Review The Hexagon Board Game Cafe - Calgary

Genuinely one of the most incredible board game stores I have been to. They had the most extensive collection of alternative ttrpgs I've ever seen in person as well as board games with a wide range in price and topic depending on your budget or interest. Additionally, the staff member who helped me was incredibly friendly. Even though the store did not have exactly what I was looking for he was kind, knowledgeable and willing to help and I still ended up leaving with other games that I am sure I will love!

I love coming into this store!! Even though I don’t play D&D, War Hammer or etc I like to browse around because there is something for everyone from LOTR, Star Wars, Pokémon, MTGC and so much more. I like how they have classes and events held here like painting miniatures, LGBT game night and so much more.

The store is huge! They have anything you can think of, we primarily went to look at the Pokémon cards but there were so many other games and figurines too!

We visited Sentry Box for the first time over the weekend! The store is so cool! It’s larger than any game store we’ve ever seen. We were looking for a specific card game. They were sold out. But Renee, who helped us out, introduced us to a new game similar to the one we were wanting. She was knowledgeable and helpful! The other staff we interacted with were also fun, friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back! Thanks for all the help!

2022 June 4★ The Sentry Box Games is well known in the community, but has also been covered by the news stations in Canada as being Canada's largest board game and games store. No video games per se, rather a handful of some retro/classic videos games, but primarily focused on table top (character) games and board games. Very cool to check out. Free parking in front.

An incredible shop but also a great place to socialize and join other events! Besides the exhaustive catalog of available board games to buy, the thousands of miniatures to pain and the large collection of D&D books, dice and all, the shop offers their space on Monday for free board games sessions, but also during the week for D&D sesh, intro to miniature paintings and you can rent rooms for a small fee for your needs. The place is *big* and beautifully decorated with many different themes, the people working there are really nice and helpful when it comes to finding a new boardgame to buy, and it's a great experience to get there.

Sentry Box has been my goto store for all things gaming since I was a teenager. Absolutely amazing selection of games and hobby supplies for miniature printers such as myself. Customer service has been very good lately, the staff they have currently I have no complaints about. They have a fair loyalty points program as well. They also do a lot of community gaming and drop in gaming as well as miniature painting drop ins. Check the calendar as it's always changing. Definitely my absolute favorite hobby and gaming store in Canada!

As the spouse of one of the enthusiastic patrons of this establishment, let me give you a proper introduction to Sentry Box, one of the more remarkable hobby stores in Calgary. If you're looking for a spot to drop off the kids - er .. I mean .. husband .. look no further! Upon entering, you find yourself in the expansive top floor of a sprawling room, teeming with an impressive variety of items. From bricks and paints decorating the walls, to posters and art capturing your attention - there's even Darth Vader himself (whispering from across the room - I can hear it in my soul! - 'I am your daddy".) As you make your way downstairs, the space somehow expands even further. You navigate through seemingly endless aisles, where boxes filled with miniature army figurines, which are assembled and meticulously painted by grown men. Remember ladies, this hobby provides us women with countless hours of peace in our domestic haven. It is to be treasured. As you immerse yourself in the vast selection of products before you, your senses come alive. The distant sound of someone clearing the mucus from their throat echoes from the neighboring aisle. In one corner, a man pleads for a bit of extra money this month, promising to exercise restraint in the following month. Among these, you'll find knee-high socks and pristine crocs that have never touched a speck of mud. Yet, amidst the sweat and faint aroma, there is an unmistakable aura of joy, hope, and vitality. This establishment offers something that transcends boundaries, an experience that I wholeheartedly applaud. My sincere admiration goes out to the owners and all those who contribute to making this dream a reality for the nerds who walk among us all.

The selection of games and accessories is unlike anything I’ve seen before. I thought I went in knowing what to grab and ended up spending an hour browsing out of pure curiosity. Staff was super nice about any questions I had as well. If I am ever looking for a new board game this is the only place I will go. Amazing!

One of my favorite places in Calgary and the coolest, nerdiest store you'll ever visit! From casual boardgames to tabletop armies, it has almost anything you could want -- or imagine.

My favorite gaming store I've ever been to. I always make sure to stop by it whenever I'm in Calgary. They have the best selection of RPG books, and and incredible selection of board games. And even though I don't play any Warhammer, or other War games, the selection they have is second to none.

