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Bonus Round Game Cafe•Chicago, IL

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Bonus Round is Chicago's first full-service board game cafe (est. 2018). We offer a menu of comfort food along with beer / wine / coffee / craft sodas and a cocktail menu. Our game library contains over 600 unique titles of all shapes and sizes and our knowledgeable staff of Game Guides can make recommendations as well as teach.

Experiences at Bonus Round Game Cafe

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    Netrunner Nights (1st Tuesdays)

    Welcome to cyberpunk dystopia! Come on out and join in for our twice monthly Netrunner Nights, the first and third Tuesday of each month.Whether you're an experienced player or just interested in learning more, there will always be someone on staff to teach the game as well as people available to play with!Details:-Please show up as close to the 7pm start time as you can, we cannot guarantee there will be other available players if you show up late.-A small selection of starter decks will be available to try out.-Your reservation fee covers your game pass.

    Monthly from Sep 5, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    $5 per ticket

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    Netrunner Nights (3rd Tuesdays)

    Welcome to cyberpunk dystopia! Come on out and join in for our twice monthly Netrunner Nights, the first and third Tuesday of each month.Whether you're an experienced player or just interested in learning more, there will always be someone on staff to teach the game as well as people available to play with!Details:-Please show up as close to the 7pm start time as you can, we cannot guarantee there will be other available players if you show up late.-A small selection of starter decks will be available to try out.-Your reservation fee covers your game pass.

    Monthly from Sep 19, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    $5 per ticket

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    Dungeons & Dragons One Shot Adventure

    Seeking brave adventurers in search of fortune & glory!In celebration of the recent Player's Handbook release Bonus Round will be hosting a series of self-contained "one-shot" Dungeons & Dragons adventures. *Pre-made characters (using the new rules) will be provided by the DM for these sessions.*Brand new players are welcome, you do not need any previous D&D experience to participate. Just show up ready to learn and we've got you covered.*Expect gameplay to be slightly slower as everyone adapts to the new rules.Dice hit the table promptly at 1pm, please show up roughly 15 minutes in advance. Games typically last 3 hours.One ticket per player, seats are limited. There will not be any additional seats for walk-in's. Your reservation fee covers the entry to the event, Bonus Round's $10 food and beverage minimum also applies. You're encouraged to tip the DM in cash as well if you enjoy the session.

    Sunday, Sep 22 and Sunday, Sep 29, 2024
    1:00 PM - 4:15 PM
    $30 per ticket

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    Kids on Bikes

    Join us for a simple RPG in the style of 'E.T.' and 'Stranger Things' that focuses on collaborative storytelling!Details:-Game starts promptly at 6:30pm. Please begin arriving at 6:15pm, as we will not wait for latecomers.-All you need to bring is yourself and a set of RPG dice if you have them! Everything else will be provided.-This ticket covers your entry for the event, Bonus Round's $10 food and beverage minimum still applies to attendees.

    Thursday, Oct 3 and Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024
    6:15 PM - 9:30 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    Puzzle Showdown

    **ONE TICKET IS GOOD FOR UP TO 4 GUESTS***Grab your friends and get ready to compete in our puzzle showdown! Teams of up to 4 will race to see who can assemble the 500 piece jigsaw puzzle the fastest. A round of drinks are included with every ticket as well as the puzzle itself. Prizes for the fastest team! Ticket for event is $60 total per 4 puzzlers. This deposit secures your table, and the balance will be due on the day of the event.

    Monthly from Jun 18, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    Learn to Play - Easy(ish) Mode

    Join us every Monday of October to learn and play a spooky game with other Bonus Round guests! These are perfect for players with limited board game experience who are looking to try out some more involved games, or for long-term gamers wanting to learn something new.*October 7th: Mysterium*October 14th: Horrified*October 21st: Night Cage (the most complicated of our Monday games)*October 28th: One Night Ultimate Werewolf (super approachable, even for those new to gaming!)This ticket covers your entry for the event, Bonus Round's $10 food and beverage minimum still applies to attendees.

