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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We have decided to RESCHEDULE this weekend's Fantasy Renn Faire due to safety concerns for our staff, vendors, performers, and guests because of the expected high winds. We are working to RESCHEDULE this event for Saturday, October 17 - please stay tuned for confirmation & details.

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Yom Kippur fast ends around 7:40PM tonight and you'd better believe we'll be ready! Wishing an easy fast to all who observe.

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Grab your flower crowns, corsets, and chainmail... 🌻⛓️🌟 The Fantasy Renn Faire is returning to the 100 Block of South Street on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26! SAVE THE DATE ⬇️ 🐉 Queen & Rook Fantasy Renn Faire 📅 Saturday, September 26 ⏰ 12-8pm 📍 100 Block of South Street, Philadelphia (outside Queen & Rook)

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Queen & Rook turns SEVEN today, 9/13/26! Say “happy 7th birthday” or “happy 7th anniversary” & get your library or seating fees waived today! Come by and see us, try a new Witchy Cocktail, play some games on this rainy day #7thanniversary #7thbirthday #seventhbirthday #happybirthdaytous #rainysunday

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Memory Bucket is a new cooperative, intergenerational storytelling game by SAADA , a Philly-based South Asian American nonprofit! Play it now in our game library and look for it in Queen & Rook Shoppe. #newgame #oralhistory #phillymade #asianamerican #southasian

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🎲 We’re open regular hours all week/end, and EXTENDED HOURS on Monday 9/7 #laborday from 12pm-10pm! Pizza lunch, gaming, dinner, drinks. Reservations via Resy or give us a call. #labordayweekend #labordayhours #holidayhours #extendedhours #openinphilly

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Q&R MEMBERSHIPS launch today! See the link below for details and to join! All the gaming you want and need, with one flat price 💰🐉 ♟️𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ($20/mo or $180/yr): - Free library access for 1 - 2.5-hour play limit; reservation required for guaranteed space - Monthly Quest

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Adopt Carl and Princess Donut! These two kittens are: ✅ bonded ✅ ridiculously funny ✅ SUPER dog-friendly ✅ professionally trained in zoomies ✅ deeply committed to making your house more chaotic in the best possible way 🐾 Apply to adopt them at farsaves.com or through the link below

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🍎 Summer Camp 2026! Thank you teachers: Kat, Ashleigh, Crys, Jena, Layla, Malik, Naandi, and Violet; Youth Assistants: Alasdair, Calvin, Cole, Michael, and Rohan

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🎲 YOUTH and TEEN D&D starts up in a few weeks! Our monthly membership-based, drop-off program is offered on Fri Sat & Sun (Youth); and Mon Tues Wed & Sun (Teen) — so you can choose the session that works best for your family.

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

HOBBIT QUIZZO: TONIGHT 8/6 at 7pm Test your Hobbit knowledge (books & movies, not LOTR!) at our special Quizzo! Enjoy Hobbit themed cocktails (alcohol and zero proof); costumes encouraged, prize for best costume; win gift cards; FREE to play Quizzo; rsvp highly recommended Resy note ‘Hobbit Quizzo’

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Thank you Annemarie Dooling of Eater Philly for including Queen & Rook in your newest roundup of Philly’s best kid-friendly restaurants! We have plenty of games and good eats for the entire family! Reservations via Resy. #bestofphilly #eaterphilly #kidfriendly #familyfriendly #thingstodophilly

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Our events this week! We've got something for everyone. And you read that right; Thursday night is BINGO!! #philly #phillyevents #philadelphia #flgs

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We’re thrilled to be opening a new set of doors to Philadelphia’s gaming community. 🚪🎮🎱🎲 We look forward to continuing to support locally-owned gaming spaces, fostering connection, creativity, and optimism for the future! Explore our Mood Board for 🔮 1642 Fairmount Ave!

