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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Wargaming in Hull
Where to find Wargames in Hull and East Yorkshire: historical and miniature wargaming clubs, gaming centres and shops.
We list 10 venues where you can buy or play wargaming across Hull and East Yorkshire, in 6 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 4 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Tuesdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Nine have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming, Grimsby 4 regular nights: Shatterpoint casual play (Tuesdays)
- Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull 2 regular nights: Horus Heresy 30K Wargaming Club (Wednesdays), Old World Wargaming Club (Thursdays)
- Clan Shots Gaming, Goole 1 regular night: WarGames (Thursdays)
10 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
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.
Hull's Angels Wargaming Club
Volunteer-run tabletop gaming club above Boyes on Whitefriargate with eighteen 6x4 tables, scenery and two bookable role playing rooms. Open to the public on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with leagues for 40K, Age of Sigmar, The Old World, Bolt Action and Blood Bowl.
2 regular events
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
The Game Shack Beverley
Family-run tabletop gaming cafe off Lairgate with a large library of board and card games, open four sessions a week at £3 per person. Thursday is the Beverley Board Game Group night, with Blood on the Clocktower on alternate Fridays and regular learn-to-play sessions.
5 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.
Tuesday
From 18:30 Every other Tuesday
Wednesday
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
Thursday
12:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
Old World Wargaming Club
Bad Wolf Gaming, Hull. Open wargaming, free tables and scenery
Wargames Entry: Free
Ask the venue for times All day
Common questions
Where can I play wargaming in Hull?
The venues with the most regular nights are Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming in Grimsby (4 nights), Bad Wolf Gaming in Hull (2 nights) and Clan Shots Gaming in Goole (1 night). We list 10 venues in all across Hull and East Yorkshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for wargaming in Hull?
Thursdays and Tuesdays have the most regular sessions. Three sessions run every week. The Hull calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for wargaming in Hull?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Grim Dice Tabletop Gaming. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much does it cost to play wargaming in Hull?
Three regular nights are free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually £3, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.