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Athena Games

Large independent games shop and event venue in the Norwich Lanes with bookable gaming tables and events most days, covering Magic, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound, Digimon, Vanguard and more alongside Warhammer and board games.

Game nights at Athena Games

From 17:00 Tables from 17:00

Magic: The Gathering Commander Mondays

Casual Commander

Magic: The Gathering Entry: £2.50 Beginner friendly
From 16:00 Tables from 16:00; tournament start time not shown

Final Fantasy Tuesdays

Casual tournament

Final Fantasy TCG Entry: £6.50 Beginner friendly
From 18:00 Every Tuesday

Riftbound Nexus Night

Weekly play programme, up to 4 rounds

Riftbound Entry: £7
From 19:00 Tables from 17:00

MTG Wednesday Standard Showdown

Standard tournament

Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
Ask the venue for times Afternoon session; time not shown

Afternoon Pokémon TCG Club

Casual play

Pokémon TCG Entry: £5 Beginner friendly
From 16:00 Tables from 16:00; tournament start time not shown

Yu-Gi-Oh Thursdays

Casual tournament

Yu-Gi-Oh! Entry: £7 Beginner friendly
From 17:00 Tables from 17:00; tournament start time not shown

Vanguard Thursdays

Casual tournament

Cardfight!! Vanguard Entry: £6.50 Beginner friendly
From 18:30 Every Thursday

Star Wars Unlimited Weekly Event

Constructed; draft on the first Thursday of the month

Star Wars: Unlimited Entry: £10 to £30
From 17:00 Tables from 17:00; tournament start time not shown; limited tickets

Pokémon TCG Fridays

Casual tournament

Pokémon TCG Entry: £6.50 Beginner friendly
From 19:00 Tables from 17:00

Friday Night Magic - Modern

Modern tournament (FNM)

Magic: The Gathering Entry: £8
From 11:00 Tables from 11:00; tournament start time not shown

Digimon Weekly Tournament

Tournament

Digimon TCG Entry: £7.50

Times and formats change, so check with Athena Games before you travel. Questions about a game night, such as start times or age ranges, are best asked of Athena Games directly, as we list venues but don't run their events. Run this venue? Claim this listing for free. Spotted something out of date? Send us an update or a photo.

Last checked 15 October 2026. Confirmed open 1 November 2026

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