Where to find D&D and RPGs in York and North Yorkshire: D&D one-shots, Adventurers League and roleplaying groups you can join.
We list 7 venues where you can play or buy D&D and roleplaying games across York and North Yorkshire, in 4 towns and neighbourhoods. Between them they run 2 regular sessions, most often on Thursdays. One of those is marked as beginner friendly. Six have tables to play on site. Four of the 7 are in York itself, and we list them first below.
Venues with regular nights or tables to play on site, busiest first.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trading card, board game, wargame and roleplaying game shop in Skipton that runs ticketed Magic and Pokémon TCG events including prereleases and League Cups.
Scarborough games shop open seven days a week with a Sunday wargaming club, a weekly game designers meet, bespoke RPG weekends and commission painting.
We haven't confirmed play space or regular nights at these yet, so ask in store.
Branch of the Travelling Man chain on Goodramgate selling board games, roleplaying games, trading card games, graphic novels and manga.
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Harrogate Roleplayers, Harrogate. Roleplaying campaigns
The venues with the most regular nights are Harrogate Roleplayers in Harrogate (1 night). We list 7 venues in all across York and North Yorkshire.
Yes. One regular night is marked as welcoming new players, including sessions at Harrogate Roleplayers. Staff at most venues are happy to teach, so mention it when you arrive.
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