18:30 to 19:30 Every Monday
Monday junior session
Bolton Chess Club, Bolton. Junior chess session
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
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Game nights · Greater Manchester Kids' and family game nights in Manchester
Kids' and family game nights across Greater Manchester: junior leagues, kids clubs and family sessions.
4 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
18:30 to 19:30 Every Monday
Monday junior slot
Heywood Chess Club, Heywood. Junior chess for under-18s
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Thursday
19:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
Thursday club night
3Cs Chess Club, Oldham. Junior-focused club night with coaching groups and games; players need to know how the pieces move
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Saturday
13:00 to 15:00 First Saturday of the month
Pokémon TCG Learn and Play (under 15s)
Jester Games Store, Stockport. Learn to play, demo decks provided
Pokémon TCG Entry: £5 Book ahead Beginner friendly
4 venues
3Cs Chess Club
The Children's Chess Club of Oldham meets on Thursday evenings at St Edward's Parish Hall in Lees, with coaching groups by level and games for young players who already know the moves. Players of any age are accepted, and its teams lead the Manchester League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Bolton Chess Club
One of the largest clubs in the region, meeting at Victoria Hall in central Bolton on Monday evenings, with a junior session before the adult club night and senior team matches on Thursdays. Open to players of any age or ability.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Thus
Heywood Chess Club
Club meeting at Hopwood Sports Club on Manchester Road, Heywood, close to junction 19 of the M62, with an early evening slot for under-18s before adult chess and team matches. Members range from novice to experienced.
Tables to play on site
3 regular nights · Mons, Weds
Jester Games Store
Independent card and board game store with a busy events calendar covering every major card game, plus Digimon, Gundam, Riftbound and more.
Tables to play on site
12 regular nights · 6 days a week
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