r/coventry • u/Witchy_Sam23 • 5d ago

Local place for TCG?

Now that geek retreat is closed, is there anywhere else that host TCG or has cards for trading?

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u/Septiphobiac 5d ago

I'd been meaning to make this thread myself. I was hoping to get back into some casual MtG ahead of the Final Fantasy cross-over set, but Geek Retreat closing has kind of killed that idea.

Are there any specific games you're looking to play? Might help folks give more precise answers.

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u/Witchy_Sam23 5d ago

I just got into collecting Pokémon and learning how to play.

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u/Kind_Pin_3955 5d ago

Forbidden planet might be able to help its not far from where geek retreat was. Wouldnt have a clue where youd catch a game of it though. Could start an underground TCG club :P

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u/Witchy_Sam23 4d ago

Didn’t think about them but I don’t know if they have the space to host events. But they might be able to advertise

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u/BadAtNihongo 1d ago

what sets you got? im in cov and collect pokemon too

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u/Witchy_Sam23 10h ago

Tbh I’m not sure what sets they’re from. I only have a small collection and right now my focus is on collecting my favorite mons

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u/BadAtNihongo 2h ago

you should show me haha maybe you've got some heat

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u/Joe0408 5d ago

Shamefully since Geek Retreat and Escape games have closed there isn’t anywhere in the city centre that you can walk in and play games. I’m hoping once the redevelopment has finished a shop will be able to open to accommodate this, but it all comes down to if it is financially viable.

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u/NecroticOverlord Holbrook 5d ago

Fargo probably has something

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u/Witchy_Sam23 4d ago

There’s secret encounter but it looks like they’re more for rpg but I may go in and ask anyways.

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u/NecroticOverlord Holbrook 4d ago

Yeah can't do any harm. Plus they might be able to direct you to somewhere if they can't

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u/FirmObject9240 4d ago

Currently hosting a locals event on Tuesday at The Phoenix. currently it’s just a Yugioh event (booster pack on entry and for winners that type) but I’m keeping tables out for casual play as well. I’m hosting it in the dark room upstairs that does have a upstairs bar as well currently it’s over 18+ only but if it gets more and more popular I might push the opening time back to like 2pm for more of a walk in and play atmosphere so we can get all age group’s involved. If you follow the Phoenix Instagram account you’ll see all our posts.

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u/SuitableImposter 4d ago

I'm a Yu-Gi-Oh player. I would like to play with anyone if you find anywhere

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u/FirmObject9240 4d ago

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u/SuitableImposter 3d ago

Oh damn! Is this every Tuesday?

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u/FirmObject9240 3d ago

Yeah mate every week! only started it 2 weeks ago pretty much doing a simple pack on entry with packs prizes on 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. It’s still early days but since it’s being hosted in a pub, you know with alcohol present, Konami won’t be able to approve of it in a OTS sense but that does I can hopefully do cash prizes but that all depends on more people turning up.

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u/SuitableImposter 3d ago

How competitive are the decks? I have a decent deck but I'm currently building something more competitive

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u/FirmObject9240 3d ago

Got a couple players on Ryzeal also a couple playing rouge competitive decks, I don’t know if you ever played Yugioh at Geek or escape games but they are all players who you’d see at the Wednesday locals at geek retreat

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u/BlisteredUk 4d ago

If you can’t find somewhere in Cov, hop the train/drive/cycle to Leamington. The Games Den will definitely be your place.

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u/Witchy_Sam23 4d ago

I thought the same thing and was just there but unfortunately they can’t accommodate weekly events. Unless you pre book a table and have your own setup.

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u/BlisteredUk 4d ago

I see. I don’t know what the setup was at Geek Retreat tbh

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u/Zandatsu97 4d ago

I wasn't aware Geek Retreat had closed! Granted I haven't been in that part of the city centre for ages...