Blackpool’s Independent Boho Coffee Shop

and board game cafe!

Looking for the perfect spot to grab a great coffee or play your favourite board games in Blackpool? You’ve just found it. Mug Life Crisis is a bold, colourful, and caffeine-fueled board game café right in the heart of Blackpool—where great coffee, homemade cakes, and tabletop chaos come together under one cozy roof.

We serve top-notch coffee, a wicked range of cakes, and now? Over 70 board games!

Perfect for solo thinkers, date nights, group hangs, or full-on game nights. Whether you're into card games, party games, classics, or cult-favourites, we’re the board game café Blackpool didn’t know it needed—but now can’t live without.

Come for the coffee, stay for the dice rolls and dramatic betrayals.
We’re open 7 days a week, always up for a game, and always brewing something special.

Because a Mug Life Crisis isn’t just solved with caffeine—it’s solved with connection, laughter, and maybe a little bit of friendly competition. 🎲☕✨

Front view of a cafe named 'Mug Life Crisis' with signs advertising 'Good Coffee' and 'Great Cake.' There are two chairs and a small table outside, with an open sign in the window. Inside, a sign for 'The Board Game Cafe' is visible.
A person holding a cup of cappuccino with foam art, inside a cafe with a counter, colorful chairs, and arcade machines in the background.
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Interior of a cafe or restaurant with metal and cushioned chairs, a colorful display board, and a decorative wall in the background.

Served with Style.

Interior of a cozy cafe with a pastel-colored sofa, two pink round stools, a colorful wooden table, and various wall decorations including plants, signs, and posters.
Interior of a cozy cafe or shop with wooden countertops, a striped couch, and a checkered table. There are colorful string lights, a Christmas tree, and various printed signs and decorations on the walls.

Boardgames and more!

  • A table with a chess game set up, UNO cards, and four board games stacked on top, including 'Mr. Lister's Quiz Shootout,' 'Weird Things Humans Search For,' 'What Game First?,' and 'Spears.' In the background, a colorful painting leans against the wall, and part of a patterned chair is visible.

    Play it

    With over 70 board games to choose from, our growing library has something to spark every kind of game night—from classic brain-teasers like Chess to fast-paced favourites like Uno, plus a mix of party games, strategy, and quirky cult hits. Whether you’re here to challenge your mind or just have a laugh, the perfect game is waiting for you at Mug Life Crisis

  • A colorful patchwork sofa in front of a wall decorated with framed art of flamingos, ostriches, and other animals. To the left, a red bookshelf with books, and a green tray with white leaf patterns on top of a table.

    Read it

    From niche curiosities to esoteric gems, our bookcase is packed with intriguing reads that spark conversation and curiosity. Whether you’re diving into something thought-provoking or just browsing for a hidden treasure, there’s a story waiting to pull you in at Mug Life Crisis.

  • Tarot cards on a table, with one card titled 'Princess of Cups' and another titled 'Princess of Wands'

    Tarot?

    Every Monday

    Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or just in need of a fresh perspective, book your tarot read right here in the shop—a little mystical fun to spark insight and conversation. Paired with our carefully curated in-shop books, it’s the perfect blend of mystery and meaning waiting for you at Mug Life Crisis.

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