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Free game nights in Derby

Free game nights across Derby and Derbyshire: regular game nights with no entry fee.

3 regular nights

The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.

Wednesday

19:30 to 22:00 Every Wednesday

Wednesday club night

Belper Chess Club, Belper. Club night: social chess, league matches, club championship and analysis nights

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for first few visits, then £30 annual membership (under 18s free) Beginner friendly

Thursday

18:30 to 22:00 Listed 12 Nov and 10 Dec 2026 (second Thursday of month).

LGBTQ+ Social (Rainbow Night)

Board & Bean, Chesterfield. LGBTQ+ board game social

Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly

Sunday

18:30 to 22:00 Listed 25 Oct and 29 Nov 2026 (last Sunday of month).

Two Rooms and a Boom

Board & Bean, Chesterfield. Social deduction party game

Board games Entry: Free
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2 venues

Board game café · Chesterfield

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.

Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Weds, Thus, Suns
Club · Belper

Belper Chess Club

Belper Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening in an upstairs room at the Old Kings Head pub in Belper, with casual and competitive chess for all levels from beginners upwards. Visitors can try a few nights free, under 18s join free, and children must come with an adult.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds

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