Pixels and Pieces board game cafe in Chinatown
When it comes to organising game nights, there always seems to be a reason why they don’t end up happening in the first place. From far-flung friends who reside on the other side of the island to not wanting to rouse slumbering parents from the ensuing ruckus, it looks like having your fun away from your domicile’s the way to go, especially if you don’t stay alone.
Should you be looking for a space to host your hijinks, look no further than Pixels and Pieces. It’s a new game cafe in Chinatown, and they’re well-equipped to take on any group hangout you throw their way. Here’s all you need to know before booking a session with them.
How to get to Pixels and Pieces?
Image credit: Pixels and Pieces
Getting to Pixels and Pieces is easy; simply take the train on the Downtown or the North East Lines and alight at Chinatown MRT station. Exit the station from Exit F, and the cafe is literally right across the street.
There’s also a bus stop right outside the cafe, Opp Chinatown Stn (stop ID 05131). Buses that stop here include bus no. 51 from Hougang, 63 from Eunos, 174 from Boon Lay, and 851 from Yishun to name a few. If you’re driving or riding there, you can park your vehicle at the nearby muliti-storey car park at Hong Lim Complex; rates start from $1.20/30 minutes.
What to expect at Pixels and Pieces?
Housed within a quaint shophouse along Upper Cross Street, Pixels and Pieces have a total of 6 private rooms which you can book to host gatherings of all sorts, whether you’ve got intense rounds of Mario Party or mellow sessions of Settlers of Catan on the agenda.
Image credit: Raven Ho via Google Maps
Firstly, if you don’t mind gaming out in the open and are not shy about getting loud, go for their Communal Area (from $6 pax). It’s the cheapest option they’ve got, and gives you unfettered access to all their gaming paraphernalia, which includes a wide range of console games on the PS5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as over 100 board game titles.
Do note that this shared area is occupied on a first-come-first-served basis, but nothing’s stopping you from asking if your gang can mingle with another to form an impromptu party for even more chaos.
Image adapted from: Pixels and Pieces (Chinatown) via Google Maps
Next up, from $8/pax, they’ve got private rooms at your disposal too. Each of them have their own themes and are decorated a little differently, but they all essentially function the same – 4 walls to separate you and the outside world so everyone can get as rowdy as they’d like.
| Room | No. of pax allowed | Types of games |
| The Pocket | 2-3 | PS5, Nintendo Switch |
| The Monochrome | 2-4 | PS5, Nintendo Switch, board games |
| The Blue Playhouse | 2-5 | |
| The Neon Block | 4-6 | |
| The Warehouse | 5-8 | Nintendo Switch, board games |
| The Bauhaus | 6-12 |
Image credit: Pixels and Pieces (Chinatown) via Google Maps
As for the games you can expect to find on their catalogue, they’ve got popular PS5 titles like It Takes Two, Split Fiction, Overcooked 2 if you’d really like to put your friendships or relationships to the test. As for their Nintendo Switch selection, games like Mario Party Superstars, Gang Beasts, Rocket League, and Pico Park are sure to fuel some friendly competition.
If you’re not one for extra screen time, then settle down with a good board game. Pixels and Pieces has an extensive collection of titles, with genres ranging from strategy, social deduction to good ol’ party games.
Image credit: Raven Ho via Google Maps
Some to look forward to breaking out include Risk, Saboteur, Avalon, Exploding Kittens, Singaporean Dream, and Cards Against Humanity. When it’s time to get deep, they’ve even got ones that spark 3am heart-to-hearts, such as We’re Not Really Strangers.
Finally, if you’re planning on hunkering down here for a good while, their packages can save you a pretty penny on booking fees. For instance, their Drinks Package (from $16/pax) ensures that you won’t have to leave their premises to stay hydrated, as your 2-hour stay will come with a cup of matcha or hojicha.
Image adapted from: wynn digo & Nafil Zuhair via Google Maps
Meanwhile, their Student Package (from $14.90/pax for 3 hours) and Group Package (from $25.90/pax for 4 hours) are great options for students and huge cliques looking to get the best rates per hour that Pixels and Pieces can offer.
Host your next game night at Pixels and Pieces
If you’ve got a game night lined up on your calendar, consider booking a private room at Pixels and Pieces. They even open till 12 midnight, and you won’t have to worry about waking the neighbours with your wails of despair when you’re hit with a fat +20 in a round of Uno.
Sign Up with TSL Connect
For more board game-related escapades:
Cover image adapted from: Pixels and Pieces (Chinatown), wynn digo