Dropped by to grab a couple of comics and I'm glad I found this hidden gem. Apparently this place…read morehas only been open a few months. The books are organized very well, its easy the find the latest and recent releases. You know how some comic shops have everything scattered and clumped together...not the case here. The owner was super helpful and friendly. Most importantly they have a TON of back issues; but I didn't have time to search through but I certainly will on my next visit.

Super cool comic shop! They have tons of really cool and even vintage comics, one-shot comics,…read moremanga, figures, magnets, board games, you name it. The owner is really nice too and can answer basically any question you have about comics.

This is how buisness should be run, great people friendly. Totally helpful. Very nice people.read more

My son and his friends love 40k and this place does not disappoint. There is a huge selection of…read moreeverything you need if you're a tabletop gamer. Warhammer is the pinnacle, but there are plenty of other options as well, like D&D! They also have Magic, The Gathering and other popular card games, though I didn't see Pokemon among the display cases. The gaming side is top of the line, with plenty of tables and terrain for hours of battle. I fancy myself more of a painter than a gamer and I was impressed with the options for paint, brushes, and tools they had available. I didn't buy anything on my first visit, but my son and friends felt welcomed and were treated kindly, even as teenagers (typically, this has been a challenge). I'm looking to paint an army of space marines soon, so I'll be in to grab some washes and metallics. This place is nerd nirvana.

I haven't been here in a while cause I moved to Chicago but I was the first to review this place…read moreand since my first review this place has grown by leaps and bounds. I was there a few years ago and was impressed by how they have grown but forgot to update my review. They now cater to many more types of gamers. They might be one of the best places for gamers in Chicagoland.

A great place for events and to meet people plus a great hangout with friends and the stuff is…read morereasonable price

We love Wonder and Wander!! I'm a preschool teacher and firmly believe in the power of play for…read morelittles. The options for play at Wonder and Wander are endless. Definitely worth checking out!

From the owner: Wonder & Wander specializes in toys that promote learning through open-ended play, sensory…read moreexperiences and screen free interactions. We offer sensory friendly private shopping for families that benefit from an alternative shopping experience. Visit our website to book your private shopping experience today!

Good selection, amazing prices, awesome staff and players, all around a great local game shop. If…read moreyou play boardgames, or CCG's such as Magic the Gathering you should definitely check them out!

Great shop for all kinds of games. They have a great variety of board games, and offer free board…read moregame demos all the time. Their game selection is competitively priced, and they have a pretty good selection of games to purchase. The staff is all friendly and helpful, the the clientele is very welcoming as well. I feel comfortable in there any day I go in, and can normally find someone to sit and play a game with. They also carry a lot of tcgs, and singles. I frequently come in to play D&D, demo boardgames, or play in the Game of Thrones LCG 2nd Edition Tournaments! I highly suggest for anyone who is looking for a FLGS in Naperville or the surronding area!

Let's start with a side note-- this is my 100th Yelp review! How exciting! I wanted to save it for…read moresomeplace that was unique and spoke to me. Well, this place fits the bill well. Now, onto the review... It's worth the long drive to Dekalb for a chance to stop into The Gaming Goat. A gem in the historic downtown area of Dekalb, this is a store you must check out when you're in the area. They stock a variety of fun, creative, unique, wacky and intelligent board games that you won't see in big chain stores. Seeing these games in person is a huge benefit to gamers, because you get a better feel for these independently produced games. The interior is pretty nice and there's plenty of space inside to browse or play, if you're there for an event. Besides the large stock of board games, they also offer a good number of events. What stood out to me when I was in there last was their Pokemon League. (They're big on Pokemon and even- at the time of this writing- let you pick a small Pokemon figure up free of charge if you check in to the shop and show them the offer. Sadly, I forgot to pick up my 'check in' Pokemon. Next time!) They also had a Family Game Night on their calendar-- If I lived closer, I would totally check it out! It seems like a great way to spend a few hours with the family. The Gaming Goat goes out of its way to make you feel appreciated, going so far as to have free water bottles out during large town events like Corn Fest. Going the extra mile like that definitely makes The Gaming Goat stand out among other gaming stores. If you're in the area, give this place a looksie!

This store has always had a great selection of products including rarities that are in high demand.read more

If you want games that come in boxes, this place seemed to have a great selection…read more I would not bother to go there for Pokemon cards due to bad binder behavior. No sleeves !!! I have spent a ton of money on expensive full art or classic cards.... I would never shop here for Pokemon. My son got 1 card in pretty crap /well-played condition for about a dollar. I have been to plenty of hobby stores and never have seen cards organized the way they have it set up. No sleeves. Many cards in one binder slot. Service was odd we waiting for someone to get out of the bathroom for about 5 minutes before being helped.

Unless you're under the age of six, I would not recommend going to the gaming goat. I took in a…read morerather large assortment of magic and Pokémon cards, hoping to learn a little bit more about the game and maybe get some money back. The person at the front of the store was extremely uninviting extremely unknowledgeable. He actually ended up, scamming me for most of my cards saying none had value. I was offered five dollar store credit for a lot of cars that looked at after the further research would've ran me well over $200 for the whole lot. Of course, now being a little bit more into the trading card community, this is not the way to treat people who don't understand the value of their items. Absolute scammers didn't even have any sealed product in stock. Felt like me coming into the store and being there literal only customer of the day was the employees biggest headache yet. Please God find a different card shop.

The dudes at Good Games were helpful and the selection of games was solid. If you're in the area…read moreand into this type of stuff, check them out.

Extremely helpful staff. I came in looking for some beginner information on Warhammer 40K. The…read moreassistant manager Bill not only gave me an in depth lore intro, but introduced me to starter kits and got me connected to a discord channel of 40K players. Great selection of games, big area in the back to play with friends, and an amazing staff. Overall very happy with my experience here.

I brought my friend to the gaming goat since I had a good experience the 1st time I went. Today I…read morewas just plain confused. The man that worked there was condescending in his tone of voice and was not helping us at all. He almost seemed like he wanted us to exit his shop. Overall, I do not recommend this location to anyone that does not personally know the owner, it is not welcoming and just has horrible customer experience. Wasn't the cleanliest of places either. DO NOT GO TO THE GURNEE LOCATION!!

I stopped in the Gurnee Gaming Goat today to kill some time while my kids were shopping at…read moreHawthorne, and I was glad I did. They have an EXCELLENT board game selection, a well lit and open store, and the owner was both knowledgeable and friendly. He let me know that they have open boardgaming every Wednesday night and I hope to get up there to check it out. If you are a seasoned tabletop gamer or are looking to find a place that can give you tips, a chance to possibly see some games in demo and knowledgeable assistance, I would definitely check out the Gaming Goat. BONUS POINTS: When they rang me up, I thought they made a mistake, but they let me know that they discount substantially off list price to try to compete with the online game stores. I was pleasantly surprised because I don't expect that level of discounts at my friendly local game store (FLGS).

I asked about a light kit for my mini maxx. Without me asking the owner opened the kit to show me…read morehow easy to install it was. He said if I had any issues he would install it for me. After watching a video I realized it was more than I wanted so I brought it back. He would not provide a service ticked saying they were not that organized. So I tried to return a brand new item I didn't even open and was told to take a hike. This is after only 3 days with my receipt.

It's a chill environment and they have a decent selection of Gunpla model kits. Employees are…read morefriendly and it's cool to watch the RC track whenever people are on it.