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Used Game Auction

Mark your calendars! Friday, March 1 is the start of our annual Used Game Auction in Portsmouth. Sign up for our emails and we’ll send out a link at the…

Upcoming Release – Star Wars: Unlimited

Fill your decks with heroes, villains, and more from the Star Wars galaxy in the new trading card game (TCG) Star Wars: Unlimited! SWU is a fast-paced, dynamic game that is both…

What’s In the Cards for 2024?

What’s In the Cards for 2024?  While it gets quieter around these parts in the cold winter months, there’s always something brewing at Diversions! Check out our plans for early…

Special Hours

Please note that some of our locations have special hours for our annual inventory audit. Portsmouth: Wednesday, January 10: Closed for annual audit (no events)   South Portland: Tuesday, January…

Just 7 Shopping Days Remain! ❄️

Just a few days remain to finish up holiday shopping! We’re here to help you finish up with games, puzzles, toys, stocking stuffers, and more for all ages. Stop in…

Holiday Hours

The holidays are here! Check below for your local Diversions’ location’s special holiday hours.  

What’s Going On at Diversions?

South Portland We’re hosting another Chits & Bits 24-Hour Board Game Marathon, starting at 10am on October 21 going through the night to 10am on October 22! Join us for another day of…

Part Time Openings in Portsmouth

We’d love for you to join our Portsmouth Team! Work in a fun environment with amazing customers!   Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Part Time, flexible weekday & weekend (Saturday) availability…

Labor Day Special!

Happy Labor Day! This weekend only, all purchases over $30.00 will earn TWICE the points! Stop in to score great games and earn your next reward even faster. No special…

Educators, Stock Up!

We absolutely love using games and puzzles as educational tools – children learn so much through play! Did you know we offer an educator discount at all of our in-store…

Disney Lorcana Update

✨ LORCANA UPDATE ✨ As of today, none of our Lorcana orders have been shipped, and we do not know when they will arrive. It is most likely at this…

📢 New Release Alert! Disney Lorcana 📢

Disney Lorcana is a trading card game that features Disney characters in both original and reimagined art styles that live in an all-new world with unique and magical gameplay. Lorcana…

Five Tips for New Board Gamers

What is an RPG?

Private Viewing of the New D&D Movie!

PURCHASE TICKETS We’re so excited to host a PRIVATE viewing of the new film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! We’ll have our very own room at Smitty’s Cinema, located…

Used Game Auction!

It’s that time of year – we’re hosting an Online Used Game Auction! This auction is completely online so you can participate from anywhere, but all games bought and sold must be…

Holiday Hours

Each of our locations offers special holiday hours for the season, which may include additional hours during the week/weekend and special hours for dates such as Christmas Eve and New…

Plaid Friday & Small Business Saturday!

We want to thank you for shopping small this season with three great specials for your post-Thanksgiving shopping! Friday, November 25: Get your swag on! Every purchase over $75 gets…

Hiring for the Holidays in Portsmouth!

We’d love for you to join our Portsmouth Team! Work in a fun environment with amazing customers!   Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Seasonal part-time through end of December. Flexible availability necessary…

It’s Officially Puzzle Weather 🌻🍂

We like to do puzzles all year long here at Diversions, but there’s nothing like the cool, crisp air and cloudy days of fall that make us want to settle…

Game Restocks!

Jigsaw Puzzle Speed Competition in Portsmouth

Join us for a special puzzle event with White Mountain Puzzles! This puzzle competition will pit teams of two against other teams to complete a 500-piece White Mountain Puzzles jigsaw…

Somersworth Now Open

We are officially OPEN! It took an incredible amount of work and support to get here and we’re forever grateful to friends, family, and customers for standing by our side…

Win a Copy of Frosthaven!

We’re giving away a copy of Frosthaven! Retailing at $249.99, this is a HUGE prize! To be entered to win, all you have to do is make to our donation…

Join our Portsmouth Team!

We’d love for you to join our Portsmouth Team! Work in a fun environment with amazing customers!   Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Permanent, part time. Weeknights and weekends required, additional…

NEW LOCATION ALERT!!!

We are thrilled to announce that Diversions Puzzles & Games will open its 3rd location this spring in Somersworth, NH! Visit us in the conveniently located Market Basket Plaza on…

New Portsmouth Puzzle!

Our newest round of Portsmouth jigsaw puzzles is now in stock! We have four images available currently, with plans to have all 8 images in stock by the end of…

Events are Back in March!

