Kingdom Gaming
Games shop in The Ridings Arcade in Northampton town centre selling card games, tabletop games, retro toys and video games, with a cafe. Hosts card game tournaments and events, often with extended hours.
Tables to play on site
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Game · Northampton and Northamptonshire Where to play Magic: The Gathering (MTG) in Northampton
Where to find Magic: The Gathering in Northampton and Northamptonshire: Friday Night Magic, Commander nights and the shops that stock Magic.
We list 11 venues where you can play or buy Magic across Northampton and Northamptonshire, in 8 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 5 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Saturdays. All of them have tables to play on site. Two of the 11 are in Northampton itself, and we list them first below.
Most active venues
- Onyx Dawn Games, Bedford 3 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), Magic: The Gathering open play (Saturdays)
- Players Paradice, Newport Pagnell 1 regular night: MTG: Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- Wargames Workshop, Milton Keynes 1 regular night: Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
11 venues
In Northampton (2)
Manascrew
Card gaming centre in Northampton town centre selling singles and sealed product, with weekly and fortnightly events for Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh and other card games. Also offers casual tabletop gaming with terrain, bookable through its events site.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Suns
Elsewhere in Northampton and Northamptonshire (9)
Onyx Dawn Games
Games shop in St Cuthberts Arcade, Bedford, stocking Games Workshop, Reaper, card games, D&D and board games. Runs card game events most days, from Friday Night Magic and Pokémon TCG locals to Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Lorcana and Gundam, plus a Tuesday Blood Bowl league.
Tables to play on site
16 regular nights · 6 days a week
Players Paradice
Gaming event venue in Newport Pagnell with bookable gaming tables, a licensed bar and kitchen, and weekly card game nights from Wednesday to Friday including Friday Night Magic, Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, One Piece and Yu-Gi-Oh.
Tables to play on site
11 regular nights · Weds, Thus, Fris
Wargames Workshop
Games shop and gaming centre in Kingston, Milton Keynes, with bookable tables for wargames, board games and card games, a board game cafe (The Gamers Rest) and a hobby space. Runs card game nights every day of the week, D&D one-shots and wargame table evenings.
Tables to play on site
14 regular nights · 7 days a week
Battlefield Hobbies
Large wargames shop and purpose-built gaming venue in Daventry with free parking, stocking historical, sci-fi and fantasy ranges including Warhammer, Flames of War and Bolt Action. Drop-in open gaming on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and weekend days, plus regular tournaments.
Tables to play on site
5 regular nights · 5 days a week
Black Lotus (Katzenworld)
Trading card and collectibles shop on Rockingham Road with an in-store community play space. It runs a weekly Play! Pokémon league on Monday evenings and monthly Pokémon Challenges.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Geek Retreat Kettering
Gaming cafe on Kettering High Street, part of the Geek Retreat chain, with space for card and board games.
Tables to play on site
Hobby Hive
Bedford hobby shop and gaming centre with an air-conditioned gaming space, bookable tables and a weekly programme covering card games, Warlord wargames, board games, a kids club and Warhammer 40,000 and Horus Heresy events.
Tables to play on site
11 regular nights · 6 days a week
TabletopMK
Tabletop games shop and play space behind The Craufurd Arms in Wolverton, stocking Games Workshop, Magic, Pokémon TCG, Warlord Games, board games and RPGs. Runs weekly board game, TCG and draft nights plus open gaming at weekends, with regular tournaments, hobby days and learn-to-play sessions.
Tables to play on site
9 regular nights · 5 days a week
Wildphire Collectables
Trading card and collectables shop on Rushden High Street with tables for game nights and tournaments.
Tables to play on site
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
19:00 to 22:00 £1 when you buy a pack
MTG: Friday Night Magic
Players Paradice, Newport Pagnell. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £2.50
19:00 to 22:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
Wargames Workshop, Milton Keynes. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £2.50 (£1 with a pack purchase)
Saturday
From 13:00 Every Saturday
From 14:00 Every Saturday
Magic: The Gathering Standard Showdown
Onyx Dawn Games, Bedford. Standard
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5
Common questions
Where can I play Magic in Northampton?
The venues with the most regular nights are Onyx Dawn Games in Bedford (3 nights), Players Paradice in Newport Pagnell (1 night) and Wargames Workshop in Milton Keynes (1 night). We list 11 venues in all across Northampton and Northamptonshire.
Which night of the week is busiest for Magic in Northampton?
Fridays and Saturdays have the most regular sessions. Five sessions run every week. The Northampton calendar shows what's on from today.
How much does it cost to play Magic in Northampton?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £2.50 and £5, often with prizes or store credit included. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.
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