AFK Gaming
Games shop with a gaming area, selling Warhammer, trading card games and RPGs. Runs weekly card game, wargaming and Friday Night Magic evenings plus a Tuesday learn to play day.
6 regular events
Game · Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall
Board game shops, cafés and clubs in Exeter
Where to find Board games in Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall: pub meetups, café nights, clubs and shops for board gamers.
We list 23 venues where you can buy or play board games across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, in 14 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 3 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Fridays. 15 have tables to play on site.
23 venues
Antics Plymouth
Model and hobby shop on Cornwall Street in Plymouth, next door to the Warhammer store. Part of the Antics chain, it sells model railways and kits alongside Games Workshop, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and board games.
Board
Board game bar and restaurant in Exeter.
Bridge Troll Hobbies
Hobby and games shop on Angel Hill selling Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon.
Clifton Road Games
Exeter game shop for board, card, miniatures and roleplaying games with in-store play most evenings, including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League and Star Wars games. Evening events start at 19:00 and weekend events at 11:00.
6 regular events
DNA Games
Family-run games shop selling trading card games and RPGs, with bookable tables, a library of games to play and regular game nights and tournaments.
Exeter Board Gamers
Meetup group for board gamers in Exeter that runs Sunday games afternoons at local pubs including The White Hart and The Bowling Green.
Geek Retreat Truro
Geek Retreat franchise cafe and games venue in Truro.
Happy Piranha
Geek and games shop in Truro next door to its own Piranha Cafe, where games are played and events are held.
Imperial Games
Tabletop wargaming, trading card game and board game shop with a dedicated gaming room open until 22:00 on weekdays. Tables can be booked online and the shop runs weekly tournaments and leagues.
Itemdrop
Family-run games, hobby and toy shop selling video games, board games, RPGs, Warhammer and collectables, plus buying and selling second-hand items.
Kirton Games
Wargames and hobby shop with the Kirton Gaming Loft, a pay to play space with plenty of gaming tables and scenery, plus a board game room. Stocks Warhammer, Star Wars miniatures games, Bolt Action, trading card games and RPGs.
Modular Worlds
Games shop and tavern in Wesley Yard selling board games, trading card games, wargames, paints and RPGs, with two D&D rooms, a card hall, a floor of wargaming tables and a games library.
Nexus Games Torquay
Board game cafe in Torquay.
Piranha Cafe
Themed games cafe and club house in Truro with a licensed bar, board game library and nightly clubs for Pokémon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece and wargaming. Evening sessions are typically £5 and most clubs are just turn up.
10 regular events
Sanctum Games
Cornish tabletop games shop focused on Games Workshop ranges, including Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, The Old World and Middle-earth, plus board games.
Sword & Board
Exeter game shop with its own website.
Taylored Games
Independent board game, card game and Warhammer shop at Abbots Quay in Kingsbridge.
The Venue Plymouth
Gaming space and shop with open tables for board games, card games, RPGs and wargames. Runs weekly Yu-Gi-Oh!, Commander, Friday Night Magic, Warhammer and D&D Adventurers League sessions.
8 regular events
Tic Tac Tabletop
Board game and tabletop shop in Bedford Court, Tavistock, selling board games, trading card games, Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons, with regular events advertised on its website.
TM Gaming
Tabletop gaming venue with 14 tables next to TM Gym, running Warhammer, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Star Wars game nights most evenings, plus board game and RPG days on Sundays.
9 regular events
Torbay Guild of Gamers
Games shop on Abbey Road, Torquay, stocking board games and Warhammer.
Twist Board Game Cafe Bar
Board game cafe bar in Plymouth city centre with a library of over 600 games for groups of 2 to 20 plus. A games ticket is charged to play; phone contact is by SMS only.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Friday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
Saturday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Saturday
Common questions
Where can I play board games in Exeter?
The venues with the most regular nights are Piranha Cafe in Truro (3 nights). We list 23 venues in all across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
Which night of the week is busiest for board games in Exeter?
Tuesdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Exeter calendar shows what's on from today.
How much does it cost to play board games in Exeter?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually £5. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.