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  • Mox Portland's New Cocktails & Desserts 2023
    • May 4th 2023
    • Posted by Tony Pizzo

    Mox Portland's New Cocktails & Desserts 2023

    Spring has sprung here in Portland and our restaurant team is spicing up our menu with a whole new batch of delicious Zero Proof cocktails, desserts, and even… dessert cocktails!First up, we're thrilled that the community has responded so positively to our non-alcoholic creations! So this season we're bringing FOUR new Zero Proof cocktails, check out our menu! Try the Wandering Cactus with prickly pear and agave flavors, or cool off with an Exotic Bird Bingo - tiny umbrella included! We're also concocting the Love Potion No. 3 with strawberry and lychee purée, or the dark and spicy Eventide with ginger beer and vanilla bitters.Next up are the incredible new dessert cocktails you've gotta try! Our Berry Manacello combines marionberry whiskey with lemoncello, lemon juice, and simpl
  • Mox Spotlight May: 1985 Games
    • May 1st 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Spotlight May: 1985 Games

    It’s a new month, which means you May want to hear about our latest Mox Spotlight: 1985 Games. We’re particularly excited to highlight these awesome folks no only because they’re local to our Portland location, but also because we’re collaborating with them for some custom accessories you’re sure to love! You can get them all May long at Mox, along with 10% off any 1985 Games products. Let’s highlight the details first before we get too far ahead of ourselves.We All Melt Shirt Everything is fleeting, from your D&D campaign to the dice you roll with. However, this awesome shirt should last you a long time! This is one of 1985 Games’ most popular shirt designs, but we’re throwing a Mox twist by picking the color AND sticking our logo on the back. It’s the perfect way to remember how
  • Happy 12th Birthday Mox Seattle
    • Apr 27th 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Happy 12th Birthday Mox Seattle

    Almost 12 years ago, brothers John and Damon Morris opened their dream store’s doors for the first time as Card Kingdom/Cafe Mox in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. And on May 2 (our official birthday), to celebrate this exciting milestone, we’re offering a 12% discount* from open to close!*Discount not valid towards Magic: The Gathering, Games Workshop, Restaurant, Online orders, Events, and select in-store products.We have come a long way since those early days, changing our name to Mox Boarding House, expanding the Mox experience into new states — and we have always held onto our core vision: creating a space where every tabletop gaming experience has a place. With our constant upgrades and regular charity events like the Gauntlet, we hope to have lived up to our own high stand
  • Mox Chandler: April 2023 Update
    • Apr 13th 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Chandler: April 2023 Update

    Over here at Mox Boarding house, we’re back and settled in again after our trip to the 33rd Annual Ostrich Festival in Chandler, AZ. We first wanted to share how wonderful it was to meet everyone in the community who came to see us, but it also felt like a good time to offer an update on our newest, forthcoming location.First, to those locals who are only hearing about Mox for the first time — hi! We’re a combination board game store and restaurant with three locations (Seattle and Belleuve in Washington with another in Portland, Oregon). The unique experience we offer is beloved by thousands of gamers in the locations we serve, and we’re working toward opening our fourth location in Chandler!In terms of progress, here are the latest updates. Building trusses and the roof are officially in
  • Mox Spotlight April: Exploding Kittens
    • Apr 1st 2023
    • Posted by Jason Krell

    Mox Spotlight April: Exploding Kittens

    A new month means a new Mox Spotlight, and we have a game publisher whose products are always a blast: Exploding Kittens. Throughout all of April, starting on the first, all Exploding Kittens games are 10% off — and we’re not fooling! This includes Exploding Kittens, the company’s namesake game, which will bring the heat to any springtime gaming session. Their games are absurd in the best way, engaging and full of chaos, so be sure to check them out. If you need some help picking one to try, here are our favorites:Exploding Kittens2-5 players | Age 7+ | 15 minsWe had to begin with the classic that started it all. This game is all about strategy, because when that exploding kitten drops, you better have a way to disarm it. If not, you’re out of the game until it’s time to start over. T
  • Dine-In Early, Dine-In Happy with the First Bite Menu at Mox Seattle
    • Mar 31st 2023
    • Posted by David Peveto

    Dine-In Early, Dine-In Happy with the First Bite Menu at Mox Seattle

    We at Mox Seattle have been cooking up something special for our guests and we’re so excited to show it off. Fly don’t walk, and attack with haste as we introduce -The First Bite Menu!Starting today, all shareables including our Queso Dip, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Hawaiian Pork Sliders, along with all draft beer, draft cider, and wine by the glass will be $1 off on weekdays before 5:00 pm. Check out our menu for a full list of what we have on offer. This menu is a great way to get a taste of Mox Boarding House while being kind to your wallet. We’re all gamers here, who doesn’t like a good value play? Whether you’re in Ballard and coming in for lunch, or stopping by a bit early for your gaming event that evening, the First Bite menu is designed with you in mind. Don’t forget to k
  • Tal'Dorei Reborn Giveaway
    • Mar 14th 2023
    • Posted by William Brooks

    Tal'Dorei Reborn Giveaway

    Mox Bellevue GM WorkshopTo celebrate the ongoing success of our GM Workshop Series here at Mox Bellevue we’re giving away a copy of Tal'Dorei Reborn (MSRP $49.99) to one lucky member on our Discord! We look forward to seeing more of you at our GM Workshop on Tuesday the 21st. This month's topic is "One Shots" - how to craft and run a game intended for only a single session of play. Sign ups are still open on our website here!Win a copy of Tal'Dorei Reborn!On Friday 17th of March by 5pm we'll post a fun Critical Role themed question to our RPG channel on Discord, you will have until Tuesday March 21st at 11:59pm to submit your answer and enter to win. We'll randomly choose a winner and contact them on Discord via DM by the end of the week (3/24/2023). No purchase or additiona
  • Experience Mox at Ostrich Festival
    • Mar 10th 2023
    • Posted by Nelly Steiner

    Experience Mox at Ostrich Festival

    Click here to sign up for our newsletter. Experience Mox Boarding House at Ostrich Festival in Chandler Arizona from March 16th to March 19th 2023. Stop by our booth, located across from the beer garden, to borrow games for free to play while you enjoy some refreshing beverages. We'll also have fun prizes and giveaways for everyone!Mox is the best place to play games at Ostrich Festival Visit our booth across from the Beer Garden to borrow games, get freebies, and even win some fun prizes. Our selection of games includes much loved classics like Carcassonne, Sushi Go, and Bang as well as some new favorites like Exploding Kittens, Town 66, and Order Overload. You can borrow these from us for free while enjoying some time with friends in the Beer Garden. Every