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Game nights · Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire Casual game nights in Southampton
Casual game nights across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire: open play, social nights and drop-in gaming with no tournament pressure.
30 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
18:30 to 20:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Freshwater Chess Club, Freshwater. Casual social chess for all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2 adults, £1 juniors, free for members Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Every Monday
Monday club night
Ringwood Chess Club, Ringwood. Casual games and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Monday
Monday club night
Fleet & Farnborough Chess Club, Farnborough. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Tuesday
12:00 to 16:00 Every Tuesday
Over 50s chess
Age Concern Shanklin Chess, Shanklin. Casual chess for over 50s
Chess, bridge and classic games
14:00 to 17:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday afternoon chess
Cowes Library Chess Club, Cowes. Casual chess for adults, beginners welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:30 Game pairing inferred from events page layout
18:00 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Warhammer Night
Blodband, Salisbury. Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and Kill Team open play
Mixed games Book ahead Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Andover Chess Club, Andover. Club night and Southampton League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:00 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday evening social chess
New Milton Chess Club, New Milton. Social chess and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2 guest fee Beginner friendly
Wednesday
18:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Tableside Social Gaming Evening
Dice Board Game Lounge, Portsmouth. Casual play
Board games Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
18:00 to 22:30 Every Wednesday
18:00 to 22:30 Every Wednesday
Ask the venue for times Every other Wednesday
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Wednesday Night Magic
Mythic Tabletop Games, Winchester. Casual play
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5 Book ahead
Thursday
10:00 to 13:00 Every Thursday
Thursday morning chess
Brading Community Centre Chess, Brading. Casual chess, all ages and abilities
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
14:00 to 16:30 Every Thursday
Thursday afternoon social chess
New Milton Chess Club, New Milton. Social chess, all welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £2 guest fee Beginner friendly
18:00 to 22:30 Day and time inferred from events page layout
18:00 to 22:30 Day and time inferred from events page layout
18:30 to 22:30 Every Thursday
19:15 to 22:00 Every Thursday
Club night
Cosham Chess Club, Portsmouth. Club night and Portsmouth League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Warhammer games generally; specific system not stated
Warhammer Thursday
Mythic Tabletop Games, Winchester. Open play
Warhammer 40,000 Entry: £5 Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Club night
Emsworth Chess Club, Emsworth. Club night and Portsmouth League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
Ask the venue for times Every Thursday
Club night
Portsmouth Chess Club, Portsmouth. Club night and Portsmouth League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
Friday
Ask the venue for times Fortnightly on Friday evenings
Friday Night Blood Bowl Fortnightly Friendly
The Goblins Nook, Southampton. Casual play
Wargames Entry: £6 Book ahead
Ask the venue for times Format varies (Commander, draft)
Friday Night Magic: Casual Commander
Mythic Tabletop Games, Winchester. Friday Night Magic
Magic: The Gathering Entry: From £5 Book ahead
Saturday
11:00 to 14:00 Every Saturday
Saturday chess by the sea
Chess at Café de Ryde, Ryde. Casual chess, all welcome
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
11:00 to 12:30 Usually the first Saturday of the month, at the Mitre pub, Portswood
Saturday informal meet up
Southampton Chess Club, Southampton. Friendly casual chess at the Mitre pub, Portswood Road
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Sunday
11:00 to 17:30 Every Sunday
20 venues
In Southampton (3)
Hobby House
Large tabletop gaming venue and hobby store in Southampton with premium bookable gaming tables, a free hobby painting bar, cafe and licensed bar. Hosts Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Blood Bowl, Dropfleet Commander and Blood & Plunder tournaments plus a fortnightly Blood & Plunder club.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Southampton Chess Club
Meets on Tuesday evenings from September to May at St Denys Community Centre for ECF rated club championship games and Southampton League matches, with informal monthly Saturday meet ups at the Mitre pub in Portswood. Newcomers of all abilities are welcome; under 16s must come with an adult.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Sats
The Goblins Nook
Independent wargaming venue and hobby shop in Shirley with 8 full size wargaming tables, 2 skirmish tables and painting desks, plus snacks and drinks. Runs Blood Bowl league nights, painting nights, learn to play 40K sessions and an MTG Commander night, with tables bookable online.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Fris
Elsewhere in Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire (17)
The Games Shop
Large games shop with four gaming rooms and over 2,200 sq ft of play space, including a dedicated War Room for wargaming. Runs events every day of the week across Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited, Blood Bowl, wargames and D&D.
