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.

Great variety of products and accessories with attentive staff. They were very easy to talk to and…read morewould give helpful info about products they held and the games themselves. The prices were very fair and matched if not beat most online sellers. I would love to comeback if I'm in the area.

John is very knowledgeable in sports Pokeman Magic and all aspects of cards. He's also a patient…read morekind guy. A really good guy. Love his store.

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.

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 little shop if you're into model building. I was able…read moreto find the Tamaya spray paint for my model. The owner was gracious enough to stay open for a little bit so I can come by and pick it up. Support your local business. Thank you!

An incredible store. They are so generous to me and my whole family. Highly welcoming community too.read more

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.

Great service, awesome products, attentive staff. Come see them! Doing business with them is very…read morefair.

I walked into the store curious... child of the 70's and 80's... it was a Saturday and quite busy…read morewith people perusing and purchasing and fixing. Lots of amazing bits and bobs and the staff was incredibly friendly. Most shops selling retro games, the staff are standoffish or prickish... but here, they were friendly and helpful. I had a question on how to connect and older device to a new TV and I was provided with ample and VERY helpful info. Thank you!!!! I'll be back with my kids...

I drove from Novato to San Rafael to make a purchase from Michael's, and after about twenty…read moreminutes of gathering the items that I needed, I went to check out. They have several self check machines, and once check stand with a human. As I approached the human, they said "I'm closed," I asked if there was another human to help me, they responded "No, but you can check yourself out," I let them know that I don't use self checkout, and I wanted a human to help me. They walked away. I left everything at the checkout Anne exited the store. This is horrible customer service.

I was surprised how well stocked the needle arts section was-- good selection of crochet hooks,…read moreembroidery thread options mostly all full, and a generous selection of yarn. I mostly came for assorted storage bins for my craft supplies (especially a thread bobbin box-- only six bucks and perfect!) but also happened upon some cute Easter basket stuffers in the seasonal/holiday section at the front. Many items were 40% off as they often have deals running. I also noticed they have a pretty good selection of decently priced frames, small to large (20"+). Service wasn't really a thing but I was happy and fine to peruse on my own.

Very unique store. When I need something, these amazing humans have always done a great job helping…read moreme finish my project. I have been going to this store for over 20 years. I shoudl have written a review long ago.

Efficient, helpful, and responsive; very reasonable pricing too. A pleasure to work with!read more

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.

This store is one a kind a total joy to shop at, Fairfax is so lucky to have Fairfax Variety-…read morebrings back childhood memories with the good old fashion toys and candy , plus the most incredible amount of the best cooking books ever!! I can always pop in for a quiet birthday, baby party supplies even office supplies . I cant beige how many things Polly has in that store . I am always amazed when I phone and ask " do you have a ..." and she saids YES! thank you for being one of the best parts of Fairfax

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

I had a terrible experience at this store, the manager Shannon is a piece of work, I asked to…read moreparticipate in an online order situation and she completely ignored me and told me the site was "sold out". When I began to leave I heard her tell a group of boys that she had "saved" a few for them and to not tell "the lady in the front". I waited from 9:30 to 10am in the front of the store until they opened and she let these guys in at 9:45., Then locked the door. I was prepared to spend up to 500.00 on my brother's birthday present. Needless to say I'd NEVER shop here. She should go back to her parents basement where she belongs. Worst experience ever!