A new cafe and bar, boasting over 400 board games, has joined Wind Street as a go-to destination at all times of the day.
'Socialdice' was created by Ryan Davies and Chris Grove after a boards game evening with friends, when they questioned why there wasn't a venue already in the city.
Noticing this gap, the owners decided to leave their jobs with the pandemic, and ventured into creating a universal social space that offers something for everyone.
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The brand new venue has replaced the former Ladbrokes, tucked away on Wind Street in a "tardis style" appearance where it looks small on the outside but holds so much more within.
Family and dog friendly, the cafe and bar serves light food and drink throughout the day alongside alcoholic beverages in the evening, all from local suppliers and traders.
The idea originated when the couple visited Liverpool for work years ago and came across a small board game cafe and falling in love with the concept.
"We're massively into board games and the idea started brewing from there. The ball started rolling and we just started to talk about it more and more.
"We drew up business plans and were excited to get going but then the pandemic hit and put everything to bed. Hospitality was in such a dark place at that time and we couldn't justify the venture during the lockdowns" said Ryan Davies.
The partners both opted into diving two feet into their latest venture with Ryan leaving his Architecture course in University of Wales Trinity Saint David whilst Chris, 32, left his previous employment as a management accountant.
Having their initial idea thwarted by the ongoing pandemic, as restrictions eased and households could re-welcome guests, a 'games night' with friends in their home of Loughor, rekindled their love of the idea.
"I think everything happens for a reason, I think a lot of people have re-evaluated their situations; their careers, health, social life and everything," Ryan, 20, said.
"We think its worked out better for us at this time, people have put a higher value on social interaction in person after the pandemic.
"I think the whole past couple of months has really highlighted a bigger priority on face-to-face socialising and I think Swansea does miss that in some respects."
It's the latest venue to open its doors on the street, alongside a current £3 million investment by Swansea Council to turn the once party street into an all-day destination.
"Social dice is all about offering a space to people to come together in a relaxed setting a break away from the typical association of Wind Street being only for food or nighttime drinking.
"Board games are universal, they're nostalgic, they're different and they've really had a resurgence after the pandemic and board games are inherently social.
"They are a timeless thing, it's for everyone and we want to replicate that at Social dice, there's such a huge student population here but alongside that there really isn't anything quite like us in the city" he said.
The venue boasts over 400 board games with additional plans to expand into accommodating those with vision impairments, open five days a week from midday with additional hours over the weekend.
Visitors pay to book a table and board game per head with hired "game gurus" on standby to suggest potential board games and offer a walkthrough to newcomers.
Canine companions are welcome within the 50 capacity venue, with a menu of vegan options also available alongside its hot options of paninis, toasties and nachos.
Sourcing local produce within the cafe and bar, Social Dice aims to celebrate "everything great about Swansea" with locally brewed beers and food.
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