Asgard Wargames
Dedicated wargames shop on Gilkes Street stocking Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Blood Bowl, Necromunda, The Old World and other Games Workshop ranges, plus Dropzone Commander. Open until 10pm on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Venue type · Middlesbrough, Darlington and Teesside
Game shops in Teesside
Game shops across Middlesbrough, Darlington and Teesside: card, board game and wargaming shops.
We list 14 game shops across Middlesbrough, Darlington and Teesside, in 6 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 20 regular sessions, most often on Fridays and Saturdays. Five of those are marked as beginner friendly. Seven have tables to play on site.
Most active venues
- Gamers@Hart, Hartlepool 8 regular nights: Yu-Gi-Oh! Tuesday Night Locals (Tuesdays), Magic: The Gathering Friday League (Fridays)
- Rising Phoenix Games, Middlesbrough 7 regular nights: Commander (Saturdays), Weekly Commander (Sundays)
- Beanie Games, Stockton-on-Tees 4 regular nights: Saturday Weekly Pokémon TCG Tournament (Saturdays), Saturday Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Club and Tournament (Saturdays)
- Pro Tech Games, Stockton-on-Tees 1 regular night: Commander Night (Thursdays)
14 venues
Beanie Games
Large family-run hobby game store and gaming centre with 8,000 sq ft of retail and play space and room for over 200 players. Gaming areas open Friday 17:00 to 22:00 and Saturday during shop hours, with weekly Saturday Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! events.
4 regular events
Forbidden Planet Middlesbrough
Pop culture shop in the Cleveland Centre selling comics, graphic novels, manga, collectables, Gunpla and Pokémon cards. Open seven days.
Gamers@Hart
Family run board game and card game shop in Bovis House, Hartlepool, with a games library and Magic and Yu-Gi-Oh events through the week. Also runs community clubs and holiday clubs for children.
8 regular events
Gaming Figures
Wargames figure retailer in The Palace Hub on Redcar seafront, stocking Games Workshop, Warlord Games, Flames of War and many other miniatures ranges at discounted prices.
Gathering Point Games
Trading card game singles shop and gaming centre on Morton Park in Darlington, open evenings and weekends. Tables are available for hire and the store runs regular card game events.
Luna City 7
Independent indie hub selling geeky, goth and alternative goods and supporting independent creators, with events, workshops and tabletop gaming enquiries welcome.
Mr Chinnery's Emporium
Family run comic book shop and cafe on Station Road selling comics, vintage and retro collectables, video games and Warhammer, with sandwiches, breakfasts and cakes served. Warhammer stock was added in early 2026.
Pro Tech Games
Hobby and trading card game shop in Stockton stocking Warhammer, Magic, One Piece and Flesh and Blood. Runs a weekly Thursday Commander night plus ticketed wargames and card game events.
1 regular event
Rising Phoenix Games
Middlesbrough game shop on Borough Road with a busy weekly Magic schedule including Modern, Commander and learn to play sessions, plus weekly D&D. Also stocks Pokémon, One Piece, Flesh and Blood and Warhammer.
7 regular events
The Mystery Den
Shop in the Enterprise Mall at Morrisons Morton Park, listed as a Warhammer stockist. Closed on Wednesdays.
Warhammer Darlington
Official Warhammer store on Skinnergate with gaming tables, selling the full Games Workshop range. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Warhammer Middlesbrough
Official Warhammer store in the Dundas Shopping Centre with gaming tables, selling the full Games Workshop range. Open late until 19:00 on Thursdays and closed Monday and Tuesday.
Yorkshire Wargames & Hobbies
Wargames and hobby shop on Market Row off Northallerton High Street, stocking Warhammer.
Regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 18:30 Alternates with Standard Monday
From 18:30 Alternates with Modern Monday
Tuesday
18:30 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Yu-Gi-Oh! Tuesday Night Locals
Gamers@Hart, Hartlepool. Constructed Swiss tournament, 4 rounds best of three, 12-week league
Yu-Gi-Oh! Entry: £6
From 18:30 Every Tuesday
Wednesday
From 14:00 Every Wednesday
Learn to play Multiplayer
Rising Phoenix Games, Middlesbrough. Learn to play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Wednesday
Thursday
From 18:00 Every Thursday
From 18:30 Every Thursday
Friday
From 16:00 Every Friday
Magic Academy: Learn to Play
Rising Phoenix Games, Middlesbrough. Learn to play
Magic: The Gathering Beginner friendly
18:30 to 21:00 £15 for the first week; previously held at LilyAnne's Coffee Bar, Hartlepool
Magic: The Gathering Friday League
Gamers@Hart, Hartlepool. Casual limited league (Jumpstart and draft boosters), 3 rounds
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
Friday Night Magic Intro League
Gamers@Hart, Hartlepool. Limited intro league
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6 Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Friday
From 18:30 Every Friday
Saturday
13:00 to 16:00 Every Saturday
Magic: The Gathering Modern
Gamers@Hart, Hartlepool. Modern tournament, 3 rounds
Magic: The Gathering Entry: £6
13:00 to 17:00 Every Saturday
Saturday Weekly Pokémon TCG Tournament
Beanie Games, Stockton-on-Tees. Tournament
Pokémon Entry: £10 Book ahead
13:00 to 17:30 Every Saturday
Saturday Weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG Club and Tournament
Beanie Games, Stockton-on-Tees. Club and tournament
Yu-Gi-Oh! Entry: £7 Book ahead
From 18:30 Every Saturday
Sunday
From 15:00 Every Sunday
16:00 to 18:00 Every Sunday
Disney Lorcana Casual League
Gamers@Hart, Hartlepool. Casual league, family-friendly
Lorcana Beginner friendly
Common questions
Which game shops in Teesside run the most game nights?
The venues with the most regular nights are Gamers@Hart in Hartlepool (8 nights), Rising Phoenix Games in Middlesbrough (7 nights) and Beanie Games in Stockton-on-Tees (4 nights). We list 14 venues in all across Middlesbrough, Darlington and Teesside.
Which night of the week is busiest at game shops in Teesside?
Fridays and Saturdays have the most regular sessions. 18 sessions run every week. The Teesside calendar shows what's on from today.
Are there beginner-friendly nights at game shops in Teesside?
Yes. Five regular nights are marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Gamers@Hart and Rising Phoenix 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 Teesside?
Where there's an entry fee it is usually between £5 and £12. Fees change, so check with the venue before you go.