Aardvarks & Dragons
Tabletop gaming shop at Deben Wharf, Woodbridge, with bookable terrain tables for wargames and free tables for card and board games. Open late on Thursdays and Fridays.
Venue type · Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk
Game shops in Norwich
Game shops across Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 20 game shops across Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk, in 12 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 17 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Fridays. Six of those are marked as beginner friendly. Twelve have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Athena Games, Norwich 11 regular nights: Magic: The Gathering Commander Mondays (Mondays), Riftbound Nexus Night (Tuesdays)
- Vaultrix Games, Fakenham 4 regular nights: Magic: The Gathering Commander Night (Fridays), Magic: The Gathering Commander Night (Saturdays)
- Lich Games, Wymondham 1 regular night: D&D Night (Tuesdays)
- Zatu Games, Norwich 1 regular night: Competitive Pokémon League Night (Fridays)
20 venues
Alpha Games
Family-run games shop on the Shepherds Grove estate at Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds, with gaming tables open to the public: one room for card and board games and a larger room for wargames. Runs Warhammer, Blood Bowl and Magic events.
Athena Games
Large independent games shop and event venue in the Norwich Lanes with bookable gaming tables and events most days, covering Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound, Digimon, Vanguard and more alongside Warhammer and board games.
11 regular events
Big C Furniture & Craft Emporium
Big C Cancer Charity furniture and craft shop beside Wymondham station that sells Warhammer sets, figures and paints, with a Warhammer loyalty card and regular painting sessions.
Black Raven Games
Tabletop games shop in Thetford that opened in April 2026, with gaming tables for Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, trading card games and board games. It says it runs game nights, beginner sessions and organised play.
Cosmic Jo's Galactic Trading Outpost
Norwich collectables shop specialising in sci-fi, fantasy, animation, retro toys and pop culture, with the Cosmic Cafe on the lower ground floor.
D J Collectables
Collectables, diecast and model shop in Stowmarket that stocks the full Games Workshop range, pre-owned Games Workshop figures and trading cards including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic: The Gathering.
Diss Games
Wargames and board game shop on Vinces Road, Diss, specialising in Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons and trading card games, with in-store events.
Imperium
Warhammer stockist listed at 155 Magdalen Street, Norwich.
In Demand Toys
Action figure and collectables specialist on Union Park, Norwich, also selling Warhammer (including Necromunda), Pokémon and Lorcana cards and HeroQuest.
Lich Games
Friendly local game store at Ayton House in Wymondham with free table space and table booking, stocking Warhammer, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh and D&D accessories. It runs a weekly D&D night on Tuesdays and friendly Warhammer and Commander tournaments, with free parking and ramp access.
1 regular event
Omega Games
Wargames shop on Gordon Road, Lowestoft, with a large Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar range plus Bolt Action, Malifaux, Necromunda, Reaper miniatures, board games and roleplaying games.
PHX
Warhammer stockist on London Road North, Lowestoft.
Skyward Fire Games
Large card, board and video game shop on Whapload Road, Lowestoft, with a play space for up to 72 players and events on most weekdays. Casual play is free when space is available, and food and drink are sold on site.
Smiths Model Railways
Family-run model railway shop in Sheringham that also stocks Warhammer kits and Citadel paints at 10% off RRP, with free click and collect.
Vaultrix Games
Trading card and hobby shop in Fakenham selling Pokémon, Magic and Warhammer, with play tables and a bookable hobby table. It runs Magic Commander nights on Fridays and Saturdays, D&D on Thursdays and Sundays, plus learn-to-play and painting sessions.
4 regular events
Vorum Games
Local game store in Feathers Yard, Holt, selling Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, Citadel paints and D&D, with tables to hire and weekly events including Pokémon league nights.
Warhammer Kings Lynn
Official Warhammer store in King's Lynn with gaming tables, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and other Games Workshop ranges.
Warhammer Norwich
Official Warhammer store in Norwich city centre with gaming tables, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and other Games Workshop ranges.
Zatu Games
Shop and gaming centre in Bowthorpe, Norwich, run by the large online games retailer Zatu, selling board games, trading cards and Warhammer. It runs ticketed events including weekly competitive Pokémon league nights, prereleases, and Magic and Lorcana competitive events.
1 regular event
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 17:00 Tables from 17:00
Magic: The Gathering Commander Mondays
Athena Games, Norwich. Casual Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £2.50 Beginner friendly
Tuesday
From 16:00 Tables from 16:00; tournament start time not shown
Final Fantasy Tuesdays
Athena Games, Norwich. Casual tournament
Final Fantasy TCG Entry: £6.50 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
Riftbound Nexus Night
Athena Games, Norwich. Weekly play programme, up to 4 rounds
Riftbound Entry: £7
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Wednesday
From 19:00 Tables from 17:00
MTG Wednesday Standard Showdown
Athena Games, Norwich. Standard tournament
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
Ask the venue for times Afternoon session; time not shown
Thursday
From 16:00 Tables from 16:00; tournament start time not shown
From 17:00 Tables from 17:00; tournament start time not shown
Vanguard Thursdays
Athena Games, Norwich. Casual tournament
Cardfight!! Vanguard Entry: £6.50 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 21:00 Every Thursday
From 18:30 Every Thursday
Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Event
Athena Games, Norwich. Constructed; draft on the first Thursday of the month
Star Wars: Unlimited Entry: £10 to £30
Friday
From 17:00 Tables from 17:00; tournament start time not shown; limited tickets
18:00 to 23:00 Every Friday
From 19:00 Tables from 17:00
Friday Night Magic - Modern
Athena Games, Norwich. Modern tournament (FNM)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
Ask the venue for times Tickets listed for every Friday from 16 October to 20 November 2026
Saturday
18:00 to 23:00 Every Saturday
Sunday
From 11:00 Tables from 11:00; tournament start time not shown
18:00 to 21:00 Every Sunday
Common questions
Which game shops in Norwich run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Athena Games in Norwich (11 nights), Vaultrix Games in Fakenham (4 nights) and Lich Games in Wymondham (1 night). We list 20 venues in all across Norwich, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Norwich?
Thursdays and Fridays have the most regular sessions. 17 sessions run every week. The Norwich calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Norwich?
Yes. Six regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Athena Games. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Norwich?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £5 and £8. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.