Game shops across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 39 game shops across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, in 25 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 31 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Tuesdays. Eight of those are marked as beginner friendly. Twelve have tables to play on site. Four of the 39 are in Exeter itself, and we list them first below.
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.
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.
Trading card game shop at Marsh Barton in Exeter for Magic, Lorcana and Pokémon TCG. Tables can be booked and the shop runs events.
Official Games Workshop store on South Street in Exeter, stocking Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and the full Citadel paint range. Open every day, and until 8pm on Thursdays.
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.
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.
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.
Wargames and card game shop trading since 2018, stocking Warhammer, other miniatures games, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana and Star Wars: Unlimited. Hosts monthly Pokémon League Challenges and prereleases.
Shop selling anime merchandise, trading cards, toys and Japanese snacks. Runs free weekly Magic: The Gathering game nights at Liskeard Public Hall.
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.
Geek and games shop in Truro next door to its own Piranha Cafe, where games are played and events are held.
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.
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.
Tabletop gaming and hobby shop on Hyde Road in Paignton selling Magic, Warhammer and other miniatures games. It sells tickets for in-store Magic prerelease events.
Trading card game shop at The Leats in Truro, on the site formerly run as Geek Retreat Truro. It is a Wizards Play Network and Disney Lorcana store.
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 TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and board games.
Hobby and games shop on Angel Hill selling Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon TCG.
Independent Warhammer stockist in Redruth.
Wargaming shop in Paignton stocking Warhammer and other miniatures games.
Independent Warhammer stockist in Plymouth.
Penzance games shop focused on Pokémon TCG and trading card games, with a sister Poke-Pack Shack in St Ives.
Video game, collectables and geek merchandise shop on Bampton Street.
Independent Warhammer stockist in Exmouth.
Family-run games, hobby and toy shop selling video games, board games, RPGs, Warhammer and collectables, plus buying and selling second-hand items.
Friendly local gaming store in St Austell Market House selling Warhammer and trading card games including Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana and One Piece.
Large independent hardware and department store in Victoria Square with an extensive toy department that stocks Warhammer.
Supplies shop at Pinnacle Business Park, Callington, linked to the On Target Games paintball and airsoft business, stocking Warhammer.
Independent Warhammer stockist in Helston.
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.
Independent games shop in Falmouth. It is a Wizards Play Network store and lists Riftbound events.
Toy, games and model shop on Causewayhead in Penzance.
Independent board game, card game and Warhammer shop at Abbots Quay in Kingsbridge.
Collectables shop selling trading card games including Pokémon TCG, Magic, Lorcana and One Piece, plus Funko Pops, figures, D&D accessories and Warhammer.
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.
Games shop on Abbey Road, Torquay, stocking board games and Warhammer.
Official Games Workshop store in Queens House on Queen Street, Barnstaple, serving North Devon with Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, paints and hobby supplies. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
Official Games Workshop store on Cornwall Street in Plymouth city centre, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints. Open seven days, with a late opening until 8pm on Thursdays.
Official Games Workshop store on New Bridge Street in Truro. It stocks Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, paints and hobby tools, and opens Tuesday to Saturday.
Toy shop and post office on the harbourside in St Ives that stocks Warhammer.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
The Venue Plymouth, Plymouth. Constructed tournament
AFK Gaming, Newton Abbot. Open play (TCG)
TM Gaming, Barnstaple. Open play
TM Gaming, Barnstaple. Open play
Mystery Ninja, Liskeard. Casual play
Clifton Road Games, Exeter. Friday Night Magic (Booster Draft)
AFK Gaming, Newton Abbot. Friday Night Magic
The Venue Plymouth, Plymouth. Adventurers League
The Venue Plymouth, Plymouth. Adventurers League
The venues with the most regular nights are TM Gaming in Barnstaple (9 nights), The Venue Plymouth in Plymouth (8 nights) and AFK Gaming in Newton Abbot (6 nights). We list 39 venues in all across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
Fridays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. 29 sessions run every week. The Exeter calendar shows what's on from today.
Yes. Eight regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Venue Plymouth, AFK Gaming and Mystery Ninja. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
One regular night is free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £3 and £5. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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