I always pass by this place and see people playing in the evenings so I decided to pop in to see…read morewhat it's all about. I came in early in the day so it was very quiet. The two guys who work in the day are very friendly and chatty. I popped in to browse their pokemon collection. They had a good collection of packs and a few boxes. I've been to other card stores that didn't have nearly as many. I was there just to browse, but the guys working were more than happy to entertain me and answer any questions I had and also show me everything they had that might interest me.

What I expected to be another simple evening of trading card negotiations ended up being pretty…read moredisappointing. I've supported this shop for a long time, and they've supported my passion for the Pokémon TCG. I can literally see cards I once traded in sitting in their binders and display cases. But reflecting on my most recent visit, there are two issues that really stand out. 1. Trade-In and Cash Value Are Low The percentages they offer for both cash and trade are noticeably lower than other shops. A competitor priced the same cards roughly 30% higher--the only reason I didn't go with them that day was because their cash flow was low and they couldn't pay out at the time. That discrepancy alone is frustrating. 2. Staffing & Negotiation Have Become Inconsistent In the past, staff have always treated me respectfully. They weren't rude this time either, but historically they've been fair with negotiation--occasionally offering a small discount or working closer to market value. This time, that didn't happen. They insisted on giving "market value" for just one card and then even less percentage for the rest. I asked for around 40%, and we eventually agreed on a deal involving a $10 card. But at the last minute, I was pressured into dropping the deal by another ~5% "so everyone's happy." The truth is, I wasn't -- especially considering I was already accepting a lower percentage just to make the deal work. If I'm a regular customer, I don't expect special treatment, but I do expect fair negotiation. I wasn't even met in the middle at 35% on a $220 value. Bottom Line: If you're looking for a solid selection of cards and okay pricing, this shop is fine. But if you're interested in selling or trading, I'd strongly recommend going elsewhere. Unfortunately, the stereotype about some hobby shops being cut-throat with trade-ins feels pretty accurate here.

I stopped in here to check out their selection of Dice Throne items…read more They have a great selection of games. The space is really big, I was surprised! There's fewer tables than I was expecting. I was also surprised they had all the windows painted over so there's no natural light in the joint! The food and drink menu looks good, but I didn't try anything on this quick visit. The person who checked me out was so friendly! I felt very welcome and am looking forward to come back to play games at some point!

I love checking out fun and nerdy businesses and if they have drinks or food, then it is a must…read morevisit. I called to see if they were dog friendly and they said they were so my boyfriend and I drove over with our two fur babies. Once we arrived inside, we were greeted warmly by the employees and they kindly instructed us to let them if we had any questions. My boyfriend and I first looked at their menu to see what they had and I love how their menu is themed! They also have lots of pastries both savory and sweet. I got their blackberry Faywild soda (their take on a Italian soda) and pumpkin pie macaron which was tart and delightful. My boyfriend got their white chocolate mocha was he was very pleased with, and he was browsing their TCGs and board games. They have plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy your drinks, snacks or to play board games. I cannot wait to come back to try out more of their offerings and to support a neat cafe that is dog friendly!

It has taken me a while to review this place considering I've been coming here every Thursday for…read moreclose to 4yrs! Let me start by saying all the staff here and some of the most friendly, patient and knowledgeable of any gaming store I've ever been to. The selection they offer is HUGE. From RPG's to card games and an seeming infinite array of other table top games ranging from silly to serious. Personally, I go here to join a group of DnD players in the gaming table section and can confirm the space is accommodating and free of charge so get here early if you want a good spot. They have drop in style games going on also if you're flying solo. Drink choices are mostly soda, water, CBD drinks, energy drinks and once the bar is open really good draft beer choices. Whoever is responsible for the beer selection is certainly a bonafide beer nerd. The food is all snack-y (chips, beef jerky, sweets, etc.).

Wry nice attire that is easy to look around in and comfortable. Staff were very nice with a large…read moreselection of games. Plus they have the disc golf stuff! Wide selection, and even used games that are a little cheaper.

I've actually grown to love this place a lot more since it came under new ownership recently and it…read morehas really helped to restore my faith in that good old LGS feels. Overall the prices are hands down the best in town and customer service is great. I feel like you really get that when the owner is an actually gamer. They have recently started hosted MTG events again that are fully masked and fully vaccinated events, so that has been great and the local support and friendly faces have been awesome. Overall and all around just a solid LGS experience.

Such a friendly shop!! Picked up some singles here while we were visiting, great prices and…read moreselection. They also have a huge selection of dragon shield sleeves!!!

Doesn't get more friendly, helpful, nerdy, and Portland-y than this!…read more The employee here (I'm assuming he was the owner?) seems to have played every game in the whole store and can give detailed tips and recommendations. Truly impressive stuff that you'd never get by buying online. It's like having your very own game conceirege! Not only worth a stop when you're in the area, but also worth a special trip!

