Summertime around the world is synonymous with time outdoors, basking in the sun, hiking in the afternoon and road tripping with the convertible top down. Here in the Valley, that’s all a mirage.
If the Phoenix summer has you in full indoor retreat, there's still fun to be had, especially in the form of board game. There are plenty of local spots that stock collections of games for individuals and groups.
Here are 10 places around town that offer daytime and nighttime opportunities to strategize — and beat the heat.
♠️Casual Pint
4626 N. 16th St., Unit 102, Phoenix
(Tip: Board game night on Mondays.)
🧌Game Outpost in Tempe
5100 S. McClintock Dr., #103, Tempe
🀄Gamers Guild
2223 S. 48th St., Suite C/D, Tempe and 1818 W. Bell Road, Suite 115, Phoenix
(Tip: local mahjong group meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m.)
🃏Funkatronic Rex
1343 E. Northern Ave., Phoenix
🧩Meeples & Beyond
2450 W. Happy Valley Road, Suite 1148, Phoenix
🎲Mox Boarding House
1371 N. Alma School Road, Chandler
🐉Phoenix Public Library
1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
(Tip: Teen Dungeons & Dragons play and instructions every Saturday at 3 p.m.)
♣️Rekreation Games
1075 S. Arizona Ave., #2, Chandler
♟️Silver Key Lounge
1837 W. Guadalupe Road, Suite 105, Mesa
☕Snakes and Lattes
20 W. 6th St., Tempe
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