I love this place! The owner that I met is super cool too. I gave him lots of props for what they…read moredid to the place and taking such a risk for a business of this type in Downtown Novato. Let's take it from the top. When you enter the place, it is CLEAN! It like the owner has a background in interior handiwork. Wall trim, baseboards, column trim is all expertly done. The "Fortress" theme carries on in the interior with stone wall facades in the front and rear of the store. They also have little details like swords and flags hanging throughout the store. A really nice touch. They specialize in role playing games and host events where customers can come in and play together. I don't participate but I really support any type of community engagement. They also have a wide range of board games, cards, figures, paints and even stuffy's! Ite really an impressive place and even though i'm not a role playing type of person I will go out of my way to find a way to support this place whether it be to buy board games or stuffy's as a gift for friends or family or spread the word to other gamers.

Awesome new game store with excellent selection , lots of light and space and tables for game play…read moretoo !!! My 20 yr old son and i loved the excellent selection - something for everyone, all ages! We appreciated the patient, super knowledgeable and friendly help from Kyle (who it was fun to meet in a bunny suit ! :). ) Son picked up a couple of card play mats and i got two new quick to learn / quick to play family games to add to our collection per Kyle's recommendation. They have plushies, a good selection family games and of D & D stuff too... Wish we lived locally - we'd be back often! They have a calendar in store and online for those lucky to come in for evens and gaming ... Let the adventure begin !

I recently visited this shop and was impressed right away by the size, layout, and wide variety of…read moreproducts available. They have a great selection and plenty to browse through, which makes the experience enjoyable for collectors of all levels. However, I was a little disappointed that I didn't see any single card boxes to dig through--only sealed blaster and hobby boxes behind the counter. It's possible I missed them, but from what I could tell, singles weren't readily available. The biggest concern for me was the pricing. As a newer collector, I was already a bit nervous about choosing the right boxes, and seeing some items marked significantly higher than retail made me hesitant to buy. For example, the most recent Topps NBA Holiday Box was priced at $60, even though we had just purchased the same box at GameStop for $35 and it's still widely available at that price. Since it doesn't seem to be a rare or hard-to-find product, the markup felt a little excessive. On the positive side, the customer service was genuinely great. The employee who helped us took the time to talk with us and seemed truly willing to assist with anything we needed. That part of the experience definitely stood out in a good way. Overall, while I appreciated the variety and the friendly service, the pricing made me hesitant to spend money during this visit. I may do a bit more research and give the shop another try in the future, but based on this first impression, I wasn't fully comfortable making a purchase yet.

Had to do a double take in pulling up this business to post a review…read more I've known this store since it opened in 1991 when it was located on Lawton Street in San Francisco. Several years later, he moved to downtown Novato which is the last location that I visited. A few years ago and after the world changed in March 2020, he found a larger space here and made the move. He carries a full variety of sports cards and memorabilia as well as hosting games on weekends for Magic and Pokemon fans. He also carries card collecting supplies such as sheets, binders, and cases to frame jerseys. I've been fortunate that we are also casual friends so when I am looking for something, he will look for it or source me to where I can get it. With the recent Giants' outfielder from Asia doing a signing event then cancelling it last month, I asked him to help me get two autographed baseballs, one for a friend and the other for me. He's helped me frame jerseys and I've bought cardholders, sheets, and random sports items to give as gifts for friends. I hope to visit their store, likely when I make a road trip to the North Bay. Ask for founding partner John or his fellow owner Peter.

If you live in the Marin County, this is the place to go if you need a legit RC Car, not like the…read moreones you get at target, these cars are better. My boyfriend and I found this nice little shop when we were in the area and wanted to see what kind of RC Cars this place had. The guy working there Brian was such a great guy to talk to. They talked about the different types of RC cars there was. There are drift cars, monster trucks, buggies, crawlers... the list goes on. We were in there for maybe an hour or so just talking. Brian was such a gem, that 5 years later we go back and have built a wonderful friendship with him, he had become our older brother. Brian is that type of person who will not just sell you an RC car, but he will sell you one that suits you. If you had a car in mind and he does not have it in stock, he is willing to order it and he will make sure he orders you the best one. Brian also fixes RC cars if something is broken or if you have no idea why it isn't working. He will give you a quote before actually fixing it and if the price is good with you, he will start the fixing processes. He is not the type of sell you useless cars, he tries his best to order the best. He does sell more then just RC cars. Just go check him out and see what he has to offer. He also has model cars that you can build. He has a few trains and tracks. He has a lot of paints for the models and other things. Brian is great.

Great place for hobby materials, trains, plastic models and paints, excellent prices, service was…read moregreat, had a good chat with the owner, (I think it was the owner), while browsing. Will definitely be back. Way cheaper than buying online.

