Chance & Counters Leeds
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.
3 regular events
Venue type · Leeds and West Yorkshire
Board game cafés and bars in Leeds
Board game cafés and bars across Leeds and West Yorkshire: cafés with game libraries and pubs that host regular board game nights.
We list 3 board game cafés and bars across Leeds and West Yorkshire, in 3 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 16 regular sessions, most often on Tuesdays and Fridays. Seven of those are marked as beginner friendly. All of them have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Shadowdust Gaming Cafe, Halifax 9 regular nights: D&D Campaign Friday (Fridays), D&D Campaign Monday (Mondays)
- Dungeons & Donuts, Wakefield 4 regular nights: Warhammer 40k Youth Supported Club (Saturdays), Mana & Donuts (Saturdays)
- Chance & Counters Leeds, Leeds 3 regular nights: Blood on the Clocktower (Sundays), Blood on the Clocktower (Tuesdays)
3 venues
Dungeons & Donuts
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.
4 regular events
Shadowdust Gaming Cafe
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.
9 regular events
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 13:00 Every Monday
Tuesday
From 16:00 Every Tuesday
From 17:00 Every Tuesday
Mana & Donuts
Dungeons & Donuts, Wakefield. Casual Magic, all formats
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
17:30 to 23:00 Every Tuesday
Blood on the Clocktower
Chance & Counters Leeds, Leeds. Social deduction (externally organised), walk-in
Board games
Wednesday
From 13:00 Every Wednesday
18:00 to 23:00 Every Wednesday
Social Gaming Leeds
Chance & Counters Leeds, Leeds. Open board game night with player matching
Board games Beginner friendly
Thursday
From 16:00 Every Thursday
From 17:00 Every Thursday
Wargaming Night
Dungeons & Donuts, Wakefield. Wargaming night, casual and competitive
Mixed games Beginner friendly
Friday
From 12:00 Every Friday
From 12:00 Every Friday
Magic Academy: Deck Building
Shadowdust Gaming Cafe, Halifax. Learn to play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
From 16:00 Every Friday
Magic Academy: Learn to Play
Shadowdust Gaming Cafe, Halifax. Learn to play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
Saturday
From 10:00 Every Saturday
From 13:00 Every Saturday
Mana & Donuts
Dungeons & Donuts, Wakefield. Casual Magic, all formats
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
15:00 to 17:00 Every other Saturday
Warhammer 40k Youth Supported Club
Dungeons & Donuts, Wakefield. Supported Combat Patrol games for young players
Warhammer 40,000 Entry: £5 Beginner friendly
Sunday
From 11:00 Every Sunday
12:00 to 18:00 Every Sunday
Blood on the Clocktower
Chance & Counters Leeds, Leeds. Social deduction (externally organised)
Board games Book ahead
Common questions
Which board game cafés and bars in Leeds run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Shadowdust Gaming Cafe in Halifax (9 nights), Dungeons & Donuts in Wakefield (4 nights) and Chance & Counters Leeds in Leeds (3 nights). We list 3 venues in all across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at board game cafés and bars in Leeds?
Tuesdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. 15 sessions run every week. The Leeds calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at board game cafés and bars in Leeds?
Yes. Seven regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Shadowdust Gaming Cafe, Chance & Counters Leeds and Dungeons & Donuts. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at board game cafés and bars in Leeds?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually £5. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
How much is a board game café in Leeds?
Most cafés charge a table or cover fee on top of food and drink. For example: Chance & Counters Leeds: Gaming fee £2.50 per person per hour off-peak. Prices change, so check the café's own site before you book.