Ancient Robot Games
Your go-to spot on Leith Walk for epic board game battles, coffee, and a welcoming community that loves tabletop gaming as much as you do – come find your next adventure!
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About
If you're walking down Leith Walk and spot the towering windows of Ancient Robot Games, you're in for a treat! Step inside this bright and airy board game café and shop, where a giant robot mural on the back wall sets the scene for endless gaming adventures. Grab a coffee and a pastry, pick from their incredible game library, or browse the latest RPGs and miniatures. Don't forget to book a table for your session or one of their popular event nights – it gets busy!
Facilities
Board Game Café
Ancient Robot Games is an independent board game shop and cafe in Edinburgh, offering a bright and clean space with an extensive game library, gaming tables, and a counter for coffee and snacks.
Shop
Ancient Robot Games is an independent board game shop and cafe in Edinburgh offering an extensive library of board games, tabletop RPGs, and miniatures for sale. The bright and clean venue features large windows, a well-organized selection of games, a counter for coffee and snacks, and dedicated spaces for gaming.
Board Games
Ancient Robot Games is an independent board game shop and cafe in Edinburgh offering an extensive and comprehensive board game library for on-site play. They host weekly and monthly events for various tabletop games and provide a welcoming environment for newcomers and experienced players alike.
Dining
Ancient Robot Games features a board game café where visitors can enjoy hot drinks, coffee, snacks, and pastries.
Full Description
Ancient Robot Games is an independent board game shop and board game café located at 23 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 8LN, United Kingdom, at the Foot of the Walk. It opened in 2023 and is wheelchair accessible. The venue features towering windows that provide abundant natural light, creating a bright, airy, and open atmosphere, complemented by a striking giant robot painting on the back wall. The shop area, situated on the left upon entry, boasts a wide array of board games, card games, tabletop RPGs, miniatures (primarily Games Workshop), indie games, and zines, including solo game titles. The café section offers hot drinks and pastries at affordable prices, with a coffee maker available near the till. On the right side of the establishment, there is a dedicated play space furnished with multiple tables and an extensive game library, where titles can be borrowed for play. This library encompasses a diverse selection of games, varying in weight, theme, setting, and mechanics, and its catalogue is accessible online via their website. Ancient Robot Games organises weekly and monthly events, catering to collectible card games, board games, RPGs, and miniature painting. Attendance for these events costs £4 per person, and advance booking is highly recommended due to limited availability. Table bookings for general gameplay are priced at £4 per person for a two-hour slot, with options for booking consecutive sessions. The shop does not accommodate walk-ins for table use after 17:00. The staff are noted for their friendliness, extensive knowledge, and willingness to assist, including teaching games from the library and offering advice on TTRPGs. One staff member has even developed and released their own TTRPG called "Minion". Ancient Robot Games operates from Monday to Sunday, 10:30 to 19:00. The venue is designed to be a welcoming environment for both novice and experienced players, actively fostering the local tabletop gaming community through its events and a dedicated Discord channel. The establishment holds a rating of 4.9 based on 243 user reviews. For customer convenience, payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC; cash payments are not accepted. The business is currently operational.