We are opening back up our game spaces! Starting Tuesday, March 1 we will have the following regularly scheduled events: Portsmouth: Sunday – Magic the Gathering Booster Draft Monday –…

Love is in the Air ♥

Love is in the air at Diversions! We’re getting ready to celebrate the love we share for family, friends, and partners this Valentine’s Day with sweet candy, kids’ valentine’s, jigsaw…

Events Temporarily Paused

Due to the overwhelming number of community COVID cases, and in the interest of remaining a safe and healthy place for our team to work, we have made the difficult…

Holiday Gifts for All Ages!

Gifts for All Ages! 🎁 If your holiday shopping list is more stressful than enjoyable, let us help you! Our team loves giving recommendations, and we can help you find…

Help us support the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital

Help us support the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital We are always thrilled to partner with Chits & Bits and Extra Life to raise money for The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital (BBCH) right in Portland, ME, and…

Diversions at KidsCon New England!

We are so excited to be attending KidsCon New England this year! Join us Saturday, November 13 at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Portland for this awesome event, featuring Jedi…

Special Offer!

Now through Dec 31, get 1 FREE Tonie AND 1 FREE set of headphones with each Toniebox purchase! The Toniebox is an imagination-building, screen-free digital listening experience that plays stories,…

Our Online Shop is Back!

Our online shop is back! You can now shop Diversions anytime, anywhere. We have made some changes to the online store. First, due to rising shipping costs we are no…

Join our Portsmouth Team!

WE’RE HIRING!   Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Part time. Weeknights and weekends required, additional daytime availability helpful Salary Range: Starts at $12.50/hour Hours: 15-25 hours per week Store Location: Portsmouth, NH  …

Game Nights are Back!

Game Nights are back! We are now hosting weekly events at both locations, including game nights, Magic: The Gathering drafts, and Pokémon Game Days! Why not pick up a new…

Great Games for Summer Vacation!

Summer is here and that means beach days, picnics at the lake, road trips…VACATION! Here are some of our favorite travel-ready games. Easy to play and compact, these are perfect…

Pokémon: Chilling Reign Preorders

** FOR THE SOUTH PORTLAND LOCATION ONLY**   At Diversions, we’re working hard to make the newest Pokémon pre-release as fair as possible. Given the high demand and tight allocations,…

Events Returning Soon!

Wow, have we missed events! It’s amazing how much more vibrant and full-of-life the store is when the tables are full of people laughing and having a great time gaming.…

LEGO® Building Sets, Puzzles, and Plush!

Building is not only a fun activity for children and adults alike, it also is beneficial to development. Building activities help promote improved hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, spatial reasoning, and…

We Love New York Puzzle Co.!

Offering fantastic quality, great value, and a huge selection of images, such as Harry Potter book covers and The New Yorker magazine covers, New York Puzzle Company is one of…

Party Games You Have to Try!

Growing up, our family game nights consisted of Scrabble, Monopoly, Scattergories, and Yahtzee. I still love these games, but if you are hoping your kids will willingly put down the electronics…

No Game Group? No Problem!

Most of us aren’t lucky enough to have a built-in game group at home, and while we are still social distancing and staying home, why not try a new game? Lots…

Love is in the Air

Love and romance are in the air this week with Valentine’s Day on the horizon. We recommend grabbing take out from one of our amazing local restaurants and cozy up…

Diversions Puzzles Restocked!

We have had lots of exciting changes lately at both of our locations! In Portsmouth, we brought in LEGO®, moved and expanded our Role Playing section, received a full restock of Diversions…

Virtual Codenames Tournament

Join us from home for a virtual Codenames tournament hosted by Diversions Puzzles & Games! Sign-ups and a registration fee are required to participate. (Registration info below) Up to sixteen…

Learn through Play!

Remote learning – either full or part time – is tough on everyone, especially when we want to be sure our kids are getting a full educational experience. We’re here to…

New Year’s Eve #familygamenight

While 2020 didn’t go the way anyone planned, let’s ring in the New Year with a fun-filled night of family games!  It’s a great way to relax after a busy…

Thank You For Shopping Local!

We know you have choices about where to shop, and we’re so grateful you’ve chosen to shop with Diversions! We are a small, family-run business, locally owned and operated, and…

Holiday Shopping Made Easy!

Shop In-Store and Save! Take advantage of our two in-store holiday promotions! Buy 3, Get 15% OFF Board Games Shop in-store every day, now through December 13, and take 15%…

Brighten Your Thanksgiving Celebration!

