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Game nights · Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall

Beginner-friendly game nights in Exeter

Beginner-friendly game nights across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall: learn-to-play sessions and nights that welcome new players.

42 regular nights

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

Monday

13:30 to 17:00 Every Monday

Monday duplicate pairs

Exmouth Bridge Club, Woodbury. Relaxed duplicate pairs with tea break

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
14:00 to 17:00 Confirm the Monday venue with the club

Carbis Bay Bridge Club Monday afternoon

Carbis Bay Bridge Club, Carbis Bay. Club afternoon, beginners welcome

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 14:00 Every Monday

Simply Duplicate improvers session

Simply Duplicate (Bude), Bude. Improvers session

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
From 17:00 Every Monday

Yu-Gi-Oh! Night

The Venue Plymouth, Plymouth. Constructed tournament

Yu-Gi-Oh! Entry: £5 Beginner friendly
17:30 to 20:30 Every Monday

Newquay Chess Club Monday evening

Newquay Chess Club, Newquay. Club night, friendly games

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:10 Be seated by 18:10

Monday evening pairs

Teignmouth Bridge Club, Teignmouth. Duplicate pairs

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2, visitors £3 Beginner friendly
19:00 to 21:00 Beginners course started 7 September 2026; register in advance

Learn to play and supervised play

Plymouth Bridge Club, Plymouth. Beginners course and supervised play for intermediates

Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Monday

Card Game Night

AFK Gaming, Newton Abbot. Open play (TCG)

Mixed games Entry: £3 table fee or a booster pack Beginner friendly

Tuesday

10:15 to 12:30 Continuing from 8 September 2026; register in advance

Tuesday morning intermediates

Plymouth Bridge Club, Plymouth. Intermediate class with set hands

Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 13:00 Every Tuesday

Exeter Bridge Club improvers practice

Exeter Bridge Club, Exeter. Improvers practice session

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 13:00 Every Tuesday

Tuesday social bridge

Plymouth Bridge Club, Plymouth. Friendly non scored social bridge, no partner needed

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 13:30 Arrive 13:15

Relaxed hosted pairs

Newton Abbot Bridge Club, Newton Abbot. Hosted relaxed bridge, all standards

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2.50, visitors £3.50 Beginner friendly
From 13:30 Every Tuesday

Falmouth Bridge Club Tuesday improvers and club

Falmouth Bridge Club, Penryn. Improvers and club session for less experienced players

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 17:30 Every Tuesday

Warhammer 40,000 2,000 point session

Dark Star Gaming, Plymouth. Open play, 2,000 points

Warhammer 40,000 Beginner friendly
17:30 to 18:30 September to May, no session at half term

Exeter Junior Chess Club

Exeter Chess Club, Exeter. Junior club

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:15 Arrive by 18:00 for a prompt start

Topsham Bridge Club duplicate

Topsham Bridge Club, Topsham. Duplicate pairs

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2.50 Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday

Lerryn Chess Club night

Lerryn Chess Club, Lostwithiel. Club night, casual and competitive

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Quieter in July and August

Exeter Chess Club night

Exeter Chess Club, Exeter. Club night, casual and league chess

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday

Learn to Play Day

AFK Gaming, Newton Abbot. Learn to play

Mixed games Beginner friendly

Wednesday

From 13:00 Arrive by 12:50

Exeter Bridge Club Wednesday afternoon session

Exeter Bridge Club, Exeter. Supervised duplicate play

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
From 13:15 Be seated by 13:15

Wednesday afternoon pairs

Teignmouth Bridge Club, Teignmouth. Duplicate pairs

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2, visitors £3 Beginner friendly
From 13:30 Book by email up to seven days ahead

Victoria Park relaxed duplicate

Victoria Park Bridge Club, Exeter. Relaxed duplicate for new and improving players

Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 14:00 Arrive by 13:45

Simply Duplicate Wednesday afternoon

Simply Duplicate (Bude), Bude. Duplicate, relaxed

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 19:15 Club meeting Wednesdays; see the club calendar for dates

