A Family Passion Turned into Your Friendly Local Game Store
Our Story
Like many families during the COVID-19 lockdown, we found ourselves at home with more time on our hands. What started as a way to pass the time quickly became a deep passion — we worked our way through much of the BoardGameGeek Top 100, discovering the incredible world of board games, trading card games, and tabletop gaming.
Inspired by the welcoming atmosphere of board game cafes we'd visited across the UK, we knew we wanted to bring that same sense of community and excitement to others. And so, Gathering Games was born.
Who We Are
We're a family-run business based in Yorkshire, England — and we're avid players and collectors ourselves. This isn't just a shop to us. It's our hobby, our passion, and our community.
We opened our online store to share our love of gaming with collectors and players across the UK, and we're proud to also have a physical store in Skipton, North Yorkshire, where you can come and browse in person.
What Drives Us
Our mission is simple: to be the kind of game store we always wished existed. That means:
- Quality products at fair prices
- Honest, knowledgeable advice from people who actually play
- Fast, reliable service with a personal touch
- A community that genuinely celebrates the hobby
We believe in fighting bot purchases and scalping to keep products accessible for real collectors. We believe in responding to every message. We believe in treating customers the way we'd want to be treated — because we're gamers too.
Our Vision
While we're proud of our online presence and our Skipton store, our dream is to create a truly welcoming physical space — a friendly local game store and board game cafe where players can gather, discover new games, and become part of something bigger.
Until then, you can visit us at 3 Sackville Street, Skipton (open afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays), or shop online knowing that every order supports a family business that genuinely cares about this hobby and the people who love it.
Come and Join Us
- Sign up for new release alerts and never miss a drop
- Follow us on social media for news, reviews, and community chat
- Visit our Skipton store and say hello
- Drop us a message — we actually read and respond to every one