Archeron Books and Games
City centre shop on George Street selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games, RPGs and comics. It runs Magic: The Gathering events most days of the week, including Friday Night Magic.
7 regular events
Venue type · Hull and East Yorkshire
Game shops in Hull
Game shops across Hull and East Yorkshire: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 14 game shops across Hull and East Yorkshire, in 8 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 45 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Tuesdays. Eight of those are marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby 19 regular nights: Pokémon TCG and VGC casual league play and trade (Mondays), Riftbound open play (Mondays)
- Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull 17 regular nights: Warhammer 40k Wargaming Club (Tuesdays), Age of Sigmar Wargaming Club (Mondays)
- Archeron Books and Games, Hull 7 regular nights: Casual Magic (Tuesdays), Commander Evening (Wednesdays)
- Mighty Lancer Games, Bridlington 5 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), D&D Campaign (Fridays)
- Stronghold Games, Hull 4 regular nights: Casual board games (Mondays), D&D one-shots (Tuesdays)
14 venues
Bad Wolf Gaming
Card and wargames shop on Whitefriargate with free play tables, open for games at any time when space allows. It runs events every day, including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon League on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh, Digimon, Riftbound and Warhammer club days.
17 regular events
Forbidden Planet Hull
Pop culture shop in the Prospect Shopping Centre selling comics, manga, collectables, Funko and trading cards including Pokémon, Magic, One Piece and Lorcana, plus Warhammer.
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming
Dedicated tabletop gaming shop and play space on Wellowgate in Grimsby with events most days: Warhammer 40,000 leagues and learn-to-play, Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, Riftbound, BattleTech and free social hobby sessions.
19 regular events
Hull Pops
Gaming centre in Hessle selling trading card games, Warhammer, board games and Funko, with ticketed tournaments and release events for Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, Lorcana, Digimon and other card games.
Last Stand Games
Games store on South Cave Marketplace listed on the Wizards locator. It runs a weekly Wednesday D&D group, the Last Stand Adventurers Guild, plus Magic Commander and prerelease events.
1 regular event
Little Treasures of Hornsea
Small shop on Newbegin in Hornsea listed on the Warhammer store finder as a stockist.
Luck Box
Pokémon card shop in Trinity Market selling singles and sealed product, including Japanese sealed Pokémon. It also stocks One Piece and Disney Lorcana.
Mighty Lancer Games
Games and hobby shop on King Street stocking Warhammer, historical wargames, board games and RPGs. It runs Friday Night Magic Commander and a Standard Showdown on Fridays, plus D&D campaign nights on Thursdays and Fridays.
5 regular events
MissChief Models
Model and hobby shop on Ashby High Street in Scunthorpe, listed on the Warhammer store finder as a stockist.
Mr Wray's
Toy and stationery shop on Belle Vue Street in Filey, listed on the Warhammer store finder as a stockist.
Star Stores Memorabilia
Memorabilia and collectables shop on Frances Street in Scunthorpe that also sells Warhammer.
Stronghold Games
Games shop on Hessle Road selling Magic, D&D, board games, Transformers and Games Workshop ranges, with free bookable gaming rooms. Runs Commander nights, Friday Night Magic, board game evenings and D&D one-shots.
4 regular events
Warhammer Hull
Official Games Workshop store on Paragon Street in Hull city centre, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and other Games Workshop ranges.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 17:00 Every Monday
Casual board games
Stronghold Games, Hull. Board game night
Board games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
17:00 to 22:00 Every Monday
Age of Sigmar Wargaming Club
Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull. Open wargaming, free tables and scenery
Age of Sigmar Entry: Free
18:00 to 21:30 Every Monday
Pokémon TCG and VGC casual league play and trade
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby. League play
Pokémon Entry: £3
From 18:00 Every Monday
From 18:00 Every other Monday
Riftbound Nexus best-of-one casual tournament
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby. Casual tournament
Riftbound Entry: £5 Book ahead
Tuesday
12:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Warhammer 40k Wargaming Club
Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull. Open wargaming, free tables and scenery
Warhammer 40,000 Entry: Free
12:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
From 17:00 Every Tuesday
17:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
18:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
From 18:30 Every other Tuesday
Wednesday
From 12:00 Every Wednesday
Magic casual play session
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby. Casual play / Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3
12:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday
Horus Heresy 30K Wargaming Club
Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull. Open wargaming, free tables and scenery
Wargames Entry: Free
From 15:00 Every Wednesday
Commander Casual Wednesday
Stronghold Games, Hull. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £4 Book ahead
From 16:00 Every Wednesday
18:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday
From 19:00 Every Wednesday
Thursday
From 12:00 Every Thursday
Magic casual play session
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby. Casual play / Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3
12:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
Old World Wargaming Club
Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull. Open wargaming, free tables and scenery
Wargames Entry: Free
From 16:00 Every Thursday
17:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
18:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
From 19:00 Every Thursday
Friday
From 15:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic Commander Casual
Stronghold Games, Hull. Commander (FNM)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £4 Book ahead
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby. FNM (Commander or Standard)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3
From 18:00 Every Friday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
From 18:15 Every Friday
Archeron's Standard Showdown
Archeron Books and Games, Hull. Standard
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6
From 19:00 Every Friday
From 19:00 Every Friday
From 19:00 Every Friday
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Saturday
From 10:00 Every Saturday
Star Wars: Unlimited weekly play
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby. Weekly play
Star Wars: Unlimited Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
11:00 to 17:00 Every Saturday
13:00 to 17:00 Every Saturday
Sunday
10:00 to 16:00 Every Sunday
Pokémon TCG and VGC casual league play and trade
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby. League play
Pokémon Entry: £3
From 10:00 Not run on League Challenge or Cup days
Pokémon TCG sanctioned casual tournament
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby. Standard tournament
Pokémon Entry: £5
From 10:00 Every Sunday
From 11:00 Every Sunday
12:00 to 17:00 Alternating Sundays; a monthly Skirmish also runs
12:00 to 17:00 Alternating Sundays
13:00 to 17:00 Every Sunday
Common questions
Which game shops in Hull run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming in Grimsby (19 nights), Bad Wolf Gaming in Hull (17 nights) and Archeron Books and Games in Hull (7 nights). We list 14 venues in all across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Hull?
Fridays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. 41 sessions run every week. The Hull calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Hull?
Yes. Eight regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Stronghold Games, Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming and Bad Wolf Gaming. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Hull?
Seven regular nights are free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £1 and £5. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.