Board & Bean
Chesterfield's board game cafe, open from breakfast until late with a games library and a cover charge to play. Runs a weekly Wednesday social night plus RPG, Blood on the Clocktower and social deduction events.
3 regular events
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D&D and RPG groups in Derby
Where to find D&D and RPGs in Derby and Derbyshire: D&D one-shots, Adventurers League and roleplaying groups you can join.
We list 7 venues where you can buy or play D&D and roleplaying games across Derby and Derbyshire, in 4 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 1 regular session, most often on Tuesdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
7 venues
Boards and Swords Hobbies
Large hobby and gaming store off Stores Road in Derby with free parking and gaming tables, known as BASH. It runs game nights most evenings for Warhammer, historical wargames, Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited and board games.
20 regular events
Distinct Gaming
Games shop and play space on the first floor of the Corn Exchange on King Street, Belper, covering card games, board games, roleplaying games and miniature wargames. Standard entry to play is £5 and events are listed on its Facebook page.
3 regular events
Jack in a Box
Geek shop on Ripley High Street selling Warhammer, Pokémon and Magic cards, board games, roleplaying games and manga. Gaming rooms can be booked for play sessions.
Manaforge Games
Games shop on Babington Lane in Derby selling trading card games, board games, wargames and roleplaying games. It runs ticketed events including Pokémon League Cups, Lorcana prereleases, Age of Sigmar tournaments and board game nights.
1 regular event
Mercia Gaming
Derby hobby store specialising in 3D printed miniatures and terrain, alongside Games Workshop, Warlord, Trench Crusade and painting supplies. Tables can be booked online and Sundays are kept for ticketed events.
Table Top Events
Tabletop gaming centre and shop in Belper town centre with a games hall for up to 60 players, free terrain and a painting area. Casual tables can be booked and it runs Warhammer tournaments and themed game evenings.
4 regular events
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
Ask the venue for times Drop-in; time and price not listed.
Common questions
Where can I play D&D and roleplaying games in Derby?
The venues with the most regular nights are Table Top Events in Belper (1 night). We list 7 venues in all across Derby and Derbyshire.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for D&D and roleplaying games in Derby?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Table Top Events. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.