De Dobbelsteen

Anyone who loves a game should go to de Dobbelsteen. In this game store you will find a huge assortment of the best board and card games. You will feel like a kid in the candy store.

You'll feast your eyes when you walk into Rob van der Velden's game store. From the floor to the ceiling, the most beautiful games, items and toys are piled up.

Who does De Dobbelsteen belong to?

"Me, Rob van der Velden's. I once went ,with my big brother, to game store het Spelkwartier for my first pack of collectible cards. My parents did not allow me to go alone at that time. After that, games as well as game stores have always been a big part of my life."

What is de Dobbelsteen?

"We are the games specialist. So we are a specialist in games. This includes board games, card games and other fun games that you can do around the table."

What do people come to your store for?

"People come here for advice and our knowledge of the different games. We also have a basement where games can be played. This is where we host events for games such as Magic the Gathering, Warhammer and many more. This room is often used by young adults to enjoy playing cards and get together with their friends. Furthermore, people also come for fun, we are always there for just a chat as well."

What is so typically Tilburgian about your business?

"A games store should be typical of Tilburg, it belongs in Tilburg. It's about being together, about sociability. It is a haven for many young people who still like to play a nice card game or board game with like-minded people around a table."