# Board Game Cafes Snakes and Lattes Blends Coffee With Chutes and Ladders By Rita Steinberg | Published 2011-04-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boardgames-and-booze References: [snakesandlattes](http://www.snakesandlattes.com/) The Snakes and Lattes [board game cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooters-coffee-1) is an amazing way to turn an antisocial night of [wine and board games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herd-mentality-ipa) into a night out. Located in downtown Toronto, this cafe has a homey feel due to its wooden tables, excessive [book shelves filled with games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto), and a casual and relaxed atmosphere. The servers are knowledgeable and save you the hassle of reading the instructions to all the games and deciphering the rules and points systems. The bar serves alcohol until 2:00 a.m. on weekends, while the cafe stays open until 4:00 a.m. Going out to clubs and bars every weekend gets expensive, so this is a great way to spend a minimal amount of money and have a great time. There are over 1,500 games to choose from, a full selection at the bar and a quiet atmosphere for spending a quality night out with your friends. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Board Game Cafes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the concept of board game cafes to other cities and offering a wider range of games and experiences. - **Socializing 2.0:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating social spaces that combine entertainment, food, and unique experiences to attract a younger demographic. - **Experiential Leisure:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing new leisure concepts that focus on providing unique experiences and creating memorable moments for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing board game cafes as a new segment of the hospitality industry, merging gaming and dining experiences. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming traditional entertainment venues by incorporating board games and interactive experiences. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the market for board games by creating dedicated spaces for gaming enthusiasts to gather and play. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stock Market-Themed Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sauga-bar-xchange.md) - [Bar-Centric Lecture Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn.md) - [Daytime Coffee Mixers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-party.md) - [Uniquely Stylish Bar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-and-wine-bar.md) - [Corporate Team Building Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/team-building-activities-toronto.md) - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Alcohol-Centered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monopoly-board-crawl.md) - [Chess Club Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knightcap-chess-club.md) - [Toronto-Based Arabic Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hailed-coffee-1.md)