Alwoodley Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 7pm at Alwoodley Community Centre in north Leeds, welcoming players of all abilities with league teams and regular social chess evenings. Visitors can try a few sessions before joining, and juniors are pointed to Leeds Junior Chess Club.
Board game cafe and bar on Merrion Street with over 500 games across two floors, food, craft beer and staff on hand to teach rules. Walk-ins are welcome, but booking is advised on Friday and Saturday nights.
Pop culture shop on The Headrow in Leeds city centre selling comics, graphic novels, manga, Funko, Gunpla and Pokémon TCG cards, plus Warhammer.
Leeds Chess Club meets every Wednesday evening at the West Riding Hotel near Leeds station, with league matches upstairs and social chess in the bar. It suits everyone from improvers to titled players and fields teams in the Leeds and Yorkshire leagues.
Leeds Riichi Mahjong meets on Sunday afternoons in Leeds city centre, recently at The Tetley, to play Japanese riichi mahjong. Beginners are very welcome, tiles and mats are provided and experienced players help with scoring.
Game shop in Leeds city centre running weekly Magic: The Gathering events, including Friday Night Magic Pauper and Tuesday Commander nights.
Rose Forgrove Chess Club plays at Roundhay Parochial Hall and is one of the biggest clubs in Leeds, with many teams in the Leeds Wednesday evening league and the Yorkshire Saturday league.
Eat Your Greens hosts a relaxed social chess club in Leeds city centre on the first Wednesday of each month, plus a second monthly night on the third Tuesday at its riverside shop and cafe Greens Grocers. Boards are provided and it is open to all abilities, from complete beginners to returning players.
Long-running Leeds city centre shop for board games, roleplaying games, trading card games, miniatures and graphic novels. It hosts Friday Night Magic Commander every week.
Official Warhammer store at 155 Briggate in Leeds, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
West Leeds Chess Club plays in the Leeds Wednesday evening league and the Yorkshire Saturday league, with home matches at Chapel Allerton Snooker Club.
Bradford Bridge Club plays at its own clubhouse with Monday and Wednesday evening sessions, a relaxed No Fear session on Thursday evenings with a host, and lessons for learners and improvers. It suits everyone from beginners to county and international players.
Bradford Chess Club, also known as Bradford 1853, plays at the Latvian Club off Manningham Lane, fielding teams in the Bradford league and the Yorkshire Saturday league.
Social chess at Bradford City Library in Centenary Square on Saturday mornings, a relaxed session for casual players.
Giant outdoor chess in Bradford's City Park, next to City Hall, on Wednesday late mornings and lunchtimes, open to anyone passing.
Bradford city centre game shop on Godwin Street running Friday Night Magic every Friday afternoon. It is also registered as a Play! Pokémon league venue.
South Bradford Chess Club holds a friendly social night on Thursdays at the Field Sports and Social Club, open to players of any age or strength, including those learning to play. League matches are on Tuesdays at Great Horton Park Chapel Cricket Club, Ewart Street.
The 147 Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at The 147 on Stadium Road, south Bradford, for social chess, and runs six teams across the Bradford league divisions.
Undercliffe Chess Club plays in the Bradford and District Chess League at Upper Bolton Conservative Club, with teams in Divisions 1 and 3.
Official Warhammer store at 16 Bank Street in Bradford, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Huddersfield town centre hobby shop with free gaming space for over 100 people, open seven days. It runs weekly Magic nights including Modern on Mondays and Commander and Standard on Fridays.
Huddersfield Bridge Club, founded in 1936, plays daytime and evening sessions at its fully accessible premises on Merton Street, Springwood, close to the bus station. Beginners and improvers lessons run through the year and new players are welcome.
Huddersfield Chess Club, founded in 1852, meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm at Lindley Liberal Club, welcoming all playing strengths including juniors. Teams play in the Yorkshire, Huddersfield and Calderdale leagues.
Independent comic shop in Huddersfield's Byram Arcade selling comics, graphic novels, action figures and a large Games Workshop range including Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Blood Bowl.
Small adult wargames club meeting on Monday evenings at Beaumont Park Visitors Centre, playing historical periods from Ancients to WW2 plus sci-fi and fantasy. New members over 18 can drop in.
Wargaming shop and gaming venue in Huddersfield that hosts tournaments and leagues for games such as Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game and Malifaux.
Official Warhammer store at 9 Market Street in Huddersfield, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Board game and tabletop cafe in Wakefield serving coffee and donuts, with a game library, D&D campaigns, weekly Magic and wargaming nights and regular Warhammer tournaments.
Wakefield trading card shop selling singles and sealed product for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood and Gundam. Magic events run most days of the week.
King in the North is a fantasy themed archery and chess centre at Thornes Lane Wharf in Wakefield, with a 15 table chess tournament area open for casual play and regular tournaments, plus a refreshment area. Open table chess runs during opening hours seven days a week, and pre-booking is advised.