Enjoying a quiet Thanksgiving at home this year? You can still infuse fun and games into your celebration! Here are some ideas to brighten up your Thanksgiving Day: Connect &…

Keeping You Safe This Holiday Season

The safety of our customers and employees is paramount, and that’s why we’re taking every possible step to make your shopping experience with Diversions safe. You can shop with peace…

Holiday Shopping Made Easy!

The holidays are fast-approaching, and this will be a shopping season unlike anything we’ve encountered before. We are working hard at Diversions to provide you with lots of shopping options…

Educational Games

It’s All Fun and Games… Most of us think of board games as a fun activity. It’s a way to spend time with our friends and families, laugh and joke,…

Spooky Favorites!

These Games are Practically Magic … Autumn is one of our favorite times of year to schedule a themed game night. With so many Halloween themes commonplace in board games,…

New: Diversions Jigsaw Puzzles!

For years, locals and visitors to Portsmouth wanted jigsaw puzzles featuring the quintessential New England scenes Portsmouth is known for. We couldn’t find them for you, so we made them…

On Sale Now >>>

Start your holiday shopping early, prep the kids for what’s sure to be a crazy year, or just treat yourself! We have two amazing promotions going on right now, with…

New: Marvel Villainous and more!

We’re bringing in new releases each week! Here are some of this week’s newest titles. These games are available to purchase at each location with in-store shopping or curbside pickup! Portsmouth:…

The Game is Afoot!

It’s a puzzle inside a puzzle… These mystery puzzles will really test your deduction and problem-solving skiils! Each 1000-piece puzzle comes with a mystery that is read first, then assemble…

Huge Puzzle Restock!

We’ve had a huge restock of some of our favorite puzzle brands! New York Puzzle Company Their popular The New Yorker magazine covers put this brand on the puzzle map,…

Now through July 3: BOGO 50% off on all puzzles! (in-store only)

June 26 through July 3, buy one jigsaw puzzle and we’ll take 50% off the second!    Cannot be combined with other discounts. Applies to in-stock items in-store only. Discount…

June Contest: Sidewalk Chalk!

If you follow us on Facebook, you know we’re having a fun contest! During the month of June, head over to one of our Facebook pages to show us your…

Reopening in Portland 6/1

Reopening Updates  Our doors are now open in Portsmouth for in-store shopping every day: Monday-Saturday 9am to 6pm Sunday 10am to 6pm Our Portland location will be open Monday, June…

Sunny Skies Ahead!

Bring the fun outside with one of the best board game stores in NH! Sunny skies and warm weather makes us all want to go outside. Stay entertained with flying…

Reopening & Events Updates

~ Reopening Updates ~ Our doors are now open in Portsmouth for in-store shopping every day from 12pm to 4pm. We are still open for curbside pickup from 9am to…

Puzzle Restocks!

Every day we’re puzzlin’….and so are you! We are running through puzzles in our gaming store in Maine like it’s nobody’s business. Stock fluctuates day to day, but we have been…

No Game Group? No Problem!

If you’re isolating alone or with just one other person, you can still get your gaming fix! Below are some of our favorite solo- and two-player games. You can also…

Portsmouth Curbside Pickup

Portsmouth Location Curbside Pick Up In compliance with state orders, we are closed for walk-in traffic at our Portsmouth location until at least May 4. Our board game shop will…

Moving to Curbside Only on Sunday 3/22

We have been holding onto hope that we could remain fully open through this pandemic, but we feel the time has come to do our part in being responsible members…

Update on COVID-19 & Diversions

Here’s the latest from Diversions. For more information, search ‘board game store near me’. Things are changing by the minute, so please bear with us while we are flexible in our…

Events Cancelled Through March 29

**All Events In Our Board Game Shop Cancelled Until March 29** Community is the cornerstone of Diversions, and right now the best thing our board game shop can do to…

Upcoming Events!

Our Events Calendar is always packed, and with a new year comes new events! Here are some of the special events our local board game stores have going on soon:…

New at Diversions!

My stack of brand new, “to be played” games is…embarrassingly tall. The problem is amazing new games are released all the time! Instead of searching ‘puzzle store near me’, here…

Now Hiring: Sales Associate in S. Portland

WE’RE HIRING AT OUR GAMING STORE IN MAINE!   Location: South Portland, ME Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Part-time with flexibility; evenings, weekends, and some holidays required Salary Range: Varies based on experience, starts…

Upcoming Special Events!