Camborne Chess Club coaching session

Camborne Chess Club, Camborne. Coaching session

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 for non-members Beginner friendly
From 18:40 Arrive by 18:30

Wednesday relaxed duplicate

Torquay Bridge Club, Torquay. Relaxed duplicate for beginners and intermediates, host system

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2, guests £4 Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Run by Exeter Bridge Club at Victoria Park Club

Exeter Bridge Club Wednesday evening practice

Victoria Park Bridge Club, Exeter. Practice session for newer players, no partner needed

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday

Commander Night

The Venue Plymouth, Plymouth. Commander

Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly

Thursday

13:00 to 16:15 Seated by 13:00 at the latest

Thursday duplicate session

Modbury Bridge Club, Modbury. Duplicate pairs, come with a partner

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 18:15 Arrive by 18:00 for a prompt start

Topsham Bridge Club duplicate

Topsham Bridge Club, Topsham. Duplicate pairs

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2.50 Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Arrive by 18:15; ring the Chair before visiting

Thursday pairs

Tavistock Millennium Bridge Club, Tavistock. Duplicate pairs, host system

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3, £5 per pair Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Late September to mid May

Newton Abbot Chess Club night

Newton Abbot Chess Club, Newton Abbot. Club night, internal competitions and league matches

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Thursday

South Hams Chess Club night

South Hams Chess Club, Kingsbridge. Club night, informal games and internal competitions

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday

Building Day

AFK Gaming, Newton Abbot. Hobby and building

Wargames Beginner friendly

Friday

From 13:15 Be seated by 13:15

Friday afternoon pairs

Teignmouth Bridge Club, Teignmouth. Duplicate pairs

Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2, visitors £3 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 21:00 Every Friday

Magic: The Gathering Game Night (Liskeard Public Hall)

Mystery Ninja, Liskeard. Casual play

Magic: The Gathering Entry: Free Beginner friendly
18:30 to 22:00 Every Friday

Penzance Improvers Bridge club night

Penzance Improvers Bridge, Penzance. Improvers duplicate

Chess, bridge and classic games Book ahead Beginner friendly

Saturday

10:00 to 12:00 Every Saturday

Newquay Saturday Chess Club

Newquay Chess Club Saturday Club, Newquay. Junior and beginner club, all welcome

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly

Sunday

From 12:15 First Sunday of the month at The White Hart

Blood on the Clocktower in-person games

Exeter Board Gamers, Exeter. Social deduction (Blood on the Clocktower); one game always beginner friendly

Board games Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 12:30 Most Sundays; only when a Meetup event is listed

Sunday Games Afternoon @ The White Hart

Exeter Board Gamers, Exeter. Board game afternoon, adults only (18+); games taught

Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
13:00 to 17:00 Every Sunday

D&D Adventurers League (early session)

The Venue Plymouth, Plymouth. Adventurers League

D&D Entry: £5 (first session free) Beginner friendly
13:30 to 16:00 Every Sunday

Falmouth Chess Club Sunday afternoon

Falmouth Chess Club, Falmouth. Social club session, all levels

Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Every Sunday

D&D Adventurers League (late session)

The Venue Plymouth, Plymouth. Adventurers League

D&D Entry: £5 (first session free) Beginner friendly
See the full Exeter calendar

27 venues

In Exeter (4)

Club · Exeter

Exeter Board Gamers

Large Exeter board game Meetup group with Sunday games afternoons at The White Hart on South Street and The Bowling Green on Blackboy Road, plus monthly in-person Blood on the Clocktower. Adults only.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Suns
Club · Exeter

Exeter Bridge Club

EBU affiliated duplicate bridge club playing at Newcourt Community Centre on weekday afternoons and at Victoria Park Club on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, with supervised and practice sessions for newer players.

Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Tues, Weds, Thus
Club · Exeter

Exeter Chess Club

Friendly chess club meeting every Tuesday evening at Heavitree Social Club, welcoming players of all abilities and league players, with a junior club earlier on Tuesday evenings from September to May.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues
Club · Exeter

Victoria Park Bridge Club

Small, friendly bridge section of a combined bridge and tennis club in St Leonards, with duplicate on Monday and Thursday evenings and a relaxed Wednesday afternoon session suited to new and improving players.

Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 4 days a week

Elsewhere in Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall (23)

Club · Plymouth

Plymouth Bridge Club

Bridge club in its own clubhouse just off Mutley Plain, with afternoon duplicate on Mondays and Thursdays, a Friday evening session, relaxed social bridge on Tuesday afternoons and lessons for beginners and intermediates.

Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 4 days a week
Club · Teignmouth

Teignmouth Bridge Club

EBU affiliated bridge club at the Richard Newton Hall with a Monday evening and two daytime sessions, offering a supportive setting for players moving from classes to duplicate.

Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Weds, Fris
Club · Bude

Simply Duplicate (Bude)

Relaxed duplicate bridge group at the Parkhouse Centre in Bude, playing on Wednesday afternoons with an improvers session on Monday afternoons. Players range from newly trained beginners to county level, so just turn up and play.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Club · Camborne

Camborne Chess Club

Long running chess club meeting fortnightly on Wednesday evenings at the Bickford Smith Bowling Club in Tuckingmill, with coaching at 18:00 followed by rapidplay, blitz and club championship events. It suits newcomers looking for coaching as well as league players, with several teams in the county leagues.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Club · Carbis Bay

Carbis Bay Bridge Club

Bridge club meeting on Monday afternoons in Carbis Bay, with a monthly duplicate session at the Memorial Hall on Trencrom Lane. Beginners are welcome and the club offers teaching for new players.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Fris
Club · Woodbury, Exmouth

Exmouth Bridge Club

EBU affiliated bridge club of over 100 members playing duplicate at Woodbury Village Hall on Monday and Friday afternoons, with a more relaxed Monday session.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Fris
Club · Penryn

Falmouth Bridge Club

EBU affiliated bridge club at the Masonic Hall in Penryn, with Thursday evening duplicate, a Tuesday afternoon session for less experienced players and a monthly Saturday bridge drive. New members and visitors are always welcome.

Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Tues, Thus, Sats
Club · Lostwithiel

Lerryn Chess Club

Friendly chess club meeting every Tuesday evening in the Red Store beside the River Lerryn, with casual and competitive play. Beginners, juniors, returning players and rated players new to the area are all welcome.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Club · Modbury

Modbury Bridge Club

Bridge club formed in 2023 playing afternoon duplicate on Thursdays at the MARS Pavilion, welcoming friendly bridge players who want a relaxed introduction to duplicate.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Club · Newquay

Newquay Chess Club

Welcoming chess club meeting on Monday evenings in the Steam Bar function room at the Great Western Hotel, Newquay. Everyone is welcome and the club helps learners get to grips with the game.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Club · Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot Bridge Club

Friendly EBU affiliated bridge club at the Recreational Trust, with hosted relaxed bridge on Tuesday afternoons suitable for all standards and competitive duplicate on Thursday evenings.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Club · Penzance

Penzance Improvers Bridge

Relaxed Friday evening duplicate bridge group at Penzance Sailing Club for improving players, with experienced members happy to help. A good stepping stone between lessons and the main clubs.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Club · Kingsbridge

South Hams Chess Club

Friendly chess club meeting on Thursday evenings in the ground floor room of the Regal Club, Kingsbridge, welcoming players of all standards with help for newcomers to clocks and competitive chess.

Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Club · Torquay

Torquay Bridge Club

Bridge club with a spacious clubhouse and free parking in St Marychurch, with duplicate on Monday evenings for intermediate and advanced players and a relaxed Wednesday evening for beginners and intermediates, plus beginner courses.

Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Mons, Weds

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