The Uncommons

Category: Board game club

Address: 230 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012, USA

Phone: +16465439215

Opening hours

Sunday: 11AM–11PM

Monday: 11AM–11PM

Tuesday: 11AM–11PM

Wednesday: 11AM–11PM

Thursday: 11AM–11PM

Friday: 11AM–12AM

Saturday: 11AM–12AM

Reviews

Pablo Andres Parra Perez

Oct 9, 2022

Excellent experience, but some games are incomplete.

Conor Stuart Roe

Oct 8, 2022

Awesome! Wide game selection, great atmosphere, fun staff. Great alternative choice for a night out.

Daniel Feles

Oct 7, 2022

nice spot with a loooooot of games and fun vibe

Alyssa D. (aly del vee)

Oct 5, 2022

So here's the deal-- I LOVE this place and I honestly wish there were more like it. To my knowledge, it is the only board game bar in the city of its nature. Now there are other bars that do have board games but this particular spot is specifically catering to exclusively board games only (so no ping pong, darts, pool, none of that). It's a sit down and play kind of vibe. They do sell drinks but it's more just ciders and beers. They have 1 restroom and the best part? THE WALL OF GAMES TO CHOOSE FROM. You can also buy games as well. Cons -Small and Cramped space -Can't bring outside food Pros -Student Discount on weekdays -Reasonable Prices -Sells light snacks Tip -You may wanna call ahead before coming just to make sure that no one rented out the whole space. That happened to me and I was Hella disappointed because I walked 20 minutes to get there.

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Questions & Answers

Can I bring my own board games to play?

Jina Moon | Oct 14, 2018
Jason Swafford | Oct 14, 2018

Yes you can, as long as the store isn't too crowded

If I want to come alone and play a game, can I find people to play with? Or do I need to bring a group? Are there pre scheduled games I can attend?

Kamil K | Oct 14, 2018
Adam Ramos | Oct 14, 2018

Yes you can come alone. People are really polite and you just have to ask and they'll let you know if they have space for one more. unfortunately I don't know if there are pre scheduled game times. If there are the cafe doesn't post it anywhere. Good luck gaming!

Can I buy codename game there?

Q L | Oct 14, 2018
Justin Acker | Oct 14, 2018

They have multiple versions of Codenames on sale.

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Can I bring a board game I've made for people to play?

Abdoulie Drammeh | Oct 14, 2019
The Uncommons | Oct 14, 2019

Absolutely (though we suggest designers email to get in touch to setup an event if they are looking for feedback).

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Are there 2 player games available?

Capt Panda | Jul 15, 2022
Prize Plays Games | Jul 15, 2022

Tons! There are a few board game cafes in the city, but The Uncommons has the best/most extensive game collection and is my personal go-to.

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2 questions. 1) If I wanna bring one person with me, we don't need to make reservation? 2) In the website, I don't see the prices for the food, coffee and others, how much with some of the food cost and is it affordable?

Christian Vazquez | May 16, 2022
The Uncommons | May 16, 2022

Hi! Reservations are optional especially for smaller groups. Drinks are affordable for NYC (craft beer, locally roasted coffee- similar to other neighborhood shops).

Can you byob to this location? (With or without an uncorking fee)

Kristyn Hume | Feb 15, 2022
Travis Folkes | Feb 15, 2022

No outside drinks allowed that I'm aware of.

do you have outdoor seating

Michael Wong | Oct 13, 2021
Dennis Antonov | Oct 13, 2021

Yes. They have two small tables for two players each, as well as two medium tables for four players each. 4 tables total (2 small and 2 medium).

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How is parking?

Joshua Mullen | Oct 13, 2021
The Uncommons | Oct 13, 2021

Street parking is available but difficult. There is a parking garage across the street though!

Will the Uncommons be open this Memorial Day (5/31/21)?

Sarah A | Oct 13, 2021
The Uncommons | Oct 13, 2021

Yes indeed!

U guys sell Pokémon booster boxes at reasonable prices?

Cee mcneil | Oct 13, 2021
The Uncommons | Oct 13, 2021

We have a lot of Pokemon products- but rarely full booster boxes!

I’m starting to seek interest for this place. So is it just some sort of lounge place or game store? Do you have to pay to get in?

Hisoro Shirumi (QuietKidHisoro) | Oct 13, 2020
Scott Sanowitz | Oct 13, 2020

A table is 10 bux a person to reserve

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Is there any organized play of roleplaying games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Call of Cthulhu, or Deadlands?

kenny o. | Oct 13, 2020
The Uncommons | Oct 13, 2020

We have an AL D&D group, but it's largely ongoing groups (ie not drop-in). Email for the private group link if interested! Our sister stores- hexnyc.com- have larger spaces, and more RPG events!

Do you have Othello board game?

abhilash patni | Oct 13, 2020
The Uncommons | Oct 13, 2020

Yep!

We are two coming over there on Saturday. What is the price for Saturday and do we need a reservation for two people?

abhilash patni | Oct 13, 2020
The Uncommons | Oct 13, 2020

Nope, just walk in ($10 per person for up to three hours).

Hello! Do you have Gloomhaven for prompt delivery?

Thiago Decnop | Oct 13, 2020
The Uncommons | Oct 13, 2020

Yep!

Hi!, Do you sell magic singles? I want to buy single cards and The Trone of Eldraine bundle.

Velia Videla | Oct 14, 2019
The Uncommons | Oct 14, 2019

We do not, but our sister store hexnyc.com sells singles!

Does this shop carry the Digimon TCG?

Frank j b | Oct 14, 2019
The Uncommons | Oct 14, 2019

No, sorry! We can special order most items for you though!

Do you.have to make.reservations here

Daisy Hernandez | Oct 14, 2019
Mr G | Oct 14, 2019

No. But if it's packed you may have to wait.

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Does The Uncommones sell single d10 dice?

Matthew Nunnelley Baylen | Oct 14, 2019
Jackie Salamea | Oct 14, 2019

I want to say yes, at the cashier, there is a box of full of dice and I'm pretty sure I saw a couple there.

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Is this a good place for reading/studying? Or does it get rowdy at night...?

Jeian Jeong | Oct 14, 2018
Walter Zielenski | Oct 14, 2018

It's a small space packed with games and people. There is a charge to get a table, as well. I would recommend against coming here to do anything but meet with friends for gaming.

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Is there a lot of Magic: The Gathering players that come here? I am new to the area and i haven't found any magic players on my college campus yet, so I'm looking for a place to meet people that play magic too.

Maila Beach | Oct 14, 2018
naftali jaffe | Oct 14, 2018

You should really check their website. You can also drop by and really to the people there, all of them are super kind!

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Do you sell board games?

Keith Yu | Oct 14, 2017
Dominika M | Oct 14, 2017

Yes. Left side of wall is "play", right side is "buy".

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Do you sell Magic singles?

Brenndon Struk | Oct 14, 2017
Amauri Taveras | Oct 14, 2017

They do not carry singles, only sealed product.

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