Our Events Calendar is always packed, and with a new year comes new events! Here are some of the special events from our Portsmouth NH Game Store to our Portland Maine…

Now Hiring: Event Facilitator

WE’RE HIRING! Position: Event Facilitator Position Type: Permanent, part-time, evenings and weekends required Salary Range: Varies based on experience, starts at $10.50/hour Hours:  3-8 hours per week as needed Location: Portsmouth, NH Job…

January is National Puzzle Month!

Join the fun during National Puzzle Month! January is National Puzzle Month! From now through the end of the month, post an in-progress or completed puzzle on Instagram and be…

Stocking Stuffers for All Ages!

We’ve highlighted some of our favorite stocking stuffer ideas below, but there are lots more to choose from. Don’t just search ‘board game store near me’, stop in today to…

#shopsmall on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is fast approaching, and this year we’re doing something HUGE – we’re giving away a total of $1000 value in gift cards! Make any purchase on Saturday,…

5 Family Favorites For Thanksgiving

Turkey and stuffing and GAMES, oh my! This year, instead of the traditional nap between turkey and pie, may we suggest a family board game? These customer-favorite family games will…

New at Diversions!

New games are released weekly, and it’s hard to keep up! We’ve whittled down the list for you and picked some of the most anticipated games released in recent weeks. …

These Games are Practically Magic!

Autumn is one of our favorite times of year to schedule a themed game night at our local board game stores. With so many Halloween themes commonplace in board games,…

Now Hiring in South Portland

WE’RE HIRING! Location: South Portland, ME Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Part-time with flexibility; evenings, weekends, and some holidays required Salary Range: Varies based on experience, starts at $11.00/hour Hours: 12-20 hours, permanent  …

September Events

Our board game shop in Portsmouth and South Portland run events almost daily – board game nights, Magic: the Gathering tournaments, RPG sessions, and more. In addition to these regular…

New at Diversions: L.L.A.M.A.

The Spiel des Jahres is the annual German Game of the Year award, and it’s quite a big deal in the hobby game community. Games nominated for the coveted award are…

Upcoming Events!

Our local board game stores in Portsmouth and South Portland run events almost daily – board game nights, Magic: the Gathering tournaments, RPG sessions, and more. In addition to these…

Join our Team!

WE’RE HIRING!   Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Permanent Part-Time & Seasonal Part-Time (evenings and weekends required for both) Salary Range: Varies based on experience, starts at $10.50/hour Hours: 10-24…

Our Picks for Travel Games

Summer = vacation! Time to relax and hit the beach, mountains, camp, lake, etc. Did you know that Diversions came about after a series of family game nights at our…

2019 Tabletop Day is This Weekend!

International Tabletop Day is this Saturday, June 1! Check out the special events going on at each tabletop game store location below.   Portsmouth Location | 9:00am to Midnight All Day Gaming,…

Marvel Board Games!

NO SPOILERS, but have you seen Avengers: Endgame yet?! Fans of the Marvel universe will love digging into the world a bit more with these Marvel board games. Come check…

Upcoming Special Events

If you’re a Diversions regular, you know that we love a good event! Check out the special events coming up in addition to our regularly-scheduled game nights, KeyForge and Magic…

4 Family Games Under $25

When I was growing up, February’s school vacation week meant one of two things: 1) skiing or 2) complaining about how bored we were. For those who aren’t a fan of…

Six 2-Player Games for Couples 💗

What could be better than a Valentine’s Day playing games with the one you love? 😘 Be it a friend, family member, or partner, we’ve got lots of great 2-player options. Don’t…

Jigsaw Puzzle Guide

Jigsaw puzzles have been a New England tradition for years. It’s very common for customers at our tabletop game store to tell us stories about growing up with their parents…

It’s Family Game Night!

It’s a busy time of year – we’re all running around, fighting traffic, waiting in lines, and checking our lists twice.  Why not make some time to unplug, laugh, and…

10 Stocking Stuffers Under $10

These tiny games and puzzles will fit into any stocking – all under $10 each! Don’t just google ‘board game store near me’, come on down! 1. Plus Plus Building Kits: One…

Mensa Selected, Customer Approved!

It’s hard to know if a game is good before you play it, and even harder when it’s a gift for someone else! These titles at our board game shop…

Newly Released Euros

If you’re new to board gaming, you might be surprised at the variety of game styles available. A “Euro” style game (interchangeably referred to as Eurogame, German-style, designer game, or…

Games for Thanksgiving Gatherings!

