Near Newport News, VA · ~35 min via I-64
Gaming Parlor Near Newport News — Mahjong, Beyblade & More
Drive from Newport News to Virginia Beach's premier gaming parlor. Setting Sun VB features automated mahjong tables, WBO Beyblade tournaments, fighting game nights, and chess. Worth every mile.
~35–40 Minutes from Newport News
Via Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (I-64 E) to I-264 W, then south on Princess Anne Rd. 4878 Princess Anne Rd. 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.
What Awaits You
Nothing like this exists on the Peninsula. Here's what makes the trip worthwhile.
Riichi Mahjong
Automated tile shuffler tables, beginner lessons, weekly workshops, and monthly ARA-certified tournaments. The real deal.
Learn more →WBO Beyblade Tournaments
The only WBO-recognized Beyblade tournament venue in Hampton Roads. Monthly events open to all ages.
Learn more →Fighting Game Nights
Every Friday at 6:30 PM. Tekken 8, Street Fighter, and Soul Calibur 2 brackets.
Learn more →Board Games & Chess
Open board game library and Sunday chess workshops. Relaxed, social gaming for groups.
Learn more →Driving from Newport News — Plan for 35 to 45 Minutes
Setting Sun VB is at 4878 Princess Anne Rd. Suite 105 in Virginia Beach — about 35 to 45 minutes from most of Newport News, depending on tunnel traffic. It is the closest dedicated mahjong parlor, board game café, and Beyblade tournament venue to the Peninsula.
The straightforward route is I-64 east through the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT), continuing through Norfolk to I-264 east, then exit at Witchduck Road and south on Princess Anne. Tunnel timing matters — late-morning weekends and after 7 PM weekdays tend to be smoothest. Avoid 4–6 PM weekday HRBT runs if you can.
Many of our regulars come from Newport News, Hampton, and the rest of the Peninsula specifically for the monthly Riichi tournaments and Friday fighting game nights — both are events you cannot find on the Peninsula at all. Building a visit around a tournament or workshop makes the drive feel like a small road trip rather than a commute.
Newport News Visitor FAQ
For Peninsula players sizing up whether the trip is worth it.
Is there mahjong on the Peninsula or in Newport News?+
No dedicated mahjong venue in Newport News, Hampton, or the rest of the Peninsula currently. Setting Sun VB in Virginia Beach is the closest, with automated tables and a regular community.
Is the HRBT going to ruin the drive?+
Only if you time it badly. Late-morning weekends, evenings after 7 PM weekdays, and Sunday mid-day are usually smooth. Weekday 4–6 PM eastbound is when it gets ugly.
What events are worth building a trip around?+
The monthly Riichi Mahjong tournament (ARA-certified), the monthly WBO Beyblade tournament, and the URC (Ultimate Riichi Championship) — none of which exist anywhere else in Hampton Roads. Friday fighting game nights are also a strong draw if you compete.
Can I make a group visit?+
Yes. Private events for groups of 8+ are common, and we can put together a mahjong lesson + open play combo for visiting groups. Reach out through the contact page.
Where exactly is it?+
4878 Princess Anne Rd. Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Free parking on site, just south of I-264 near the Norfolk–Virginia Beach line.
Why Newport News Players Make the Trip
Newport News residents looking for unique gaming experiences in the Hampton Roads area will find exactly that at Setting Sun VB. Located in Virginia Beach at 4878 Princess Anne Rd. 105, we're a straight shot down I-64 — about 30–40 minutes from Newport News. We offer the kind of gaming experience you can't find anywhere else in the region: automated mahjong tables, ARA-certified Riichi Mahjong tournaments, WBO Beyblade events, weekly fighting game nights, Sunday chess workshops, and a full board game library. Many of our regulars make the drive from Newport News, Hampton, and Williamsburg — because there's nothing like it closer. Come see why.
Pricing
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Questions? settingsunvb@gmail.com — Text or Call (757) 470-0404
Perfect for casual gamers, this plan offers access to our mahjong tables, board game selection and lounge seating.
Mahjong
Learn with us!
Stay for a couple games.
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Mahjong Lessons
We'll instruct you on how to get started playing!
Our favorite Japanese Mahjong! We highly recommend this one.
Private Events
We also do private events. We can bring tables, instructors and more to make your birthday, party, or corporate event even more special.
Contact Us For Scheduling a Private Event