Hyderabad: Amid the weariness of countless pubs and cafés in Hyderabad, a new board game spot in Himayathnagar stands out. Aptly named Ammuseum — an entertaining museum of board games — it has quickly become a haven for board game enthusiasts of all ages.
Celebrating its first anniversary this month, Ammuseum is the brainchild of Sai and Ravali, a couple whose passion for board games inspired them to create a space where people can connect, unwind, and rediscover the joys of face-to-face interaction.
Tired of the noise and lack of engagement in pubs, Sai’s search for interactive places in the city led him to rediscover his childhood love for board games, a passion he shared with Ravali when they first met in 2020. “Ravali really pushed to start this place,” said Sai, a software engineer. “Whenever we played board games at a café, I’d get really competitive, and she noticed that games brought out my true self.”
Whether it’s intricate games like Sagrada, the exciting and strategic Long Shot, or the classic Catan, Ammuseum boasts a collection of 120 board games, ensuring there’s something for everyone, regardless of their gaming experience. Game master Aditya guides customers through the games, making the experience accessible and enjoyable for all. The café charges Rs 129 per hour on weekdays and Rs 159 on weekends.
“Many of our customers hesitate to walk in because they think board games are only for intelligent people. However, that’s not true at all. We’re here to teach you everything, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the experience,” says Aditya, who juggles between being an advocate and a game master.
Explaining their choice of Himayathnagar, Ravali mentioned they wanted to introduce an engaging activity spot in that part of the city, which is ripe for such spaces.
“Playing games always gave us stories to talk about. We realized that board games bring people of all age groups together. We’ve seen grandparents and grandkids, parents with their kids, newlyweds with their in-laws. Everyone can bond over board games,” added Ravali, who is currently on a break from her medical career.
Looking ahead, they aim to build a board gaming community in Hyderabad, possibly via WhatsApp, where strangers can meet, play games, and bond over shared interests.
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