An entirely unpretentious and conceptually brilliant gem located mere steps from the center of Coolidge Corner in Brookline. It’s simple; Knight Moves is a gaming cafe. They serve coffee, they serve snacks, offer ample seating for small and large groups, and they have approximately 1,000 games and counting, appealing to both the hardcore gamer and the n00bs of the tabletop. There is an entrance fee of $10 (Thurs-Sun) and $5 (Mon-Wed) that grants you full access to the game library and free tutorials on any that you might be shaky with. The staff knows their stuff, and are happy to share their knowledge on any and all available games. Here’s the kicker… The place is open until 2AM on Friday and Saturday, and (a little elf told me) is BYOB, with a 5$ “uncorking” fee (Brookline, baby!!), so what the hell are you waiting for? That pristine copy of “Mice and Mystics” isn’t gonna play itself!- Nick Branigan