Northern Alliance Games

Large tabletop gaming hub in Hoults Yard, Byker, with a shop, a cafe serving barista coffee and many bookable 6 by 4 gaming tables (£5 table hire, terrain and mats included). It sells Games Workshop, Middle-earth, Marvel Crisis Protocol, Magic and Pokémon, has a board game library and runs a weekly Commander night.

Regular events

From 18:30 Every Monday

Pauper League

Pauper

Magic: The Gathering Entry: £9

16:00 to 22:00 Every Thursday

Thursday Night Commander

Commander casual play

Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5 Beginner friendly

From 18:00 Every Friday

Friday Night Draft

Booster Draft

Magic: The Gathering Entry: £15

From 09:30 Monthly on a Saturday (24 October, 28 November 2026)

MCP Monthly Tournament

Marvel Crisis Protocol tournament, 4 rounds

Wargames Entry: £10 to £15 Book ahead

From 12:00 Every Sunday

Sunday Commander

Commander

Magic: The Gathering Entry: £5

Times and formats change, so check with Northern Alliance Games before you travel. Run this venue or spotted something out of date? Send us an update or a photo.

Last checked 15 October 2026

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