Boss Miniatures and Gaming
Miniatures and gaming shop on George Street, Weymouth, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
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Venue type · Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset Game shops in Bournemouth
Game shops across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 14 game shops across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset, in 8 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 8 regular sessions, most often on Mondays and Wednesdays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Four have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- LVL Up Gaming, Bournemouth 4 regular nights: One Piece Thursday Locals (Thursdays), Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament (Mondays)
- Paint n Game, Bournemouth 3 regular nights: Obsidian D&D (Mondays), Obsidian D&D (Tuesdays)
- The Jedi Archives, Dorchester 2 regular nights: Gaming night (Wednesdays), Gaming night (Thursdays)
14 venues
Entoyment
Large wargaming and hobby centre in Poole with 39 gaming tables, a café and a shop covering Warhammer, historical and other miniatures games, board games, roleplaying games and some card games.
Frog Bros Comics and Books
Comic and book shop in the Sovereign Centre, Boscombe, also selling toys and Games Workshop products. It offers 15% off RRP on Games Workshop items and will order in from the catalogue.
Glitched Toys and Collectibles
Toys and collectibles shop listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
Koolthings
Pop culture and collectables shop on Gillingham High Street selling trading cards (Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh), Warhammer, Citadel paints, comics, manga and Funko Pops.
Leonard's Gifts
Gift and toy shop in Swanage town centre that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.
LVL Up Gaming
Large games shop on Charminster Road selling trading card games, Warhammer, other miniatures games and board games. It runs ticketed card game events through the week, with late opening until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on Fridays.
4 regular events
Noc's Box
Friendly local gaming shop in Blandford Forum stocking board games, card games, miniature games and role-playing games.
Paint n Game
Paint and play venue in Bournemouth town centre where you can paint 3D printed models, hire board game tables or PS5 consoles, and buy Warhammer at 20% off retail. Hosts D&D sessions run by Obsidian on Monday to Wednesday evenings.
3 regular events
Retrospection Limited
Small collectables shop in Wool, near the station, selling vinyl, diecast and comics, and listed as a Games Workshop stockist. Open three days a week or by appointment.
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.
2 regular events
Touché Gaming
Games shop in the Royal Arcade, Boscombe, selling board games and listed by Games Workshop as a Warhammer stockist.
Warhammer Bournemouth
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store on Commercial Road in Bournemouth town centre, selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and hobby supplies.
Warhammer Poole
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in the Towngate Centre, Poole, selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and hobby supplies.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
18:00 to 22:00 Contact Obsidian via their Facebook page to join
Ask the venue for times Weekly inferred from numbered Monday tickets (ticket 118, Apr 2025)
Tuesday
18:00 to 22:00 Contact Obsidian via their Facebook page to join
Wednesday
18:00 to 22:00 Contact Obsidian via their Facebook page to join
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
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
Ask the venue for times Weekly inferred from the event name and numbered tickets (ticket 156, Jun 2025)
Saturday
Ask the venue for times Weekly inferred from the event name and numbered tickets (ticket 93)
Common questions
Which game shops in Bournemouth run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are LVL Up Gaming in Bournemouth (4 nights), Paint n Game in Bournemouth (3 nights) and The Jedi Archives in Dorchester (2 nights). We list 14 venues in all across Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Bournemouth?
Mondays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. Eight sessions run every week. The Bournemouth calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Bournemouth?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Jedi Archives. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.