***update 05/30/2023*** Found myself in Calgary 4 years after my last visit and stopped in at the store. Picked up Fires of Midway as well as Brave Battalion by Mark Zuehlke. Both the game and book were reasonably priced. I am always amazed at the selection in this store. I live how they now have various history books slotted in with their games. Buying a game on World War 1, well, here's a book on the subject to go with your game. Great marketing strategy! Had a great chat with Gord before I left. Next time I am in town, I will definitely make a plan to return. Found this hidden gem in their used game selection. Got a great deal on it. If there is a boardgame you are looking for, published, or out of print, there is a good chance The Sentry Box has it.

Fantastic local resource for war gaming and deckbuilding alike! Been using this as my go to for new boosters and plastic, doesn’t hurt that the staff are enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

Has a wide variety of different board games of different hardness and offers public play spaces for people to play in. Also has miniatures and paint for those miniatures. Has many books on table top RPGs like DnD and Warhammer. It is a great place for people into board gaming and those who are just starting.

The Sentry Box staff is extremely helpful and accommodating to many community game groups. From the open play space to get people together, to the space being made available to host events. The response time for inquiries is exceptional. Kris S is always helpful and is a huge asset to the Sentry Box. His knowledge and contacts keep the community of many games growing and thriving.

Fantastic selection and really good organization. The number of board games and tabletop game selections is staggering. I asked a question to the staff and they weren’t very helpful - wasn’t a question of knowledge, they just didn’t seem interested in helping. I’d still give it 4 stars though because the selection was great!

I really, REALLY love this place. It's my goto for most things dnd, however they are a little more expensive than some other hobby shops. Their warhammer selection really is excellent and vast (although again, most other stores you can find GW stuff for 15% lower price). Their paint selections are pretty good too, especially if your after citadel colours. Tbh, this shop shouldn't be your one stop shop for everything, BUT considering it's amazing location, selection, and atmosphere it is ALWAYS worth a visit. Plus they host loads of different types of gaming nights and have lots of space upstairs for events and swap meets. Of course the have a million different board games too (less my thing, but still very popular) so if you're looking to play something new, head in for a browse. They also have a card shop (mtg, Pokémon, etc etc) next door which is very well stocked and has lots of tables to play as well.

I don't think anyone has more games than Sentry Box. They hold special events and are super helpful. The staff are knowledgeable and you have to love a place that is so socially aware and supportive. I'm not a huge gamer but you could spend all day here and still just get through some of their games.

I’ve been wanting to check this place out for a long time and finally went last night. I know it’s a busy place and there was a big lineup which is understandable for Saturday night. We put our name on the list, gave our phone number and was told they will call us when the table is available. We never left the place, we just stood to the side for over an hour. We went up to the counter twice to ensure they had the correct phone number and to see how many people were still ahead of us on the list. After waiting a little while longer, we noticed people who came in AFTER us we’re being seated! So we went back up to the counter and they said that they called us. That is outrageous considering our phone never rang and we were standing right there. The kept insinuating something was wrong with our phone so we told them to call our phone right in front of them, and it rang! They obviously misdialed the phone number and then blame us for it. Inhospitable, rude and completely ruined our night. We left and we will not return. It’s disappointing because I was looking forward to a fun night and trying a different place.

I love going here with friends. It's a nice place to go to if you just wanna play board games. It's pretty inexpensive considering you only pay per every hour you're there for. I always get the iced mocha while I'm playing too because I think it's pretty good. Overall it's good for friends/the whole family to go to.

The café is small on the inside, but there are a lot of board games that can be played there. The inside of the café looks clean and is nice on the inside. There's sandwiches sold at the café, and I had the chicken cranberry brie sandwich and it was delicious. The sandwich was toasted and tasted good. The iced matcha latte is delicious, as it was refreshing and had the right amount of matcha flavour in the beverage. It is $2.50 per person per hour to play board games. The prices of the food was alright and the café is lively. The service was good and friendly.

Great place to come play some board games with<br/> friends. $2.50/hr per person and you just start a tab at the counter and grab a drink and snack and play away . All you do is settle your bill at the end. This place is very spacious and can accomadate a large group of ppl. Had fun playing a couple of new games today. Would definitely come back again.

Super fun! Looking around it looks like date night central. We showed up with another couple who also love board games. The cafe is comfy and spacious. The board game selection is AMAZING!! So many games it's almost impossible to choose. The price for sitting in to play a game is very affordable. Excellent coffee from Fratello. Also, the table snacks are super cool. Being able to buy a bowl of Jube jubes or chocolate almonds is perfect because we would never stock our house with those treats but, loved being able to have them as a surprise while playing games out. If you like coffee and board games you need to check this place out!