Blank Canvas
Art supplies shop in Ossett that also stocks Warhammer.
Venue type · Leeds and West Yorkshire
Game shops in Leeds
Game shops across Leeds and West Yorkshire: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 33 game shops across Leeds and West Yorkshire, in 21 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 52 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Mondays. Four of those are marked as beginner friendly. 20 have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- The Grand Strategium, Pudsey 13 regular nights: Board Games (Tuesdays), Cyberpunk TCG Weekly Play (Thursdays)
- Evolution Games, Halifax 6 regular nights: Commander Night - Casual (Mondays), Commander Night - Competitive (Mondays)
- Gear Head Games, Wakefield 5 regular nights: Casual Commander (Fridays), GHG Casual Commander (Sundays)
- Gemini Games, Huddersfield 5 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), FNM Casual Commander (Fridays)
- Lads n Dads Trading Card Games - Shipley, Shipley 5 regular nights: Free to Play FNM (Fridays), Weekend Open Play (Saturdays)
33 venues
Console Yourself
Independent video game and retro games shop on Gillygate in Pontefract that also stocks Warhammer.
Cosmic Toys
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.
Evolution Games
Halifax town centre card shop with Magic on Monday and Friday evenings, offering competitive and casual Commander plus Standard, each £6.
6 regular events
Forbidden Planet Leeds
Pop culture shop on The Headrow in Leeds city centre selling comics, graphic novels, manga, Funko, Gunpla and Pokémon cards, plus Warhammer.
Frizinghall Models & Railways
Large model railway and model shop on Sapper Jordan Rossi Park in Baildon, which also stocks Warhammer.
Gear Head Games
Wakefield trading card shop selling singles and sealed product for Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood and Gundam. Magic events run most days of the week.
5 regular events
Gemini Games
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.
5 regular events
Halifax Modellers World
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.
Holmfirth Gaming Centre
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, Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, D&D and board games, and it runs a 40k in 50 Minutes league on Friday evenings.
It's All Geek to Me
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.
1 regular event
Ka-Pow Comics
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.
Lads n Dads Trading Card Games
Trading card game shop on Lowtown in Pudsey with weekly Friday Night Magic.
1 regular event
Lads n Dads Trading Card Games - Shipley
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.
5 regular events
Leodis Games
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.
2 regular events
Living Realms
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.
4 regular events
Maelstrom Games
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.
Mirfield Miniatures
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.
2 regular events
Paper People Books and Games
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.
1 regular event
Patriot Games Leeds
Game shop in Leeds city centre running weekly Magic: The Gathering events, including Friday Night Magic Pauper and Tuesday Commander nights.
2 regular events
Powder Monkey Gaming
Wargaming shop and gaming venue in Huddersfield that hosts tournaments and leagues for games such as Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game and Malifaux.
Ragrut's Den
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.
1 regular event
Red Sun Collectables
Trading card shop near Holmfirth specialising in Pokémon and Magic, with a dedicated card playing area. It runs ticketed Magic and Riftbound events.
Sarahs Shinies
Trading card and hobby shop in Birstall that buys, sells and trades Pokémon, and stocks Magic, One Piece, Riftbound, Warhammer and board games. It hosts tournaments and trade nights.
1 regular event
SillyCat Games
Game shop on Briggate near Shipley running Friday Night Magic every Friday evening.
1 regular event
The Games Pit
Wakefield games shop running Friday Night Magic every week, with a Standard event and a Commander session side by side.
2 regular events
The Grand Strategium
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, Star Wars Unlimited, Yu-Gi-Oh!, X-Wing, board games and RPGs, and most cost £3.50.
13 regular events
Travelling Man Leeds
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.
