Places
Places to enjoy the BoardGameScene in and around Birmingham.
Many thanks to all the locations listed here and on our map for keeping us informed and up to date. Please do check with locations before visiting as we are not responsible for any mistakes in the information provided (let us know of any though, see that floating ‘Something need fixing?’ button… smash that and get in touch).
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Maps are useful… the places we have listed below are all on this one, for your convenience.
The actual Places list!
The list below features places that are focused on table top games in some way. For simplicity we have tagged them: SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / CAFE / TOURNAMENTS / ONLINE STORE, let us know if other tags may be useful, that’s what that floating ‘Something need fixing’ button is for!
We plan to make the listing for these to be as comprehensive as possible, please check their own respective websites for more in depth information. We will be reaching out to all locations for a full description of services in due course.
Battleground Gaming UK
Unit 4C Waterside Business Park, 1649 Pershore Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 3DR
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / TOURNAMENTS / ONLINE STORE
We aim to sell quality tabletop games and supplies at great discount prices with quick dispatch and delivery for our website customers.
Board In Brum
Unit 2, The ERA Industrial Estate, Walsall, Willenhall WV12 5QU
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / TOURNAMENTS / ONLINE STORE
We have 24 6’x4’ custom-made gaming tables, complete with various eras of scenery. Our tables are beloved by many for the space on offer, and the waist-height playing space for the best possible game experience. We host events most weekends of the year, for the many systems our community play. Our tables can also be used on any of our open days for casual play! If you don’t have an opponent, you can always join the Board In Brum Community on Facebook to find one. We are fortunate to be home to an incredibly healthy and supportive community! Whether you are a seasoned veteran of your system, or brand new to the hobby and looking to get your first game in, our community will support you.
Booghe Store
6 Wingfoot Way, Fort Shopping Centre, Birmingham B24 9FP
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / CAFE / ONLINE STORE
A world of wonder, fun and excitement awaits you! Explore our wide range of Toys, Games, Collectibles and Stationery from all the top toy brands. Interact with the colourful play area and demo areas. We have recently introduced on the 1st floor, the VR gaming soon and the Dragon Fly Café. The VR gaming room houses all the latest machines that will take you into a whole new virtual dimension. At the Dragon Fly Café, indulge in our dreamy desserts, whimsical kids' cakes, irresistible cupcakes, tasty treats, and so much more. The fun never ends!
Chance & Counters
Courtyard Studio 8 Scott House, Custard Factory, Digbeth, Birmingham B9 4AA
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / CAFE / ONLINE STORE
600+ games, 10 lines of craft beer, smash burgers and proper coffee, in the coolest neighbourhood in Britain. You'll find us in the Custard Factory, the iconic Victorian complex at the centre of Digbeth, Birmingham's creative quarter and recently named the coolest neighbourhood in Britain by the Sunday Times. The site that once made Bird's Custard is now 15 acres of restored factory buildings packed with independent shops, studios, bars and street art, and we've parked ourselves right in the middle of it. Café by day, bar by night, with a team of gaming gurus on hand to pick the right game for your group and teach you how to play.
Dwarfish Tales
Unit 200, Gracechurch Shopping Centre, The Parade, Sutton Coldfield B72 1PA
SHOP / ONLINE STORE
Welcome to Dwarf(ish) Tales where we champion independent voices in tabletop gaming alongside established franchises. From small‑press rulebooks to experimental micro‑RPGs and handcrafted accessories, our shop is a home for creators and players who crave something a little different.
Element Games
4 The Minories, Birmingham B4 6AG
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / ONLINE STORE
Within a few minutes walk of the Bullring Centre, accessible via Metro, Bus, Train and close to several Multi-storey Car Parks, we are your one-stop Hobby Community in the heart of Birmingham. Learn, Build, Paint & Play your favourite games with the help of our friendly team through our in-store activities 7 days a week! Bookable Gaming & Hobbying Facilities - 6ftx4ft Wargaming Tables with variety of Scenery, an island of hobby tables which can be used to Assemble & Paint your Miniatures as well as to play Skirmish Games, Board Games, TCGs & RPGs.
Game Guru
Unit 1, Utilita Arena Birmingham, King Edward's Road, Birmingham, B1 2AA
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / CAFE / ONLINE STORE
Welcome to Game Guru Café, your destination for board games, great coffee, and community in Birmingham. We bring together fun, flavour, and friendship in vibrant, welcoming spaces. Explore our board game library, enjoy artisan coffee, craft beers, and handmade food, or browse our unique range of collectables.
Game Guru
Unit SU52, Touchwood Shopping centre, 25 Jubilee Walk, Solihull B91 3HT
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / CAFE / ONLINE STORE
Welcome to Game Guru Café, your destination for board games, great coffee, and community in Birmingham. We bring together fun, flavour, and friendship in vibrant, welcoming spaces. Explore our board game library, enjoy artisan coffee, craft beers, and handmade food, or browse our unique range of collectables.
Griffins Gaming
Rea Court (Gates under the arches), 40 Trent Street, Birmingham B5 5NL
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / TOURNAMENTS / ONLINE STORE
Griffins Gaming is dedicated to providing an inclusive and engaging environment for gamers of all ages, emphasizing community, fun, and responsible gaming. Their mission focuses on creating a space where players can connect, compete, and enjoy gaming experiences while promoting values such as integrity, respect, innovation, and teamwork. Committed to fostering a positive and safe gaming culture, Griffins Gaming aims to enhance the local gaming scene and support the development of skills and camaraderie among its members.
Manaleak
Jubilee Trade Centre, 130 Pershore St, Birmingham B5 6ND
SPACE TO PLAY / ONLINE STORE / TOURNAMENTS
One of Birmingham's favourite gaming stores, we stock a wide range of Magic: The Gathering singles and sealed products, as well as Games Workshop, Flesh and Blood, board games and gaming accessories. Our shop and spacious gaming centre is upstairs in the Jubilee Centre, right on the corner of Pershore Street and Sherlock Street. The building operates a secure entry system, so look for the labelled buzzers by the inner door (and outer, if visiting in the evening or weekend) and we'll let you in. We sell in-store snacks and hot and cold drinks to keep you going through the day.
Sidekick Games
The Grange, Frog Lane, Balsall Common CV7 7FP
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / CAFE
We are a bricks & mortar games store and café based in the West Midlands aiming to provide you with those Exclusive Kickstarter Games you forgot to back or simply didn't know existed until now. We generally back the KS editions of those games we believe are going to be a best seller and often because we really like them too. As a result they usually have all the updated, upgraded add-ons and special extras that do not come with the standard game. We also stock some standard RPG's such as AD&D and our particular favourites Talsorian games Cyberpunk and The Witcher. Please take a look over what we have in store or feel free to pop in for a browse and a coffee.
Sliced n Diced
850 Bristol Rd, Birmingham B29 6HW
SPACE TO PLAY / CAFE
LGBTQIA+ owned and run, all are welcome! Sliced n Diced is a board game café & coffee shop located in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Founded in 2019 from a love of board games, the café has become a hub for many and a place where you can be yourself whilst playing a wide range of games. Not into board games? That's ok! Come in for some tasty food, great coffee, incredible cocktails or some local craft beer.
Waylands Forge
Unit LG06A Zellig, Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B9 4AT
SHOP / SPACE TO PLAY / TOURNAMENTS
Bringing games to Birmingham for 27 years they sell a wide variety and are always striving to stock the very latest releases. They always work to look after customers and are happy to reserve titles if you email or call them in advance. Regularly run tournaments for Magic the Gathering, Flesh and Blood and Heroclix. Open 10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday.