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Trailblazers
Trailblazers - A Strategic Card Game by Bitewing Games Embark on an exhilarating adventure with Trailblazers, a dynamic card game from Bitewing Ga...
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Butterfly Garden - A Strategic Tile-Laying Board Game by Capstone Games Immerse yourself in the tranquil world of butterfly collecting with Butterf...
View full detailsBeyond the Horizon
Beyond the Horizon - Strategy Board Game by Capstone Games Embark on an epic journey to build the most influential civilization in Beyond the Horiz...
View full detailsLovecraft Letter - Arkham Horror
Step into the eerie town of Arkham with Arkham Horror Lovecraft Letter, a chilling twist on the classic deduction card game. Delve into the madness...
View full detailsMarbleous
Colourful marble-popping multiplayer fun! Strategically roll sets of coloured marbles down the tracks in your tray. When three or more matching mar...
View full detailsHegemony: Crisis and Control Expansion
The old world plunged into crisis. The new world seeks to establish its own order. You have successfully led your class to victory… but the ba...
View full detailsDune Imperium - Bloodlines
The Great Houses of the Imperium live and die by their lineage. Plots unfold over generations as Emperors build dynasties, and the Bene Gesserit we...
View full detailsOutfoxed!
Mrs. Plumpert’s prized pot pie has gone missing and it’s now a chicken chase to crack the case! Move around the board to gather clues and then use ...
View full detailsA Bunch of Fun Guys
It’s a foraging frenzy in the woods as everyone is out hunting for the best mushrooms. Over several rounds, players will place bids to secure mushr...
View full detailsStar Realms - Rise of Empire
Perfect for new players and experts alike, Star Realms Rise of Empire is a standalone 2-6 player game. It starts as an epic 2-player legacy campaig...
View full detailsTic Tac Trek
Explore the wilds in this tic-tac-toe game. The closer you camp to the unexplored wilderness, the higher you'll score. Can you complete enough trai...
View full detailsBarbecubes
The BBQ's hot, and it's time to prep the food for cooking, but don't spill on the grill or everyone will go hungry! 1. Draw a card!2. Grab food wit...
View full detailsTinderblox: Sunset
Tinderblox is a fun, easy to learn dexterity game that comes in a pocket size mini-tin so you're always ready to play. Challenge your friends and ...
View full detailsBlock Party
QUICK TO LEARN EASY TO PLAYLook at the picture, use one word to describe it, then find the Chameleon. Board games for families should all be this e...
View full detailsHeat - Tunnel Vision
The roar of powerful engines bursts from the dark mouth of the Pyrenean tunnel just moments before gleaming cars streak past. One mistake could mea...
View full detailsBicycle - Disney Villians
Disney Villains is a franchise that caters to fans seeking a darker twist. The collection revolves around captivating anti-heroes, empowered in the...
View full detailsBicycle - Disney Classic Mickey Mouse
Mickey Mouse is a global, cultural icon and truly a pal to everyone. He encourages fans of all ages to embrace their originality and creativity whi...
View full detailsBicycle - Dark Mode
Bicycle Dark Mode playing cards brings energy to your game night. Utilizing a reversed colour scheme, Bicycle Dark Mode brings the connectivity of ...
View full detailsAzul Duel
Decorate the magnificent ceilings of the palace. Will the vaults look more beautiful by day or by night? Azul Duel invites you to play with light a...
View full detailsSpirit Island Board Game: Jagged Earth Expansion
Peril racks Spirit Island. The invaders are more numerous and more capable than ever before. As hope begin to fade, defense of the island falls to ...
View full detailsSky Team Turbulence Expansion
An expansion for the hit game! In Sky Team Turbulence, you’ll have to land your plane amidst terrible weather conditions, while being plagued with ...
View full detailsLet's Hit Each Other With Fake Swords (Large Box)
A card game where you settle disputes with squishy Swords Whether you’re a fan of knights, pirates, ninjas, or just smacking your friends and famil...
View full detailsFlutter Board Game
Immerse yourself in the wonder of nature and create a vibrant meadow bursting with flowers to attract the most vital creatures of the ecosystem - ...
View full detailsObelus Board Game
Vast obelisks, existing beyond time and space, are believed to represent the very essence of purity and chaos. Unknown powers endlessly summon, sh...
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Our store in the centre of Norwich has a large number of gaming tables that are completely free to play on, so when it comes to board games, it could not be more simple!
Our game shop has an extensive library in store which is free to borrow games from, so you can book a table or just pop in store with your friends and grab a game from our shelves. From Zombicide to Coup and Exploding Kittens - it is all here!
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from 3824 reviewsHas everything I’ve always wanted, the only store I think of first for warhammer as they have more than gamesworkshop even stock themselves when I’ve bought miniatures. Even when not in stock they order in for me. The best for prices for anywhere I’ve found, staff always helpful and friendly when I go in and been going for years for products, Pokémon products I used to go for when my son was young and still return for my families warhammer 40K needs. Brushes, paints, terrain decorations, dices, you name it they probably have it!
A lovely shop with plenty of choice , staff who really want to serve you (don’t always find this in some shops! ) All staff are on hand to share knowledge and opinions, Always seem to see the same young lady who has often offered her opinion on what she thinks would be a good purchase for us , we’ve purchased two games on her recommendation and have loved both !!
Excellent customer service , a real pleasure to shop here
The shop is very close to a car park, the staff are really friendly and knowledgeable, I'm always nervous going in to a new game shop as some can be very clicks and that is not the case here, if your in to your minatures or board games or D and D look no further, unfortunately I've moved to Suffolk so don't go in store as much as I'd like but if I'm ever in Norwich I'm definitely going here.
Excellent gaming space with friendly and knowledgeable staff! Whatever you enjoy - be it miniature games, card games like MTG or board games, Athena is a great place to enjoy it! Downstairs there’s also a great store with all your hobby needs at competitive prices.
Athena staff are so helpful and friendly. I cannot fault them. Nothing is too much trouble their knowledge and their willingness to share that knowledge is one of the things that draw me to return again and again Athena is level of stock is fantastic and their ability to order in whatever you want is incredibly helpful I would recommend Athena to everyone who is interested in board games, tabletop, gaming, and role-play games
The shop, the gaming, the events are all brilliant! However, what makes this place amazing? The staff, they all love varying hobbies, there is always someone who is knowledgeable and can help and nothing is ever too much! These guys and gals go above and beyond in a daily basis, I don’t know if I could ever praise them highly enough, well worth a visit, stop and play a game or two. B
Having never purchased anything from Athena before, I was a little sceptical. I was trying to order a book as a thank you to my son. He had missed the online order with Warhammer due to family problems, so couldn’t get this book, he was disappointed so I Googled the book and Athena popped up. I did wonder if it was too good to be true. A company selling a Warhammer book that had already sold out. I went through the purchase process which was really easy, although it is usually always easy to spend money! I did have a feeling that I would not end up getting this book. But to say this company keeps you informed is an understatement. From the moment I purchased a book from Athena I had correspondence. I was then kept up to date with the whole process. This for me was a delight when most companies just say thanks for your order and it’s on its way. I felt I had a more personalised experience. I would certainly buy from Athena again just for this experience. Thank you Athena for having this book in stock, you have made a university student very happy.
I am old so remember the days of the Games Room on Elm Hill being the only good game store in Norwich. Now there are many but Athena has it all with a great stock of games, brilliant friendly staff and plenty of table space to play with friends or join organised events. Very highly recommended whatever your needs.
We booked a table to play a few board games while my son attended the Yu-gi-oh Thursday tourney... Had a lovely evening, accompanied by lovely coffees and cakes. The staff are very friendly, and even took time to speed teach us a new game we had not played. Lovely evening, Thank to all the team at Athena Norwich.
My mother used Athena Games to get me the cool alternate cover "Tasha's Cauldron of Everything" D&D book for my birthday. It arrived extremely promptly, and she said the customer service was really excellent. She wasn't 100% sure she was buying the right thing, but found speaking to people extremely helpful. 5/5 excellent service & help. Plus I had a great time reading the book on my Birthday, it arriving on the day which was before I even thought it was available in England! 100% Awesome
A great staff. I was first apprehensive to message Athena Games on FB as I didn't really have a clue where to begin, I just knew I wanted to build a Nurgle Army. Mitch replied to my message extremely quickly and helped and advised me without ever trying to sell me anything. With this I instantly bought the items from them there and then as there was no 'oh, if you buy the Battletome you'll find the answer in there' it was all just a pleasant conversation. Also when I went to collect my items from the shop, Chris was nice enough to stop and chat to me about it for a bit. Overall an extremely pleasant experience to which I have gone bad a couple of times since. Thank you!
I have used Athena games a few times now for online orders and have been very impressed with them. Their prices and shipping costs are competitive and delivery is very quick, with you being kept well informed of when to expect your package. I would have no hesitation in recommending them. Excellent service all round.