Dungeons & Dragons Monthly Session (New Players)
2026-05-09 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
*PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES*
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.

10:15 Session is full going forward until the end of the current campaign
2:00 Slots are open for players new to D&D.

***Sign ups are encouraged due to space limitations and interest. Please call, email, or chat the store on Facebook Messenger to reserve your spot***

Dungeons & Dragons Monthly Session (Campaign)
2026-05-09 10:15 - 13:15

Star Wars: Unlimited: A Lawless Time Planetary Qualifier (Waitlist Open)
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00
You can be a champion! Join us on Saturday, May 9, 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 ($45.00 + Eventbrite fees). Tickets will be on sale Wednesday, March 4 at 12:00pm 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/1983983918307

Players will be added to the Melee tournament page by the organizer after purchasing their ticket. Ticket cancellations/refunds will be permitted through Thursday, May 7. Eventbrite fees cannot be refunded. There will be no refunds after May 7.

A waitlist will open once all tickets have been sold. If you are interested in a ticket add yourself to the waitlist on Eventbrite and look out for an email if a ticket is released. Once the ticket is released, you will have 48 hours to claim it before it moves onto the next person.

Check-in is on the day of the event, Saturday May 9 from 9:00-9:45am. A decklist must be uploaded onto Melee before the tournament begins.

>>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. The finals match is untimed.

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 & store prizing. The store 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

Additional prizing (with full turnout):

All players: Three (3) LAW booster packs per person
1st & 2nd: $225.00 store credit to Diversions per person
3rd-8th: $100.00 store credit to Diversions per person
1st-16th: One (1) LAW Carbonite pack per person

>>Deck rules<<
Your deck must be built according to Premier format. 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. Your decklist must be uploaded onto Melee before the tournament begins. 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

Altered TCG
2026-05-08 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.

Magic: the Gathering - Commander
2026-05-08 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-24 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.

Star Wars: Unlimited Weekly Play
2026-05-07 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-30 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-23 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.

Weekly Game Night
2026-05-05 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-28 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-21 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.

Dungeons & Dragons
2026-05-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-27 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-20 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.

Late Night Gaming
2026-05-02 16:00 - 23:30
The first Saturday of each month is late night gaming at Diversions Puzzles & Games! Show up for an evening of open board gaming. Bring your own games or choose games from our library of strategy and family games. Everyone is welcome! Outside food is okay but please be respectful of other people’s games and belongings.

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

Saturday Board Games
2026-05-02 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-18 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.

Riftbound TCG: Unleashed Pre-Rift
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00
Come try the newest Riftbound set: Unleashed! 6:00 pm Start. Please arrive early to register.

Sign up: https://locator.riftbound.uvsgames.com/events/414085
Pre- Rift event Cost $35.99
All payers must have a carde.io account linked to a Riot account to participate.

Riftbound: League of Legends TCG Organized Play
2026-05-01 18:00 - 21:00
Come battle against others in this open format Riftbound: League of Legends TCG series. As the event gets going and the community builds, we may add drafts and sealed events as well as constructed tournaments.

Star Trader Launch Party
2026-05-01 17:00 - 19:00
Join us at Diversions Puzzles & Games for a special launch event during Art Round Town / First Friday!

Be among the first to play Star Trader, a fast-paced science-fiction strategy board game of risk and rivalry where bold decisions shape the outcome. Meet the designer, preview the game, and secure your copy of the game!

See and play the First Game Crafter Edition of Star Trader!
Secure your copy of Star Trader via crowd sale, unlocking discounted pricing on the game through group order.
Meet the designer and hear the story behind the game. Whether you’re stopping in as part of Art Round Town or coming just for the games, this is a great chance to try something new, meet fellow players, and be part of a local game launch. Light refreshments will be provided.

No experience needed, just show up ready to play.

7 Wonders Duel Tournament
2026-04-26 12:00 - 16:00
Join us on Sunday, April 26 for a special 7 Wonders Duel Tournament! This event will be from 12:00-4:00pm. Entry to the event is $5.00

>>Registration & Check-In<<There is no early registration for this event. Please check-in by 11:45am to register & pay

>>Format<<This event will be run in “Swiss-style” tournament format. In this format, all players play in every round of the tournament, facing against a new opponent each round. Your opponents are determined based on your ongoing performance in the tournament. After all the rounds have been played, a winner will be determined based on the players with the most wins/best performance.

