Snacks & Ladders: Bonding over Board Games and Good Food

I’ve been dying to try a game board cafe ever since it became a hit in the metro. I love playing one and it used to be part of my childhood. Well, not the fancy ones. Just the Monopoly, Snakes and Ladders, and Millionaire’s type of game. I never knew there are loooooots of it. And when I say lots, I mean actually a loooot. One of my favorite board game ever is Monopoly (like duh, this is the only I used to play always). I once was able to play Clue which by the way is very nice and what was made me inclined into playing board games and look for other “fancy” ones. It also made me thought of buying one already but I couldn’t find a seller so I just shrug the idea off.

But then again, the board game cafes are making its name and being a certified foodie and on the lookout for trying new cafes and restos that’s within my radar, one fine weekend, me and the boyf head down to Maginhawa to try Snacks & Ladders. Snacks & Ladders isn’t the first of its kind. There are other game board cafes out there that has been there even before this cafe came into existence. I can’t actually compare this with others because this is my first board game cafe experience. I’ll just try narrate the experience as much as I can.

Well, for starters, it’s located in Maginhawa. And as we all know, Maginhawa is one of the most famous spots for food crawls. It’s where the certified foodies hangout and try all the food establishment. It’s where the yummy and budget friendly meet. We arrived at the place at around past 6 and the place is somehow jam packed already. Take note that this is a Sunday. We’re the first to be on the waiting list so just minutes after, we were able to get a seat. Ambiance is really for bonding over food and good friends. I also saw some family having their family day in the cafe. There are a loooot of board games which most of it is not familiar with me. And I just want to learn how to play it all! HAHA. It’s safe to say that there’s something for everyone. And don’t worry though, if you don’t know any games or wants to learn the mechanics, there are game masters scattered to help you figure out the game and to suggest which games can be fun depending on your preference and how many are the players. Since we’re just 2 that time, most of the games that was suggested was good for two players max.

We played Hive and Giph which by the way is cool! But I liked Hive more. I’m amazed on how these game boards are being invented. We also played jenga before leaving because you can’t go wrong with jenga. LOL.. By the way, they have a gaming fee of 50 pesos per player which includes an unlimited game time. Until closing *pa *if you want! Haha.

As for food, we only tried their Jengga Cheesesticks, Crispy pork tokkaidobo, Gotcha Mocha Hansel, and Pandan Pandemic which are all glorious! Considering the price, it is definitely reasonable and yummy. Wanted to try their other menu especially the nachos but I was already full. No worries though because I will definitely be coming back to play and to try everything that’s on their menu. HAHA kidding.

And more board games. But this isn't all!

The cozy and comfy attic type second floor

Overall, it was a nice first time experience. A good place to bond. There are a lot of game board cafes out there but I think this will be favorite even though I haven’t tried the others yet. The ambiance is cool especially their attic type second floor. Did I mention that they a karaoke room under the stairs? UHUH! Harry Potter *ang *peg. :)

I will definitely be recommending this to everyone. If you haven’t tried a game board cafe yet, come over to spot and see if other game board cafes can be at par with the experience here. Like what I said, I will definitely go back. Like every time I have the chance. Hehe.

Thanks to the boyf for accompanying me even though he actually wanted to watch Finding Dory. Haha.