10:15 to 13:00 First Monday of the month
Relaxed Chess at Joy Cafe
Relaxed Chess at Joy Cafe, Bournemouth. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
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Game nights · Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset Casual game nights in Bournemouth
Casual game nights across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset: open play, social nights and drop-in gaming with no tournament pressure.
30 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
15:00 to 21:00 Every Monday
Magic: The Gathering night
Retrocave, Poole. Casual and open play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
16:30 to 18:00 Every Monday
Wyke Regis Library Chess
Wyke Regis Library Chess Club, Weymouth. Casual chess, all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Every Monday
From 19:00 Every Monday
Monday Night Pokémon TCG
Trove Five Realms, Bournemouth. league and casual play
Pokémon TCG Entry: £2.60 Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 19:15 Every Monday
Poole Chess Club night
Poole Chess Club, Poole. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:15 Every Monday
Highcliffe Chess Club night
Highcliffe Chess Club, Christchurch. Club night, league and casual chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 September to April; 19:30 is the match start time
Purbeck Chess Club night
Purbeck Chess Club, Corfe Castle. Club night, league and casual chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Tuesday
14:00 to 17:00 Every Tuesday
Relaxed Chess at PIP Cafe
Relaxed Chess at PIP Cafe, Dorchester. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
14:30 to 17:00 Every Tuesday
Relaxed Chess at Ludo Lounge
Relaxed Chess at Ludo Lounge, Bournemouth. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
15:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
15:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
18:30 to 21:30 Every Tuesday
Relaxed Chess at Rockburn
Relaxed Chess at Rockburn, Bridport. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
From 19:00 September to May
Weymouth Chess Club night
Weymouth Chess Club, Weymouth. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Wednesday
From 13:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday Social Duplicate
Allendale Bridge Club, Wimborne. Hosted social duplicate at Wimborne Town Football Club, partner found for you
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
From 19:00 Every Wednesday
Bournemouth Chess Club night
Bournemouth Chess Club, Bournemouth. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Outside the summer break
Wimborne Chess Club night
Wimborne Chess Club, Wimborne. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Evening start time not stated; store stays open until 21:00
Gaming night
The Jedi Archives, Dorchester. Open gaming evening, store open late
Mixed games Beginner friendly
Thursday
15:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
15:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
From 19:15 September to May
Dorchester Chess Club night
Dorchester Chess Club, Dorchester. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Evening start time not stated; store stays open until 21:00
Gaming night
The Jedi Archives, Dorchester. Open gaming evening, store open late
Mixed games Beginner friendly
Friday
10:00 to 12:00 Every Friday
Relaxed Chess at the King's Head
Relaxed Chess at the King's Head, Wimborne. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
11:00 to 13:00 Every Friday
Relaxed Chess at The Crooked Book
Relaxed Chess at The Crooked Book, Bournemouth. Casual drop in chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free
15:00 to 21:00 Every Friday
15:00 to 21:00 Every Friday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
Magic: The Gathering and Open Play
Roll N Play, Weymouth. casual play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
19:15 to 22:30 Every Friday
Southbourne Chess Club night
Southbourne Chess Club, Bournemouth. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
20 venues
In Bournemouth (6)
Bournemouth Chess Club
Friendly club chess every Wednesday from 19:00 at Richmond Park Bowls Club in Winton. All levels are welcome, from complete beginners to league players, and the club also runs weekly junior sessions for ages 7 to 18.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Relaxed Chess at Joy Cafe
Relaxed social chess on the first Monday of the month from 10:15 to 13:00 at Joy Cafe in Churchill Gardens, Boscombe. Suits anyone wanting an informal daytime game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Relaxed Chess at Ludo Lounge
Drop in relaxed chess on Tuesday afternoons from 14:30 to 17:00 at Ludo Lounge in Southbourne, with equipment supplied by Southbourne Chess Club. All ages and skill levels are welcome, including people who want to learn.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Relaxed Chess at The Crooked Book
Relaxed social chess on Friday mornings from 11:00 to 13:00 at The Crooked Book in Boscombe. Suits anyone wanting an informal game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Southbourne Chess Club
Meets on Friday evenings at Tuckton Social Club, with a free junior session from 18:00 and club and match play from 19:15. Especially keen to welcome beginners, juniors with a parent and league players, and the first week is free.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Fris
Trove Five Realms
Trading card, anime figure and board game shop with The Corner coffee and kitchen under one roof. It runs bookable weekly game nights for Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Fris
Elsewhere in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset (14)
Retrocave
Gaming cafe and shop in Parkstone with retro consoles, hundreds of board games to play, and a different card or miniatures game night most days, including Magic, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited and a Sunday Warhammer day. Sells Warhammer at a discount.
Tables to play on site
9 regular nights · 6 days a week
Roll N Play
Card and tabletop game store in Weymouth with open play every evening. It runs a weekly schedule covering Yu-Gi-Oh!, Riftbound, Magic: The Gathering, tabletop games and a Sunday hobby day.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
The Jedi Archives
Star Wars collectables and gaming shop on the upper floors of Antelope Walk, Dorchester, with a dedicated Games Workshop section, Star Wars Unlimited, Legion, X-Wing and Shatterpoint, and an in-store gaming area. Gaming nights run on Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 21:00, and new players are welcome.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds, Thus
Allendale Bridge Club
Face to face pairs on Monday evenings at the Allendale Community Centre, 18:45 for 19:00, and hosted Social Duplicate on Wednesday afternoons at Wimborne Town Football Club. Beginners are well supported with courses each January, coaching and a free taster session.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Dorchester Chess Club
Meets every Thursday from September to May at the Colliton Club, 19:15 for 19:30. Players of all standards are welcome, with informal games, a club championship and teams in every Dorset League division.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Highcliffe Chess Club
Meets at Greystones in Highcliffe on Mondays from 19:15 for club and league chess, with a more informal session on Tuesdays from 19:30. Welcomes new members of all standards.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Tues
Poole Chess Club
Meets every Monday from 19:15 at the Poole Centenary Hall and Club, with free parking behind the club. Welcomes players of all levels, from social players to league teams in the B&DCL, Dorset League and 4NCL.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Purbeck Chess Club
Meets on Monday evenings from September to April at Corfe Castle Village Hall, with matches starting at 19:30. Welcomes new members of all standards and plays in the B&DCL and Dorset League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Relaxed Chess at PIP Cafe
Relaxed social chess on Tuesday afternoons from 14:00 to 17:00 at PIP Cafe on Great Field in Poundbury. Suits anyone wanting an informal game over a drink.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Relaxed Chess at Rockburn
Relaxed social chess on Tuesday evenings from 18:30 to 21:30 in the cafe at Rockburn Climbing Centre, Bridport. Suits anyone wanting an informal evening game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Relaxed Chess at the King's Head
Relaxed social chess on Friday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00 at the King's Head in Wimborne, run by Wimborne Chess Club. Suits anyone wanting an informal game over a drink.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Weymouth Chess Club
Meets every Tuesday from 19:00 in the cafe at Redlands Sport and Community Centre, September to May, starting with a beginners and intermediate lesson. Suits newcomers and league players, with teams in three Dorset League divisions.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Wimborne Chess Club
Meets on Wednesdays at 19:00 at Merley Community Centre outside the summer break, with drop ins welcome. A small friendly club with teams in the local rated leagues, suiting newcomers and seasoned players alike.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Wyke Regis Library Chess Club
Relaxed chess for all ages at Wyke Regis Library on Mondays from 16:30 to 18:00. Juniors and adults play together, and it is a good first step towards Weymouth Chess Club.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
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