interesting to stroll around and just kind of watch the games other people were playing and enjoying. This place has geek cool written all over it. I absolutely loved it and will be visiting again very soon! read more

Huge boardgaming hangout in N.Edmonds/Lynnwood! Opens til 10pm on weekdays and midnight Fri-Sat. Reserve the private back room for a party or tournament, or socialize with the crowd at the large tables in the main room. It was packed tonight, and it's only Wednesday! They allow food from outside but also have what seems like a curated selection of craft beer and ciders; along with full tilt ice cream, hot pretzels, chicken tenders, and a multitude of cookies and snacks. Family and kid friendly- offering classic board games and a bin of toys for the little ones. Stacks upon stacks of games in the open library, while offering new and used games for sale; their selection is very impressive. They have a calendar of events online, and it looks like they have multiple themes per night, and you can find them on Meetup.com @ "Lynnwood/Edmonds Games, Geeks, and Drinks". read more

Around the Table Game Pub - Game Knights @RoundTheTable - Pubs Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

Went in for purchasing board games as gifts but it looked a great place to gather for food and games, as long as you get there before it gets too busy! Not so many tables and not room enough at them to also eat, so a smaller game would work well, or eating first then gaming. read more

This is an interesting place worth checking out. They have what looks like quite a large selection of games. We didn't check them out since we were only interested in ice cream. They have some pretty cool/unique flavors and it's so inexpensive! One decent sized scoop for something like $1.65! They also have a lot of cool non-alcoholic drinks that look pretty good. After eating lunch/dinner next door stop by this place for dessert! read more

Around the Table Game Pub - Really unique flavors and only $1.65 for a small! - Pubs Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

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What an awesome spot! I was suggested to visit this place by an employee at another game store near by and I was happy I did. They have a solid selection of card games, board games, role playing games, puzzles, etc. They also have a great little beer selection and rotating ice cream flavors! I came in looking for a specific game however they sold their last copy earlier that day. No matter, I walked out with two other games which are great! Thanks to the employee for taking the time to walk me through how a game works and suggest other games. Very nice guy. Oh they also have a lot of open games you can play while you're there. This is perfect for testing out a new game. read more

Such an amazing find! This place has a great selection of board games and even a wall you can choose from to try right in the store. Super friendly staff. The beer selection rivals other breweries I've been to and they have cold brew coffee and local root beer on tap too. Plus ice cream! Back room for the serious gamers. I'll be back soon! read more

This is the best place ever. Great people, great beverages, great selection of games! Full Tilt ice cream too and root beer on tap as well as lots great beers, mead, and ciders. read more

Hands down the best game store I've been to...and I've been to a lot. Great staff, great beer, and great games. Active on meetup.com as well if you're looking for a reason to try them out. read more

I love this place and I will tell you why. 1) Friendly workers/management. They really go "customer first". 2) Beer and ice cream. There's something for everyone and the prices are downright reasonable. They have a good selection of both, too. 3) Very large selection of games to not only buy, but just come in and play. 4) Very roomy - lots of tables to sit down and play at. 5) This may seem silly, but they have a "trade-in box" for Magic card commons and uncommons where you donate two and take one. It's on the honor system and everyone seems to honor it. I have a bunch of old commons that I traded in for some of the newer sets and a bunch of kids got excited because they had never seen a lot of the old commons before. It's a terrific idea and the box keeps growing. 6) They have a private room in the back you can reserve if you have a group. All in all, it's a fantastic place to go, hang out, try games, and buy them! read more

Regardless of what you like play (from card games to elaborate D&D table top universes), this shop is perfect for play time! Great parking, a decent assortment of drinks and eats, and plenty of games open and available for play. There are also hundreds of games and accessories available for purchase. Some of their complexity ratings are not accurate(any derivative of Arkham Horror should be a complexity 4 or 5; we saw one at 3 last night). Just head in and have some fun. Employees are nice and helpful, and other patrons don't bug you. read more

Around the Table Game Pub - Open game selection! - Pubs Near Me - Lynnwood, Washington

My roommate comes here regularly for gaming and I come here just for the yummy ice cream alone. The ice cream selection is awesome and the staff are friendly. The place is pretty clean and I like browsing the different games they are selling. It's a pretty good place to hang out. read more

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