This is my favorite card shop and I've been coming here for o error 15 years. TDK doesn't always…read morehave the best price, but they've got quality, community, and the best welcome space for newcomers and experienced gamers. They are always helpful and extremely knowledgeable. They'll answer rules, game info, and anything in-between. I cannot recommend this shop enough.

First time coming here as a new collector was meh, it was late at night and I'm sure employees were…read moretired because they have A LOT of people come in every day. There was a tournament going on which was nice to see. Second time coming here I had a better experience, was actually helped out a lot and got free items because I had explained I was new to pokemon collecting and I guess they noticed my enthusiasm. Nice people overall, definitely a place I'd come back to because their stock is always changing out. Prices are based off tcgplayer which is nicer than ebay/scalp prices for sure, but a lot of their cards ARE mint or near mint so you will pay a lot more for a card than if it were lightly or moderately played, which is fine, but kind of is a downside if you just want an authentic card in your collection and not necessarily to grade. So just look to tcgplayer and filter NM card for accurate pricing of what you'll most likely pay. Nice place! And employees are knowledgeable and nice.

Parking: Easy, Open free…read more This place is a total vibe. I love that they set the mood and really have quite a bit of space for people. I came here to play flip 7 and chameleon. My friends and I agreed it's a great place if you want to go and try out some games before purchasing elsewhere. I love the setup. It's so chill. You're able to bring outside food and drinks. You're paying $8 as admission which isn't bad at all since there is no time limit. Check out their website. All in all, I would definitely come back

Perfect spot for date night! Came with my husband to play some board games. I'm more interested in…read morelight hearted, childhood classics like uno, hungry hungry hippos, guess who, and trouble. My husband knows I love Game of Thrones and picked it off the shelf while browsing. That was a mistake. It was a very strategic game that required way too much brain power for me haha. We spent too much time trying to figure out the rules. Next time, we'll come earlier or just stick to easier games. They have something for everybody. You have access to all the games as well as all the rooms. You can decide if you want a private room or be out in the main room. It's all just based on availability at the moment. We happened to go when there was an event happening which contributed to the fun atmosphere as well. The price was fantastic. Definitely a great value with a wide selection.

Come here to play MTG casually and Gundam TCG competitively. Prizing and participation are usually…read morevery generous for events.

I usually play MTG and Gundam here its a great time. They also do Beyblade. I love this shop, been…read moregoing since 2009. There are all ways chill people to play with :) Highly Recommend!!

I visited on a Saturday and found the place josting a bachelor's gamong party. I think they do…read morebirthdays too. Gamer's Haven is a relaxing place to play role playing games and such away from home with like minded people. Most of the gamers connect through the website meetup which shows the date and times gaming groups play. They regularly look for new players. The establishment has an extensive collection of roleplaying books for a variety of games. Think of it as a library of sorts only devoted to roleplaying. The owner/manager(s) (Dave) are thoughtful and considerate men who appear to run their business 1st to provide an atmosphere where grownups can enjoy each others company like a book or chess club only role playing games. Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Warhammer 40k, Rifts and card games like Exploding Unicorns and such. They have three private rooms for private gaming. The place is mature. You can bring your own beer as no one there is under 21 and everyone is polite. They have a membership program ($35 a month) but you can pay by the day ($5 a day). First day of play is free as a trail to see if you like it. They take cash, venmo, etc. They also have some paints and figurines if your into personalizing your character piece. Gaming materials (dice and such) for sale and can order. They even have a 3d print you can use by the hour (they charge by the hour). I like their snack section that comes with a number of candy bars, nuts, ramon, ice cream bars and drinks. They have a microwave, frig, and sink.the place is made up of 3 sections. The back appears to be dedicated to Warhammer 40k. They have free wi-fi at Gamer's Haven too. Overall I think the place is a must see once in your life as an alternative to the library. Your not in an awkward position of having people over late at night if you have kids and such. However, unlike the library their hours are open past 8 pm. I think members can stay after management leaves with membership access. They have security cc cameras inside and the doors lock after you leave. Atmosphere: 6 star. Clean. Fair temperature. Wifi Service: 5 star. Quality: 5 star. They have a gaming table with a monitor. A collection of gaming books. Value: not sure of the going rate in the industry. Still if one lives close enough and has they friend to play with its better than online gaming or watching TV

This place is amazing l, staff were beyond friendly and inviting, wish they were in San Diego…read more Nice small retail store and large gaming area and rooms. I would highly recommend if you live in the area. Thank you!

