Parking: Easy, Open free This place is a total vibe. I love that they set the mood and really have quite a bit of space for people. I came here to play flip 7 and chameleon. My friends and I agreed it's a great place if you want to go and try out some games before purchasing elsewhere. I love the setup. It's so chill. You're able to bring outside food and drinks. You're paying $8 as admission which isn't bad at all since there is no time limit. Check out their website. All in all, I would definitely come back read more

Perfect spot for date night! Came with my husband to play some board games. I'm more interested in light hearted, childhood classics like uno, hungry hungry hippos, guess who, and trouble. My husband knows I love Game of Thrones and picked it off the shelf while browsing. That was a mistake. It was a very strategic game that required way too much brain power for me haha. We spent too much time trying to figure out the rules. Next time, we'll come earlier or just stick to easier games. They have something for everybody. You have access to all the games as well as all the rooms. You can decide if you want a private room or be out in the main room. It's all just based on availability at the moment. We happened to go when there was an event happening which contributed to the fun atmosphere as well. The price was fantastic. Definitely a great value with a wide selection. read more

Me and my husband have been to Nevermore Game Club multiple times now, and are now monthly recurring members. It is an amazing place for board and tabletop game enthusiasts to hang out and play games. The ambience is fantastic. The themed room that are available for rent are also quite nice. We have since formed a rather large group to go here regularly. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful in whatever you're playing if you need help. The fact that you can also bring your own drinks (as long as lidded) and food is a huge plus. They do sell packaged snacks and drinks, but no full meals if you want to stay for a while. There's Thai, Chinese, and Taco Bell all within walking distance if you need a full meal. There's also regularly scheduled events almost every night and weekend. It's such an amazing place, and super LGBTQ+ friendly also. The store and merch they sell are also cute. All in all, I'm so grateful for this place to be in Riverside. We've made many new friends already and can't wait for more. read more

What an amazing place for folks to just let go and have a phenomenal time. I'm 100% coming back and telling everyone about Nevermore. The energy and environment just felt so wholesome and fun and exciting and an overall wonderful place to be and enjoy so many games with friends and families. I cannot believe how many games are available--love the concept of library of games to try out. I'm so happy that Riverside has this--what a gem! I love the creative atmosphere too of how it looks inside--so cozy and whimsical. I highly recommend! Excellent for friend/family hangouts and date nights! See you next time! Everyone is so nice too! Great price for the night as well! Bravo Nevermore! read more

Nevermore Game Club - The front of the building - Tabletop Games Near Me - Riverside, California

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Parking: Plenty available Ambience: Absolutely perfect! They've decorated the place really well--it's clean, lit appropriately with different rooms and color schemes, and there are hundreds of games available. They have a small shop at the front with little trinkets and jewelry. There was food listed on their website, but not really any available when we arrived as they reported some issues with their fridge. However, they do have a water filling station available. Service: Incredible! We called to verify hours as their website showed discrepancies with Google that they're currently working to rectify--I'd call if you're unsure. The owners / managers are really friendly and offered to teach us various games and gave us a tour of the club. Overall, would highly recommend this place if you love board games or want to learn some new ones! read more

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Just discovered this place on one of my many walks. It was so cool. They had 100s of games there toplay so there's something for everyone. Even kids. They even had a changing table in the bathroom. Everyone was playing dungeons and dragons which I don't know how to play but I'll be back and learn. Cool date night idea. Wish I had more hands to give it four thumbs up! Super cheap only 25 bucks for a whole month! I only had time for a quick game of chess but I'll be back for sure. read more

This game club is awesome! The staff were very friendly and helpful. The game library is huge. I especially appreciated how child friendly the space was. We brought our 7 month old with us and there were toys and a great changing table in the bathroom. We rented out the very affordable dungeon room to play a one shot for my brother's birthday but we couldnt help but play some of the games they had available! Great for a date night, game night with friends or to bring the kids for family night! read more

Nevermore Game Club - The dungeon gaming room - Tabletop Games Near Me - Riverside, California

