Alchemists Workshops
Discount Warhammer and hobby retailer based in Winsford, selling Games Workshop, other wargames, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games.
Game · Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire
Board game shops, cafés and clubs in Stoke
Where to find Board games in Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire: pub meetups, café nights, clubs and shops for board gamers.
We list 7 venues where you can buy or play board games across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire, in 5 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 2 regular sessions, most often on Mondays and Sundays. Two of those are marked as beginner friendly. Four have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Crewe 1 regular night: Board Games (Mondays)
- The Troll Cave, Wem 1 regular night: Monthly Boardgame Social (Sundays)
7 venues
Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse)
Large tabletop gaming centre in St George's with around 30 tables, a licensed bar and a fully stocked shop for Warhammer and trading card games. Table hire is £5 per person for the day and booking ahead is recommended; it is wheelchair accessible and five minutes' walk from Oakengates station.
2 regular events
Harold's Toy Store
Family toy, model and games shop in Church Stretton stocking Warhammer, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, board games and models alongside toys. Pokémon stock is limited to booster packs.
Larp Inn
LARP costume and equipment maker in a Telford warehouse with a showroom and upstairs games rooms stocking Games Workshop, Kings of War, D&D and Magic. Gaming costs £5 per person and calling ahead to book a table is advised; the games rooms are up a flight of stairs.
The Game Cave
Oakengates shop for retro and new video games, consoles, collectables and Funko, which also sells Pokémon cards and Games Workshop models.
The Lizards Lair Gaming Co
Independent games shop in the Victoria Centre, Crewe, with free gaming tables and a cantina serving drinks and snacks. Runs weekly Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, D&D, board game and wargaming nights.
12 regular events
The Troll Cave
Tabletop and wargaming venue in Wem with bookable tables for wargames, RPGs, board games and card games, plus a board game library. Regular nights include Warmachine, Warhammer 40K, Friday Night Magic and D&D.
6 regular events
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
Sunday
From 12:00 Last Sunday of the month
Monthly Boardgame Social
The Troll Cave, Wem. Open board gaming
Board games Entry: £2 Beginner friendly
Common questions
Where can I play board games in Stoke?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Lizards Lair Gaming Co in Crewe (1 night) and The Troll Cave in Wem (1 night). We list 7 venues in all across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
Are there beginner-friendly nights for board games in Stoke?
Yes. Two regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Troll Cave and The Lizards Lair Gaming Co. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.