Friendly modern board game club meeting at the Bar Convent on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays (10:00 to 21:00) and the 2nd and 4th Friday evenings (17:00 to 21:00), with a library of over 300 games. Adults welcome, and children from 8 with a supervising adult.
Board, card and tabletop game shop on the edge of York with a 32 seat event room and weekly organised play for Pokémon TCG, Lorcana, Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, Flesh and Blood and One Piece. Free parking on site and the Coastliner bus stops outside.
Small game shop on Whip Ma Whop Ma Gate in central York running Magic: The Gathering Commander parties and prereleases.
Independent games, puzzles and play shop on Colliergate that hosts bookable in-store events including Magic drafts and Commander parties, Pokémon League Challenges and D&D sessions.
Branch of the Travelling Man chain on Goodramgate selling board games, roleplaying games, trading card games, graphic novels and manga.
Gaming cafe and lounge in central York with a board game library, consoles, retro games and Dungeons and Dragons workshops. Bookings can be made through the website.
Official Games Workshop store on Lendal in York city centre, selling Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar and other Games Workshop ranges.
York Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 7.30pm at Guppy's Enterprise Club on Nunnery Lane for social chess, club competitions and league matches, and newcomers are greeted on their first visit. A weekly junior club for ages 7 to 16 runs earlier on Wednesdays with coaching and games.
Gaming cafe and geek culture shop on Oxford Street with a busy Magic schedule: casual Commander on Mondays plus alternating Pioneer, Pauper, Modern and Standard events on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Friendly Meetup group playing a wide range of board games, from light card games to longer strategy games, currently on Sunday afternoons at Starling in Harrogate. New players are welcome.
Harrogate Bridge Club runs seven duplicate sessions a week at its own licensed premises on Robert Street in central Harrogate, mainly pairs with occasional teams and regular Swiss Pairs. It welcomes players of all standards and visiting pairs, offers classes for beginners and intermediates, and helps members find partners.
Harrogate Chess Club, founded in 1884, meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at St Robert's Club on Robert Street, welcoming players of all ages and standards with internal competitions and league chess. A youth section for ages 12 to 18 meets there on Thursday evenings in term time with tuition.
Roleplaying group, part of the long running Harrogate Wargames and Roleplaying Club, meeting every Thursday from 20:00 to play D&D and many other RPGs. Newcomers and experienced players are welcome.
Harrogate Victoria Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge at the Cedar Court Hotel on Park Parade on Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons, in a relaxed but competitive atmosphere with ample parking. New members are welcome to try three visits, and the club will help match players without a partner.
Scarborough games shop open seven days a week with a Sunday wargaming club, a weekly game designers meet, bespoke RPG weekends and commission painting.
Scarborough and District Contract Bridge Club plays face to face duplicate bridge every weekday at its own premises on West Street, with a hosting system so anyone arriving without a partner is found one. It suits beginners through to experienced players, with courses, tutored improvers sessions and Next Steps events.
Scarborough Chess Club meets every Monday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on the second floor of the Roscoe Rooms on Roscoe Street, with a club championship, handicap tournaments and friendly games. The first Monday of each month starts with a training and discussion session, and new members of all strengths are welcome.
Trading card game store on Victoria Road in Scarborough, listed with Wizards for Magic: The Gathering and running a Play! Pokémon league.
Selby's local game store on Gowthorpe, selling Pokémon TCG and other trading cards and hosting a weekly casual Commander evening on Wednesdays.
Selby & Hambleton Bridge Club plays on Wednesday evenings at the village hall in Chapel Haddlesey and on Friday evenings at Hambleton Village Hall near Selby. Hambleton Village Hall also hosts Yorkshire League matches on Sundays.
Small Meetup group playing board and card games at The George Inn on Selby Market Place on Thursday evenings. Beginners and experienced players are welcome.
Independent department store on The Crescent in Selby whose toy department sells Warhammer kits and Citadel paints.
Long-established Malton department store whose toy department carries a large Games Workshop range, including Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Underworlds and Citadel paints.
Independent shop on Malton Enterprise Park selling toys, LEGO, model kits, homeware and gifts, with a range of Warhammer kits, paints and accessories.
Ripon City Bridge Club plays friendly duplicate bridge at Community House on Allhallowgate on Wednesday evenings and hosted pairs on Friday afternoons, and visitors and new members are welcome. A relaxed Cafe Bridge morning runs on Tuesdays at the Claro Lounge Bar on the Market Place, with no partner needed.
Educational and wooden toy shop in the Ripon Small Shops arcade on Duck Hill, which also stocks Warhammer kits and Black Library books.
The York Bridge Club plays face to face in its accessible clubhouse on The Green in Acomb, with sessions most days from hosted assisted play and gentle duplicate to championship pairs. It suits learners, improvers and experienced players, offers lessons and runs a free Youth Academy on Wednesdays.
Easingwold Bridge Club plays duplicate on Tuesday evenings from 7pm at the Galtres Centre, just off the Market Square, throughout the year. Non-members with partners are welcome to turn up on the night without arranging in advance.
Family-run model shop in Hensall specialising in model railways, also stocking Warhammer kits, Citadel paints, terrain and modelling supplies.
Wargaming club meeting every Wednesday evening at New Earswick Folk Hall, with around 25 tables, boards and scenery provided. Free parking and the Number 1 bus stops outside.
Settle Chess Club meets every Monday from 6pm at Settle Social Club on Duke Street, with chess sets and clocks provided and free parking behind the club. Everyone is welcome whatever their age and ability, and the club also plays Yorkshire League matches.
Trading card, board game, wargame and roleplaying game shop in Skipton that runs ticketed Magic and Pokémon TCG events including prereleases and League Cups.
Thirsk Bridge Club meets on Tuesday evenings for competitive but friendly duplicate with machine dealt hands and tablet scoring, in accessible premises with ample parking. Visitors are always welcome to join in.
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