News and Views @ Games Haven
Playtest Mana, Mages and Mayhem at GamesHaven. A classless, dice pool TTRPG about small mages, elemental mana, and chaotic magical collaboration. 3 to 6 players per session.
ShadowDark with Felix Tuesday 3rd and 31st March. Felix will be running one shots of this cool RPG Dungeon crawler. Think old school D&D like Dungeon Crawler. 3-5 players. In this one shot adventure you will have easy onboarding to Shadowdark and experience a deadly and immersive fantasy world. This gane is atmospheric and lethal, so you'll leverage you ingenuity, teamwork (and of course a happy helping of luck) , if you are to make it out alive! Gather your group and venture fourth, torch in hand, into the Shadowdark
News and Views @ Games Haven
Tabletop gaming stands at a crossroads. The old order of corporations and collectors is giving way to makers, streamers, and 3D printers. From D&D’s new digital frontier to eco-miniatures and AI sculpting, this is the story of how the forge of imagination has changed hands, and what comes next.
The Pocket Game Revolution – Why Small Format Games Win Christmas
Discover why pocket board games are taking over Christmas 2025. Small, smart, and travel-ready — the best compact games to gift this season.
wallet games Christmas gifts
Discover the best wallet and pocket-sized board games under £30. Smart, portable, and perfect Christmas gifts for gamers and beginners alike.
The Best Two-Player Games for Couples This Christmas
We tested 15 two-player games with real couples. Discover the best strategy, social, and cooperative games to gift this Christmas that actually work.
beginner miniature games Christmas
Warhammer 40K isn’t the best place to start miniature gaming. Discover beginner-friendly Christmas gifts like Deadzone, Kill Team, and Warcry that actually work.
The State of Board Gaming in 2025
Explore board game industry trends in 2025: hybrid play, sustainability, kidult growth, crowdfunding, and immersive design shaping tabletop gaming.
board game cafés 2025
Explore how board game cafés in 2025 build community, reduce isolation, and boost cognitive skills. Coffee, connection, and play redefine social gaming.
The Minifactoreum’s FDM workshop was designed for real users, not engineers with years of experience. It’s built for hobbyists, model makers, cosplayers, teachers, prototypers – anyone who wants to understand their printer rather than fight with it.
A focused FDM 3D printing workshop that teaches real-world troubleshooting, maintenance, and hardware understanding. No slicing tutorials – just practical skills, hands-on problem solving, and the confidence to run your printer like a pro.

Hobby News

From Warhammer battles and D&D adventures to board game socials and CCG face-offs, Games Haven UK is your all-in-one destination for hobby gaming. Located in the Creative Quarter, we’re more than a store — we’re a full-fledged gaming hub built by fans, for fans. Catch weekly events, discover rare finds, and meet your next favourite opponent or party member.

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