Diversions Puzzles & Games

Board Game Night
2026-01-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-16 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-23 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Join us from 5pm to 8pm for open board gaming! Bring your own or use any of our demo games from our game library.

Magic: the Gathering - Commander
2026-01-09 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-23 17:00 - 21:00
Join us for an evening of Magic: the Gathering – Commander!

This event is free and open to all players, new & seasoned alike. Players do need to bring their own Commander deck to play with at the event. Please call to see if we have any decks available to purchase.
Please check in for the event inside the store upon arrival!

Here are the basic rules for Commander:
YOUR DECK:*1 commander card (legendary creature)*99 other cards*Only one copy of any card, except basic lands*All cards must be in the color identity of the commanderTHE GAME:*2–6 players*Free-for-all multiplayer format*Start with 40 life*All commanders start in their command zone*Take turns in clockwise order*Last player standing wins
More info about Commander:https://mtgcommander.net/ind…/the-philosophy-of-commander/

Where can I park?-Free parking is available at the Masonic Temple Lot at the corner of Middle St & Miller St (5-minute walk)-Parking is available at the Foundry Garage for $1/hr (6-minute walk)-Parking is available directly behind the store in the Worth Lot for $2/hr for the first three hours, and $5/hr each hour after.

Altered TCG
2026-01-09 18:00 - 21:00
Come battle against others in this open format Altered series. As the event gets going we may add drafts and sealed events.

Star Wars: Unlimited Planetary Qualifier (Waitlist Open)
2026-01-10 10:00 - 17:00
You can be a champion at this Season One Planetary Qualifier at Diversions Puzzles & Games in Portsmouth, NH!

You can be a champion! Join us on Saturday, January 10, 2026 for a Star Wars: Unlimited Planetary Qualifier! This tournament starts at 10:00am. This is a sanctioned competitive-level event. The event will allow a maximum of 46 players.
>>Registration & Check-In<<
Players must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite to register ($42.00 + Eventbrite fees). Tickets will be on sale Wednesday, November 5 at 10:00am ET. Your Melee.gg e-mail address will be required upon purchase. You can set a reminder through this link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1916274802519
Players will be added to the Melee tournament page by the organizer after purchasing their ticket. Ticket cancellations/refunds will be permitted through Friday, January 9. Eventbrite fees cannot be refunded. There will be no refunds after January 9.
https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/376911
Check-in is on the day of the event, Saturday January 10 from 9:00-9:45am. Two identical decklists must be submitted at check-in. They must be typed & printed. No handwritten decklists. Please ensure decklists are fully completed.
>>Format<<
This is a Swiss-style tournament, played in Best-of-3 format. Each round is 55-minutes in length. Top cut/playoff rounds will be played after the Swiss rounds including the players with the highest standings. The playoffs are best-of-3, single-elimination rounds until one undefeated player is remaining as the tournament champion. Each top cut round is 75 minutes.
With 46 players, there will be six (6) Swiss rounds & Top 8 playoff cut.
There will be a lunch break between rounds three and four.
>>Prizing<<
The following prize structure is based on a full turnout of 46 players. The prizing is separated into official prizing & pack prizing. The pack prizing will scale with fewer players.
Official prizing:
All players: One (1) non-foil participation promo card
Top 8/4/2/1: Foil placement-stamped promo card
Top 8: Qualifier points for Season One championship series
1st place: Champion playmat, invite to Galactic Championship Summer 2026
Booster pack prizing (with full turnout):
All players: Three (3) SEC booster packs
1st & 2nd: Two (2) SEC booster displays
3rd-8th: One (1) SEC booster display
1st-16th: One (1) SEC Carbonite pack
>>Deck rules<<
Your deck must consist of exactly one leader, exactly one base, and a minimum 50-card draw deck. You can also have a sideboard of up to 10 non-leader, non-base cards. Your draw deck cannot include more than three copies of any one card.
Two identical decklists must be submitted upon check-in at the tournament.
Officially suspended cards cannot be included in your deck: https://starwarsunlimited.com/how-to-play
Information about parking & access to the store will be provided to registered players prior to the event.
If you have any questions, please e-mail the store, portsmouth@diversionsgames.com with the subject: SWU PQ.

Game Day
2026-01-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 18:00
Join us for all day board gaming, from 10am to 6pm.