Always a pleasure, they have a great turnout for Pokemon. The staff is putting a lot of thought in…read moreto making the leagues. I have been going to CHG for a while now and i can tell you they are just regular honest hobbyists who own a store. Theyre not trying to suck every dime out of you, for those that had bad experiences, i recommend to go back and spend some time talking to the staff. theyre really friendly and helpful

So I stopped by Critical Hit Games in Corona earlier today. Dylan and Albert helped me look for…read moresome cards and both dudes were super nice! They had a good selection of cards and board games at the store with a good amount of tables to play at. Overall, a solid experience!

Over the past year, we placed pre-orders for five separate releases. Five times, we were let down…read more Each time, we chose to support Game Nights because we believe in backing local game stores and building a healthy community. Each time, that trust was misplaced. Not only did we fail to receive our pre-orders on all five occasions, but the owner never once reached out to inform us that the products had not arrived. Every single time, we had to contact him ourselves on release day to discover--again--that nothing was coming. That lack of communication is what hurts the most. Even if product allocation was an issue, there was no courtesy, no transparency, and no respect shown toward loyal customers who planned ahead and committed to pre-order their products from Game Nights. A simple message would have allowed us to secure our orders elsewhere. Instead, we were left in the dark--repeatedly--and were informed too late to buy products at MSRP. This isn't just unprofessional; it makes it incredibly difficult to justify supporting this store at all. Adding to the frustration, the owner has also begun removing gaming space, further destroying the community that once made this shop special. Game Nights used to feel like a true community hub--a place where people gathered around Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, MTG, board games, parties, special occasions, and more. Now, it feels like a business focused solely on extracting every possible dollar, with little regard for the community that helped build it. We understand that running an LGS is hard. We can empathize with the challenges of keeping a struggling business afloat. What we cannot excuse is the ongoing, disrespect toward the very customers who go out of their way to offer consistent support, only to be mistreated time and time again. If you're looking to reliably pre-order TCG products, we strongly recommend considering these alternatives in the area: Lost Level - Strong community, active Discord, and dependable pre-orders A&N Collectible - Community could improve, but pre-orders are consistent Miss Play - New and growing; pre-orders may vary, but the community is welcoming Side Quest - Beautiful space; we haven't pre-ordered yet, but plan to in the future Ultimately, the repeated failures, lack of communication, and disregard for loyal customers are driving people away and have reduced this store to an empty shell of its former self. We mourn the loss of what was once a beautiful third space for our community, and it is deeply tragic that the owner shows no willingness to change. Supporting local businesses only works when that support is respected and reciprocated--and here, it simply wasn't. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Response to Kylan S.: While you may not have explicitly labeled them as "pre-orders," these transactions were consistently discussed as such with your players, and no clarifications were made regarding this "wish list." This left many members of the community with the clear impression that products had been reserved. Instead of out right lying to them, you are now having them lie to themselves. Your response only reinforces the concern about the lack of professional and transparent communication with your supporters. If this same level of clarity carries over to your distributors, it is unfortunately not surprising that product availability has been an ongoing issue. Thank you for the apology. We hope that Game Nights can one day return to being the space our community once loved.

