Help Us Bring a Gaming Community Hub to Ellesmere Port!

Help us bring people together, tackle isolation and build a place where everyone has a seat at the table.

We’re raising funds to help bring Summoned Games to life — a board game and gaming community hub for Ellesmere Port, built around friendship, connection, creativity and a shared love of games.

We believe gaming can be about so much more than what’s on the table. It can help people make friends, build confidence, discover new interests and find a community where they feel welcome.

We want to create a place where people can walk through the door not knowing anyone and leave having made a new friend.

❤️ Why Ellesmere Port needs this

Ellesmere Port has lost its previous dedicated gaming venue, leaving a gap for local people who want to meet others and enjoy tabletop gaming together. For many players, finding a similar dedicated game store now means travelling to places such as Bebington or Chester.

We believe our town deserves a place of its own.

We want to create somewhere local people can come together, whether they love board games, trading card games, roleplaying games, miniatures or simply want to try something new.

But our vision goes beyond gaming.

Loneliness and social isolation affect people from all walks of life. Making friends as an adult can be difficult, and finding people who share your interests isn't always easy. We want to help change that by creating a welcoming environment where conversation happens naturally, friendships can grow and people can feel part of something.

Sometimes, all it takes to break the ice is sitting down at a table and asking, “Would you like to join our game?”

More than a game shop

Summoned Games is our vision for a community gaming hub where people can connect through shared experiences.

We want to offer:

Board gaming — from family favourites and beginner-friendly games to deep strategy games.

Trading card games — including organised play, tournaments, collecting and opportunities to meet fellow players.

Roleplaying games — adventures where people can work together, tell stories and create lasting memories.

Community events and meet-ups — giving people regular opportunities to get out, socialise and make new connections.

A place to network — helping people meet others with similar interests, exchange ideas, develop friendships and build local connections.

A welcoming space for newcomers — where you don't need to own a collection, know the rules or already have a group of friends to get involved.

We want experienced gamers to have somewhere to enjoy their hobbies, while making sure new players feel just as welcome.

Our aim is to build a community where people support one another, local friendships flourish and everyone is encouraged to take part.

️ What will your donations help fund?

Turning this vision into reality takes a lot of work. We need to create a comfortable, practical and welcoming space where people can play, meet and spend time together.

Your donations will help us work towards the initial setup costs, including:

Gaming tables and chairs.

A library of board games and gaming supplies.

Trading card game and hobby areas.

Shelving, storage and display equipment.

Flooring and interior improvements.

Accessible facilities and a welcoming environment.

Equipment for organised play, tournaments and community events.

We are also exploring grants, sponsorships and partnerships with businesses that share our vision. We want to make every pound go as far as possible and build something that can support itself for years to come.

Help us build something for our town

We know times are difficult, and not everyone is in a position to donate. If you can help, every contribution — no matter how small — will bring us one step closer.

If you can't donate, sharing this campaign with friends, family, local groups and fellow gamers would mean a great deal to us.

We would also love to hear from local businesses, organisations, game publishers and potential sponsors who want to help create something positive for Ellesmere Port.

This isn't simply about opening a shop. It's about creating a place where people can belong, where new friendships begin, where people can connect and where a shared love of gaming can make a real difference to everyday life.

We want Summoned Games to become a community asset that Ellesmere Port can be proud of.

Help us put the tables in place, open the doors and bring our community together — one game at a time.

One of the most important things we want to build into Summoned Games is a genuinely inclusive gaming community.

We know that walking into a new place, especially on your own, can be daunting. You might love board games but not know anyone else who plays. You might want to try a trading card game but feel nervous about approaching an established group. Or you might simply be looking for a friendly way to meet new people.

We want to make that first step easier.

One of our ideas is a simple “Players Welcome” table flag. If you're sitting at a table and would like other people to join your game, you can put the flag up to let everyone know you're happy to welcome new players.

No awkward introductions. No feeling that every table is already reserved for an established group. Just a simple invitation to sit down, learn a game and meet someone new.

We want to encourage open gaming, friendly introductions and a culture where experienced players help newcomers feel at home.

Because at Summoned Games, you shouldn't need to arrive with a group of friends to feel that you belong. You should be able to arrive on your own and have the opportunity to leave with new connections.

Our goal is simple: bring people together, one game at a time.

Thank you for supporting our vision. ❤️