Dungeons & Dragons Monthly Session
2026-01-10 11:00 - 14:00
Join us for a monthly D&D session! This is a 3-hour session for all experience levels. Please bring your own dice and pencil; the DM will have pre-generated characters, or you can bring your own character (level can be adjusted based on the session).
The session fee is $5.00 per person. There is plenty of free parking and quick-service food options nearby. ***Sign ups are encouraged due to space limitations and interest. Please call, email, or chat the store on Facebook Messenger to reserve your spot***

ONE PIECE TCG OP-14 Release Event
2026-01-10 11:00 - 15:00
Sealed Event $29.94
-6 Packs per person-You may bring your own leader (including those from previous sets) to use in the event.-Please bring 10x DON!! Cards to participate in the event.

Rules for Sealed: https://en.onepiece-cardgame.com/…/tournament_rules…

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-01-12 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-19 17:00 - 21:00
Come play Dungeons & Dragons @ Diversions every Monday night! New and experienced players are welcome to join a group on the current adventure.
Sign-ups are required for our “adult” table. Sign-ups are free but space is limited. Sign-ups will guarantee you a seat for that week’s session. You can sign-up at the link below.
https://www.agameofdiceandfire.com/
Participation at our “kids” (pre-teen) table is walk-in only, first come, first serve. Please be advised that there are limited seats and a spot is not guaranteed for all walk-ins.

Dungeons & Dragons is not coordinated or managed by staff at Diversions and is run by private groups who use our space and welcome new players. Typically, there is a kids table and an adult table running every week.

Where can I park?
-Free parking is available at the Masonic Temple Lot at the corner of Middle St & Miller St (5-minute walk)
-Parking is available at the Foundry Garage for $1/hr (6-minute walk)
-Parking is available directly behind the store in the Worth Lot for $2/hr for the first three hours, and $5/hr each hour after.

Weekly Game Night
2026-01-13 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-20 17:00 - 21:00
Join us every Tuesday for our weekly board game night featuring light, medium, and heavy strategy board games! Bring your favorites from home or try out some of our demos in-store. Bring a friend or show up solo, everyone is welcome!

Outside food is okay, but please be respectful of other people’s games & belongings and help keep our play space clean. No alcohol allowed.

Where can I park?-Free parking is available at the Masonic Temple Lot at the corner of Middle St & Miller St (5-minute walk)-Parking is available at the Foundry Garage for $1/hr (6-minute walk)-Parking is available directly behind the store in the Worth Lot for $2/hr for the first three hours, and $5/hr each hour after.

Magic: The Gathering Commander Open Play
2026-01-14 18:00 - 21:00
Come battle against others in this open format Commander series. As the event gets going we may add events and fun challenges to this twice a month event.

Local Love - Portsmouth, NH
2026-01-15 17:00 - 20:00
Experience the charm of Portsmouth during Local Love, happening every 3rd Thursday from 5pm – 8pm. This exciting new event invites you to explore a variety of local retailers throughout the city, offering an evening of shopping opportunities, special promotions, and unique finds.

Stay connected by following our Local Love Facebook page and Local Love Instagram page!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567011595760https://www.instagram.com/localloveportsmouth/

Find directions or Plan Your Visit Need help finding your way? Use the interactive Google Map to get directions or chart your walking route between participating shops and venues.

https://tinyurl.com/2nbj6snc

Special offer from Diversions Puzzles & Games: Buy 3 items, get the 4th item free!*

Discount applies to the lowest priced item. Trading card games, LEGO, and gift cards are excluded from the promotion. Only valid during event hours at Portsmouth location.

Marvel Champions Game Night
2026-01-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 17:00 - 20:00
Join us each Thursday for a Marvel Champions night!

Disney: Lorcana - Whispers in the Well Weekly League
2026-01-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 17:00 - 20:00
Lorcana League is every Thursday, 5:00-9:00pm. Players can join the league at any time. Lorcana League is a casual and free event. Please check in with a Diversions associate when arriving for Lorcana League for free promos, including cards, pins, and lore trackers!

Star Wars: Unlimited Weekly Play
2026-01-15 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-22 17:00 - 21:00
Weekly Play involves simple, open-ended, weekly events that stores host for Star Wars: Unlimited. Weekly Play is constant and consistently run from the release of a new set onward—the whole point is for it to be available every week, after all! Whether a Weekly Play event is a short tournament or a simple, casual gathering is up to each individual store; all that matters is that participating stores have a night each week where you and your friends can stop in to play some Star Wars: Unlimited. This phase is supported by a special OP kit, from which you can earn a unique promo pack each week that you participate in your store’s Weekly Play.

Weekly Play at Diversions Puzzles & Games allows players to choose how they want to play Star Wars: Unlimited during the evening – casual constructed 1v1s, Twin Suns, or draft are all available for the store to run, with player consensus!

Where can I park?-Free parking is available at the Masonic Temple Lot at the corner of Middle St & Miller St (5-minute walk)-Parking is available at the Foundry Garage for $1/hr (6-minute walk)-Parking is available directly behind the store in the Worth Lot for $2/hr for the first three hours, and $5/hr each hour after.

