Where to find Wargames in Dundee and Perth: historical and miniature wargaming clubs, gaming centres and shops.
We list 9 venues where you can play or buy wargaming across Dundee and Perth, in 6 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 2 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Fridays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site. Four of the 9 are in Dundee itself, and we list them first below.
Venues with regular nights or tables to play on site, busiest first.
Not for profit, alcohol free board game cafe in Dundee city centre with a library of around 500 games. Hosts regular community events including mini painting, free board game nights and a monthly tabletop playtesting meetup.
Wargames club meeting on Wednesday evenings at The Friary on Tullideph Road, with roleplaying and board game branches. Free parking on site.
Games shop and café on Annfield Road, Dundee, selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games and D&D. Runs weekly Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece and Flesh and Blood events.
Gaming café and shop on Montrose High Street with a free-to-play game library, Warhammer and other wargames, trading card games and D&D. Runs free weekly Magic, Riftbound and skirmish wargame nights.
Wargames club based in Forfar, Angus. Check the club website for current meeting nights and venue before attending.
Wargames club in Kirriemuir, Angus, which organises the annual TARGE wargames show.
Games shop on Arbroath High Street selling trading cards, board games, Warhammer and new and retro video games. Runs weekly Magic, Lorcana, Riftbound and D&D sessions in store.
We haven't confirmed play space or regular nights at these yet, so ask in store.
Official Warhammer store on Commercial Street in Dundee city centre selling Citadel miniatures and paints, with tables for in-store games.
Official Warhammer store on Scott Street in Perth selling Citadel miniatures and paints, with tables for in-store games. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Redcaps, Montrose. Dystopian Wars and Armoured Clash
Cake or Dice, Dundee. Miniature painting session
The venues with the most regular nights are Cake or Dice in Dundee (1 night) and Redcaps in Montrose (1 night). We list 9 venues in all across Dundee and Perth.
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Redcaps and Cake or Dice. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
One regular night is free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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