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Solis Game Studio @solisgamestudio.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

In Philadelphia? Come check out our latest game Six-Sided Seas early. 7pm this Monday at @queenrook.bsky.social!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Summer menu items are back: Street Corn Nachos, Seitan Souvlaki, and Blistered Shishito Peppers! Try them with our Fantasy Summer Cocktails! Reservations via Resy #summermenu #veganphillly #phillyvegan #summertime #streetcorn

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It’s #freerpgday ! Stop by The Shoppe today, Saturday 6/27 = choose 3 free RPG items with any RPG purchase of $50 or more!* Receive 1 free RPG item with any RPG purchase up to $49!* Shoppe hours are 12pm-8pm, see you soon! *Excluding dice, while supplies last, in-store only

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We are so happy to bring a much requested event to the calendar. We are partnering with Carmen of Mahj with Heart to host American style Mahjong open play this Sunday June 28th from 5-8pm. This 1st event will be free to join, then $5 going forward. Carmen will be offering lessons soon, too!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

It’s true, we’re obsessed! 📚 Fantasy and romantasy-inspired cocktails will be hitting Queen & Rook THIS SUMMER! So, what books *have* to make the list? A Court of Thorn and Roses? 🌹 Fourth Wing?🐉 Throne of Glass? 👑 Mistborn? 🪙 Dungeon Crawler Carl? 🐈 Fae & Alchemy? 🧪

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

It's nearly summer and we are in our 7th year of summer programming for kids and teens! Looking for a fun, engaging and welcoming environment for your young one(s) check the link below

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

It's a beautiful day to visit the Shoppe! And do we have deals for you #flg #philly #boardgames

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

‼️ Philadelphia! It’s Primary Election Day, Tuesday 5/19/26! Polls are open from 7am-8pm. 📨 If you still have a mail-in ballot, you must return it to a drop box by 8pm. For more info check: vote.phila.gov

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Pokémon TCG’s newest set, Chaos Rising, lands on Sunday May 17 at 5PM @ Queen & Rook! We’re hosting a Prerelease Party for the set that includes a kit to build a deck, along w/3 additional booster packs just for showing up & playing! Try your luck at pulling one of the Chase Rare cards of the set!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We are so excited to announce Queen & Rook will be opening a 2nd location at 1642 Fairmount Ave later this year! This location will have 1000s of board games, inventive cocktails, & great food just like our South St. location, but will take a different fantasy path...

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! All mothers/moms/mamas/mamis/mothering ones come on by and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, draft beer, mimosa, or zero proof cocktail (seated only, Sunday May 10th). We’re open regular hours 12-10pm #mothersday #mothersday2026 #mothersdayspecial #happymothersday

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The biggest thank you to our Staff, who always bring their best — especially on such a long and busy day. Thank you!!! And thank YOU to everyone who came out in the best outfits, who supported the vendors, watched the performances, ate & drank, and brought magic to our block of South Street.

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Bonfire lit...🔥 Words cannot express how much we appreciate the Philly community for showing up to our Fantasy Renn Faire this past weekend!! 🌇👸🐉 🪗 Two performance stages. 🔮 Dozens of vendors. ⚔️ Hundreds of people in costumes 💫 And THOUSANDS of people who came out to celebrate with us!!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

It's almost time!! Tomorrow, Saturday May 2 the Faire comes to South Street!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Have a sip from the Mushroom Kingdom! ✨⭐️🍄⭐️✨ If you’re still hyped about the new Super Mario Galaxy movie or looking for a taste of your favorite classic games, come on in! The princess might be in another castle, but her favorite drinks are right here! 👑

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sara winters, looking for new opportunities @divisionten.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Want stuff in person? Want to go to a FREE Renaissance/street faire? Sat May 2 on South St. Philadelphia will be my first time vending in person in over a decade. I'll have stuff for sale plus taking commissions. Come on by!

A sign that says
"Queen and Rook Presents
Fantasy Renn Faire
Saturday May 2nd
12-8PM
Official Vendor
Find me on the 100 block of South St. Between 2nd and Front Streets
Philadelphia"

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Happy new year to everyone celebrating #songkran / Pi Mai / Chaul Chnam Thmey! Happy #nationalscrabbleday to all the Scrabble lovers — come on by today, Monday 4/13, and play Scrabble with no library fees! #scrabble #scrabbleday

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Happy National Board Game Day! Today, Saturday 4/11, get 20% off all board games* at Queen & Rook Shoppe! The Shoppe is open 12pm-8pm, come on by!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

We’re counting down the days... 🧙‍♂️⌛ The Fantasy Renn Faire returns to the 100 Block of South Street on SATURDAY, MAY 2ND! ✨🏰 Explore the street filled with trinkets & craft vendors, food & drink, plus dozens of outdoor performances (including staged sword fighting & fire performers)‼️❤️‍🔥

