Other Gaming Events & Retailers

So gaming two nights a week at NOBOG isn't enough for you. In which case legendary gamer, here are some Norwich venues that cater specifically for board gaming. 

Other games groups / gatherings in central Norwich

 

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Where?

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Norwich Library

Monthly

(Usually last Saturday of the month)

Ground floor, just past the returns desk

Free

Robert Prosser on Facebook

Wide mix of ages & experience in a relaxed setting

Aftermath

Tuesday evenings

219 Gilman Rd (off Sprowston Rd)

 

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https://www.aftermath-club.co.uk/

More of a tabletop / miniature / skirmish gaming focus, and unfortunately clashes with    Tuesday night NOBOG.

They also run the annual Norwich gaming convention ‘Diceni’

Gamerados

 

Thursday 6pm – 9pm
(alternating weekly with lunchtime sessions)

Shoebox café / hub 21-23 Castle Meadow

Membership or pay as you go options

team@theshoebox.org.uk

https://www.theshoebox.org.uk/community-hub/

 

Part of a wider community hub for central Norwich, offering events and activities.

Game designers group

Monday 7:30pm

St Andrews Brewhouse (Now part of NOBOG Mondays)

Free

https://www.facebook.com/groups/451138568792125/

An informal gathering of people interested in games design. Playtesting, discussion, advice and encouragement.

Slice and Dice

Twice a month St Benedicts

Usual per person charges apply

The Games Table

Thursday 6pm onwardsLower Goat LaneUsual per person charges applygames@thegamestable.co.uk


 

Other local games groups outside of Norwich

 

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Breckland Board Gamers

Monday 7:30pm plus a quarterly all dayer at the community centre

Kings Arms Watton,

Evenings free

All dayers modestly priced

Breckland board gamers on facebook

Just 1 year old, but have done really well in becoming strongly established. The all-dayers usually see a strong Norwich contingent heading west.

Pulham Board gamers

 

Pulham Market, nar Long Stratton

 

Pulham Board gamers on facebook

 

Mulbarton Board gamers

Fortnightly on Sundats

Mulbarton Community centre

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2526691397571177/

 

 

Anglia coast events

Tuesday and Thursday evenings

6-7 Broad Row (The Hideaway), Great Yarmouth

 

https://www.facebook.com/angliacoastevents/

 

Hellesdon Tabletop gamers 

Monday evenings, but library games available all the time

Bull pub 197 Reepham Rd Hellesdon

 Free

Book at bull.hellesdon@stonegategroup.co.uk

Free library of board games and space for small skirmish games, RPGs, TCGs, CCGs etc. Bloodbowl, Kill Team, Warhammer Underworlds, Marvel Crisis Protocol popular


Board Game cafes / other gaming venues in the city

 

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The Games Table

weekdays 4pm -11pm

11am-11pm Sat

11am-8pm Sun

 

Lower Goat Lane, next to Mambo Jambos

check on website

www.thegamestable.co.uk 

Modern and stylish board game café, also covering all aspects of tabletop gaming. Now serving their own food: pizzas, garlic bread etc.

Slice and Dice

10am-10pm Tue-Thu

10am-11pm Fri-Sat

10am-8pm Sun

St Benedicts (moving closer to the city end of the road soon)

check on website

https://sliceanddice.cafe/

Also serving vegetarian / vegan food

Athena Games

11am – 10:30pm Mon-Fri

10am-6pm Sat

11am-5pm Sun

9 St Gregory’s Alley, between the Grosvenor fish bar and St Benedicts

Free 

http://www.athenagames.com/

Longstanding games venue linked to the shop that sits below it. Regular CCG etc. tournaments and events

Black Tower Games

Noon – 10:30pm

Tue-Sat (8pm closing on Tue)

10 Derby St, near Halfords & Toolstation

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https://www.facebook.com/BTGofficial

Relatively new, covering tabletop wargaming as well as board games and CCGs



A list of retailers, both virtual and bricks and mortar that some of our members / readers / lurkers frequent. Whether you are into supporting your local retailer or scouring the internets for the best bargain or the hardest to find item, this list might help you out.

If you have any favoured game shops you frequent, let us know !

Norwich , UK

Langleys
http://www.langleystoys.com - Not quite the wide selection they used to have, but still lots of hobby games, not the mainstream focus you might expect
Royal Arcade
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 1NQ
and in Chapelfield Mall

The Games Room
https://www.facebook.com/TheGamesRoom
Long time established FLGS and a 5% discount to NoBoGers !
29a Elm Hill
Norwich
Norfolk
NR3 1HG

Athena Games
https://athenagames.com/
Offers lots of space to play and runs many events. Website now fully functional and with up to date stock.
9 St Gregory's Alley
Norwich
Norfolk
NR2 1ER

Sirplus Trading
https://www.facebook.com/sirplustrading
One for the diligent bargain hunter, lots of 2nd hand stuff here, including some board game / board game adjacent stuff. Aside from this, there are also the Chazzers in the city to browse.
19 Magdalen Street 
Norwich
NR3 1LE

Other /  Online, UK


Zatu Norwich based. The shop closed but it's been confirmed it's open (for now) on a more limited number of days each week. It's also believed they have plans to re-introduce click and collect at the warehouse. 

Badgers Games Operating out of a virtual shop near Kings Lynn, but came to Diceni this year, so a good option for purchase and pickup there. Tim and Zara are genuine board game enthusiasts who also have an eye for the lesser seen games.
https://www.badgersgames.co.uk/

Board Game Prices
https://boardgameprices.co.uk/  ( Board game site / price aggregator )

Gameslore Superb range and has such fine quality control that dents and dings section comes with an added puzzle of finding the claimed damage that caused the reduction in price
https://www.gameslore.com/

Spirit Games One of the most dated websites, but an interestingly eclectic selection
https://www.spiritgames.co.uk/

Book Depository
https://www.bookdepository.co.uk/

Board Game Guru Has struggled a little recently with staffing issues, but still a good store.
https://www.boardgameguru.co.uk

Kienda  Recent major entrant into the market, with keen pricing.

Magic Madhouse Yes they milk the MTG market, but also have competitively priced games and a low free shipping threshold)

Chaos Cards Another that works the MTG market, but also has a good range of games, with good pricing
https://www.chaoscards.co.uk/