Thanksgiving is next week! This is one of our favorite holidays for many reasons: cranberry sauce, relaxed family get-togethers, and board games! We’ve highlighted just a few of our most…

Upcoming Special Events

We seem to have more events than we know what to do with these days! With special releases, new games, designer demos, and community gatherings, our calendar is packed. Highlighted…

New Excursion! “The Visitor” Releases Oct 19

Our newest Diversion Excursion – “The Visitor” – is available to play starting Friday, October 19 at our local board game stores! Diversions Excursions is a self-guided puzzle-based scavenger hunt in…

Ghoulish Games for Halloween!

Zombies and monsters and werewolves, oh my…. These are the themes board games are made of! Halloween is the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family and bring your favorite…

Gateway Games

Most of us grew up playing board games as a rainy day activity, or maybe something to do on long car trips. Monopoly, checkers, The Game of Life, and Battleship…

And the winner is…

What makes a board game great? Is it the mechanics? The artwork? The theme? Originality, playability, composition, well-written rules? Is it the quality of the materials? What about box design?…

NEW: Diversions Excursions!

We love scavenger hunts that are filled with puzzles and riddles, and we wanted to bring one to Portsmouth….and so Diversions Excursions was born! Diversions Excursions are outdoor scavenger hunts…

So…What’s the Best Game?

We often are asked “What’s the best game,” and as much as I understand this question, it’s impossible to answer. That depends on so many factors. You have to consider…

Summer Game Day: Details Announced!

We LIVE for big game days at Diversions. When you get together a room full of people who share your love of gaming, the energy is wonderful! In South Portland,…

Portsmouth Used Game Sale

June 2 & 3 Our used game sale is the perfect opportunity to make room on your shelves for new games! Bring your games to Diversions and we’ll sell them…

Portsmouth Children’s Day – May 6!

Children’s Day in Portsmouth is coming up at our tabletop game store on Sunday, May 6! Join Diversions and other downtown merchants during this family-friendly festival! Local merchants, organizations, and…

STEM Games!

Play is a vital part of childhood development, and incorporating STEM games into your children’s playtime will encourage an interest in these important topics, while still providing a fun and…

International Tabletop Day: April 28!

Details have been announced for International Tabletop Day! Both locations are offering all-day gaming from 9am to midnight, free food, a raffle to raise money for a local community organization,…

Hop into Spring with Easter Basket Goodies!

Shop local for your Easter baskets! Fun fiddle toys, pint-sized playing cards, and tiny tabletop games are perfect for bunny-believers of ALL ages.  Here are some of our favorites: Rory’s…

New and Restocked Items

Are you tired of winter? Ready for warm weather and flip flops like us? Well spring is in the air at Diversions! We have new kites from Melissa & Doug…

Got the Winter Blues?

It’s the perfect time of year to get the fireplace going and work on a puzzle with some hot cocoa, or set up a snow-day game! Want to get out…

New Portsmouth Events!

With the new year brings new and improved events! We have updated our Portsmouth event calendar – your favorite events are still there, along with some new options! Be sure…

Holiday Hours

Thank you for choosing to shop with Diversions this holiday season! We will remain open our standard Monday-Saturday 9:00am to 9:00pm and Sundays 10:00am to 6:00pm.   Both stores will…

Tote Around Town

Join us in our Portsmouth location on Saturday, December 9 for Tote Around Town 2.0, when local businesses are offering great promotions and events for a festive shopping experience you…

#ShopSmall

#ShopSmall and support local business on Small Business Saturday, November 25! To thank you for skipping the big box stores and staying close to home this holiday season, we are offering…

Improved Rewards Program

Are you part of our Rewards Program? We hope so, and we’re making changes to make the program better for you! Effective January 1, 2018 you will now earn a…

Holiday Open House!

Join us for a special event: Diversions is hosting its first ever Holiday Open House, at both locations!   During this event only, we’re taking 10% off the entire store,…

Spooky Games for Halloween!

Looking for something spooky and scary to play on Halloween? We’ve got you covered! From zombies to vampires, monsters and haunted houses, we have the game for you: Cauldron Quest…

New Releases!

September has been a great month for new game releases! Arkham Horror: The Card Game brings new scenarios, investigators, and cards into play with The Path to Carcosa; The newest Star Wars:…

Are You a Rewards Member?

If you belong to our rewards program at our Portsmouth store, be sure to stop in on September 16, 2017. As a “thank you” for supporting Diversions in Portsmouth, we…

Games as Education?

