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

Queen & Rook (restaurant, bar, game library, & arcade) will still be open as usual on Saturday, 9/26. Stay dry with us indoors & be safe this weekend. Vendors & performers: If you're seeing this post first, please check your email! #fantasyrennfaire #noreaster #rescheduled #postponed #severeweather

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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

Thank you Samip for visiting us at Q&R; we love how Memory Bucket seamlessly combines a conversation with game mechanics!

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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

Join starting TODAY Tuesday September 1st! Online or in-person Queen & Rook📍 Queen & Rook, 123 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 #boardgames #boardgamecafe #philly www.queenandrookcafe.com/memberships/

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

🕹️ 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ($50/mo): - Unlimited, untimed access (availability during private events not guaranteed) - Monthly Quest 🗺 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨: - Board Game: Play a cooperative game with 4+ players - Arcade: Place 1st on Tokyo Drift 🏆 𝙎𝙚𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚: Q&R Mug

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

🎲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 ($40/mo or $360/yr): - Free library access for 5 - Up to 2 Adults and 3 Kids (additional family models available as-needed) - 2.5-hour limit; reservation required for guaranteed space - Monthly Quest (one prize per membership)

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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

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

Complimentary cocktail from Queen & Rook to the lucky person who adopts this pair! 🔥 Carl and Donut Lead the Rage Elemental (Dungeon Crawler Carl) 🔥 White rum, spiced rum, mango Tajin syrup, lime, Tajin rim #AdoptDontShop #BondedKittens #DogFriendlyCats #AdoptableCats #PhiladelphiaCats

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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

& Brennan Taylor (Teenage Ninja Fighting School) ❤️ And the biggest thank you to all of our amazing CAMPERS & FAMILIES — you are such an important part of the Q&R community! Good luck with the new school year and see you later this Fall. #youthprogram #summercamp #phillykids #phillyteens #teachers

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

Thank you guest speakers: Jessica Hong Not So Neighborly, Sam Roberts (Escape from Dino Island), Kristen Danley Tiny Dragon Dice, Jason Schneider Happy Camper, Danielle Reynolds (Tricky Kids, Caution Signs), R. Jacobs (podcast sound designer), Scott Brady (Hues & Cues, Boop, Caution Signs)...

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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

🐉 For kids age 6-13, and teens age 13-17. No experience necessary, includes all materials. 🍕 Youth D&D includes a drink and meal each session; 🍔 Teen D&D offers a la carte options for purchase.

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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

Our 2nd location will feature a huge board game library, full bar, & restaurant service like our South St. location. Instead of stepping into the past, this new location will celebrate futuristic fantasy & design, creating a welcoming space centered around gaming, community, and connection. #philly

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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

Stay tuned for more info. Come by and play or learn!! Make your reservation in Resy, space is limited #mahjong #todoinphilly #queenandrook #learntoplay #americanmahjong

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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

➡️ Comment your favorites on our Instagram post ➡️ Like the comments of others to support their votes! The fae trickster offers you a bargain: 🧚‍♂️ Comment your favorite fantasy & romantasy books, characters, & tropes below... and maybe the faewind won’t steal your soul for 7 years🕯☘️

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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

*waves* we have pver 2,000 board games AND a retro arcade AND a full restaurant! 123 South St

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

🎲 Then, stop by @queenrookcafe from 5-10pm and show us your sticker (or tell us you voted by mail) and receive 1 free die from the dice jar! ☑️ For more info on voting check @committeeof70 or @phila2ndward. #electionday #electionday #vote #vote2026 #dice phillyvotes

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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

Thank you Philly Insider for your Inky article. Read the whole piece below! #2ndlocation #secondlocation #openingsoon #phillynews #fairmountphilly www.inquirer.com/food/restaur...

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

This time we step into a fantasy future theme with some retro flair! Look out for updates and ideas over the next few weeks. Thank you to everyone who has been on this epic journey with us!

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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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