Go Out for Game Night in Edmonds
Storefront of Another Castle in Edmonds, WA. Photo by James Ritzman of Ritzman Arts LLC.
Written by Whitney Popa
On the cold and cozy nights of winter, games are the go-to. And in Edmonds, we have everything from lots of trivia options to board game get-togethers. You may or may not be surprised to learn that your favorite seaside city has more than a dozen gaming locations for you at the ready. We even know a place where you can play XBOX and old school Nintendo!
You knew you already loved us, but this makes your heart beat even faster, huh? Keep reading to discover where to go to compete, laugh, and bond in your favorite city by the Salish Sea.
Another Castle
Another Castle is the perfect place for a family game night out—rows of retro cartridges and current releases in the shop, plus pings and dings of arcade machines calling from the back room. This locally owned spot buys, sells, and trades everything from classic NES games to the latest PlayStation titles—at Another Castle, it’s easy to find something for every generation to play!
9906 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA 98020
Brigid’s Bottleshop
Located at Salish Crossing, Brigid’s is a local go-to for families and singles alike. They host everything from celebrity trivia, bingo, and Name That Tune. They also have a pinball machine! Order a pint and get your game on.
188 Sunset Ave, Edmonds, WA
The Channel Marker Pub & Grill
With locals-only vibes about a block from the water, this is where you’ll immerse yourself in the real Edmonds. Enjoy trivia every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and be aware you’ll be battling regulars.
120 West Dayton Street, Suite D1, Edmonds, WA
ChurchKey Pub
Want a little less of a trivia commitment for your 21+ friends and family members? Load up on ales and pretzels while you get down for Beat the Geek Trivia every first Tuesday of the month.
109 4th Ave N Edmonds, WA
Edmonds Gaming Meetup Group
This Edmonds-based board game group has 425 members! Join one of their upcoming meetups, which happen often, and are hosted all around the area.
Various locations around Edmonds
Edmonds Historical Museum
Our hometown museum (immerse yourself in local history!) hosts occasional game nights, with board games loaned from Around The Table right up the road in Lynnwood. Not only will you get to play, but you’ll also learn about game history—especially about the games that originated in the Pacific Northwest! This is fun for the whole family. Feel free to bring your own games, too. Keep this page on refresh for the next date and details.
118 5th Avenue N, Edmonds, WA
EdWay Taphouse
In addition to trivia, EdWay hosts Cribbage Nights, has classic board and outdoor games (like cornhole), and hosts private events. With rotating food trucks (and taps!) and tons of fun for the whole family, this gathering place will pull you back to Edmonds over and over. It’s also super close to the freeway, so your commute is a breeze.
22811 100th Ave W, Edmonds, WA
Harvey’s Tavern
Looking for a classic Seattle area bar? Harvey’s is it. They have pull tabs, pool, darts, and more. Start doing some wrist stretches. You have plans.
21116 Hwy 99 Edmonds, WA
MVP’s
This lively spot right on the 99 is more than a sports bar. Patrons often spill out to the front while they chat and hang. They have tons of TVs for game watches and also offer darts, pool, beer pong, giant Jenga, XBOX 360, classic Nintendo, and more.
22921 Hwy 99, Edmonds, WA
Nomad Games and Hobbies
A game store that specializes in tabletop games, Nomad carries Warhammer 40k, Warmachine, Age of Sigmar, Old World, Kill Team, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Star Wars Shatterpoint, Star Wars Legion, Battletech, and more! Plus, they support Magic: The Gathering, Star Wars Unlimited, Pokémon, Disney Lorcana, One Piece Card Game, and Gundam Card Game. If you are into anything listed here—or intrigued by the long list of options—head over to Perrinville to visit them.
7528 Olympic View Drive, Suite 102, Edmonds, WA
Salish Sea Brewing
Hang a little bit longer at Salish Sea for Trivia Night (first Wednesday of the month) while you sip on one of their in-house brewed beers. Check out the full list of events here, and make sure you’re going to the right location. They have two in town!
Brewpub: 518 Dayton Street, Edmonds, WA
Boathouse: 180 West Dayton, Edmonds, WA 98020 (In Harbor Square)
The Victor Tavern
For another family-friendly option that will likely introduce at least a few of you to something new, reserve a lane at Victor Tavern at Main Street Commons. Rollerball Bowling is just $20 per hour per lane, and up to 6 players. Each reservation includes two cocktail tables for drinks and snacks.
Psst, they also have shuffleboard!
550 Main St, Suite 100, Edmonds, WA
A World of Collections
Dedicate some time to exploring Edmonds’ local card store. Inside, you’ll find comics, gaming, and trading cards, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. Name sound familiar? It should! A World of Collections has been around since 1986.
22611 76th Ave W, Suite 101, Edmonds
Honorable mentions nearby: Around The Table, The Basement, Dave & Busters, Escapology, Zulus Board Game Cafe
Have Yourself An Edmonds Kind of Game Night
See? All the gaming fun is waiting for you in Edmonds! Even our Moto Pizza has a PAC-MAN machine. Discuss it with your group and pick your places. Just make sure to tag us when you go. We’re at @exploreedmondswa on Instagramand Facebook.