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Game shops in Belfast

Game shops across Belfast and Northern Ireland: card, board game and wargaming shops.

We list 14 game shops across Belfast and Northern Ireland, in 12 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 22 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Saturdays. Three of those are marked as beginner friendly. Eleven have tables to play on site.

Most active venues

  1. Púca Púca Games, Derry 13 regular nights: Gundam TCG Locals (Wednesdays), Board Game Wednesdays (Wednesdays)
  2. Misfit Hobbies, Coleraine 6 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), Yu-Gi-Oh! Weekly Locals (Saturdays)
  3. Cornerstone Gaming, Newry 2 regular nights: Friday Night Magic Commander (Fridays), Monday Night Magic Commander (Mondays)
  4. All Things Games, Omagh 1 regular night: Crokinole Nights (Wednesdays)
  5. Replay Games, Bangor 1 regular night: Friday night Magic events (Fridays)

14 venues

Game shop · Enniskillen

Modellers Corner

Model shop on Darling Street, Enniskillen, selling model railways, plastic kits and modelling supplies, and a listed Warhammer stockist.

Game shop · Portadown

Rennick's Modeltune

Model shop on Bridge Street South, Portadown, selling model railways, plastic kits and radio-controlled models, and a listed Warhammer stockist.

Game shop · Coleraine

Steel Harpy Gaming

Family-run hobby shop on New Row, Coleraine, stocking Games Workshop, Warlord Games, paints and its own laser-cut bases and terrain. Runs gaming events, learn-to-play sessions and beginner airbrushing courses in store.

Regular nights

The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.

Monday

From 18:30 Every Monday

Monday Night Magic Commander

Cornerstone Gaming, Newry. Commander

Magic: The Gathering

Wednesday

18:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday

Gundam TCG Locals

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Locals

Gundam Card Game Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
18:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday

Board Game Wednesdays

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Open board gaming

Board games Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
18:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday

D&D One Shot Wednesdays

Púca Púca Games, Derry. One-shot adventures

D&D Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
19:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday

Crokinole Nights

All Things Games, Omagh. Crokinole

Board games Entry: £2 Book ahead Beginner friendly

Thursday

18:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday

Disney Lorcana League

Púca Púca Games, Derry. League

Lorcana Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
18:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday

Cardfight!! Vanguard Organised Play

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Organised play

Cardfight!! Vanguard Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
18:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday

One Piece Thursdays

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Weekly play

One Piece Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead

Friday

From 18:00 Every Friday

Friday Night Magic

Misfit Hobbies, Coleraine. Casual and Commander, format varies by week

Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 21:00 Every Friday

Friday Night Magic Commander

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Commander

Magic: The Gathering Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
18:00 to 21:00 Every Friday

Magic Standard Showdown

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Standard

Magic: The Gathering Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
18:00 to 21:00 Every Friday

Pathfinder Campaign Fridays

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Pathfinder campaign

RPGs Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
From 18:00 Every Friday

Friday Night Cardfight!! Vanguard

Misfit Hobbies, Coleraine. Casual card night

Cardfight!! Vanguard Entry: £7 Book ahead
From 19:00 Every Friday

Friday Night Magic Commander

Cornerstone Gaming, Newry. Commander

Magic: The Gathering
From 19:00 Every Friday

Friday night Magic events

Replay Games, Bangor. Varies weekly: Magic Presents, Commander Party, Two-Headed Giant, Magic Academy

Magic: The Gathering Entry: £10 to £32 depending on event Book ahead

Saturday

10:00 to 18:00 Third Saturday of the month

RPG Saturday (Causeway Giants Gaming Group)

Misfit Hobbies, Coleraine. RPG one-shots, multiple systems

D&D Entry: Free Book ahead
From 10:30 Roughly one Saturday a month; check dates

Coffee & Catan

Misfit Hobbies, Coleraine. Casual board game session (Catan), drink included

Board games Entry: £5 Book ahead
14:00 to 18:00 Every Saturday

Pokémon TCG League

Púca Púca Games, Derry. League

Pokémon Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
14:00 to 18:00 Every Saturday

Digimon TCG Weekly Locals

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Locals

Digimon Card Game Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Every Saturday

Yu-Gi-Oh! Weekly Locals

Misfit Hobbies, Coleraine. Locals

Yu-Gi-Oh!

Sunday

14:00 to 18:00 Every Sunday

Yu-Gi-Oh! Locals

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Locals

Yu-Gi-Oh! Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
14:00 to 18:00 Every Sunday

D&D Campaign Sundays

Púca Púca Games, Derry. Campaign play

D&D Entry: Paid ticket, see website Book ahead
See the full Belfast calendar

Common questions

Which game shops in Belfast run the most game nights?

The venues with the most regular nights are Púca Púca Games in Derry (13 nights), Misfit Hobbies in Coleraine (6 nights) and Cornerstone Gaming in Newry (2 nights). We list 14 venues in all across Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Belfast?

Fridays and Saturdays have the most regular sessions. 20 sessions run every week. The Belfast calendar shows what's on from today.

Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Belfast?

Yes. Three regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at All Things Games and Misfit Hobbies. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.

How much do game nights cost at game shops in Belfast?

Two regular nights are free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £2 and £10. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.