Tables to play on site
14 regular nights · 6 days a week
Mythic Tabletop Games
Independent tabletop games shop and Warhammer stockist on Parchment Street in Winchester.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 5 days a week
Dice Board Game Lounge
Board game cafe and bar on Albert Road in Southsea with hundreds of games to play, table service food and drink, and purpose built tables for wargames and RPGs. Weekly nights include Dungeons at Dice (Tuesday), social gaming and KeyForge (Wednesday) and Mini Fight Club wargaming (Thursday); tables can be booked by phone or email.
Tables to play on site
4 regular nights · Tues, Weds, Thus
New Milton Chess Club
Meets for social chess on Tuesday evenings and Thursday afternoons at New Milton Conservative Club, and runs teams in the Bournemouth and District Chess League. Beginners, returners and league players are all welcome; the club has a smart casual dress code.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Tues, Thus
Age Concern Shanklin Chess
A weekly Tuesday chess session for over 50s at the Age Concern Cafe in Shanklin. A relaxed way to enjoy a game in good company.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Andover Chess Club
Meets on Tuesday evenings at Andover Central Club, with three teams in the Southampton Chess League. Beginners and experienced players are welcome and equipment is provided.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Blodband
Tabletop gaming shop in Salisbury with a focus on community and mental health. It runs weekly Commander, Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons nights, plus painting sessions, an after-school club and bookable play sessions.
Tables to play on site
6 regular nights · 4 days a week
Brading Community Centre Chess
A friendly Thursday morning chess session at Brading Community Centre, open to all ages and abilities with boards provided and refreshments on sale. Complete beginners are welcome and there is no need to book.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Chess at Café de Ryde
Chess by the sea every Saturday at Café de Ryde on the Esplanade, with indoor play if the weather turns. Everyone is welcome, and chess sets can be borrowed from the café at any time.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Sats
Cosham Chess Club
Meets on Thursday evenings in the Garden Room at Cosham Community Centre, a short walk from Cosham station. Players of all ages are welcome, and the club runs teams in the Portsmouth and District Chess League and the Cole Cup.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Cowes Library Chess Club
A relaxed Tuesday afternoon chess club at Cowes Library, supported by Chess in Schools and Communities. Beginners are welcome to learn from other players, and there is no need to book.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Emsworth Chess Club
Meets on Thursday evenings at Emsworth Sports & Social Club and plays in the Portsmouth and District Chess League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Fleet & Farnborough Chess Club
Meets on Monday evenings in the clubhouse at Cody Sports & Social Club in Farnborough. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome, from beginners to seasoned league players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Freshwater Chess Club
Meets every Monday evening at Freshwater Conservative Club for relaxed, social chess. Players of all ages and abilities from across West Wight are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Portsmouth Chess Club
Meets on Thursday evenings at the Royal British Legion Club in Portsmouth and plays in the Portsmouth and District Chess League. Players of all standards are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Thus
Ringwood Chess Club
Meets on Monday evenings at Greyfriars Community Centre in Ringwood, playing in the Southampton, Dorset and Bournemouth leagues and offering casual games. Beginners and experienced league players are both welcome; contact the secretary before a first visit.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Ryde Chess Club
Casual daytime chess every Monday in the clubhouse at Ryde Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, with free parking. A relaxed session for anyone who enjoys a friendly game.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
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