If you’re looking for a late-night board game cafe to hit up with the squad, give Playnation at Dhoby Ghaut a go. It’s a board, card, and console game cafe with more than 500 titles to choose from, and opens till as late as 3am.
The central location with 3 MRT lines to connect to at Dhoby Ghaut interchange also makes it extra convenient, and the cafe serves munchies as well as filling mains to fuel your playtime.
Image credit: Play Nation HQ via Google Maps
Having been in the biz since 2009, Playnation has built up an extensive library of over 500 game titles. Whether you’re in the mood to exercise your brain, have some laughs, or get plain chaotic, there’s bound to be a long list of options to take for a spin.
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Their board and card games span age-old favourites like Avalon, Codenames, and Cards Against Humanity, trendy new creations like Unstable Unicorns, Nice Buns, and Oh! Sushi Jenga, and even local games like The Singaporean Dream, Kopi King, and Chope!.
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On the console game front, you can take your pick from a myriad of Xbox and Nintendo Switch titles. These include classic arcade games like Metal Slug and FIFA, as well as multiplayer games AKA friendship ruiners testers like Overcooked, Moving Out, and Boomerang Fu.
They’ve even got motion detection games like Just Dance for you to bust a move, plus Guitar Hero and Wii Band Hero so you can rock out on the guitar and drum controls.
Image credit: Kai Lin Wong via Google Maps
For every gaming session you book, there’ll be free-flow beverages and snacks to keep energy levels high. Tidbits include popcorn, crackers, and nostalgic old-school snacks like potato pinwheels and corn cones. For drinks, you can help yourself to endless refills of iced water, tea, and fruit juice.
Here are the prices of their gaming packages at a glance, along with some specials for students and late-night sessions.
Playnation prices for board game sessions
1 hour: $12.90/pax, daily
2 hours: $16.90/pax, daily
Student special: Unlimited timing. $13.90/pax from Mon-Fri, $16.90/pax from Sat-Sun
All-night special: $18.90/pax from Sun-Thu, 6pm-11pm, $20.90/pax from Fri-Sat, 8pm-3am
Playnation prices for console & board game sessions
1 hour: $15.90/pax, daily
2 hours: $19.90/pax, daily
Student special: 3-hour session between 12pm-6pm. $16.90/pax from Mon-Fri, $18.90/pax from Sat-Sun
All-night special: $22.90/pax from Sun-Thu, 6pm-11pm, $24.90/pax from Fri-Sat, 10pm-3am
Pssst…Take advantage of the NDP voucher where you can get $5 off your gaming package from now till 31st October 2024.
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If you’re feeling peckish beyond the complimentary light bites, the cafe also whips up shareable sides and filling mains.
Nibble on the likes of Truffle Fries ($8.90), Calamari Rings ($7.90), and Mozzarella Cheese Sticks ($7.90) in between turns. Those who are particularly ravenous can dig into Fish & Chips ($11.90), Salted Egg Chicken Rice ($10.90), and various pasta dishes priced from $9.90.
Image credit: Rachel Cheng via Google Maps
When it comes to organising get-togethers with the gang, setting it somewhere far-flung means the plan is unlikely to make it out of the group chat.
Playnation’s strategic location in Dhoby Ghaut means it’s accessible via the North-South, North-East, and Circle Lines. It’s also walking distance from Bencoolen MRT station on the Downtown Line, so boom – a total of 4 stations bringing you there.
Head there for hours of fun and laughter, with loads of food and drink to keep you going. They’re open till 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, making for a choice late-night dating or friend hangout spot after malls and restaurants close at 10.
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Cover image adapted from: Playnation Cafe, Kai Lin Wong via Google Maps
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