Whether you live in Korea or you finally planned a backpacking tour through Asia, Seoul is a must-see city for travelers interested in a unique culture, great food, and of course, K-pop. With so much to offer, many nerdy attractions are better known to locals and not often represented on popular tourist sites.
Here is a list of 10 experiences Seoul has to offer for nerds, gamers, or anyone exploring the city. Although this sounds pretty self-explanatory, the alley is actually a basement in Yongsan filled to the brim with all types of video games imaginable.
Not only can you find new games and old classics, they also have a lot of unique games only sold in Asia. This place is a must visit for any games enthusiast who wants to expand their collection. Want to enjoy games and drinks? This is the place for you. Come alone, with friends, or coworkers to watch livestream eSports games on TVs throughout the joint or challenge each other in video and tabletop games.
Even casual gamers will have fun drinking and enjoying other typical bar games like beer pong and darts. While sipping your drink and watching the cats jump and play, you can also rent out a variety of different board games to pass the time. These rooms have a variety of activities depending on the type of bang you visit.
Most popular are PC Bang, which have speedy internet, lots of comfy chairs, and big screen TVs to game the day or night away. There you can spend hours on rollercoasters, playing the drums, and shooting a bow and arrow without actually going anywhere. What looks to be a theatre theater lined with seats and controllers, becomes an immersive experience for all ages. If you need your nerdy food fix, you may have to travel a couple hours south of Seoul over to Daegu.
