Alchemists Workshops
Discount Warhammer and hobby retailer based in Winsford, selling Games Workshop, other wargames, trading card games, board games and roleplaying games.
Venue type · Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire
Game shops in Stoke
Game shops across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 22 game shops across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire, in 14 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 21 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Saturdays. Twelve of those are marked as beginner friendly. Eight have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Crewe 12 regular nights: Board Games (Mondays), Wargaming Evening (Mondays)
- The Troll Cave, Wem 6 regular nights: Warmachine Game Night (Mondays), Friday Night Magic (Fridays)
- Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse), Telford 2 regular nights: Glasshammer Pokémon Meet (Fridays), Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament (Saturdays)
- Vellichor Books, Hanley 1 regular night: Terra Tuesdays (Tuesdays)
22 venues
Boltstorm Wargaming
Wargaming shop and gaming venue in Bodkin Courtyard, Leek, that hosts tournaments such as the Battle of Boltstorm events and Bolt Action days.
Card Tavern
Independent hobby and card game shop in the centre of Stone selling Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer 40,000, with a focus on welcoming newcomers.
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
Gumshoe Comics & Collectibles
Comics and collectibles shop inside Crewe Market Hall that stocks Warhammer.
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.
Jimmy's Toys, Games and Hobbies
Toy, games and hobby stall in Tunstall Indoor Market listed as a Warhammer stockist.
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.
Mighty Melee Games
Dedicated wargaming venue and hobby store in Market Drayton with bookable tables and gaming four nights a week. It runs Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, The Old World, Blood Bowl, Horus Heresy and Bolt Action tournaments and leagues.
Nantwich Collectables
Collectables shop on Nantwich High Street that is listed as a Warhammer stockist.
Quest Keepers
Husband and wife run miniatures hobby shop in Newport stocking Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, Middle-earth and Dungeons & Dragons miniatures, plus paints and accessories. The shop also organises occasional Age of Sigmar Spearhead tournaments.
Questing Knight Games
Wargames and hobby shop in Wellington, Telford, open since 1994, stocking Games Workshop, Warlord Games, Warcradle and Battlefront ranges. Staff offer free introductory games and painting lessons, and the shop is linked to Telford Wargames Society.
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 Ork Forge
Independent wargaming and hobby shop on Stafford Park in Telford selling discounted Games Workshop and other wargames ranges plus trading card singles. Gaming tables can be booked through the website.
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
Too Fat Goblinz
Games and hobby shop in The Colonnade on Eastgate Street, Stafford, stocking Warhammer.
Tritex Games
Stafford games and hobby shop that also makes metal fantasy wargaming miniatures and offers in store collection. It runs the Tritex Gaming Hub meetup group.
Vellichor Books
Independent bookshop in Piccadilly Arcade, Hanley, that also sells Warhammer and dice and runs Terra Tuesdays for Warhammer players and painters, including newcomers. Its bookable Room of Requirement can host Dungeons & Dragons and Warhammer groups.
1 regular event
Warhammer Crewe
Official Warhammer store on Market Street in Crewe selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and games. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Warhammer Shrewsbury
Official Warhammer store on Market Street in Shrewsbury town centre selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and games.
Warhammer Stoke
Official Warhammer store in Hanley selling Games Workshop miniatures, paints and games.
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
From 18:00 Every Monday
Warmachine Game Night
The Troll Cave, Wem. Casual and tournament practice games
Wargames Entry: £4 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Monday
Tuesday
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
Pokémon Battle League
The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Crewe. Play! Pokémon league
Pokémon Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Tuesday
Terra Tuesdays
Vellichor Books, Hanley. Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar play, painting and learn to play
Mixed games Beginner friendly
Wednesday
11:00 to 15:00 Every Wednesday
Home Ed Meet-Up
The Troll Cave, Wem. Drop in session for home educated children and teens with board games and wargaming
Mixed games Entry: £1 board games; £2 wargaming Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Wednesday
Wargaming Evening
The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Crewe. Skirmish games and full size battles
Mixed games
Thursday
From 18:30 Every Thursday
D&D Night
The Lizards Lair Gaming Co, Crewe. Two tables with rotating DMs
D&D Entry: Free ticket Book ahead
From 18:30 Free seat tickets used when busy
Friday
From 18:00 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic
The Troll Cave, Wem. Casual and competitive Magic, all formats
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £2 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Friday
Warhammer 40K Night
The Troll Cave, Wem. 40K, Combat Patrol, Kill Team and Necromunda games
Warhammer 40,000 Entry: £4 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday; each meet confirmed on the Glasshammer Pokemon TCG Facebook page
Glasshammer Pokémon Meet
Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse), Telford. Casual play
Pokémon Beginner friendly
Saturday
From 14:00 Every Saturday
From 18:00 Sessions listed on the events page with tickets
From 18:30 Every Saturday
Ask the venue for times Every other Saturday; confirmed on the Telford Yu-Gi-Oh! Club Facebook page
Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Tournament
Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse), Telford. OTS tournament
Yu-Gi-Oh! Entry: Pay on the day
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
12:00 to 14:00 Every Sunday
Common questions
Which game shops in Stoke run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are The Lizards Lair Gaming Co in Crewe (12 nights), The Troll Cave in Wem (6 nights) and Glasshammer Gaming (The Glasshouse) in Telford (2 nights). We list 22 venues in all across Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshire.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Stoke?
Fridays and Saturdays have the most regular sessions. 19 sessions run every week. The Stoke calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Stoke?
Yes. Twelve regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at The Troll Cave, The Lizards Lair Gaming Co and Vellichor Books. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
How much do game nights cost at game shops in Stoke?
One regular night is free to join. Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £1 and £4. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.