    Weekly from Oct 7 to Oct 28, 2024
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    $7 per ticket

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    Blood on the Clocktower

    Join us for a game of Blood On the Clocktower! This will be a large, cafe-wide game (think similar to original Werewolf) with mingling amongst guests and no player elimination. Please begin arriving at 6:45, game begins at 7pm sharp! A Bonus Round staff member will act as the Storyteller and facilitate the event.This ticket covers your entry for the event, Bonus Round's $10 food and beverage minimum still applies to attendees.***********"In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you...During a hellish thunderstorm, on the stroke of midnight, there echoes a bone-chilling scream.The townsfolk rush to investigate and find the town storyteller murdered, their body impaled on the hands of the clocktower, blood dripping onto the cobblestones below.A Demon is on the loose, murdering by night and disguised in human formby day. Some have scraps of information. Others have abilities that fight the evil or protect the innocent. But the Demon and its evil minions are spreading lies to confuse and breed suspicion.In the quiet village of Ravenswood Bluff, ‌a demon walks amongst you...Will the good townsfolk put the puzzle together in time to execute the true demon and save themselves? Or will evil overrun this once peaceful village?"

    Tuesday, Oct 8 and Thursday, Oct 24, 2024
    6:45 PM - 10:00 PM
    $20 per ticket

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    Happy Hour

    Join us for Happy Hour! Monday - Friday!$2 off game passes and $2 off tall cans of beer & house cocktails4pm-7pm

    Reservation for parties of 1 to 6
    $5 deposit per person

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    Reservation

    $7 per person game pass will be added to ticket. Deposit will be applied to your final check at the end of your visit. Our Game Guides will make recommendations and teach selected games for your party during your stay. 2.5 hour time limit.

    Reservation for parties of 1 to 6
    $7 deposit per person

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    Learn to Play - Hard Mode

    Join us every Wednesday of October to learn and play a spooky game with other Bonus Round guests! These are heavy games that we usually don't have time to teach in the cafe, and are not recommend for players who are new to board games. Because these are games with longer teaches and play times, please begin arriving at 6:15pm as we will begin at 6:30pm sharp!*October 2nd: Fury of Dracula*October 9th: Dead of Winter*October 16th: Arkham Horror*October 23rd: Unfathomable*October 30th: Betrayal at House on the Hill 2e (very approachable, even for those with less gaming experience!)This ticket covers your entry for the event, Bonus Round's $10 food and beverage minimum still applies to attendees.

    Weekly from Oct 2 to Oct 30, 2024
    6:15 PM - 10:00 PM
    $7 per ticket

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    Magic - Commander Night (4th Tuesdays)

    Spellslingers come on out and show us what you've got!The fourth Tuesday of every month marks our regularly scheduled Magic the Gathering Commander night. We'll have 1-2 spare decks to borrow too if you're still new to everything!Spiffy "prizes" for all participants.*This is intended to be a casual event, we're all here to socialize and have a good time.**Games start promptly at 7pm, please show up ~10 minutes in advance to make seating / pairing a smooth experience for all participants.*

    Monthly from Jul 23, 2024 to Jul 22, 2025
    6:45 AM - 9:00 PM
    $5 per ticket

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    Halloween Game Mixer

    Learn some spooky games while you mingle with other ghosts and ghouls. Come in costume for a free drink*!This ticket covers your entry for the event, Bonus Round's $10 food and beverage minimum still applies to attendees.*some cocktails/beers may be excluded

    Thursday, Oct 31, 2024
    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    $7 per ticket

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    Paint & Drink

    This event is perfect for new and experienced painters alike, and great for families! **This is just a deposit and will count toward your final bill.**DETAILS-Your choice of mini from our curated selection!-Use of our brushes & paints. -Choice of non-alcoholic drink ($19) or alcoholic ($22)-Painting tips from staff!-$22 per person, to be charged at time of the eventDeposit is non-refundable if cancelled 48 hours or less before the event.

    Monthly from Jan 12, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    $7 per ticket

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    Spooky D&D Adventure!

    Come on out for a spooky themed Dungeons and Dragon's session. One of our staff DM's will run you through a session of mystery and intrigue as you investigate the reasoning behind the poor performance of lumberjacks in the swampy forest!There will be two identical adventures run at different times of the day to allow for more players. Choose the timeslot that fits best.All experience levels welcome. We will be playing with the freshly updated oneD&D rules and providing premade 3rd level characters. You may bring your own freshly made 3rd level characters but please keep them on the simpler side rather than complex & crunchy (per DM discretion).*One ticket per player, bring your friends but everyone must have a ticket!*Bonus Round's $10 food and beverage minimum still applies*Bring cash if you'd like to tip your DM directly

    Sunday, Oct 27, 2024
    Multiple times, starting at12:30 PM
    $30 per ticket

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    LGBTQIA+ Mixer

    We've updated our Ladies and Non-binary night to be more inclusive of the wider LGBTQIA community. Either bring some friends, or make some new ones at our monthly mixer. Deposit fully refundable if cancelled before event start time.

    Monthly from Jan 19, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    $7 per ticket

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