Alton Model Centre
Model shop on Normandy Street, Alton, mainly for railway modellers, that also stocks Games Workshop, Airfix and Tamiya kits, Scalextric and modelling supplies.
Venue type · Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley
Game shops in Reading
Game shops across Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 17 game shops across Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley, in 12 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 28 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays and Mondays. Five of those are marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Eclectic Games, Reading 14 regular nights: Monday Night Board Games (Mondays), Disney Lorcana Monday (Mondays)
- Cryptic Cabin, Warfield 5 regular nights: TCG Mondays: Pokémon (Mondays), TCG Mondays: Yu-Gi-Oh! Locals (Mondays)
- TabletopMK, Milton Keynes 3 regular nights: Boards and Brews (Wednesdays), Trading card game night (Thursdays)
- The Iron Sprue, Alton 3 regular nights: Warhammer Weds (Wednesdays), Blood Bowl Thursdays (Thursdays)
- Firestorm Cards, Basingstoke 2 regular nights: Wednesday Night Open Gaming (Wednesdays), Magic Booster Draft (Thursdays)
17 venues
Cardholics
Shop in The Arcade on Maxwell Road, Beaconsfield, listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Cryptic Cabin
Games shop at Moss End Garden Village near Bracknell with bookable wargaming and board game tables, a board game library and weekly TCG nights (Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Flesh and Blood, Riftbound and Friday Night Magic). It also runs Warhammer 40,000 and Blood Bowl tournaments.
5 regular events
Eclectic Games
Games shop in Reading town centre with a games room and a library of over 2,000 board games. It runs evening events most nights, including board games, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana and Star Wars Unlimited.
14 regular events
Elemental Cards
Trading card shop in Holme Grange Craft Village with free parking, selling Pokémon, Lorcana, One Piece and Magic cards plus Warhammer. It hosts a weekly Lorcana casual night, prereleases, tournaments and trade nights.
1 regular event
Firestorm Cards
Trading card and games shop in Basingstoke with a gaming centre. It runs open gaming on Wednesday nights and Magic: The Gathering booster drafts on Thursday nights.
2 regular events
Tabletop Republic
High Street tabletop games shop and venue with bookable tables, running tournaments and events for Warhammer, Blood Bowl, Middle-earth, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh! and other games. It stocks a wide range of wargames, TCGs, board games and RPGs.
TabletopMK
Tabletop gaming store and play space in Wolverton with open board gaming, TCG nights, wargame tournaments and painting sessions. Stocks Games Workshop, Warlord Games, Magic and Pokémon.
3 regular events
The Iron Sprue
Dedicated wargaming and hobby shop in Westbrook Walk, Alton, opened in 2026, with bookable gaming and painting tables available until 21:45. It runs regular nights for Warhammer, Blood Bowl, Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons, plus open days for newcomers.
3 regular events
The Loco Shop
Model railway shop on Fleet Road, inside Captured Moment, that also stocks Warhammer alongside Hornby, Airfix, Scalextric and other model ranges.
The Rock Box
Independent record shop in The Square, Camberley, with a corner dedicated to Games Workshop selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints.
Toy Arena Fleet
Independent toy shop on Fleet Road, Fleet, and a Toymaster member, that stocks Warhammer.
Warhammer Basingstoke
Games Workshop's own Warhammer store in Potters Walk, Basingstoke, selling Warhammer miniatures, paints and books.
Warhammer High Wycombe
Games Workshop's own Warhammer store in the Eden Centre, High Wycombe. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Warhammer Maidenhead
Games Workshop's own Warhammer store on King Street, Maidenhead, with late opening until 20:00 on Thursdays. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Warhammer Newbury
Games Workshop's own Warhammer store on Bartholomew Street, Newbury. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Warhammer Reading
Games Workshop's own Warhammer store on Oxford Road, Reading, with late opening until 20:00 on Thursdays.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
18:00 to 21:00 Not on bank holidays
TCG Mondays: Pokémon
Cryptic Cabin, Warfield. Casual and organised play
Pokémon Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 21:00 Not on bank holidays
18:00 to 22:00 Every Monday
Monday Night Casual TCGs
Eclectic Games, Reading. Casual play (Altered, KeyForge and others)
Mixed games Entry: £6 Book ahead
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
Tuesday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
One Piece Casuals
Eclectic Games, Reading. Casual play
One Piece Entry: £7 (includes a booster) Book ahead
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
Wednesday
16:30 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
Ask the venue for times Weekly inferred from the named event night in the site's Events menu; times not shown
Ask the venue for times Listed as 'Every Wednesday'; times not shown
Ask the venue for times Evening, start time not stated
Thursday
16:30 to 22:00 Every Thursday
18:00 to 21:00 Not on bank holidays
18:00 to 21:00 Not on bank holidays
Flesh and Blood Armoury Night
Cryptic Cabin, Warfield. Armoury
Flesh and Blood Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Under 15s need a parent or guardian
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
From 19:00 Every Thursday
Ask the venue for times Weekly inferred from the named event night in the site's Events menu; times not shown
Friday
16:00 to 18:00 Most Fridays
16:30 to 22:00 Fortnightly MTG and Riftbound on Friday 'draughts and draft' nights
18:00 to 21:00 Not on bank holidays
Friday Night Magic
Cryptic Cabin, Warfield. Commander
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
18:30 to 22:00 Times usually 18:30 to 22:00, check the events calendar
Ask the venue for times Weekly inferred from the named event night in the site's Events menu; times not shown
Common questions
Which game shops in Reading run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Eclectic Games in Reading (14 nights), Cryptic Cabin in Warfield (5 nights) and TabletopMK in Milton Keynes (3 nights). We list 17 venues in all across Reading, Milton Keynes and the Thames Valley.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Reading?
Thursdays and Mondays have the most regular sessions. 27 sessions run every week. The Reading calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Reading?
Yes. Five regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Cryptic Cabin. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Reading?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £3 and £7. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.