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This place is my new favorite place! I mean, I do have to drive an hour out, but Nevermore is worth it, especially if you like games. I am always intimidated to play, but when my boyfriend said he was introduced to a game, even tried the game at Nevermore, he bought that game for my students and brought me here. My curiosity was peaked. I met a wonderful employee who gave us a tour of this remarkable venue. So much goes on here, and really, you have to check it out for yourself. There are rooms that host themes around dungeons, Renaissance taverns, fairy tales, and so much more. It's not a party venue but rather a strategically designed location to cater to various board game skills and talents. If you are a regular gamer, you can even rent space to play Dungeons and Dragons, Pokémon, Magic the Gathering, and more. Really, you just have to see it for yourself. I think their website says it best when I read "a library of over 800 board games and other tabletop games." After looking at the shelves of games and speaking with the employee, at first, I thought I was a strategy board game player. I do have a competitive spirit, but I also like to use skills, and words! I soon discovered that I enjoy Trivia and Party Games, and I would not have figured that out without the guidance of the Nevermore employee. She was helpful, not intimidating, and oh so helpful. I was pointed to a table of games that was meant to kill time. For one customer, she wanted to play a game to take a break from her studying, so she played PERFECTION. Remember that game? Classic board games are also available. We were introduced to Tumbling Pandas and In The Dark (pretty sure it is a variation of Connect Four from the '70s or '80s), which were BOTH hilariously fun. I plan on visiting Nevermore again, especially if you want to learn how to play the games. Their employees are knowledgeable and check on you as you play. Before leaving (by the way, there is a fee for sitting and playing these games), we were invited to a DnD game night where players can learn to play the game. There is a schedule for various game nights and events. read more

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This place was welcoming. Plenty of games. We ended up playing Villans. My only recommendation would be to turn the air conditioning a bit colder. Will come again. Staff: 10/10 Cleanliness: 10/10 Games Condition: 10/10 read more

This place was amazing. We spent the evening here for the first time playing board games and it was a great time. The vibe here is excellent and they have every game you could dream of. I love how relaxed the atmosphere is and that they let you bring your own food and drinks if you want. We spent hours having a blast and it's only $8 admission. Were buying a membership just to support. read more

Just an awesome friendly environment! First time coming in, and Riley made us feel absolutely welcomed. Can't wait to come back and spend the day learning new board games! Hazah! read more

Truly can't say enough. Great vibes. Awesome games. Cool decor. So glad to have a u pique place like this in riverside.

We held our son's birthday party in the dungeon room and have gone to play games on other days. Aaron, Michelle, and the other staff are very friendly and helpful, and we highly recommend this place. I am an avid board gamer, and their collection could see some updating to newer titles. Still, they do a good job of offering various party, cooperative, strategy, and family games. For less than the price of a movie, you can play for hours. While other game stores might have a few folding tables and industrial lighting, Nevermore focuses more on the ambiance and playing the games instead of selling them, which sets them apart. They have a lot of regulars, so it does feel like a family/club atmosphere yet friendly to new people. They are close to UCR which allows them to tap into the nearby college student population. As I get older, I recommend a little more light over some of the tables as it can sometimes be hard to read the cards/tiles on games. read more

The Father & Son duo that leads this awesome game lounge are absolute rockstars. They know a lot about their craft, and seem to be genuine born story tellers which amplifies the fun even more. Last but not least, they were both very welcoming and super accommodating after this English teacher visiting her out of town in-laws for the holidays failed to read and comprehend that I booked one of their escape rooms for the next day instead of the same day. Anyone that knows me would not be surprised by this reoccurring incident. They have a huge selection of games labeled by genre. There were things I never knew existed, things I love to currently play, and many that I hadn't seen in years! As an avid board game player and puzzle lover, this place is heaven. We were also recommended a place in San Diego to visit that is also a tabletop lounge. I'm excited to check out something closer to home! However, I'd be willing to make that hour drive because I know my husband's mouth will drop to the floor when he sees this place. Keep up the good work and I wish you guys the best of luck in your ever growing business! read more

