Forbidden Planet Cambridge
Cult entertainment megastore on Burleigh Street selling comics, collectibles and some games.
Venue type · Cambridge and Cambridgeshire
Game shops in Cambridge
Game shops across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 17 game shops across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire, in 11 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 11 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Fridays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Six have tables to play on site. Three of the 17 are in Cambridge itself, and we list them first below.
Most active venues
- Rollplay, March 6 regular nights: Midweek Trading Card Games: Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited (Wednesdays), Roleplaying Games Night (Thursdays)
- Miniature Mayhem, Sandy 5 regular nights: Biggleswade Warhammer and Tabletop Gaming Group night (Wednesdays), Friday Night WAAAGH! (Fridays)
- CommuniTea Gaming, Peterborough 1 regular night: Flesh and Blood Armory (Wednesdays)
17 venues
In Cambridge (3)
Gatecrash Games
Cambridge based Magic: The Gathering and board game store listed on the Wizards store locator, with events including a Budget Commander tournament and a Discord community.
Warhammer Cambridge
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Cambridge selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and books, with gaming tables for in-store play. Staff can help newcomers get started.
Elsewhere in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire (14)
Rollplay
Family-run board game and trading card game shop in March with a gaming table and regular evening events, including Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, Pokémon TCG, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, roleplaying and board game nights. It also runs prereleases and Pokémon League Cups.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 4 days a week
Miniature Mayhem
Wargaming shop and gaming venue on Sandy Business Park with bookable themed tables, hobby space and gaming nights every Wednesday and Friday. Stocks Warhammer, Star Wars Legion, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Konflikt 47, Fallout Factions and Magic.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · Weds, Fris, Suns
CommuniTea Gaming
Game shop and cafe in Orton Gate Shopping Centre with a board game library, running trading card game tournaments and RPG sessions, including weekly Flesh and Blood Armory nights.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Inspired Gaming Lounge
Gaming lounge in Hampton, Peterborough with free tables to book, selling Warhammer, Star Wars Legion, Marvel Crisis Protocol and trading card games including Magic, Pokémon TCG, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh and Riftbound. Runs a Play! Pokémon league.
Tables to play on site
Loot Drop
Independent games and collectables shop on Haverhill High Street selling trading cards (Pokémon TCG, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh and more), Pop vinyls and figures. Tables can be rented for board games, Warhammer and Dungeons and Dragons.
Tables to play on site
The Hobbit Hole
Family run games shop and tournament venue in Chatteris stocking card games, RPGs, wargames and board games, open late on Friday evenings for gaming. It runs Pokémon League events and Magic prereleases.
Tables to play on site
Collectors Corner
Peterborough trading card shop specialising in Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, Lorcana and One Piece, plus graded cards, sports cards and board games.
Model Junction
Long-established model shop in Bury St Edmunds selling model railways, radio control, Scalextric, plastic kits, paints and tools.
Moons Toy Store
Large independent toy shop (Toymaster member) in Newmarket with a gelateria, stocking Warhammer and Warhammer paints, trading cards (Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars) and board games.
Niche Comics Bookshop
Award-winning independent bookshop in a 16th century building in Huntingdon, with comics, graphic novels, manga, tabletop games, Pokémon TCG, Games Workshop, action figures and dice. It hosts book and author events.
Odyssey Games
Independent board game shop on Ely High Street also stocking Magic and Pokémon TCG cards, accessories and jigsaws. It runs ticketed gaming events in Ely and keeps a list of local gaming groups.
Trains4U
Model shop in Fengate, Peterborough, selling model railways, Scalextric, plastic kits and radio control, with a wide Games Workshop range including Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Horus Heresy, The Old World, Kill Team and Blood Bowl. The website advertises 10% off RRP on Games Workshop.
Warhammer Bury St Edmunds
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Bury St Edmunds selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and books, with gaming tables for in-store play. Staff can help newcomers get started.
Warhammer Peterborough
Official Games Workshop Warhammer store in Peterborough selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and books, with gaming tables for in-store play. Staff can help newcomers get started.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Wednesday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Biggleswade Warhammer and Tabletop Gaming Group night
Miniature Mayhem, Sandy. Casual tabletop gaming night
Mixed games
18:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday
Midweek Trading Card Games: Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited
Rollplay, March. Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited standard play
Mixed games
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
Flesh and Blood Armory
CommuniTea Gaming, Peterborough. Armory (alternating Silver Age and Classic Constructed)
Flesh and Blood
Thursday
18:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
Roleplaying Games Night
Rollplay, March. Tabletop roleplaying campaigns, usually 6 sessions
RPGs Entry: £4
Friday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
Friday Night WAAAGH!
Miniature Mayhem, Sandy. Store gaming evening, organised via Discord
Mixed games
18:00 to 22:00 Every other Friday during the gaming night
18:00 to 21:00 Tournament fees vary
Friday Night Trading Card Games: Pokémon TCG and Magic
Rollplay, March. Pokémon TCG and Magic: The Gathering tournaments and casual play
Mixed games
Saturday
14:00 to 17:00 Every Saturday
TCG Roundtable
Rollplay, March. Star Wars Unlimited Twin Suns, MTG Commander, Lorcana Coconut
Mixed games
From 16:00 Every other Saturday
18:00 to 21:00 Every Saturday
Board Games Open Gaming Evening
Rollplay, March. Open gaming from the shop library or bring your own
Board games Entry: £5
Sunday
Ask the venue for times Sunday mornings; times not published
Junior morning
Miniature Mayhem, Sandy. Junior hobby and gaming session
Mixed games Beginner friendly
Common questions
Which game shops in Cambridge run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Rollplay in March (6 nights), Miniature Mayhem in Sandy (5 nights) and CommuniTea Gaming in Peterborough (1 night). We list 17 venues in all across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Cambridge?
Wednesdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. Nine sessions run every week. The Cambridge calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Cambridge?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Miniature Mayhem. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
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