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
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Magic: The Gathering in Hull
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Hull and East Yorkshire: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 9 venues where you can buy or play Magic across Hull and East Yorkshire, in 6 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 20 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Thursdays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Eight have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Archeron Books and Games, Hull 7 regular nights: Casual Magic (Tuesdays), Commander Evening (Wednesdays)
- Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby 5 regular nights: Magic casual play session (Wednesdays), Magic casual play session (Thursdays)
- Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull 4 regular nights: Commander Night (Tuesdays), Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- Mighty Lancer Games, Bridlington 3 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), Standard Showdown (Fridays)
- Stronghold Games, Hull 2 regular nights: Commander Casual Wednesday (Wednesdays), Friday Night Magic Commander Casual (Fridays)
9 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
Clan Shots Gaming
Board game cafe and gaming shop near Goole station with a free board game library, five free 6x4 wargaming tables and food including burgers and waffles. Free weekly events include Tuesday board game night and Thursday Commander.
4 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
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
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
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
From 17:00 Every Tuesday
17:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Wednesday
From 12:00 Every Wednesday
Magic casual play session
Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby. Casual play / Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3
From 15:00 Every Wednesday
Commander Casual Wednesday
Stronghold Games, Hull. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £4 Book ahead
From 16:00 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
From 16:00 Every Thursday
18:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
18:30 to 22:00 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
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Sunday
From 11:00 Every Sunday
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Hull?
The venues with the most regular nights are Archeron Books and Games in Hull (7 nights), Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming in Grimsby (5 nights) and Bad Wolf Gaming in Hull (4 nights). We list 9 venues in all across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Hull?
Fridays and Thursdays have the most regular sessions. 20 sessions run every week. The Hull calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for Magic in Hull?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming and Bad Wolf Gaming. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play Magic in Hull?
One regular night is free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £3 and £6, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.