1 regular event
Warhammer Bradford
Official Warhammer store at 16 Bank Street in Bradford, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Warhammer Harrogate
Official Warhammer store at 5 Station Bridge in Harrogate, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Warhammer Huddersfield
Official Warhammer store at 9 Market Street in Huddersfield, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Warhammer Leeds (Central)
Official Warhammer store at 155 Briggate in Leeds, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Warhammer Wakefield
Official Warhammer store at 24-26 Westgate in Wakefield, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 14:00 Every Monday
From 17:00 Every Monday
MTG Monday Night Commander
The Grand Strategium, Pudsey. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3.50
From 17:00 Every Monday
From 18:30 Every Monday
Commander Night - Casual
Evolution Games, Halifax. Commander (casual)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6
From 18:30 Every Monday
Commander Night - Competitive
Evolution Games, Halifax. Commander (competitive)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6
From 18:30 Every Monday
From 18:30 Every Monday
From 18:30 Every Monday
MTG Monday Night Pauper
The Grand Strategium, Pudsey. Pauper (decks can be borrowed)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3.50 Beginner friendly
Tuesday
09:15 to 20:00 First Tuesday of the month (listed 6 October, 3 November, 1 December)
Midweek Masters 40k RTT
Leodis Games, Farsley. One day three game 2000pt tournament (RTT), UKTC missions, BCP
Warhammer 40,000 Entry: £20 Book ahead Beginner friendly
From 17:00 Every Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
From 19:00 Every Tuesday
Star Wars Unlimited Premier Constructed
The Grand Strategium, Pudsey. Premier
Star Wars: Unlimited Entry: £3.50
Wednesday
From 16:00 Every Wednesday
From 17:00 Every Wednesday
From 18:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday Open Play (Wargaming, boardgaming, TCGs)
Lads n Dads Trading Card Games - Shipley, Shipley. Open play for wargames, board games and TCGs
Mixed games
From 18:00 Alternate Wednesdays
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
Thursday
From 17:00 Every Thursday
From 17:00 Every Thursday
MTG Thursday Night Commander
The Grand Strategium, Pudsey. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3.50
From 17:00 Every Thursday
From 18:30 Every Thursday
From 19:00 Every other Thursday
Friday
From 14:00 Every Friday
From 15:00 Every Friday
From 16:00 Every Friday
From 16:00 Every Friday
From 16:00 Every Friday
Free to Play FNM
Lads n Dads Trading Card Games - Shipley, Shipley. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: Free
From 17:00 Every Friday
From 17:30 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic Commander Play
Travelling Man Leeds, Leeds. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:15 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic Commander Weekly Play
The Games Pit, Wakefield. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6
From 18:30 Every Friday
Ask the venue for times Friday nights; prior notice required
Warhammer Club
Paper People Books and Games, Pateley Bridge. Hobby and gaming club
Warhammer 40,000 Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
Gemini Games, Huddersfield. Standard (Standard Showdown FNM)
Magic: The Gathering
Ask the venue for times Ages 16+; book a table free on Eventbrite
Friday night tabletop gaming (ages 16+)
Mirfield Miniatures, Mirfield. Open tabletop gaming, table booking
Mixed games Entry: Free Book ahead
Saturday
From 09:00 Every Saturday
From 10:00 Every Saturday
Ask the venue for times Every weekend; next games posted on the Ragrut's Den Facebook page
Saturday games
Ragrut's Den, Keighley. Hosted RPG and board game sessions
RPGs Book ahead Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Book a table free on Eventbrite
Saturday afternoon gaming sessions
Mirfield Miniatures, Mirfield. Open tabletop gaming, table booking
Mixed games Entry: Free Book ahead
Sunday
From 09:00 Every Sunday
From 10:00 Every Sunday
Star Wars Unlimited Twin Suns
The Grand Strategium, Pudsey. Twin Suns
Star Wars: Unlimited Entry: £3.50
From 10:00 Every Sunday
From 10:00 Every Sunday
Common questions
Which game shops in Leeds run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Grand Strategium in Pudsey (13 nights), Evolution Games in Halifax (6 nights) and Gear Head Games in Wakefield (5 nights). We list 33 venues in all across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Leeds?
Fridays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. 49 sessions run every week. The Leeds calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Leeds?
Yes. Four regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Ragrut's Den, Leodis Games and The Grand Strategium. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Leeds?
Four regular nights are free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £3.50 and £7. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.