{"id":83294,"date":"2024-10-25T13:12:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T12:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=83294"},"modified":"2024-10-26T00:28:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T23:28:45","slug":"geek-retreat-cardiffs-underground-den-for-all-things-geeky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/business-culture\/geek-retreat-cardiffs-underground-den-for-all-things-geeky","title":{"rendered":"Geek Retreat: Cardiff\u2019s underground den for all things \u2018geeky\u2019."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Located in one of Cardiff\u2019s historical arcades Geek Retreat is a haven for all things divers and tabletop gaming.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/handsplaying.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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alive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morgan the shop owner of Geek Retreat said this is the type of \u201catmosphere we are trying to build\u201d a space that if friendly and welcoming to anyone who want to explore these fantasies through tabletop role-play.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you begin to make your way underground, a mixture of gaming melodies from classics such as Zelda or Dungeons and Dragons greets you, only adding to the charm of this place as you gaze across this underground den met by vibrant purple and yellow walls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/weeklyschedule.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/weeklyschedule.jpg 1000w, 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With monthly events like the LGBTQ+ D&amp;D, Pok\u00e9mon Kids Club, and Autism Friendly Brunch, collaborating with schools and charities to provide unique gaming experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/Luke-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geek Retreat also has a caf\u00e9 that offers a variety of geeky themed food and beverages.&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luke who has been working at Geek Retreat for over 12 weeks said, \u201cThis space has become a haven for everything geeky. Many feel they can\u2019t be themselves in public playing these types of games due to the abuse normally received\u201d.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/guysplayingWH-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Planning and strategy is a big part of the fun in tabletop gaming.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the joys of this place is seeing the dedication players have put into designing sets and painting figures they use in not only friendly games but the various tournaments that are held here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHonestly, it\u2019s the communities we have here\u201d. Morgan said, \u201cIt\u2019s the main reason I opened the place in the first place. Many of the places in Cardiff are a bit more specialised in what they do. There wasn\u2019t really a place that had everything under one roof in the city centre, and you felt unwelcome at times\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/10\/localartistartwork-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Local artists are able to showcase and sell their art pieces. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Geek Retreat also functions as a retail store for all things geeky, giving any collector a chance to pick up the latest manga or Funko Pop figures. 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