Your Local Home for Games
Food, drinks, tournaments, and a table for everyone — three Washington locations where the whole community comes to play.
We are a community-oriented board game restaurant, opened in April 2016, with locations in Bothell and Lynnwood, Washington.
We proudly serve local tap beers and ciders, along with American-style meals for hungry gamers and their families. We're also a local hub for Magic: the Gathering, Pokémon, Flesh and Blood, One Piece, Lorcana, and more tournaments — in addition to our weekly board game meet-up groups, and Pathfinder and Dungeons & Dragons groups.
We house gamers from all passions for meetings big or small, 361 days a year.
What You'll Find
The Zulu's Experience
Food & Drink
American-style meals for hungry gamers, plus local tap beers, ciders, and more. Our Bothell Cafe location offers the most robust menu of our locations, but the Lynnwood location offers a selection of fast casual food, drinks and boba.
View the Cafe Menu →
Your Next Game
Whatever you’re into — trading cards, board games, RPGs, or miniatures — you’ll find it here, along with the dice, sleeves, and gear to match. Shop online and pick up in store, or browse the shelves in person.
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TCG & Board Game Events
Magic, Pokémon, Flesh and Blood, One Piece, Lorcana and more — plus weekly board game meet-ups for every kind of player.
Browse Events →
Board Game Library
Play while you eat! Our Bothell Cafe and Lynnwood locations have an ever-changing selection of games you can try out. Free of charge.
Card Corner
Our Bothell Cafe location offers a team of experts to help you buy and sell TCG singles. Looking to trade in that box in your closet? We also purchase sealed product for store credit or cash.
TCG Singles Policy →
D&D Program
From first-timers to seasoned adventurers, our organized Dungeons & Dragons program has a seat at the table for you.
Explore the Program →
Find Your Table
Our Locations
Please note: Same-day card buying ends at 8pm daily.
Stay in the Loop
The Crawler's Call
This year, our themed holiday tree is built by the community. Craft a handmade Dungeon Crawler Carl ornament and become part of a 12-foot tree that returns to our display every holiday season.
Answer the CallNew Salish Ravens Jerseys
Represent your favorite local game cafe with Zulu's apparel, accessories, and limited collaborations with local artists. Available in-store and online.
Shop Now →Guild Hall Prelude
Our biggest play space yet is open and hosting our largest events as we build toward the full Guild Hall in 2027.
Visit the Prelude →Monthly Newsletter
Set previews, store news, and staff picks. Catch the latest issue and never miss what's coming next.
Read Now →Don't Just Take Our Word For it
What People Are Saying
A Nod From the Community
During a recent "Make-A-Strip" livestream, PAX co-founders Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins were asked about local spots worth visiting — and gave Zulu's a shoutout. We didn't ask for it, which makes it mean even more. Here's the clip.
I cannot say enough how much I love Zulu's and what a pillar of the community thry are. The food is homey and delicious. Definitely give the 3 Kobold's in a Trenchcoat a try (vegetarian meatball sub), even as a non-vegetarian they are delectable. As for the game part of things, having so many available to check out with your meal is great. And their selection of board games, tabletop games, dice and accessories is excellent. Same with card packs and single (and doing their best to keep prices quantities fair in these weird, scalpery times is greatly appreciated). And I'd like to wrap up things with the atmosphere. The staff are warm, friendly, and welcoming to all, especially to disabled and lgbtq+ customers, which isn't always the case at other card/tabletop shops. This alone makes Zulu's a little home away from home.
Amazing place to meet new gamers and try new games. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is immersive. Food, fun, fellowship all centered around unplugging and playing.
I never thought there was a better board games spot than Mox in Bellevue in Seattle area. Zulu's board game is just insane - the itself looks like a labirynth to some extent. Lots and lots of game, very decent good option, lot of sitting place. You can't ask more from a Board Games place. My experience was amazing, the theme, ambience everything is top grade. I can't recommend highly enough !
I've been to a lot of LGS and what they have done here is wild! This is the spot. The place looks amazing, they really went all out with the decorations. Plus, the staff are super chill and know their stuff. Oh, and the food? Way better than you'd expect! A must visit!!!!
One if not the best local game stores I've visited, and I've been to at least a hundred across the country. Great food, great service, very alive across every tabletop hobby. Hosts community and volunteer events, great WPN tournaments, and honors the judge program. Super excited whenever this store has a limited RCQ.
Food was really good — I got the dragonborn burger and it was surprisingly spicy. My son got the chicken tenders and they were good too, didn't taste like they'd just come from a freezer. The big draw though is playing board games while you eat. It's a lot of fun trying new games.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
There's a Seat Waiting for You
Whether you're here to compete, grab a bite, roll some dice, or just find a table and play — come be part of the Zulu's community.
