Cardboard Ambitions:
Nottingham’s CCG Scene Just Leveled Up
The Cardboard Merchants are proud to help Games Haven expand their collectible card game offerings, with deeper stock, stronger infrastructure, and support for Nottingham’s passionate CCG community. Through our extensive expertise.
Opening hours
Cost is £7.50 pre person with couples/pairs discounted to £12.50 for an all days gaming – Boardgames, Wargames, RPG and Card Gaming, Free parking for customers (subject to availability)
Supporting a Stronger Scene: Partnering with Games Haven in Nottingham
Upcoming CCG
events
CCGs and Gaming
We’re gearing up a series of tournaments and leagues across your favourite games:
- Blood Bowl Tournaments — Brutal, bloody, & brilliant.
- Warhammer 40,000 Ladder Leagues — Climb ranks, dominate the grimdark future
- CCG Battles — Dive into the multiverse with Magic: The Gathering, or clash in Flesh and Blood.
- Plus plenty more — board games, skirmish games, and casual meet-ups for every kind of player.
There’s a league, a table, and a welcome waiting for you.
Why Expand Now?
Games Haven is more than just a venue. It’s a living, breathing community of players, organisers, and enthusiasts who care deeply about making gaming spaces welcoming and sustainable.
That’s exactly the kind of local partner The Cardboard Merchants want to work with.
Their commitment to supporting Magic: The Gathering, Flesh and Blood, Lorcana, One Piece, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! mirrors our own values.
They build inclusive space, celebrate casual play as much as competition, and invest in the long-term health of the scene.
Why This Matters to Us
The Cardboard Merchants are not just here to shift product. We are here to grow sustainable, inclusive communities around card gaming — communities built on shared passion, local support, and a real sense of belonging. Stock and logistics are only part of the puzzle. The rest depends on trusted, community-rooted stores that don’t just sell cards, but create space: physical, emotional, and social.
And that’s where Games Haven stands out. They’ve earned their community’s trust not through flash or volume, but through consistency. Week after week, they show up — with structured events, welcoming tables, clear communication, and thoughtful support for players of every level. They invest in the long game. From new player coaching to late-night drafts, from inclusive policy to local league infrastructure, they are building something that matters.
In our view, that is exactly what keeps card culture alive and evolving — not hype drops or churning inventory, but places where players feel seen, supported, and excited to return.
Games Haven is that place. And we are proud to be behind them.
What This Partnership Brings to Nottingham
By joining forces, we are helping Games Haven offer:
Reliable and Consistent Stock
From boosters and singles to sleeves and accessories, with the ability to restock quickly and reliably.
Support for Events and Organisers
Prize kits, pre-release materials, and logistical support for leagues, drafts, and tournament nights.
Community-First Focus
Backing new player nights, neurodivergent-friendly sessions, and community bulletin boards.
Broad System Support
Not just the big three. Games Haven will also be supported in building play communities around:
- Lorcana
- One Piece Card Game
- Indie titles
Casual formats and custom play styles
What’s Next
This is just the beginning.
As Games Haven’s player base grows, so will our support.
Coming soon:
- Full league seasons with player rewards
- Showcase nights for new systems
- Themed events and alt-format drafts
- Opportunities for community-run formats and house rules
- Support for educators and outreach programmes
How to Get Involved
f you’re in or around Nottingham:
- Join the community on Discord
- Follow events on Meetup or Eventbrite
- Visit Games Haven at Lennox House, NG1 1EH
- Drop in for casual play or join a tournament
- Ask about indie submission if you’re a local card game designer
What’s Coming Next?
You’ll start seeing:
- Expanded tournament calendars for all major games
- Local indie card game spotlights (yes, we want to feature your prototype)
- Player rewards, leaderboard promos, and campaign nights
- Collaborations with Nottingham-based game publishers and artists
And yes, we’re looking at sealed deck leagues with twists. Commander events with ridiculous house rules. Drafts where the prize is pride and memes. We’re making it fun. up a chair, shuffle the deck, and join the fun!
Our Card Game Socials run every:
Saturday from 10 AM. ANd space available all week for you.
Whether you’re a first-time player, a casual strategist, or a battle-hardened game veteran, there’s a place for you at our table.
Bring your friends or come solo — no gatekeeping, no worries.
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