Welcome to Board Game Social Nights at Games Haven Nottingham
Where Nottingham’s Tabletop Community Comes to Life
Looking for a place where dice roll, laughter echoes, and cardboard kingdoms rise and fall? Welcome to Games Haven Nottingham’s Board Game Social – your weekly escape into the world of board games, strategy, snacks, and unexpected friendships.
Want to meet fellow gamers or test your social deduction skills? Join our dedicated Board Game Social sessions:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays – Board Game Socials
We’re not just a game night. We’re a community.
Fully air-conditionined and in-store refreshments
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So Many Games. Zero Setup Hassle.
Whether you’re a lifelong dice-slinger or just game-curious, the Games Haven Board Game Library is your personal playground.
No need to own a collection (or figure out the rules alone). Just drop in, pay the daily fee, and dive into a table of fun.
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Nottingham Board Games Social
Nottingham’s Home for Tabletop Gaming, Strategy, and Connection
Board Game Socials – Find Your Game Group
At the heart of the Creative Quarter, just steps from the Lace Market tram stop, Games Haven Nottingham has quietly become one of the city’s most welcoming homes for hobby gamers of every kind. But there’s something special that happens every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon — our Board Game Social.
This isn’t just a club night. It’s a ritual. A warm, laughter-filled escape from screens, stress, and small talk. A place where strangers become rivals, rivals become allies, and allies form gaming groups that last for years.
We designed Board Game Social for anyone who loves cardboard worlds, clever mechanics, and real human connection — whether you’re a die-hard Eurogamer, a party-game evangelist, a hidden role chaos gremlin, or just someone who misses the kind of joy you can’t stream.
You don’t need to bring a game. You don’t need a group. You just need to turn up.
Why Games Haven’s Board Game Nights Are Different
There are game nights, and then there’s what we do.
We’ve carved out space in the Lead Belt’s indie gaming scene for something more than competition. We’re building a board game culture that prioritizes community, access, and creativity — not just win conditions.
We’re proudly neurodivergent-welcoming and inclusivity-led, with quieter seating zones, flexible game pairings, and volunteers who understand sensory needs.
Whether you’re autistic, introverted, socially anxious, or just new — We’ve got your back.
Our Thursday evenings cater to the after-work crowd, date night duos, solo adventurers, and groups looking to end the week on a win.
Sunday socials are slower paced, perfect for legacy and campaign sessions, new learner games, and longform strategy without the time pressure.
Every great memory of a game starts with a seat at the table.
The rest is up to your imagination.
Why Board Game Social?
Here’s what makes Games Haven’s Social Nights different:
Local Focus, Global Tastes. We spotlight UK-published and indie games alongside international hits. Expect features from Nottingham-based designers and collaborations with groups like Dice Cup Publishing, Alley Cat Games, and Themeborne.
Neurodivergent-Friendly
Our space was built with accessibility and comfort in mind.
We welcome neurodivergent gamers and offer:
Quieter play areas, lower Lighting and sound controlRespectful, welcoming community culture
Why Board Game Social?
Community-Powered
Join our Board Game Ambassadors, a community-led initiative helping new players integrate and keep game tables turning.
Designed for All Playstyles
Play fast and fun, thinky and crunchy, or thematic and immersive — you’ll find players who match your pace and vibe.
Games Haven Boardgame events Nottingham
Ready to roll dice, draft cards, or outwit your friends over cardboard empires?
At Games Haven Nottingham, we’re always setting up fresh board game nights,
leagues, and casual socials.
Check out what’s on, grab a seat, and get your game face on.
Sun
Casual Play
Sunday 12:00 – Late
Sunday Socials
Good Family Fun
Tues
Casual Play
Tuesdays from 5pm
LGTBQ+ Tuesday Nght Boardgames
Casual Tuesday Board Gaming
Thur
Casual Play
Weekdays
Thursday Socials
Great Boardgaming Night
Board Games at Games Haven – What’s Your Move?
Your First Visit?
Here’s What to Expect:
- Show up alone or with a friend — solo gamers always welcomed.
- Grab a drink, browse the games, or ask staff for a recommendation.
- Join an open table, or start your own. We’ll help you find players.
- Stay as long as you like — close is usually around 11 PM.
- Pay at the counter or online — or ask about our £25/month membership.
You don’t have to know the rules.
You just have to love the vibe.
Want to Stay in
the Loop?
Up and Coming Events
Boardgame Socials
We drop a new Game of the Week every Monday on Discord and socials.
Special events, themed nights, and community votes happen monthly.
You can find live table listings and player match-ups by joining our
Discord server.
Looking to run a workshop or join the Games Haven Game Master Guild? You’ll want to subscribe to our upcoming email list, or just drop by and ask for Rob, our events and community coordinator.
Call for Board Game Teachers
We actively encourage board game hosts, teachers, and community leaders to book tables, run demo nights, or organise regular socials for our growing tabletop community. Whether you’re showcasing a new release, teaching strategy classics, or just want to bring people together over games. We’ve got the space and the support to help you make it happen.
What We Offer:
- Table reservations for free or discounted rates for you.
- Spotlight nights to showcase your event or Activity.
- Promo features on our website and socials
- Opportunities for paid ticketed sessions and events and Game design workshops
Local Love,
&
Indie Focus
We don’t just stock the big publishers. We’ve actively worked with local game designers, indie developers, and regional publishers to give their titles a platform.
From Themeborne’s Escape the Dark series to Alley Cat Games, to student prototypes from NTU and University of Nottingham — our gaming ethos reflects Nottingham’s board game identity as much as global trends.
Want to playtest something? Want to host a designer night? Want to showcase your Kickstarter game in development?
Let’s make it happen.
We’re Not a Café.
We’re a Tabletop Living Room.
Other venues charge for time. We charge for presence.
Games Haven is part hobby shop, part clubhouse, part sanctuary. You won’t be shuffled along for another booking — you can stay all night. Bring your own food, grab a bubble tea from next door, or order takeaway to your table. Our staff will even help you sleeve your new deck or choose a game to match your mood.
Want to start a new board game group? Bring your idea and we’ll give you space, promotion, and support.
Want to test a prototype? We’ve got publishers, designers, and devs who come every month.
Want to bring a partner who’s never played anything beyond Uno? We’ll set them up with something they’ll love.
You’re not too new. You’re not too weird. You’re not too quiet. You belong here.
Nottingham’s Home for Tabletop Gaming, Strategy, and Connection
At the heart of the Creative Quarter, just steps from the Lace Market tram stop, Games Haven Nottingham has quietly become one of the city’s most welcoming homes for hobby gamers of every kind. But there’s something special that happens every Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon — our Board Game Social.
This isn’t just a club night. It’s a ritual. A warm, laughter-filled escape from screens, stress, and small talk. A place where strangers become rivals, rivals become allies, and allies form gaming groups that last for years.
We designed Board Game Social for anyone who loves cardboard worlds, clever mechanics, and real human connection — whether you’re a die-hard Eurogamer, a party-game evangelist, a hidden role chaos gremlin, or just someone who misses the kind of joy you can’t stream.
You don’t need to bring a game. You don’t need a group. You just need to turn up.
