Went today for the first time to meet up with friends. We were warmly greeted when we entered and were given an introduction and explanation of the business. There is a small retail section in front for those who wish to purchase games, but there is a massive selection of games to use while you're there, we were told over 950 games! There is an adequately sized menu to cover standard gaming fare, as well as beverage options to cover most tastes and ingredient intolerances Our group ordered a sugar free vanilla latte, unsweetened ice tea, bottled water, and a pizza. The pizza is made in-house and is pretty good. A soft hand-tossed crust topped with a tasty sauce, and we added slightly spicy sausage and pepperoni. I would definitely order it again! The service was excellent despite being a busy with one person handling the guest check-ins, order taking, order delivery, and checking guests out. There is currently a $7 cover charge, which I will assume covers the use of the 950+ games, and is a bargain. You are allowed to bring in your own games, but I assume you can't bring in your own food or drink, but I didn't ask because why would I? We want to support a small business, so buying drinks and food is the least I can do, since they let us have access to all of their games. Overall, we had a great experience, and we will be back! Highly recommend! read more

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My daughter and I had the most fun Mom/Daughter date here! Everyone was friendly, an incredible amount of games to play, food was yummy. We will definitely be back- soon! read more

Fun stop in here. We have been meaning to come by sooner but happy we were finally able to try it out. Would've liked to know that you can get more bang for your buck with same priced all day playing on weekdays versus 3 hours on a weekend day. They also offer free play Wednesdays so you can meet others and play with new people if that's your thing. Pretty good sized menu with plenty of options. We both opted for sandwiches and they were very filling. Look forward to getting a pizza or more handheld snacks next time. Hard not to make a mess eating and playing. Their collection is great and they have many marked with a sticker showing that an employee can help guide you on the rules/game play. Very accessible for novice gamers. Big space with some good tunes playing. Also have bathrooms off the side. Definitely would come back with a group sometime for a game night! Knowledgeable and friendly staff. read more

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it was great to find a board game café right here in the neighborhood. Made for a great nightcap after an evening downtown. Light menu of the essential game night foods, except popcorn. That would be a nice addition. There was a beer and wine.. and of course Mountain Dew. Overall quite enjoyable on a cold Friday night. read more

A perfect Friday night for our family. We brought our 8-year-old son, and he was in his element picking out a giant stack of games to play. The selection is impressive, and the staff were genuinely helpful, offering game suggestions and even jumping in to explain rules when needed. The food surprised us. Simple menu, but everything delivered: two pizzas, cheese curds, tater tots, and drinks, all hot, well-seasoned, and worth ordering. No complaints. Yes, you pay for play time and food separately, so the bill adds up. Go in knowing that, and you will have a great time. For a fun, screen-free night out with kids, this place earns a strong recommendation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Great place to try all sorts of new board games without purchasing them. It's 7$ per person for 3 hours of game play which is cheap and they have all sorts of food options from large sandwiches for 10$ to coffe for 3$ to large pizzas for 13-16$. The veggie pizza was delicious and homemade with crispy crust and fresh ingredients. Would totally go back for a great game night spot! read more

Beyond The Board - Delicious 16$ Veggie Pizza - Tabletop Games Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Tastes great. By looks, I thought it was overpriced. Then I tasted the all meat offered, and man was it tasty and filling. We were happy with our purchase. read more

Met up with a few friends on Friday for open game night. First time here and I can't wait to go back! It's a simple but inviting place with lots of tables for groups to play games at. The owner is super knowledgeable about the games they have and also great at suggesting new games based on games I have played. They offer pizza, some small appetizers and beers and soda for drinks! Just enough to eat quick before playing games for hours. Time flew by and we had such a great time learning a new game! read more

Beyond The Board - Learning a new game! - Tabletop Games Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

The staff are great and the game selection is extensive. If you don't know how to play a game, they can teach it to you and help with rules questions during game play. The food is well prepared and a there is something for most everyone. The cover charge is well worth the fun and service you get here. My wife and I highly recommend. read more

Great environment. Played on a Friday night and all the tables were full. All sorts of people, playing all sorts of games. A wide range of ages too. It got a little loud at times, but everyone seemed friendly and having a good time. And the selection of games is fantastic. read more

This place is a real gem for fans of board games. Combine game night with going out to eat with friends. Decent food and a great selection of games you can borrow from their library if you rent a table. Twice-weekly open game nights. You can schedule time with staff who will teach you and your friends how to play new games. They focus 100% on board games. They don't carry, or have events for, tabletop role-playing games or collectible card games. The staff are friendly and helpful and maintain a very positive vibe. read more

Great game selection, very modern establishment, cool art, good food! Wish this was closer to my city!

Awesome idea for a cafe, and well executed! The owner (I think) was super helpful with game recommendations and gave us simplified instructions that allowed us to just get right into playing! We actually weren't planning on eating there but ended up getting beer and pizza since we got so into the games! The food is decent enough; I did like having some different pizza options! There's a fairly relaxed atmosphere too, with groups of all ages (even had one parent-child pair). read more

Beyond The Board - Board game wall! Organized by player count, with 1-2 on the left and increasing as you go more right! - Tabletop Games Near Me - Brookfield, Wisconsin

Great selection of board games and very knowledgeable staff. They recommended a couple new games I've never heard of and love. I recommend. read more

Lots of great games to try! Food was better than expected. We are planning our next game day

Myself and a friend came here in the evening. We met the co-owner and he taught us as many games as we wanted to learn. He was really nice and patient with us since we were tired from the workday. We also ordered food, Italian sub and turkey and bacon sub. They were honestly better subs than I've had it any sub shop. And the fries were good too. I hope this business sticks around, so much fun! read more

My husband and I love coming here! There's a ton of great games to choose from and the owners are super helpful if you need a game suggestion or help with rules. Food is very good and it's great to be able to not have to take a break from playing. The open gaming nights are a lot of fun as well! read more

My girlfriend and I came here for date night. We had such a fun time. So many cool games to play. Staff was so incredibly kind and helpful. Will definitely be coming back soon. read more

My wife and I love games and took our 6 year old. They have a great selection of games for all ages. The food is all simple and makes it easy to play whilst eating. The owner gave us a wonderful suggestion of a game while playing another game. The owner is very knowledgeable of games and was excited to share his enjoyment of the game cafe he has created. A really nice family friendly place to go! read more

This place was AWESOME. I was a little wary of the cover charge initially but it paid off! Amazing selection of games. Great tables and very clean! Excellent food, I think the pizza was made from scratch. The staff was super helpful and walked around and observed game play which was nice. Very conversational throughout our experience, recommending game and inquiring about what we played and enjoyed. Really loved the experience. Recommend it and will return!!! read more