Board games provide a number of benefits for growing minds! Early development such as number and shape recognition, sequencing, turn-taking, and eye-hand coordination are all involved in games such as…

Now in Stock: Joking Hazard

From the creators of Cyanide & Happiness, Joking Hazard is an awful game of comics that will have you rolling with laughter! If you’re a fan of Cards Against Humanity,…

South Portland Store Tour

We now have a store tour up on Google for our South Portland location! Check it out!

April 29: Tabletop Day!

It’s that time of year again! Spring is in the air and games are on the table. We have a lot to celebrate at this years’ Tabletop Day – it’s…

Learn & Play, Tournaments, & More!

Have you checked out the events at our South Portland store yet? If not, March is a great month to start! We’re offering a Learn & Play for Takenoko, two…

Game for Ciara!

Join us at our Portsmouth location on Saturday, February 4 for a charity game event! We’re raising money for 9-year old Portsmouth-resident Ciara, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain…

New Events in Portsmouth for 2017!

Our Portsmouth location is changing things up for the New Year! Beginning in January we are introducing Star Wars Game Night every Wednesday evening to play some of the most…

Holiday Hours

Our normal store hours for both locations are Mondays through Saturdays 9am to 9pm and Sundays 10am to 6pm. Additional holiday hours below: Thursday, November 24: Closed Friday, November 25: South Portland…

Eternal Masters Draft!

Join us for this special event! We are holding a one-time draft for boosters from the Eternal Masters box set. This event will cap at eight players. Signups for this…

Diversions Game Day in Portsmouth!

Announcing our 2nd annual Diversions Game Day on Saturday, September 3rd! This year’s event features: All day gaming from noon to midnight: We’ll have room for over 50 people to…

Now Hiring at our Portsmouth Location!

Location: Portsmouth, NH Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Part-time with flexibility; evenings and weekends required Salary Range: Varies based on experience, starts at $10.50/hour Hours: 18-28 hours, permanent   Job Overview: At Diversions Puzzles &…

July’s Games of the Month

The thing about the board game hobby is that there are too many games and not enough time. Even games that are super popular and have been out for a…

Upcoming Events

We have lots of fun, unique events coming up soon at both locations! In Portsmouth, try out our Magic: the Gathering Hybrid Sealed-Draft Format event on May 21 or our…

Now Hiring at our Portsmouth Location!

Location: Portsmouth, NH Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Part-time with flexibility; evenings and weekends required Salary Range: Varies based on experience, starts at $10.50/hour Hours: One position available for 12-16 hours per week (seasonal through…

Tabletop Day & South Portland Opening!

April 30 is a big weekend for Diversions! Here’s what’s going on… Portsmouth April 30 is Tabletop Day! Join us in Portsmouth from 10 am to midnight for all-day gaming,…

Business Booming at Diversions!

Seacoast Media Group’s Paul Briand wrote this great article about Diversions! Check it out here!

Come Celebrate International TableTop Day 2016!

This is the 4th year we’re doing Tabletop Day. It’s an all day event for people to come together and play board games around the globe. We have a lot of…

New: Learn & Play

Our newly revamped Learn & Play series is the perfect chance to try out some of the most popular games! We’ll provide a full teach and then set off into…

Shadows over Innistrad Pre-Release!

Welcome to the Magic the Gathering: Shadows over Innistrad Pre-release! Click here to sign up at Eventbrite to guarantee your spot! PLEASE ARRIVE TO THE EVENT PRIOR TO 11:45AM. This…

We’re headed to South Portland!

We have exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that Diversions will be opening a second location in South Portland, ME this coming spring! We’re looking forward to a super fun…

We’re hiring!

Location: Portsmouth, NH Position: Sales Associate Position Type: Part-time Hours: Ten to 20 hours per week, variable. Ability to work some days, evenings, and weekends required.   Job Overview: At…

Check Out TableTopics

TableTopics are always one of our best-sellers. These little boxes of thought-provoking questions are perfect for parties and family gatherings! Great Conversation Starters The Perfect Ice Breakers A Thoughtful Gift…

Metal Earth Models – Star Wars

We are fully restocked on Metal Earth Models, including lots of Star Wars options! Manufacturer’s description: These DIY Metal Earth models start out as 4 inch (ICONIX are 6 inch)…

Late Night Gaming!

The first Saturday of each month is late night gaming at Diversions Puzzles & Games! Bring your own games or choose games from our rotating library of strategy and family…