A Fistful of Dice
Games shop on Elm Grove in Portsmouth (Southsea) that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.
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Venue type · Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire Game shops in Southampton
Game shops across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 35 game shops across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire, in 19 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 23 regular sessions, most often on Wednesdays and Thursdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. 16 have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- The Games Shop, Aldershot 14 regular nights: Pokémon After School Club (Wednesdays), Pokémon League (Saturdays)
- Mythic Tabletop Games, Winchester 6 regular nights: Friday Night Magic: Casual Commander (Fridays), Wednesday Night Magic (Wednesdays)
- The Goblins Nook, Southampton 2 regular nights: NOBB Blood Bowl League Night (Tuesdays), Friday Night Blood Bowl Fortnightly Friendly (Fridays)
- Hobby House, Southampton 1 regular night: Blood & Plunder Club (Wednesdays)
35 venues
AC Models Eastleigh
Model shop on Eastleigh High Street selling model trains, Scalextric and slot cars, plastic kits and Games Workshop products. Closed Wednesdays, Sundays and bank holidays.
Academy Arts and Crafts Centre
Arts and crafts shop on Winton Road in Petersfield that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.
All The Cool Stuff
Independent toy and collectables shop on Fordingbridge High Street, trading since 2009, selling pop culture collectables, toys and Warhammer.
Attic Attack Toys & Games
Toy and games shop inside the long running Raycrafts store on Selsey High Street, buying and selling vintage and collectable toys, board games, card games and models alongside stationery and craft supplies.
Battle City Games
Tabletop games shop in North End, Portsmouth, with an upstairs gaming space, bookable table time and a licensed bar, the Battle City Tavern. Runs Warhammer, Blood Bowl and card game events.
Board on the Waterside
Independent Warhammer stockist at The Exchange on Beaulieu Road in Dibden Purlieu, near Hythe.
Collecteebles
Trading card, video game and collectables shop in the Chantry Centre, Andover, selling Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana and other TCGs alongside Warhammer and board games. Buys cards and games, and holds some in-store release events.
Comics Games & Coffee
Comics, games and coffee shop on North Street in Chichester selling comics, board games, trading card games, Warhammer and other miniatures games. Its regular game nights run at the CGC Chichester Gaming Rooms at 28 North Street.
Dauwalders of Salisbury
Long established stamp, coin and collecting accessories shop on Fisherton Street, Salisbury, which also sells trading card albums, sleeves and deck boxes.
Dice and Dumplings
Trading card game shop on Above Bar Street with a large gaming space and food including dumplings. Runs prereleases, drafts, casual play and league style events for Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood and Riftbound.
Dragon Hoard Collectibles
Warhammer and collectibles shop in Andover selling new and pre-owned Games Workshop models, paints and vintage collectibles. Bookable 3ft by 3ft tables for Kill Team and 40K on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays, £10 per table.
Heroes
Comics, gaming and collectibles shop in Newport hosting tabletop gaming nights, casual play, leagues and prereleases for Warhammer, Magic, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited and Dragon Ball.
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.
1 regular event
Kids Stuff
Toy shop on South Street in Chichester that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Mythic Tabletop Games
Independent tabletop games shop and Warhammer stockist on Parchment Street in Winchester.
6 regular events
New Realities Gaming
Independent games shop and Warhammer stockist on Fisherton Street in Salisbury.
Outland Video Games
Video games shop on Ryde High Street on the Isle of Wight that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Partisan Games
Wargaming, TCG and hobby shop with a gaming venue and table hire at The Commercial Centre, Picket Piece, near Andover. Runs Warhammer 40,000 tournaments and Bolt Action play days.
Southsea Models
Model shop on Albert Road in Southsea that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Sprues & Glues
Family run tabletop gaming and model shop in Newport on the Isle of Wight, stocking Warhammer and hobby paints. Open Tuesday to Saturday.
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, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited, Blood Bowl, wargames and D&D.
14 regular events
The Gaming Den
Basingstoke gaming shop for board games, card games and miniatures that hosts ticketed events most weekends, including Magic: The Gathering prereleases.
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.
2 regular events
The Model Shop Portsmouth
Independent model shop and Warhammer stockist on Kingston Road in Portsmouth.
Toy Arena
Independent Toymaster toy shop in the Chantry Centre, Andover, stocking Warhammer.
Toys Ahoy
Toy shop in Hythe near Southampton that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Toys and More New Milton
Independent toy shop on Station Road in New Milton stocking Warhammer.
Vanguard Comics
Comic and wargaming shop on Stoke Road in Gosport selling new and second hand comics, Warhammer, Bolt Action, Warlord Games, Airfix and trading cards including Magic, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh. The shop also organises the annual Gosport Comic Con.
Warhammer Isle of Wight
Official Warhammer store on St James Street in Newport, Isle of Wight, selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and books with gaming tables in store.
Warhammer Portsmouth
Official Games Workshop store on Arundel Street selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables in store. Open later on Wednesdays.
Warhammer Salisbury
Official Games Workshop store in Salisbury city centre selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and hobby supplies, with gaming tables in store. Open late on Thursdays.
Warhammer Southampton
Official Warhammer store on East Street in Southampton, selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and books, with late opening on Thursdays.
Warhammer Winchester
Official Warhammer store on Jewry Street in Winchester, selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and books with gaming tables in store.
Wicor Models
Model shop on West Street in Portchester selling model railways (Hornby, Peco), Scalextric and Warhammer. Open Wednesday to Saturday.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Tuesday
18:00 to 22:30 Game pairing inferred from events page layout
Ask the venue for times Every other Tuesday; pairings posted on Tourplay on Friday evening
Wednesday
16:00 to 18:00 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
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Riftbound Nexus Nights
Mythic Tabletop Games, Winchester. Nexus Nights
Riftbound Entry: £6 Book ahead
Thursday
18:00 to 22:30 Every Thursday
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
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
Friday
18:00 to 22:30 Game pairing inferred from events page layout
19:00 to 22:30 Every 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
10:00 to 15:00 Every Saturday
11:00 to 15:00 Every Saturday
17:30 to 22:30 Every Saturday
Ask the venue for times Every Saturday
Sunday
11:00 to 17:30 Every Sunday
Ask the venue for times Afternoon
Riftbound Sunday Afternoon Nexus Nights
Mythic Tabletop Games, Winchester. Nexus Nights
Riftbound Entry: £6 Book ahead
Common questions
Which game shops in Southampton run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Games Shop in Aldershot (14 nights), Mythic Tabletop Games in Winchester (6 nights) and The Goblins Nook in Southampton (2 nights). We list 35 venues in all across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Southampton?
Wednesdays and Thursdays have the most regular sessions. 20 sessions run every week. The Southampton calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Southampton?
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Games Shop. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Southampton?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £4 and £6. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.