They are hoping to convert to a community interest company, making the business eligible for public funding to run events for charities and autism support organisations.
Mr Nagy said: “[Board gaming] is something with clear structure and clear rules, but they also get to be with people at the same time.
“We’re getting a lot of these groups already.”
Despite the fact they have not been hiring, Mr Nagy said more than 500 people had sent in their CVs.
“People just want work in a board game café,” he added, “people like running [them], and there’s always a chance you might make it.”
Simon and Gina Shepherd, the most recent newcomers, opened Dice Box on the aptly named Shepherd Street in July 2025.
The couple hit financial trouble during the pandemic and had to sell their house, and later discovered the franchise.
Mrs Shepherd, who had to stop working as a beautician during lockdown, said: “We both wanted to change our lives somehow, but just didn’t know how.”
She believes board game cafes are becoming more popular because people are “always on the phone, scrolling”.
“It’s a nice escape from that – you very rarely see people on their phones in here,” she said.