Battleground Gaming UK
Wargaming and card game shop in Kings Norton stocking Warhammer and many other miniature games, with evening opening and 40k tournaments.
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Venue type · Birmingham and the West Midlands Game shops in Birmingham
Game shops across Birmingham and the West Midlands: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 32 game shops across Birmingham and the West Midlands, in 19 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 25 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Fridays. Three of those are marked as beginner friendly. 16 have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Griffins Gaming, Birmingham 17 regular nights: Gundam locals (Mondays), Digimon locals (Mondays)
- Viking & Swiss, Kenilworth 3 regular nights: Weekly Commander (Tuesdays), Sunday Painting Session (Sundays)
- Howling Wolf Gaming, Wolverhampton 2 regular nights: Friday Night Commander (Fridays), Casual Sunday Magic (Sundays)
- Venator Tabletop Gaming, Bedworth 2 regular nights: FNM Commander (Fridays), Bedworth Tabletop Games Club (Tuesdays)
- Board in Brum, Willenhall 1 regular night
32 venues
Board in Brum
Hobby store and gaming hall near Willenhall with 24 custom 6ft by 4ft tables, 40k tournaments, Pokémon League Cups and Dice Throne organised play.
1 regular event
Booghe Toys
Toy shop at Fort Shopping Park selling toys, board games, trading cards and Warhammer, with a VR arcade.
Comics N Toys
Comics and toys shop on The Horsefair in Kidderminster.
Crusader Wargames
Family-run wargames shop in the Kingfisher Centre, Redditch, with eight rentable gaming tables, painting lessons and space for D&D groups.
Element Games Birmingham
Birmingham branch of the Element Games wargaming retailer in The Minories, selling Warhammer and other miniature games at discounted prices.
Griffins Gaming
Trading card game and tabletop shop in Digbeth with locals for Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh! and many other card games most nights, and play space at £5 per table.
17 regular events
Heretic Games
Wargaming and hobby shop in Tamworth stocking Warhammer, Bolt Action and painting supplies.
Howling Wolf Gaming
Wolverhampton games shop and cafe for trading card games, miniature wargames and tabletop RPGs, with Friday Night Magic Commander and casual Sunday Magic.
2 regular events
Manaleak.com Gaming Centre
Magic: The Gathering specialist with a tournament centre in the Jubilee Centre, hosting competitive and casual Magic events.
Model Maker
Model shop on Brockwell Road selling model railways, scale kits, radio control, Gunpla and Warhammer.
Mountain Ash Crafts
Arts and crafts shop at Halfpenny Green Vineyards near Bobbington, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Nevaland Toys
Independent toy shop on Stourbridge Road in Halesowen.
Phoenix Games
Independent games shop in Stourbridge since 2015, selling board games, card games and wargames.
Surprise Encounter
Tabletop gaming and roleplay shop and gaming parlour on Far Gosford Street, known for D&D adventures.
The Games Den
Family-run games shop in Leamington Spa selling board games, trading card games, Warhammer and RPGs, with ticketed in-store events.
Venator Tabletop Gaming
Tabletop gaming shop in Bedworth with bookable 6ft by 4ft wargaming tables and TCG tables, Friday Night Magic Commander and a Tuesday games club.
2 regular events
Vesey Gallery
Art and craft supplies shop in Sutton Coldfield that also offers picture framing and printing.
Viking & Swiss
Tabletop hobby shop in Kenilworth with tables to play during the day, weekly Commander nights, Sunday painting sessions and D&D campaigns.
3 regular events
Warhammer Birmingham
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Birmingham city centre selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies.
Warhammer Coventry
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Coventry city centre selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies.
Warhammer Dudley
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in the Merry Hill Centre, Brierley Hill selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies.
Warhammer Leamington Spa
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Leamington Spa selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies.
Warhammer Merry Hill
Official Warhammer store selling Games Workshop miniatures and paints, with gaming tables and painting space for beginners and veterans.
Warhammer Solihull
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Solihull selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies.
Warhammer Stratford
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Stratford-upon-Avon selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies.
Warhammer Walsall
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in the Old Square Shopping Centre, Walsall selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies.
Warhammer Wolverhampton
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Wolverhampton city centre selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel hobby supplies.
Warmodels
Walsall shop specialising in preloved and new Warhammer models.
Wayland's Forge
Long-running games shop in the Custard Factory, Digbeth, selling board games, RPGs, Magic and miniature games.
1 regular event
We Buy & Sell Toys & Games
Shop in Bloxwich buying and selling toys and games.
Worlds Apart Birmingham
Pop culture shop in Birmingham city centre selling comics, manga, collectables, Gunpla and trading cards.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 18:00 Every Monday
From 18:00 Every Monday
From 18:30 Every Monday
Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
19:00 to 23:00 Every Tuesday
Bedworth Tabletop Games Club
Venator Tabletop Gaming, Bedworth. Open gaming club, all game systems
Mixed games Beginner friendly
From 20:00 Every Tuesday
Thursday
From 17:30 Second and last Thursday of the month
Playtest UK Birmingham
Griffins Gaming, Birmingham. Game designer playtesting meetup
Board games Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Thursday
From 18:30 Every Thursday
From 18:30 Every Thursday
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Commander
Howling Wolf Gaming, Wolverhampton. Friday Night Magic, Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £9
From 18:00 Every Friday
MTG Friday locals
Griffins Gaming, Birmingham. Commander and other formats
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 19:00 Every Friday
FNM Commander
Venator Tabletop Gaming, Bedworth. Friday Night Magic, Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3
Saturday
From 12:30 Every Saturday
From 13:00 Every Saturday
From 13:00 Every Saturday
From 13:00 Every Saturday
From 18:00 Every other Saturday
Sunday
From 11:00 Every Sunday
From 13:00 Any models welcome; models provided to try
From 15:00 Every Sunday
Dragon Ball Fusion World locals
Griffins Gaming, Birmingham. Locals
Dragon Ball Super Fusion World Entry: £8
Common questions
Which game shops in Birmingham run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Griffins Gaming in Birmingham (17 nights), Viking & Swiss in Kenilworth (3 nights) and Howling Wolf Gaming in Wolverhampton (2 nights). We list 32 venues in all across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Birmingham?
Tuesdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. 23 sessions run every week. The Birmingham calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Birmingham?
Yes. Three regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Viking & Swiss, Venator Tabletop Gaming and Griffins Gaming. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Birmingham?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £3 and £9. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.