GTC Café
Where Games, Art & Flavors Come Together
Step into GTC Café, a creative and cozy board game hub in the heart of Helsinki – where people of all ages come to play, connect, and create unforgettable experiences.
Whether you’re here to challenge friends in a strategy game, discover a new creative skill, or simply unwind with a handcrafted dessert, GTC Café is your perfect city escape.
Homemade vegan and traditional cakes are always available. You will also find a wide range of hot and cold beverages, designed to satisfy any craving and complement your gaming experience.
This unique board game café in Helsinki offers game nights and workshops like painting and jewellery! Read more below!
Logems Pass Benefits
This venue offers the following one-time benefits to each person showing a LoGems Pass:
- Buy one coffee, get the second one free
- 10% off your first sweets & drinks order (up to two persons)
- 20% off any workshop (up to two participants)
- More discounts for students, seniors and club members below
- Board games, workshops, and activities all year round. Read more below!
- Handmade cakes and a good selection of hot and cold drinks
- Game nights to hang out with locals and workshops to test your creativity skills. Make sure you check them out at gtc-cafe.com
- Whether you’re a gamer, artist, sweet tooth, or just curious – GTC Café welcomes you with open arms, warm vibes, and endless inspiration.
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Weekly Workshops
Explore your creativity through a wide variety of hands-on workshops:
- Pottery Painting – Saturdays & Sundays at 14:00
- Canvas Painting – Fridays at 18:00
- Jewelry Making – Thursdays at 17:00
- Sculpture Painting – Wednesdays at 17:00
- Plant Crafting (Ethereum 1) – Sundays at 16:00
Each workshop is beginner-friendly and includes all materials!
Weekly Events
Join the fun with community events:
- Mafia Game Night – Fridays at 19:00
- Chess Tournament – Saturdays at 17:00
- Backgammon Night – Sundays at 17:00
- Girls’ Tea Circle – Sundays at 15:00
- Kahoot Quiz Nights – Tuesdays at 18:00
- Book Club – Read & Reflect – Every other Thursday at 18:00
- CinePlay (Film + Game Night)
- Monthly special
Homemade Cakes & Historic Beverages
Enjoy an irresistible selection of traditional and vegan cakes, including:
- Cheesecakes
- Vegan chocolate cakes
- Classic cookies
- Persian & Mediterranean-inspired sweets
Pair your treats with our specialty drinks — including century-old recipes from across cultures — alongside premium teas, handcrafted coffee, and non-alcoholic cocktails.
More Discounts & Benefits
- Students & seniors: Enjoy 10% off all purchases
- Fan Club Members: Get exclusive event & workshop discounts from 20% up to 100% (Join for free via WhatsApp or at the counter)
Story Of GTC Café
GTC Café was founded by a game developer who initially relocated to Helsinki for his game project, Vinar.
However, destiny had a different game in mind and an advertisement on a Finnish television network caught changed the course of events.
The ad was a short animation about Geppetto, the father of Pinocchio, depicting his deep sadness and isolation after Pinocchio leaves. The ad, created by the Red Cross, urged people to help foster community connections.
This message struck a chord. As they delved deeper, they discovered that more than half of Helsinki’s adult population lives alone, often with limited opportunities for meaningful social interaction. They began to reflect on how they could contribute to building a more connected community.
From Game Developer To Community Developer
As game developers, they recognized that while video games provide entertainment, they often lack the personal, face-to-face connections that traditional games and shared activities foster.
This realization led to the idea of GTC Café—a welcoming space where people of all ages could gather, play, create, and form meaningful connections through art, culture, and games.
GTC – The Board Game Café In Helsinki
After months of dedication and investment, GTC Café opened its doors in May 2023. Since then, it has grown into a vibrant hub of creativity, connection, and fun, bringing people together in an atmosphere of warmth and shared experiences.