Black Lion Games
Your friendly local gaming hub in Edinburgh, packed with board games, RPGs, and a welcoming community spirit!
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About
If you're walking down Buccleuch Street near the University and you're into tabletop gaming, keep an eye out for Black Lion Games! It's an easy-to-miss gem, but once inside, you'll discover a bright, airy space overflowing with an incredible selection of board games, wargames, and RPGs. The staff, like Stu, are super friendly and can chat for ages about anything from vintage D&D to the latest indie titles. They even have evening clubs for Magic: The Gathering and Keyforge, making it a true hub for the local gaming community. It's a fantastic spot to browse, grab a new game, or just soak in the thriving hobbyist atmosphere!
Shop
Black Lion Games is an airy, bright, and well-stocked shop, offering a good selection of games including vintage roleplaying games, second-hand modules, and indie rulebooks.
Board Games
Fen Orcs offers a selection of board games including Abyss, Aeon's End, Betrayal at House on Hill, Brawl, Conan, Dicey Goblins, Epic, Fireteam Zero, Hive, Keyforge, Metal Adventures, Oceanos, The Refuge, Root, Secret Hitler, Seven Wonders, Spartacus, Starfighter, Steam Time, Tavern Masters, Warlock, Western Legends, and Wiz-War.
Full Description
Black Lion Games is a friendly local gaming store located at 90 Buccleuch St, Edinburgh EH8 9NH, UK, near the University. It operates Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00. The store has a high user rating of 4.6 based on 339 reviews. The shop front is described as easy-to-miss and unadorned, with an ageing notice board beside the door. Inside, it is airy and bright with well-stocked shelves, offering a variety of wargames, board games, and role-playing games (RPGs), including vintage roleplaying games, second-hand modules, and indie rulebooks. The store also hosts evening clubs for games like Magic: The Gathering and Keyforge. The staff, such as assistant manager Stu, are known for being friendly and knowledgeable about a wide range of games, from Monopoly to indie RPGs like Apocalypse World. Black Lion Games began as a set of shelves in the basement of a retro-fashion store called Flip, which closed in 2007, and has since grown into its current premises where business is thriving. The store accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments, but not cash only. It does not have a dedicated play space or a cafe.