A-List Games
Games Workshop reseller at The Old Robin Hood in Brierley near Barnsley, stocking Warhammer, Middle-earth, Necromunda, Blood Bowl and Citadel paints. Gaming tables can be booked in store for £3 per player per session with no time limit.
Venue type · Sheffield and South Yorkshire
Game shops in Sheffield
Game shops across Sheffield and South Yorkshire: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 26 game shops across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, in 9 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 41 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Wednesdays. Eight of those are marked as beginner friendly. Twelve have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield 17 regular nights: Weekly Wargaming Night (Thursdays), Weekly Wargaming Night (Fridays)
- Guild of Games, Rotherham 7 regular nights: D&D for beginners (Saturdays), Friday Night Magic at Guild of Games (Fridays)
- Patriot Games, Sheffield 7 regular nights: D&D Adventurers League (Tuesdays), Friday Night Magic: Commander (Fridays)
- Dragon Cavern, Langold 3 regular nights: Friday Night Magic (Fridays), Build, Paint and Chill (Fridays)
- Penistone Tabletop Gaming, Penistone 3 regular nights: Dungeons & Dragons campaigns (Thursdays), Friday Night Magic Casual (Fridays)
26 venues
Barnsley Models and Games
Model and games shop in The Arcade, Barnsley town centre, selling Warhammer alongside model railways and kits.
Beck's Collects Trading Card Shop
Trading card shop on Market Street in Barnsley focused on Pokémon sealed product and singles, with Friday Night Magic every Friday at 18:00.
1 regular event
Bricks and Bits
Independent toy shop in Hillsborough specialising in new, retired and second hand LEGO, plus Playmobil and Games Workshop. Open Thursday to Saturday.
Dragon Cavern
Family run tabletop game shop in Langold, between Tickhill and Worksop, with an upstairs play space, a library of over 200 board games and regular evening events including Friday Night Magic and wargaming nights.
3 regular events
Element Games Sheffield
City centre branch of the Element Games wargaming retailer on Chapel Walk, with free gaming and painting tables. Stocks Warhammer, other miniatures games, paints, board games and RPGs.
Forbidden Planet Sheffield
Large three floor pop culture shop on The Moor selling comics, manga, Funko, Gunpla and trading cards including Pokémon. The first floor has a space used for launches and in-store events.
Gallahammer Games
Independent tabletop gaming shop in Wombwell selling Warhammer, Kill Team, Necromunda, Bolt Action, paints and role-playing games. Runs starter sessions, painting tutorials and occasional in-store Warhammer events.
Gatecrash
Collectables shop at Progress House on Brimington Road North in Chesterfield that stocks Warhammer.
Geeks Headquarters
Tabletop gaming shop and event space on Chesterfield High Street with a dedicated play area and weekly events for Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh, Gundam and miniature wargaming most days of the week.
17 regular events
GG Entertainment
New games shop in Bolsover selling trading cards, Warhammer, board games, RPGs, model kits, retro consoles and gaming PCs. It plans bookable gaming tables, weekly events, painting nights and beginner sessions.
Guild of Games
Gaming shop on Rotherham High Street with in-store events most evenings: One Piece and Dragon Ball Super on Tuesdays, Lorcana and Pokémon on Wednesdays, Yu-Gi-Oh on Thursdays and Friday Night Magic. It also hosts weekly D&D sessions and a monthly D&D for beginners Saturday.
7 regular events
Hobby Workshop
Warhammer and hobby retailer based at Winston Business Park in Chapeltown, north Sheffield, with a gaming area and event tickets listed on its website.
Nostalgic Toys
Collectables and toy shop near Bramall Lane selling Pokémon, Lorcana, Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh cards alongside LEGO and figures, with free on-site parking. It organises Sheffield community TCG trade nights.
Patriot Games
Games shop on Mary Street in Sheffield city centre selling board games, RPGs, miniatures and trading cards, with a busy Magic schedule. Expect Commander and Standard on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Pauper on Sundays and D&D Adventurers League on Tuesdays.
7 regular events
Penistone Tabletop Gaming
Tabletop gaming venue on Market Street in Penistone with Magic on Tuesday and Friday evenings and Dungeons and Dragons campaigns on Thursdays.
3 regular events
PokiLee's CardCade (PokiWorld)
Pokémon card shop in Rotherham town centre selling official Pokémon TCG products, singles and graded cards, with a coffee house and seating for opening packs and trading.
Prestige Wargaming
Gaming shop on Shambles Street in Barnsley listed on the official Magic store locator, with Friday Night Magic every Friday at 18:00.
