Accent Gaming
Independent hobby and wargaming store in Dunfermline selling Warhammer, Mantic, Warlord Games and trading card games, with tables to book and free build and paint sessions on Fridays.
1 regular event
Venue type · Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife
Game shops in Edinburgh
Game shops across Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 21 game shops across Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife, in 13 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 4 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Wednesdays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Nine have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- The Arena, Brightons, Falkirk 2 regular nights: Wednesday Community Night (Wednesdays), Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- Accent Gaming, Dunfermline 1 regular night: Build and Paint (Fridays)
- Accent Gaming Dunfermline, Dunfermline 1 regular night: Build & Paint (Fridays)
21 venues
Accent Gaming Dunfermline
Dunfermline hobby store stocking Warhammer, Mantic and Warlord wargames plus Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece and other TCGs, with tables you can book online. Free Build and Paint on Friday evenings.
1 regular event
Accent Gaming Kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy branch of Accent Gaming, an independent hobby and wargaming shop on St Clair Street.
Berrydin Books
Bookshop on Castlegate in Berwick-upon-Tweed with a Warhammer and wargaming side.
Black Lion Games
Independent hobby and games shop on Buccleuch Street in Edinburgh's Southside.
Bright Star Toys
Family run independent toy shop on Linlithgow High Street selling toys, games, puzzles, Pokémon and Lorcana cards and Warhammer.
Forbidden Planet Edinburgh
Pop culture shop on South Bridge selling comics, graphic novels, manga, collectables and trading cards including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece and Lorcana.
J&R Local
Shop on Annan High Street listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Kinross Tabletop
Independent family-run hobby and gaming shop on Kinross High Street selling Warhammer, trading cards, paints, dice and terrain. Gaming tables can be hired for wargames, card games, board games and RPGs.
Lynxhead
Art and craft supplies shop and printmaking studio on Dunbar High Street, and an official Warhammer stockist selling box sets, Citadel paints and Black Library. Hosts regular free drop-in miniature painting sessions.
Marionville Models
Specialist tabletop gaming shop in Livingston selling Warhammer, other miniatures games, paints and terrain, with a tabletop wargaming room that hosts regular tournaments.
Mox in the Hole
Independent game shop at Lochrin Buildings focused on trading card games including Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Pokémon and Star Wars Unlimited. It has free gaming space with bookable tables, a board games library and wargames terrain, and runs events most nights.
Peebles Comics & Games
Comic and games shop on Northgate in Peebles selling comics, graphic novels, manga, board games, trading card games, role playing games and Warhammer.
Red Dice Games
Tabletop games shop on Great Junction Street in Leith.
Shedring Hobbies
Model and hobby shop at Fruix Farm near junction 5 of the M90, specialising in model railway, diecast and scenery supplies. Also stocks Games Workshop kits and hobby paints.
The Arena
Tabletop gaming venue and shop in Brightons with a large gaming hall for wargames, card games and board games, plus a themed RPG room and a retro gaming room. It runs weekly community nights, Friday Night Magic, leagues and tournaments.
2 regular events
The Arena at Pink Shirts (Dice and Tokens)
Community gaming venue and shop in Falkirk for tabletop wargames, RPGs and trading card games.
Thistle Tavern Edinburgh
Trading card game store and play space in Edinburgh's West End with drop-in weekly events for Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Flesh and Blood, Star Wars Unlimited and many more. Weekly event fees are mostly £7 to £8.50.
Vaulthammer Gaming
Gaming shop on Bank Street in Galashiels, linked to the Scottish Borders Games Club.
Warhammer Edinburgh
Official Games Workshop store on Castle Street in Edinburgh city centre, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints, with gaming tables in store.
Wonderland Models
Long-running Edinburgh model, toy and hobby shop on Lothian Road, and a large independent Games Workshop stockist. Also sells Battletech, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon cards, model kits, railways and radio control.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Wednesday
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Wednesday Community Night
The Arena, Brightons, Falkirk. Casual open gaming, often several Magic Commander pods
Mixed games Beginner friendly
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Build & Paint
Accent Gaming Dunfermline, Dunfermline. Hobby painting night
Mixed games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
The Arena, Brightons, Falkirk. Organised play, rotating formats including Standard, Draft and Pioneer
Magic: The Gathering
Common questions
Which game shops in Edinburgh run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Arena in Brightons, Falkirk (2 nights), Accent Gaming in Dunfermline (1 night) and Accent Gaming Dunfermline in Dunfermline (1 night). We list 21 venues in all across Edinburgh, Lothians and Fife.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Edinburgh?
Fridays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. Four sessions run every week. The Edinburgh calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Edinburgh?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Arena and Accent Gaming Dunfermline. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Edinburgh?
Two regular nights are free to join. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.