After losing the Game Haus to post-pandemic fallout, there's been a sense of loss in the gaming…read morecommunity. Sure, it was pretty far away (Glendale) from Riverside, but I always enjoyed the trek and good times. Fortunately, Kyle, opened the Game Nights Cafe about 1.5 years ago as of this writing (01/01/2025), and the two-level shop and gamespace provides games to purchase, an impressive library of games to play in-house, and necessary hobby materials, such as Citadel paint, brushes, tools, and even a nifty airbrush set for about $70. After two visits here I'm Reviewing the shop, setting, atmosphere, and special New Year's Eve event. First, my long-time gaming buddy happened upon the store while antique shopping across the street. While Gameology in Upland has been our go-to, the initial appeal was the later hours of operation, especially on Sundays, the day we typically line up. There's a game cover fee, a reasonable $6 per player and good for the entire day. Otherwise, as Kyle mentioned to me, people would stay all day and not even purchase anything. Purchases, however, do offset the cover charge. The basement is where the bright track lights make the full-lenghth space inviting. Many hundreds of games line one wall. All are available for anyone wanting to play. And a significant number of tables and comfortable chairs are another draw. There's also a sizeable space upstairs adjacent to the retail area for games. Kyle invited us to come back for New Year's Eve for food, beverages, and a generous playtime that surpassed 2am. For $40 I was down, especially when I saw how much food was provided. A fullscale Middle Eastern feast, as well as charcuterie, sides, and desserts. Wow! The crowd was also fun and my group quickly befriended another and we played lots of fun games that could support 6 players, including Heat, Acquire, and Inca Gold. All three were in the extensive library previously referenced. In short, they host many events for Magic the Gathering (MTG), Dungeons and Dragons, open play nights, and hopefully more NYE celebrations. Finally, they also have a lot of games and things marked down for quick sales, so consider browsing. Not far away is the Glass House, and somewhere close by is Zoink Records.

Went into the shop today to get a new game or two. When asking for recommendations we learned that…read morethey have a room you can play games in and most of the games available to purchase in the shop are there to be tried. We got to try 4 brand new games to us. What a great way to see if the family will like a game before making the investment. They also have snacks and drinks for sale and you can stay as long as you would like. It turned out to be an amazing afternoon. I highly recommend the shop if you are looking for a new game. The staff is amazing, the selection even better and now the added bonus of being able to try out games. We are customers for life!!!

Hubby and I came here for a game date night, and it was so much fun. We played a few different…read moregames, and I really love their $5 all-day game pass. You can go upstairs and play as many games as you want for just five bucks, which is such a great deal. It's honestly the perfect way to try out games before buying them and figure out what you actually like. The staff is really friendly, the service is always great, and the overall value is amazing. I highly recommend this spot for a date night with your sweetie--especially if you're into board games. It's such a fun place to hang out. Definitely will be coming back.

This is a very cool store great staff plenty of stock tons of games. They even have a little…read morePokémon machine is very cool. Our kids found a lot of items in here. They did like we will be back. Thank you very much. Kari coco

I love the atmosphere and the good vibes when I come into the store. They have a good variety of…read morecards. They also host different tournaments. But the workers there are so down to earth they make you feel good and welcoming. My favorite store to come to in the mall

Honest folks. They found out what my issue was and fixed it…read more- just a quick part adjustment. No charge. I then proceeded on buying a couple of batteries. You should never leave without investing in something, especially when they help you out for free. They did not have to do that. They could've lied and said my Traxxas needed to be repaired. So they gained a customer for life.

I drove about 30 minutes out to HobbyTown Corona specifically because I was told yesterday that the…read more"Squeezy's" would be available today after 4 PM once they were scanned into the system and put out. I rearranged my schedule and made time to come back based on what your staff told me. When I arrived today, I was told they still weren't out yet. When I asked if there was anything they could do since I was specifically instructed to come back at that time, the employee at the front basically acted indifferent and just said there was nothing they could do. I've been in retail for years, and entering inventory into a system is not some massive impossible task. This honestly came across as laziness and a complete lack of concern for customer satisfaction. Don't tell customers to come back at a specific time if you're not actually prepared to follow through. Traffic and gas prices in Southern California are terrible. People are spending real time and money to come support your business, so at least be considerate of that when making promises to customers. I understand inventory processing takes time, but communication and effort matter. A simple apology or attempt to help would have gone a long way. The store is large and packed with product, but there also weren't many customers there, which makes the lack of urgency even more frustrating. The owner should seriously consider improving management and customer service standards because experiences like this are exactly why customers stop coming back.

Great place to come hang out with friends and family and learn some new games…read more I brought 7 girlfriends who like to play games. We had a great time learning a bunch of new games, and Tasha was a great teacher to find us games as well as explain how to play them. I will definitely be coming back here and bringing some more friends.

The owner is very friendly and willing to teach many games. She has put a lot of work into the…read moretheming of the place, and the very large collection of board games. There is a good selection of snacks, and the price of entry + snacks is very cheap. Overall an excellent place to hang out and try out board games; I highly recommend it.