1 regular event
The Outpost
Large wargames, card game and hobby retailer in Sheffield selling Games Workshop, trading card games, board games and RPGs in store and online. It runs Commander on Friday nights plus ticketed prereleases.
1 regular event
Vault 14
Doncaster hobby and trading card shop in the Waterdale Shopping Centre, running weekly Pokémon and One Piece events on Thursdays.
3 regular events
Vintage Toys & Trains
Vintage and modern toy shop in Heeley run by the Rails of Sheffield team, selling action figures, Star Wars, diecast and model trains alongside Warhammer. Open Friday to Sunday.
Wargames Emporium
Long running wargames shop in the craft workshops at Orchard Square, Sheffield, stocking historical miniatures, Games Workshop, RPGs, board games and Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh cards, plus second hand items.
Warhammer Chesterfield
Official Warhammer store at 21 Knifesmithgate in Chesterfield, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Warhammer Doncaster
Official Warhammer store at 26 High Street in Doncaster, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Warhammer Rotherham
Official Warhammer store at 16a High Street in Rotherham, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Citadel paints and hobby supplies.
Warhammer Sheffield (Central)
Official Warhammer store at 16 Fitzwilliam Gate in Sheffield, 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 17:00 Every Monday
Tuesday
17:30 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
One Piece TCG Night
Guild of Games, Rotherham. Tournament (One Piece and Dragon Ball Super card games), promo pack included
One Piece Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
From 18:00 Every Tuesday
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
One Piece Weekly Locals
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. Local tournament and open play
One Piece Entry: £8 (open play free)
Wednesday
17:00 to 21:00 Every Wednesday
PokeWednesdays
Guild of Games, Rotherham. Pokémon League and tournament, tournament pack included
Pokémon Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
17:30 to 21:00 Every Wednesday
Lorcana Tournament
Guild of Games, Rotherham. Tournament, 3 rounds best of 3, pack included
Lorcana Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Wednesday
Pokémon Aqua League Tournament
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. League tournament and open play
Pokémon Entry: Free open play, £6 tournament
From 18:00 Every Wednesday
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday Night Magic: Standard or Pauper
Patriot Games, Sheffield. Standard Showdown or Pauper (alternating)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8-£9
Ask the venue for times Evening
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Thursday
17:30 to 21:00 Every Thursday
From 18:00 Every Thursday
From 18:00 Every Thursday
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Friday
From 17:30 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic at Guild of Games
Guild of Games, Rotherham. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. Casual and competitive play
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic at Becks Collects
Beck's Collects Trading Card Shop, Barnsley. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic at Prestige Wargaming
Prestige Wargaming, Barnsley. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 19:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
Vault 14, Doncaster. Rotating format (Modern, Pauper, Standard, Casual, Draft)
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8 (drafts £20)
Ask the venue for times Evening
Friday Night Magic
Dragon Cavern, Langold. Casual Pioneer play
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5 with prize support, otherwise table hire
Ask the venue for times Evening
Build, Paint and Chill
Dragon Cavern, Langold. Miniature painting night
Mixed games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
Saturday
From 12:00 Every Saturday
Gundam Weekly Tournament
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. Local tournament
Gundam Card Game Entry: £8
13:30 to 17:00 Second Saturday of the month
15:00 to 21:00 Every Saturday
Drop-In Pokémon Club
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. Casual play, trading and tournament
Pokémon Entry: Free or £4 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Saturday
Ask the venue for times Every Saturday
Ask the venue for times All day
Saturday Commander
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. Commander open play
Magic: The Gathering Entry: Free
Ask the venue for times One Saturday a month
Sunday
From 12:00 Every Sunday
From 13:00 Every Sunday
Pokémon Aqua League Tournament
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. League tournament and open play
Pokémon Entry: Free open play, £6 tournament
From 13:00 Every Sunday
Ask the venue for times Every Sunday
One Piece Weekly Locals
Geeks Headquarters, Chesterfield. Local tournament and open play
One Piece Entry: £8 (open play free)
Common questions
Which game shops in Sheffield run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Geeks Headquarters in Chesterfield (17 nights), Guild of Games in Rotherham (7 nights) and Patriot Games in Sheffield (7 nights). We list 26 venues in all across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Sheffield?
Fridays and Wednesdays have the most regular sessions. 39 sessions run every week. The Sheffield calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Sheffield?
Yes. Eight regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Dragon Cavern, Geeks Headquarters and Guild of 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 Sheffield?
Five regular nights are free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £2 and £8. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.