Swindon's Top Spots For Games Enthusiasts

Swindon is definitely a fun place to visit if you’re a gaming aficionado. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of board games, console games, card games, or even casino games and collectibles, you’ll find something here that’ll catch your interest.

Let’s take a leisurely stroll around town and see which places to visit for a proper gaming fix.

Retro Games HQ (Holmes Music, 21-23 Faringdon Rd.)

This is the number one store you should visit if you’re looking to immerse yourself in the world of video games from the days gone by. It’s like a small museum where you can find old-school consoles like Nintendo 64 or PlayStation One, along with some rare titles you couldn’t get enough of many years ago.

You can also pick up indispensable gaming equipment in the form of controllers, chargers, laser guns, and the like. Prepare to be amazed, because you won’t find a similar store almost anywhere else in England.

Buzz Bingo and The Slots Room Swindon (Greenbridge Retail & Leisure Park)

While the plans to set up a full-blown casino in Swindon are still in development, Buzz is the place to be if you're into some bingo and slots action. Inside you'll find an array of electronic gaming machines that serve as a complement to more modern online slots available on desktops and mobile devices.

Besides enjoying an enormous room filled with dozens of slot machines, you can also take part in weekly bingo tournaments with attractive jackpots. And since the place is located within the Greenbridge Retail Park, you can also do some shopping and eating after an intensive gaming session.

GAME Swindon (7 Regent St.)

This is a perfect place for a video game lover looking for modern titles and equipment. Inside, you’ll find the newest mobile phones, tablets, gift cards, and all sorts of random gaming paraphernalia.

You can pick among anything from the newest PS4 games that’ll set you back around £40, to more affordable classic titles developed for older consoles. If you’re looking for a pleasant way to spend your weekend with friends, step inside, grab one of the “3 for 2” deals and enjoy hours of play for as little as £9.99.

Warhammer (The Brunel, 22 Swindon Rd.)

This is a must-visit spot for all enthusiasts of miniatures and models based on famous video games and fantasy characters. Each week there are interactive workshops held inside, during which miniature experts that will show you the ins and outs of this arcane craft.

Besides classic miniature-based war games like Warhammer 40,000, the store offers a complete range of other titles such as Blood Bowl, Necromunda, War Cry, and Adeptus Titanicus. We must admit that video games attract wider audiences, but nothing beats sitting around the table with your friends and creating a miniature world of your own. So, supplement your war game with one of the fantasy paperbacks available in Warhammer, and you’re good to go.

Firestorm Games Swindon (121 Victoria Rd.)

This list wouldn’t be complete without at least one spot where you can find classic table games. Well, Firestorm definitely fits the bill here as it offers many rare titles that will strike your fancy. Besides war games and miniatures similar to what you would find in Warhammer, the store is filled to the brim with board games, card games, role-playing games, painting and coloring items, bags and cases, as well as toys, model kits, and collectibles.

It’s the best spots to go to if you want to grab a gift for your gamer friend or buy a board game that will transform your next house party into an amazing fantasy adventure. Ah yes, and don’t forget to attend periodical events that attract gamers from all over town!

As you can see, Swindon has a multitude of marvelous spots where you can either purchase new games or simply let your hair down and have a splendid time with your friends. Now it’s your time to explore each one of them during an all-out gaming tour.