Such a cool space. Plus the people are so friendly and have such a great selection of games. Wish I lived closer so I could join the membership! read more

So. Much. Fun. Atmosphere. Themed game rooms. Nicknacks. So many board games!! Aiden was very caring and helpful. We went to play and had a great time playing "The Night Cage." in The Tavern. read more

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Love this place. A very cost friendly place for regular date nights or family fun! Every time is a new experience because they have so many different types of games read more

My partner and I are big board game people and we're always looking for new games to play, so we were really surprised we didn't find Nevermore sooner! Sunday was our first time visiting and it was honestly an incredible experience. The price, the atmosphere, the sheer amount of games was all incredible. The owners Michele and Aaron are extremely friendly and were happy to help us pick and learn how to play a game. I was extremely happy they had the strategy game Scythe, it's a game I've been eyeing for a while but it's been a bit too pricy for my wallet. We ended up only playing Scythe the whole time there, it was extremely enjoyable! And I was super excited to learn that it's one of the owner's favorites. Nevermore game club is definitely gonna be one of our top date spots from now on. I'm very excited for our next visit and for all the new games we'll get to learn and play! read more

Amazing gaming cafe near UCR. There's nothing like it around! Super nice and welcoming staff with snacks and cool merchandise. Great ambiance and a ton of games! If you're into board game, then this is the place for you! read more

What an awesome place! $8/DAY and you have access air conditioned space to play their huge collection of board games. They have so many neat rooms. Looking forward to spending time here. The staff here are so friendly and welcoming! read more

Super cool board game cafe! The most board games I've seen, lots of cool themed rooms, and reasonable prices. Aaron was extremely helpful and even took time to help us pick out a game and tell us the rules. Highly recommende read more

Nevermore Game Club - Playing Jaipur in one of the themed rooms - Tabletop Games Near Me - Riverside, California

Love it love it love ! Eat place for board games ever . The owner is very knowledgeable in all games and history of items subject , as also because he is a professor in university and just passionate about this board gaming hobby. They charge Pennie's for all day playing . Absolutely mystical place even for buying special die, tarp cards and more .. read more

My favorite place in Riverside. Its an amazing environment with super kind staff. They have a huge selection of games with a game menu to help you find something you'd like. It's definitely worth a visit. read more

I've lived close by here and remember hearing about this opening on the UCR subreddit. Eventually my roommates and I decided to check it out together. I must admit the three of us weren't too familiar with board games at the time, however, I realized that didn't matter once we got inside. The gentlemen at the front (who I believe is the owner) asked about our experience with board games and walked us around the place. He recommended some lighter games for us to start with since it can be hard to choose with the amazing selection of games they have. The price you pay to play for a night holds some amazing value considering the memories that can be made there. If you're ever looking to have fun with some friends and change it up from online video games, or even seemed like a nice play to take a first date to, then this is the place for that. Will definitely be returning in the future. read more

Aaron and Michelle were gracious enough to open for us on an off day - our work team of 13 spent several hours here, and we loved it. Some things to love: 1) They're incredibly hospitable, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. If there's a game you don't know - they'll help you understand it. If you don't know what game to play - they'll help you find one you'll like. 2) The place is beautiful, immersive - and fun. 3) So many secrets and Easter Eggs (figuratively, not actually literal Easter eggs [?]) to find. Definitely, definitely worth multiple visits. read more

Super nice place & super nice people!!! Highly recommended!!!! He will guide you in all your game needs

Would be perfect if they offered food and drinks and maybe more comfortable seating. But I love the idea of the business.

A lovely shop. Owners are nice, welcoming and willing to teach people how to play a new game. Highly recommend to friends and family. read more

Just the most wonderful place you can go if you like board games! Friendly staff and atmosphere is fantastic! If you have any interest whatsoever, I URGE you to come and see for yourself! 10/10!!! read more