Gamescape North is a really interesting store with a lot to offer. Toward the front, you'll find…read moremore casual and accessible games, and as you move toward the back, the selection opens up into a wider variety of games with more depth and complexity. It truly feels like a store with something for all ages and experience levels. As a fan of D&D and other TTRPGs, I was happy to see plenty of resources available. Warhammer fans will also find a massive selection of miniatures one of the largest I've personally seen along with a staff that clearly cares about the hobby. There's also a strong selection of card games, including Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Riftbound. Overall, the selection is excellent, and the staff is knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming. I had genuinely great experiences with the team there. They were helpful, open, and willing to guide me through the store and explain events. The only reason I'm rating my experience a bit lower is because one of the events I attended felt less welcoming to newer players. It seemed like about half the group was made up of very experienced players who were playing to win at a pretty intense level, while the other half included younger players who were just excited to participate, along with people like myself who were still learning and trying to navigate the hobby. As a newer player, the environment felt a little intimidating and discouraging at times. That said, I would still recommend Gamescape North to anyone in the area looking to shop, explore the hobby, or connect with a great staff. I'd just advise newer players to ask questions before jumping into an event blindly, so they can better understand the tone and experience level of the group. I hope to try again in the future and have a better experience.

I went by Gamescape last night to grab Mahjong and other small last-minute Christmas gifts. The…read morestaff are all helpful and friendly whenever I stop by, and they aren't pushy with sales and upselling, which is much appreciated. Staff members are knowledgeable about the products and rules of various games and are happy to take the time to answer any questions you may have. They can also give you good recommendations if you're looking for gifts for others. They pack a surprisingly large inventory into the shop. I love walking by and checking out their cute window displays- they had some beautiful Aura editions of Monopoly and Scrabble in the window last night. They also have a great selection of D&D books, minis, paints, and more. Between the product selection and customer service, I highly recommend stopping by Gamescape for a pleasant shopping experience.

Not really sure how these guys could get anything less than 5 stars…read more Their collection is unparalleled in the area They go out of their way to give customers good deals and feed their stoke on whatever it is they're excited about They provide a tremendous value to the community with their wonderfully positive employees It's such a good balance of family owned feel and quality merchandise that can tickle almost any video game need. My ten year old loves to visit and so do I anytime we're down town

I love this store. The prices are fair and the people are helpful. What more can you say? Very…read morehappy they've found a niche in the community and wish them the best.

Very nice!! I bought a lot of good yarn very good price and beautiful colors…read more Will back for sure!!

The store has a good inventory but not enough employees. I went in looking for party decor &…read moreeasily found what I wanted. I went to check out and with 4 customers to check out, there was only one checker. Many of us used the people-replacing self-check-out screens; that went ok. But I needed help so I waited for Irma. Irma (the checker) was so busy but never missed a beat to help everyone around her. When it was my turn she blew up 8 balloons for me and was kind, efficient, friendly and quick about it all. What a great employee she is!!! She deserves to be Employee of the Month and deserves a raise! Thanks Irma!!! You're the best!!!!

Amazing experience with the TAP team. I needed some help custom milling polycarbonate to make our…read moreloft and stair railing safer for toddlers in the house. They were super helpful and attentive as I explained the project needs, dimensions, and installation plan. They had some good ideas I took into consideration in my build, and helped me realize I could save costs on a thinner set of sheets without losing protective integrity. Special shout-out to Travis who did the milling beautifully. Super pleased with how it all turned out and looking forward to new projects to bring back to TAP. Great people, service, and quality. So happy to have them in the neighborhood.

I am grateful for how well Kathy and Travis explained things to me the first time I visited their…read morestore. They were very patient and super helpful. Also, I am grateful they were willing to work with my order pickup timing constraints due to my traveling. I placed an order and they had it ready for me to pick up the very following day! Tap Plastics San Rafael rock!

Nice owner. Friendly. A huge variety of local Fairfax things, T shirts, hats. My husband grew up…read morein Fairfax and I wanted to get him a T shirt. There it was.

Nostalgic candies to bring back memories, and many other items to peak your fancy; a wonderful…read moreselection that creates a wonderful ambience. Which IMHO is a service of great value.

Love this store! We just started getting into Warhammer and this place is such a fabulous local…read moreresource. The same lady helps us every time we go and she's fantastic. She has given us so much good guidance and advice and is genuinely passionate about the game and getting others what they need to play and be successful. It's a treat to go because we always have so much fun looking around and chatting with everyone. I don't understand the couple of negative reviews. It made me a little wary of coming, but now we are always excited! If you are into Warhammer tabletop, this place is fabulous. And if there's something they don't have in stock, there's a kiosk where you can order directly from Warhammer's online shop and have it delivered for free to the store.

Really knowledgeable and talented painter for a store manager, friendly patrons. Would visit again!read more