Magic the Gathering: Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease
2026-01-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-18 12:00 - 16:00
Join us for the Magic the Gathering: Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease at Diversions Puzzles & Games – Portsmouth! Registration for this event is open on the day of the event, walk-in only. The cost for entry is $34.99 per person.

We are hosting two prerelease events:
Fri Jan 16, 5pm
Sun Jan 18, 12pm

There will be a cap of 30 players for each event. First come, first serve. Players must have an active Wizards Account with a valid email to participate. You can register for an account here:
https://myaccounts.wizards.com/register

Prereleases are Sealed Deck format events, where you build a minimum 40-card deck using the contents of a Prerelease Pack (6 booster packs) and a Premium date-stamped promo card) plus basic lands that are provided to you by the store. After your deck is built, you’ll be randomly paired with another player for a best two-of-three match. Each round you’ll report who won and be paired up with a new player. If you do well, you might win additional booster packs as prizes!

Each person may only purchase one pre-release pack for use during the event only. All event participants will receive at least one free booster pack for prizing.

Metered parking is available in the Worth Lot behind the store, Bridge Street Lot, Foundry Garage, or Hanover Garage.

Star Wars: Unlimited Open Play
2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00
Come battle against others in this open format Star Wars Unlimited series. As the event gets going we may add drafts and sealed events as well as constructed tournaments.

Saturday Board Games
2026-01-17 10:00 - 18:00
Saturdays are for board games! We invite you to stop in for light, medium, and heavy strategy games! Bring your favorites or try out some of our demos. There is plenty of free parking and quick-serve food options nearby.

Disney Lorcana: Whispers in the Well Set Championship
2026-01-17 12:00 - 17:00
You can become a champion! Join us on Saturday, January 17 for our Disney Lorcana: Whispers in the Well Set Championship!

~Registration & Check-In~Play may register themselves on Ravensburger Play Hub beginning Wednesday, November 19. An entry fee of $25.00 will be collected in-store on the day of the event. Player cap is 32.
Check-in will be Saturday, January 17, 9:00-11:45am. Entry fee due at check-in
Register here: https://tcg.ravensburgerplay.com/events/270714

~Format~This is a Swiss-style tournament, played in Best-of-3 format. Each round is 50-minutes in length. The number of rounds in the tournament will depend on the number of attendees. Playoff rounds will be played after the Swiss rounds including players with the highest standings. The playoffs are best-of-3, single-elimination rounds until one undefeated player is remaining as the tournament champion.
8 players: 3 rounds, no cut9-16 players: 4 rounds, cut to top 417-32 players: 5 rounds, cut to top 8

~Prizing~In addition to the official prizing, three booster packs will be included in the prize pool for each attending player in the event. Booster packs will distributed amongst the top 8 players. Additional prizing and promos may be added on and announced on the day of the event. Additionally, all attending players will receive one Whispers in the Well booster pack.
All players: Daisy Duck (Paranormal Investigator) non-foil promo card + 1 Whispers in the Well Booster Pack.
1st place: Daisy Duck (Paranormal Investigator) Champion playmat, Daisy Duck (Paranormal Investigator) foil promo card, & Whispers in the Well Booster Packs
2nd place: Whispers in the Well Playmat, Daisy Duck (Paranormal Investigator) Foil Promo Card + Whispers in the Well Booster Packs
3rd-8th place: Daisy Duck (Paranormal Investigator) + Whispers in the Well Booster Packs
Unofficial prizing (booster packs, etc) will be dependent on final turnout.

~Deck rules~This tournament is in the Constructed (Core) format. Each player must bring one deck to the event which they have built ahead of time. Constructed decks must contain at least 60 cards. There is no maximum deck size, but a player must be able to shuffle their deck in a timely manner without assistance. Constructed decks must not contain cards from more than two ink colors. For example, if a deck contains Amber and Amethyst cards, it must not contain any Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, or Steel cards. Constructed decks must not contain more than four of a single card as identified by its full English card name. Character cards with different subtitles are considered different cards for purposes of this rule. For example, a deck may contain up to four copies of Ariel – On Human Legs as well as up to four copies of Ariel – Spectacular Singer. All released cards are legal for this event. You must use the same deck for the duration of the event. Decklist submission will be required. Please submit a hardcopy of your decklist during registration.

Officially banned cards are not permitted in this event. For more information about tournaments, please consult the official tournament rules.

Board Game Night
2026-01-21 18:00 - 21:00
Bring your favorite games or try some from our library. Help us get this twice a month event up and rolling, invite your friends and family!
