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LUDORATI™ CAFÉ is Nottingham’s premier board game/escape room venue located in Nottingham’s city centre (at 72 Maid Marian Way), close to the Castle. LUDORATI™ is a full-service, air-conditioned café bar with sumptuous design, wifi, a large games library, the Cube/’Escape Room’, and in-store retail, creating the ultimate experience for gamers. The venue is ideal for families, groups, all types of parties, social and corporate events.

Over 1,000 games housed on ‘The Wall’, with many genres catered for, from the traditional e.g. ‘Monopoly’, ‘Risk, ‘Cluedo’, to more recent ‘designer’ strategy games e.g. ‘Catan’, ‘Pandemic’, ‘Ticket to Ride’, ‘Wingspan’ and everything in between. There is a game for everyone, from newcomers to the serious hobbyist. Our ‘Escape Drome’ offers unique Escape Room scenarios with its dedicated room ‘The Cube’ that hosts up to 6-8 people. The Cube also acts as a private/business room for hire for up to 10 people. Families are most welcome.

Ludorati™ has both in-store and online retail (www.ludoratistore.com), with a large selection of titles available and regular discount via our free Digital membership – see our membership page for more details.

LUDORATI™ offers the finest in locally roasted coffee and offers an outstanding food menu with a classic range of LUDORATI inspired pizzas, paninis, wraps, pastries, cakes and cookies etc. (with gluten-free options). Alongside our ‘Ludo-Lattes’, ‘Ludoccinos’, ‘Ludo-espressos’, and our much-loved ‘Ludo-shakes’ there’s also a carefully selected list of craft beer and wine, together with soft drinks. All served by experienced, professional Baristas.

Those accessing our premium gaming area can choose between a 4 hour plus/day block – £11.20 per person, or an hourly rate of £2.80 per person. There is no cover charge to come in and enjoy the general café area for refreshments. Escape-Drome scenarios start at £5.99 per person.

‘RELAX. PLAY. ENJOY’

Our opening times* are:
12:30 to 22:00 Monday
16:30 to 22:00 Tuesday
12:30 to 22:00 Wednesday
16:30 to 22:00 Thursday
12:30 to 22:00 Friday
11:00 to 22:00 Saturday
10:00 to 20:00 Sunday

*These times may change for special events

2 days ago

Update (Sunday): We have still been unable to reset fire alarm after yesterday's trigger which means that the Cafe will have to remain closed today. Again our sincere apologies. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 days ago

We are sorry to announce that due to an issue with our fire alarm, we have had to close today (Saturday 12th October).We should be open as normal tomorrow.We are extremely sorry for any inconvenience. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

Big shout out to everyone who took part in the marathon today - running past Ludorati or a gaming marathon inside! ... See MoreSee Less
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