Wakefield games shop running Friday Night Magic every week, with a Standard event and a Commander session side by side.
Wakefield Bridge Club plays in its own two rooms at Thornes Park, with Thursday evening pairs, weekday morning learning sessions and beginner courses. About 170 members, three Yorkshire League teams and a welcome for newcomers and returning players.
Wakefield Chess Club plays at the Bowling Club House on Eastmoor Road and fields a team in the Yorkshire Saturday league.
Official Warhammer store at 24-26 Westgate in Wakefield, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Calderdale Chess Club plays at Heath United Reformed Church in Halifax and fields two teams in the Yorkshire Saturday league.
Halifax town centre card shop with Magic on Monday and Friday evenings, offering competitive and casual Commander plus Standard, each £6.
Halifax Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge at its own premises on Prescott Street near Halifax town centre every weekday evening and on Tuesday afternoons. Visitors are welcome, most sessions earn EBU masterpoints, and the club has a kitchen and licensed bar.
Halifax Chess Club, founded in 1840 and one of the oldest in the country, plays on Monday evenings at Lee Mount Working Mens Club with teams in the Calderdale Chess League.
Traditional model shop near Halifax railway station, established in 1994, specialising in plastic kits, figures, paints and tools. It also stocks Games Workshop and Warlord Games kits and paints.
Gaming cafe in Halifax's Old Arcade with board games, trading card games and Dungeons and Dragons campaign sessions every day of the week. Friday daytime Magic Academy sessions teach new players to play and build decks.
Family board gaming afternoon at All Saints Church, Ilkley, on the last Sunday of each month from 2pm to 6pm. Games are provided to borrow or you can bring your own, and hosts will teach the rules.
Ilkley Chess Centre is a dedicated chess space in central Ilkley with a social chess night every Thursday, three Bradford league teams and junior chess and coaching.
Ilkley Chess Club, playing since 1886, meets on Tuesday evenings from September to March at Ben Rhydding Methodist Church Hall, offering social and competitive chess for players of all standards. Teams play in the Bradford league and the Harrogate Evening League, with informal outdoor chess in summer.
Olicana Bridge Club in the centre of Ilkley runs around eight face to face sessions a week at 12 Wells Promenade, including hosted guided sessions for less experienced players on Monday and Wednesday mornings and Monday afternoons. Visitors are welcome and the club fields five Yorkshire League teams.
Card shop on Shipley Market Square with free Magic play every day from noon, free Friday Night Magic and weekend open play. Wednesday evenings are open play for wargames, board games and card games.
Saltaire Chess Club plays in the Bradford and District Chess League at Fanny's Ale House, with three Division 2 and 3 teams, the Musketeers, Fannys and Llamas.
Shipley Chess Club plays in the Bradford and District Chess League at Owlet Hall Social Club, with a Division 3 team.
Game shop on Briggate near Shipley running Friday Night Magic every Friday evening.
Holmfirth Chess Club meets on Wednesdays at the Stumble Inn in Holmbridge, with a junior session from 6pm led by qualified, DBS checked coaches and a club night from 7pm for adults and juniors. It specialises in bringing new adults and juniors into competitive play.
Large tabletop gaming centre at Albion Mills in Thongsbridge with lots of gaming tables and a kitchen serving burgers and hot food. Players come for Warhammer, Pokémon TCG, Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, D&D and board games, and it runs a 40k in 50 Minutes league on Friday evenings.
Trading card shop near Holmfirth specialising in Pokémon TCG and Magic, with a dedicated card playing area. It runs ticketed Magic and Riftbound events.
Keighley Bridge Club runs duplicate pairs on most days of the week at its own clubrooms, including afternoon, evening and Saturday morning sessions. Beginners courses, seminars and Yorkshire League teams cater for all levels.
Social chess at Keighley Library on Thursday afternoons, a friendly drop in session for local players.
Roleplaying and board game shop and social gaming space in Keighley with a games library you can play for £2 per hour, plus Citadel and Warhammer stock and space for painting and modelling. It runs regular Saturday games, posted on its Facebook page.
A free, friendly and informal chess club at Cleckheaton Library every Tuesday morning, with all abilities welcome.
Discount hobby and gaming shop in Cleckheaton selling Games Workshop, Citadel and Vallejo paints, other miniatures games, trading cards and board games, with a large online store.
Collectable toy shop in Dewsbury's Kingsway Arcade selling action figures, statues, comics and model kits, with a Games Workshop and Citadel section. Open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday only.
Dewsbury Chess Club is a small, friendly club meeting on Thursday evenings from September to April at Our Lady and St Paulinus Parish Hall, catering for all standards of player, with a team in the Yorkshire league.
Farsley Chess Club plays its Leeds league chess at the Deeva Restaurant on Town Street, Farsley, with a team in Division 3 of the Wednesday evening league and a mini league side.
