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
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Wargaming in Exeter
Where to find Wargames in Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall: historical and miniature wargaming clubs, gaming centres and shops.
We list 16 venues where you can buy or play wargaming across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall, in 10 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 5 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Tuesdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- AFK Gaming, Newton Abbot 2 regular nights: Wargaming Night (Tuesdays), Building Day (Thursdays)
- Clifton Road Games, Exeter 1 regular night: Star Wars Miniatures Gaming (Tuesdays)
- Piranha Cafe, Truro 1 regular night: Tin Squadron (Thursdays)
- The Venue Plymouth, Plymouth 1 regular night: Wargaming night (Thursdays)
16 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.
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
Devildog Gaming
Wargaming shop in Paignton stocking Warhammer and other miniatures games.
Itemdrop
Family-run games, hobby and toy shop selling video games, board games, RPGs, Warhammer and collectables, plus buying and selling second-hand items.
JK Games
Wargames and card game shop trading since 2018, stocking Warhammer, other miniatures games, Pokémon, Lorcana and Star Wars: Unlimited. Hosts monthly Pokémon League Challenges and prereleases.
1 regular event
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.
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.
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
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
Warhammer Barnstaple
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.
Warhammer Exeter
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.
Warhammer Plymouth
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.
Warhammer Truro
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.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
19:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Ask the venue for times Evening
Thursday
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Common questions
Where can I play wargaming in Exeter?
The venues with the most regular nights are AFK Gaming in Newton Abbot (2 nights), Clifton Road Games in Exeter (1 night) and Piranha Cafe in Truro (1 night). We list 16 venues in all across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
Which night of the week is busiest for wargaming in Exeter?
Thursdays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. Five sessions run every week. The Exeter calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for wargaming in Exeter?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at AFK Gaming. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.