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating! Come on down to South Street for the 93rd Annual Easter Promenade - see @southstreetphilly for details. We’ll be open regular hours @queenrookcafe Sunday 4/5 from 12-10pm, reservations via @resy #easter #openoneaster #southstreetphilly #bunnykingdom

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Dine Latino Restaurant Week returns this Sunday! Receive a free small plate or dessert with the purchase of two medium plates or pizzas! Must mention “Dine Latino”, runs from Sun 4/5 - Sat 4/11. Thank you Maggie Kent of 6ABC Action News for highlighting Queen & Rook

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility! To our trans and non-binary friends, family, staff, and community: we see you, support you, and celebrate you today and everyday. #transdayofvisibility #transgenderdayofvisibility #transflag #meeples

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating Eid al-Fitr! Nowruz Mobarak and happy near year to everyone celebrating Nowruz! Happy Spring Equinox too! Wishing you and your loved ones blessings, joy, and peace. #eid #eidmubarak #eidalfitr #catchthemoon #nowruz

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

The countdown begins... there’s 5️⃣0️⃣ days until our Fantasy Renn Faire returns to South Street! 🍄🧙🐦‍🔥💫 Don’t wait until the day of the festival - make your dining room reservations for Saturday, May 2nd via Resy! #fantasyrennfaire #resy #reservations #renfaire #blockparty

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

It’s #internationalwomensday and we’re highlighting some of the woman-designed board games in our library! Play & purchase games, follow accounts, and back Kickstarters all year round! 📸 @fidleronthestage #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth #womandesigner #boardgamedesign

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Come join us & try out Sanibel, the new boardgame from Wingspan designer Elizabeth Hargrave! This upcoming Monday 3/9 at 6pm Collect seashells & sharks teeth as you comb up & down the beach, carefully dropping them in your bag Tetris-style to make sure you can fit the most possible!

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Happy Holi to everyone celebrating! May it be filled with much needed love, joy, and laughter! Stop in and play Holi: Festival of Colors, designed by Julio E. Nazario @floodgategames a fun, multi-level strategy game. 📷 @walkernash setup @wezelton82 #holi #festivalofcolors #holiboardgame

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Happy International Game Master’s Appreciation Day! Thank you to our wonderful DMs who bring so much joy to all the kids & teens in our programs. Be sure to tell your GMs and DMs how much you appreciate them! #dungeonmaster #appreciationday #youthprograms #dungeonsanddragons

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Join us for Queer Craft Night on March 24! Bring whatever project you’re working on - knitting, crochet, embroidery, beading, drawing, coloring, or whatever else moves you. Spend the evening creating, chatting, and making newer friends while enjoying a meal together.

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We’ll be closed today, Monday 2/23. All events and Afterschool are cancelled, Riftbound rescheduled to Tuesday. Stay safe and warm friends, hope you can enjoy the snow day! ❄️ #snowday #blizzardof2026 #closedtoday #opentomorrow

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Dallas Walker, Princex of Pauper @princexofpauper.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Livestream for my PAUPEROCALYPSE Pauper Commander event is a go! youtube.com/live/LbYmTgb...

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PAUPEROCALYPSE '26 Tournament Stream

YouTube video by Princex of Pauper

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Sunday 2/22 we are CLOSING EARLY at 5pm due to the snowstorm, for the safety of our Staff and Patrons. Get your gaming & eats & arcade on before 5pm today! All D&D and MTG events are going on as scheduled; Legacy League will resume next week. Keep an eye out for any announcements about Monday.

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Vote for Queen & Rook in @phillyinquirer ’s Philly Favorites! We’ve been nominated in multiple categories — thank you all for thinking of us and supporting us! You can vote via the LINK BELOW, once every day until the contest closes on Friday 2/27/26 at 5pm

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Queen & Rook Game Cafe @queenrook.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! May this year of the Fire Horse be filled with energy, growth, and positive change. Ramadan Mubarak! May this holy month bring peace and blessings. And happy Mardi Gras too! Also, Rosh Chodesh? Busy time! #lunarnewyear #yearofthehorse #firehorse #ramadanmubarak #happymardigras

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