Each round will consist of playing one game of 7 Wonders Duel. The rounds will be 60 minutes in length. The number of rounds in the tournament will determined on the player count:
4-8 players: 3 rounds9-16 players: 4 rounds

>>Prizing<<All players will receive a Statue of Liberty promo card which you can use in your personal copy of 7 Wonders Duel! The following prizes will also be awarded:

1st place: Military tracker token (Gold)
2nd place: Military tracker token (Silver)
3rd place: Military tracker token (Bronze)

With 6+ players, store credit will also be awarded to the top 3 players.

If you have any questions, please contact portsmouth@diversionsgames.com

Daggerheart RPG One Shot
2026-04-25 16:00 - 21:00
Join us for a special event featuring the Daggerheart roleplaying game!

We are hosting a single, “one-shot” session to introduce people to the game and its rules. If you are a fan of roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons and want to learn a new game system, this is a great opportunity to try out this popular RPG by Darrington Press! All you need to bring is yourself and some dice! Player sheets will be created/provided at the start of the event.

This game will allow for up to six players (plus the game master). The event is free to join but advanced sign-ups are required. Please call or e-mail the store providing your full name & e-mail address. After the six spots are filled, we will continue to take names on a waitlist in case their are any cancellations.

603-766-6220portsmouth@diversionsgames.com

Confirmed players only need to bring themselves and a set of dice – you may buy dice at the shop before the event begins. The required dice are: D4, D6, D8, D10, and two D12s (different colors) which represent your Hope & Fear.
Metered parking is available behind the store in the Worth Lot.

Daggerheart RPG
2026-04-24 18:00 - 21:00
Join us as we explore Daggerheart, a new epic TTRPG from Darrington Press. Powered by an innovative card and Duality Dice design, Daggerheart blends tactical depth with narrative freedom, empowering each group to make the game their own.

Sign up in-store. Space is limited.

Magic: The Gathering Commander Open Play
2026-04-22 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.

Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease
2026-04-19 12:00 - 16:00
Join us for the Magic the Gathering: Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease at Diversions Puzzles & Games – Portsmouth! Registration is open two hours before the event, walk-in only. $34.99 per person.

We are hosting two prerelease events:Fri April 17, 5pmSun April 19, 12pm

Registration begins in-store two hours before the event. First come, first serve – 30 players max. All players will receive 2 additional booster packs at the end of the event.

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

Disney Lorcana: Winterspell Set Championship
2026-04-19 10:30 - 16:00
Join Diversions Puzzles & Games on Sunday, April 19th at 10:30am for our Disney Lorcana: Winterspell Set Championship!

>>>Registration<<<$25 per person payable in person on the day of the event.https://tcg.ravensburgerplay.com/events/364633

>>>Check In<<<Please check in between 9:30am and 10:15am on the day of the event. We will begin pairings right at 10:30am.

>>>Format and Deck Lists<<<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. Cards from, Shimmering Skies, Azurite Sea, Archazia’s Island, Reign of Jafar, Fabled, Whipsers in the Well and Winterspell are legal for play.
You must use the same deck for the duration of the event. Officially banned cards are not permitted at this event.This is a Swiss-style tournament. Each round is 60-minutes in length. Each round is played in the Best-of-3 Format. The number of rounds in the tournament will be dependent on the number of attendees. Playoff rounds will be played after the Swiss rounds including players with the highest standings. The playoffs are single-elimination rounds until one undefeated player is remaining as the tournament champion. Playoff rounds will be played in a “Best-of 3” match up.

Number of rounds and top cut depends on total attendance:8 players: 3 rounds, no cut9-16 players: 4 rounds, cut to top 417+ players: 5 rounds, cut to top 8

>>>Prizing<<<1st place: Winterspell Champion playmat, Alt Art Foil Card2nd – 8th places: Alt Art Foil CardAll players will receive an Alt Art Non-Foil card. In addition to the official prizing, booster packs or product equivalent to entry fees will be included in the prize pool for each registered player in the event and distributed amongst all players. Additional prizing and promos may be added on and announced on the day of the event.

Star Wars: Unlimited Open Play
2026-04-17 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.