Award winning wargames shop in Farsley with many permanent gaming tables, bookable online, and a café on site. It runs regular Warhammer 40,000 tournaments, including a midweek RTT, plus painting workshops.
Friendly board game group meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month at The Malt Brewhouse in Horsforth, playing light to medium-heavy games. Arrive before 19:30 to join the longer games.
Horsforth Chess Club is based at the Town Street Tavern in Horsforth and fields a team in Division 3 of the Leeds Wednesday evening league.
Art supplies shop in Ossett that also stocks Warhammer.
Ossett Bridge Club meets every Wednesday evening upstairs at Ossett War Memorial Community Centre for relaxed, social duplicate bridge. Visitors and new members are welcome, and beginners can take 10 free lessons.
Trading card game shop on Lowtown in Pudsey with weekly Friday Night Magic.
Pudsey gaming hub with 12 wargaming tables and a bookable private room for roleplaying games, plus TCG singles. Events run most days, covering Magic, Pokémon TCG, Star Wars Unlimited, Yu-Gi-Oh!, X-Wing, board games and RPGs, and most cost £3.50.
Large model railway and model shop on Sapper Jordan Rossi Park in Baildon, which also stocks Warhammer.
Garforth Bridge Club is a small, friendly club playing duplicate pairs every Monday evening at Barwick in Elmet Cricket Club, east of Leeds. Non-members with partners can simply turn up, and the club can help players without a partner.
Trading card and hobby shop in Birstall that buys, sells and trades Pokémon TCG, and stocks Magic, One Piece, Riftbound, Warhammer and board games. It hosts tournaments and trade nights.
Bingley and Keighley Chess Club plays at Bingley Baptist Church and runs five teams across all three divisions of the Bradford league, so there is a level for most players.
Boston Spa Chess Club, formerly Limewood and Scarcroft, plays at Boston Spa Village Hall and runs four teams in the Leeds Wednesday evening league, including two in the top division, plus rapid and mini league sides.
Brighouse Bridge Club plays face to face bridge five days a week at Central Methodist Church in Brighouse town centre, from relaxed and gentle morning sessions to evening duplicate and teams. Beginners and improvers courses run through the year and visitors are always welcome.
Wargames club meeting at Hicks Hall in Burley on Wednesday evenings and some weekends. It also organises the annual FIASCO wargames show at the Royal Armouries.
Large Castleford games store with a 100-seat gaming centre, stocking a very wide range of trading card games plus miniatures and RPGs. It runs Magic events several nights a week and hosts larger tournaments.
Official Warhammer store at 5 Station Bridge in Harrogate, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Long-established wargames club meeting every Sunday morning at The Cardigan Centre, with club terrain and boards provided, so you only need to bring miniatures. There is always an open table, often board games, card games or Commander.
Hebden Bridge Chess Club meets on Monday nights at the Trades Club, welcoming anyone aged 16 and over, from complete beginners to experienced league players, with four Calderdale League teams. A coached junior club for under 16s meets on Wednesdays at Hebden Bridge Town Hall.
Historical wargames club meeting at St Mary's Parish Hall in Horbury on Monday evenings and on the third Saturday of the month, playing 15mm to 25mm figure games and some board games.
Meltham and Denby Dale (MaDD) Chess Club runs three club nights a week: Mondays at the Travellers Rest in Meltham with a junior hour first, Thursdays at Denby Dale Community Library and relaxed social Fridays at the Vanilla Bean in Slaithwaite. Newcomers get a free one month trial, and teams play in the Huddersfield, Calderdale and Yorkshire leagues.
Miniatures shop in Mirfield selling new and pre-owned Warhammer models at pocket money prices, with free bookable tabletop gaming on Friday evenings (ages 16+) and Saturday afternoons.
Leeds Bridge Club plays in its own bridge suite at Moor Allerton Sports and Social Centre, with around 60 tables a week and a strong improvers section. Beginners classes and coaching for more experienced players are on offer.
Free weekly board game club meeting every Tuesday evening at Bruntcliffe Working Men's Club in Morley. Newcomers can just turn up, and members bring games and teach them.
Independent bookshop and games shop in Pateley Bridge that stocks Warhammer at discounted prices alongside family games. It runs a Warhammer club on Friday nights in its games room; let the shop know before attending.
Independent video game and retro games shop on Gillygate in Pontefract that also stocks Warhammer.
Shelley Bridge Club has met weekly at Shelley Village Hall, near Huddersfield, since 1979 and takes part in YCBA competitions.
Social chess at Silsden Library in the Town Hall on Friday afternoons, a relaxed session for local players.
Todmorden Bridge Club offers a relaxed Monday morning session with supported play for beginners and improvers, and a more competitive duplicate club night on Monday evenings. New players are welcome as guests and a partner can usually be arranged in advance.
Wetherby Bridge Club has its own premises on Crossley Street and runs regular daytime and evening sessions, competitions, teams and social events. Beginners lessons are relaxed and supportive, with teachers and directors on hand.
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