This has become my favorite game store! I'm there almost every week playing games. Their selection…read moreis great and if they don't have what you're looking for they may be able to order it for you

This is an excellent venue for gaming of all sorts. I was there to play a board game with a Meetup…read moregroup, but I also saw groups playing classic card games like Canasta alongside groups playing table top RPG's. Pqladins uses a QR code ordering system, that lets you get food and drinks without interrupting gameplay. I ordered a BLAT which was quite good and came with fries. The space is a good size. There is a mixture of tables and booths in the main area and a back room space that also has tables. The only issue during my visit is that they seemed a little understaffed as it looked like there was just one server for the whole place and they seemed a bit over extended when things picked up. That aside, Paladins has everything you could want from a comfortable and inviting gaming venue.

A needed venue for young families, fun atmosphere…read more The cocktails satisfied, the blue one with rum was refreshing. Good selection of sweets. Unfortunately, savory food is where they falter. Chicken sandwich was crisp and juicy, but no flavor. Macaroni is a big no. Soup, meh. Menu is old school pub-based. I doubt food is the main draw, so it is what it is. Cavernous space, very nice employees, and doable parking.

Everyone's helpful, it's still a business, so support your local. It's a great safe place for…read morepeople to come and interact/play.

I was really impressed with this gaming store. First off it's big so that have a kid of room to…read moreplay, and there is a cafe at the end of the site that has snacks foods and drinks. Pro Tip: if you order any food or drink, you can rent out any game they have on the rental shelfs for free. The have a variety of two player games, party games, strategy games, card canes, etc to rent. All the way from easy games for kids to challenging games for more demanding games. The staff at the rental counter and the cafe were the friendliest and gave excellent recommendations in games. The games they have for sale cover many popular choices but also lesser known games. They also sell gaming accessories such as D100 dice!!! Oh my! The cafe even has a 3D printed dice tower if you want to choose the fate of your food order. lol! There is limited alcohol here and the food is mostly snacks, but they do have sliders and chicken tenders, pop, liquid death, a couple of canned alcoholic drinks. For a whopping $12 I spent on food, I got to try 4 games, and.....it was karaoke night and we sang songs with random strangers in the specially reservable room they had. You could select the songs on the machine or through an app. They could use a little more variety in the song list that have but a lot of the popular suns are there. I can't wait to go back and try some more games. Parking was street parking and a little challenging but there are side streets too with street parking. The store itself had super modern and clean look, games well displayed, and nice and air conditioned on a warm day. Even the bathrooms have some hygiene products and are unisex! Oh yeah did I mention that are open late. 1am on a Friday night. I would seriously recommend this place to anyone!

I visited looking for supplies to add fake greenery to my Hot Wheels dioramas. Cool store, with a…read moredecent selection of items to mimic real vegitation. I received some great modeling advice from an employee and they recommended a YouTube channel with demo videos.

I not a railroad hobbyist, but I've found interesting supplies here for building dioramas and other…read moreminiature displays for work. The folks here are very considerate and helpful, and open to helping me bring some of my crazy ideas to life. I'm so happy specialty stores like this still exist, and I hope as a community we can continue supporting them. There is no replacement for the years of expertise these shopkeepers bring to the retail experience. There is a large parking lot in front of the store, which is convenient because the neighborhood tends to be pretty busy. And the parking enforcement can be quite unforgiving in the area.

Great spot for table top gaming. Has the best local selection of paints for miniatures. The sales…read morepeople are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Look, I love this place. Local game store with great people and loads of support. Everyone is…read moresuper helpful and experienced. If they don't have something they are willing to order. They have a super selection of paints and games. Support your local game store, it brings great value to the gaming community as well as gives us all a place to play! S

Nice game shop! Located right in downtown Montavilla, you can buy a game to take home or visit…read moretheir lending library of games to play in-store. They have canned drinks and light snacks and also allow you to bring in food and beverages. If all the tables are taken they let you take a rented game to a bar/restaurant nearby. They host curated game nights for RPGs, Magic, Pokémon, etc, as well as miniature painting nights. There's a bookable room also if you want a guaranteed and slightly more private space for up to 6.

Hey! There's a new(ish?) gaming shop in town, and it's actually semi-sorta close to my house, for…read moreonce! Stumbling across Board Bard Games after dining at a nearby favorite restaurant was a fantastic find, and I'm glad to know I don't have to drive all the way across town whenever I'm looking for a new board game, some dice, a new RPG book, a pack of [insert your favorite] TCG cards, miniature paints, brushes, and all manner of other gaming geekery and gear! Apparently everyone else in the immediate area got the memo before I did, because the place was *packed* with patrons playing pretend with painted plastic proxies of pistol-packing Primarchs punishing patrols and parties of pan-universal peoples...in this case, Warhammer: Kill Team. Every table was entirely covered with detailed terrain, miniatures, books, cards, tape measures and beverages, surrounded by gamers bent forward in ergonomically-unfriendly hunched positions, guaranteed to cause back problems in the future! It's not the largest gaming space in the city, but they pack a lot of product, and people, into it, utilizing every square inch of their real estate to its fullest. I saw several games that I own, or want to own, and enough of everything any nerd would need for the game that fits their fancy. I was very impressed, and will definitely be back in the future, likely sooner than later, the next time my dice betray me and end up in Dice Jail™.