# Private-room board game date in Jongno: Hero Board Game Cafe - By Arin (https://superchart.com/en/@errand-break-seoul/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Local places › Things to do › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@errand-break-seoul/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@errand-break-seoul/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/index.md) ## In short Hero Board Game Cafe Daehangno Branch is an indoor board game café in Jongno, Seoul, near Hyehwa Station. After a play in Daehangno, I played Rummikub with sour cream fries, mango yogurt ice cream, and tea. A great-value indoor date spot for a long weekday play session. ## Good to know - **Standard rate**: ₩3,000 for the first hour; ₩500 per additional 10 minutes - **Student rate**: Weekdays with student ID: ₩2,000 for the first hour; ₩500 per additional 15 minutes - **Weekday unlimited rate**: ₩5,000 per day, prepaid only - **Order requirement**: One menu item per person required; bingsu or combo menus count as one order per two people - **Seating**: Private curtained rooms, loft-style seating, and table-and-chair seating *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Exterior of Hero Board Game Cafe Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-01-1pn32-900.webp) After seeing a play in Daehangno, I was looking for somewhere comfortable to have fun indoors regardless of the weather, so I visited Hero Board Game Cafe Daehangno Branch. With its clean, cozy interior, it was perfect not only for hanging out with friends but also for an indoor date with your partner. Board game cafés are so modern these days that I wanted to share this one, so here goes:) ![Board game café information area](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-02-tbzt7-900.webp) ## A great-value date spot Detailed usage guides were posted at the entrance and throughout the café, so even as a first-time visitor, I could easily understand how everything worked. The standard time charge is ₩3,000 for the first hour, then ₩500 is added for every 10 minutes after that. ![Standard time rate information](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-03-chfnb-900.webp) ![Board game café pricing information](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-04-2h17x-900.webp) There is also a youth rate for students: on weekdays, show your student ID at entry and it is ₩2,000 for the first hour, with ₩500 added for every 15 minutes after that. (So jealous as a working adult..) ![Youth rate information sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-05-ar159-900.webp) If you want to stay all day without worrying about the cost, I recommend the weekday unlimited rate, available with prepaid payment. At just ₩5,000 per day, it is a seriously affordable choice for anyone wanting to enjoy a wide range of games for a long time! ![Weekday unlimited-use rate information](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-06-13ekj-900.webp) Honestly, even one proper round of a board game can make an hour fly by~~ One menu item per person is required, and you can order from the tablet in each room. It seems reasonable that one bingsu or combo menu counts as an order for two people~~ ![Room tablet ordering guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-07-uozy6-900.webp) ## What are the private rooms and loft-style seats like? Once inside, private spaces line the hallway in separate sections. Each room has soft lighting and curtains, so you can focus on your own time together. ![Private room with curtains](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-08-70ewb-900.webp) You can choose according to your preference, from loft-style spaces where you take off your shoes to neat table-and-chair seating. Me... I am more comfortable at a table these days, so that is where I sat. ![Table-and-chair seating area](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-09-vt2iq-900.webp) The tables have built-in holders to keep drinks from spilling, which makes it easier to concentrate on the game. There is also a dedicated tablet installed on the wall, so you do not have to go to the counter every time you want to order. If a game gets you worked up, ordering a refreshing ade right away would be just the thing, right?? ![Table drink holder and ordering tablet](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-10-1tyxc-900.webp) ![Wall-mounted room ordering tablet](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-11-zauz7-900.webp) There are also category-based game recommendations, such as murder mysteries where you find the culprit and games that are perfect for two, plus detailed explainer videos. Even first-time visitors can choose a game without any trouble. ![Category-based game recommendation guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-12-1ydwr-900.webp) ## What is there to enjoy besides board games? The display shelves in the middle of the café are organized with countless board games, from bestsellers for beginners to challenging strategy games and deduction games such as murder mysteries and Crime Scene. You can also easily find new games from Popcorn Games and games matched to your group size by searching on the tablet. ![Central board game display shelves](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-13-k1vcm-900.webp) Beyond board games, there is a pool table, free retro arcade machines, and a Nintendo Switch, among other entertainment options. It is great for switching things up after playing board games. Today, I mainly played Rummikub! ![Playing Rummikub](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-14-y3c1f-900.webp) ## Side dishes and drinks to enjoy while gaming You can order a variety of snacks and drinks through the counter kiosk or the tablet in your room. There are lots of choices, from meal-like options such as tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), chili mayo chicken, chili garlic soy sauce chicken, potato chicken wraps, and Jjapagetti instant noodles, to bingsu and ice cream. ![Snack and drink menu ordering screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-15-2wk8i-900.webp) ![Board game café side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-16-1i6hu-900.webp) First, the sour cream fries were crispy fries generously topped with creamy sour sauce, salty bacon chips, and parsley. They were perfect finger food to pick at while playing. ![Sour cream fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-17-83kal-900.webp) ![Sour cream fries side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-18-rmvbe-900.webp) The mango yogurt ice cream combined tangy yogurt ice cream with sweet mango topping and crunchy cereal, making it an excellent cool dessert. The omija (five-flavor berry) hibiscus tea we ordered alongside it was a refreshing drink that paired omija's sweet-tart flavor with the clean aroma of hibiscus. It freshened up my palate between games, and maybe that is why game time felt even more enjoyable?? ![Mango yogurt ice cream and omija hibiscus tea](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-19-1ebi5-900.webp) ## For comfortable indoor fun near Hyehwa Station If you are looking for something pleasant and comfortable to do near Hyehwa Station, I highly recommend Hero Board Game Cafe Daehangno Branch. ![Interior of Hero Board Game Cafe Daehangno Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-20-ja7t5-900.webp) ![Private-room board game café space](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date-21-si4qj-900.webp) At this Daehangno board game café near Hyehwa, make some fun time for yourselves in a private room at a great value. Especially with weekday unlimited use, you will have so much fun that you will lose track of time:) ## Where it is - Hero Board Game Cafe Daehangno Branch (히어로보드게임카페 대학로점) - 12 Daehak-ro 10-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 종로구 대학로10길 12 2층 히어로보드게임카페 - 37.5816693, 127.0027888 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%9E%88%EC%96%B4%EB%A1%9C%EB%B3%B4%EB%93%9C%EA%B2%8C%EC%9E%84%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%20%EB%8C%80%ED%95%99%EB%A1%9C%EC%A0%90/@37.5816693,127.0027888,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@errand-break-seoul/hyehwa-private-boardgame-date/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt