Went inside and they seemed busy playing games in the back. Nobody up front. Browsed a bit but they didn't have a ton of merch. I think it's mostly a place for gameplay. read more

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I walked in and there were no variety of board games. this place can not call its self a board game place with no board games don't come here if you want board games. read more

Killer selection, helpful staff, great customer service, unique atmosphere. A+ I come here primarily for 40K, but get MTG as well. read more

Great joint! Owned and operated by a local guy. We have been going here since they first open in their original location. Great service, very friendly. Limited in stock but not uncommon givens today's business dynamic. Lots of space for gaming and a pretty steady schedule of games going on at any given time. Things in stock include (but not limited to) role playing references, playable trading cards, war hammer, board games, figurines, comics, and printed T-shirt. read more

Been coming to the Fat Ogre off and on for about 6 years now. Everyone there has always been super friendly and knowledgeable. CJ and Dennis always know how to answer any comic related questions and it's getting harder to find a space to play TTRPG and MTG. Overall great store with a wide range of comic and game products. read more

Staff here are friendly and nice, they'll greet you when you first walk in and are helpful if you need to find anything in particular. They also will make good recommendations too if you need them. From what I noticed its a good mix of comic books, magic the gathering and lots of tabletop here. I came in trying to find some yugioh and pokemon cards which they'll have a small selection of. Otherwise the place is pretty cool overall read more

On the surface level, Fat Ogre seems ugly, but once you enter, you will quickly find it filled with quality tabletop games and content. It also is a good place to play, expect the old grognards to be running the place. read more

After I left a 1 star review the General Manager contacted me and berated me for this review left: "Modern store, poor back issues, big gaming section. The creepy guy with the bad teeth was a little too helpful. He really freaked me out, hovering over my shoulder, giving me a bookmark, etc. I purposely wear headphones when I'm in a comic store so I can look and browse on my own how I want to. Creepy guy, interrupted me four times during my visit. That is unacceptable in my book. LEAVE ME ALONE unless I ask for some help, sheesh!" I have increased it a star for the following reasons: It is a modern store. You will find anything you could want with regards to modern comics. If you are looking for back issues, you will be sorely disappointed. They have what appears to be a large section devoted to back issues, but it is, in reality, just a section for the past 3 years comics that they didn't sell. The general manger wrote me the following in his correspondence with me, "...we only carry back issues from when we opened up shop. 3 years ago to current. We never claim to be a back issue store. Honestly comics are only really here for our pull list customers then a couple of copies for the shelf." I have no clue what they claim to be. I simply visited the store as a comic book fan and did not find what I was looking for. This store's focus appears to be gaming, and in that department, you'll be very pleased. It has a huge section for it, and all the supplies you could want or need. Thus, if I did not have the personal interaction that I did with the employee I probably would have given this store a strong 3. However one cannot discount the impact of ones employees. In my original review, I never stated that I didn't like the store and would never return. I would however avoid the employee. If it continued every time I visited, I would just not return. If I had a positive experience on an additional visit, I would have then re-reviewed this store and given my honest assessment of that experience. My point was to alert other visitors that they may also experience such treatment at this store. I do concede that the use of "the creepy guy with the bad teeth" was improper, and shouldn't have been in my review. I do apologize for that, and will refrain from such statements in the future. read more

Awesome place, helpful staff, solid prices, and welcoming atmosphere. My wife and I bought Netrunner, a 2-player card game, after Dennis's recommendation. Not only did he help us setup the game at one of the tables, but he thoroughly explained the intricacies of the game and answered many of our questions. Furthermore, he brought out playing mats for the game and pointed out nuances to help engage us more in the game. While we were learning the game, there were tons of other game-enthusiasts playing a variety of games. This place is awesome - highly recommend for anyone into games of all kinds or comic books. read more

Fat Ogre Games & Comics - Hobby Shops Near Me - Spring, Texas

Stopped by the other day and met Andrew, Eric and Jen, lots of great people. Thanks for making me feel welcome. I look forward to spending both my time and money there. This is a small yet friendly game store which is trying to cater to comics, rpg, wargamers, xbox and many more. Its very diverse, yet if you want something special ordered or included in their regular order simply ask or email ahead of time and they'll work with you. They've got plenty of hobbies that might interest you including warhammer fantasy and 40k, flames of war, and a lil warmachine/hordes. They've also got plenty of RPGs that might tickle your interest like pathfinder, dark nova, and a new one called: New Gods of Mankind. They're heavily into Magic the Gathering and have a large community. Additionally, they have set aside a part of the store for hobby work so you can have some room to work on projects at. read more

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Zero pandemic protocols and an ignorance of the statewide mandate. With great power comes great responsibility, and the staff wish to take none. read more

I love my Neighborhood Comic Shop. I still enjoy binging on my Horror and Fantasy even at my age. Dennis always helps me catch up with the back issues of books Im into and is always helpful when I visit. I'm like a kid in a candy store.. A very guilty pleasure for an afternoon when you're not in the mood for the Adulting thing read more

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Best shop IMO always helpfully and staff is always there to help make sure they have anything I need! If they don't then they do everything in their power to see that I get it! read more

While their selection is truly daunting (especially if you're into wargaming) Fat Ogre's biggest flaw is undoubtedly in their customer service. Simply put, if you aren't here for Magic: The Gathering or Warhammer/machine, you will be treated like human garbage. I used to regularly purchase boardgames and played here with my dnd group. However, after several months of loyal patronage from myself and most of my table (and even those of us who didn't buy games from the shop always, always bought their overpriced snacks), we were told in no uncertain terms to leave because "people who buy the product get the table space." Setting aside for a moment the fact that we had indeed been loyally purchasing from their store, this is just an atrocious way to treat your customers at all. When I was spending money on heroclix or magic or something that brings in thousands of dollars from borderline hobby addicts I was treated serviceably, but once I went down to a monthly boardgame purchase and bi-weekly dnd game I might as well have been a homeless person greasing up their tables. Basically, unless you fit in with their idea of the "nerdy elite," don't bother coming here. Hit up 8th Dimension or Ettin Games instead (they're on opposite ends of 196 so you have an option no matter which side of 45 you live on) and you'll have a better atmosphere with the same selection and amount of playing space. read more

One of the best generic game/comic shops in the Greater Houston Area. Staff are friendly, the store has a wide selection of games/comics, and has an inviting atmosphere. They host many events and have a good combination of tables for games of all types. read more

There is no such thing as a perfect comic store, I am convinced of this. That being said, Fat Ogre does a good job of providing a wide variety of new comics, especially being that the store is more gaming centered. I have been going there since day one (Spider-Man 3 Opening/FCBD), every Wednesday after that, and there have only been a few times when something on my pull list was missed, and only once did I not have a copy in my folder within two weeks. Beyond that there have been a few occasions when something was not out on the wall, but there is no one to blame but myself for not asking for a particular comic to be ordered. The gaming selection seems top notch, but I really have no experience with that beyond party games, which I have found a few original items there over the years. read more

Cool store! I came for comics but there was also a huge selection of table top gaming stuff. Guy working the counter was super nice and had exactly what I wanted. Will be back! read more

A nice haven for geekery. Haven't been back since they've expanded, so I'll need to update my review. But this place is pretty solid across the board. Fair prices for their in store drinks since you can't bring yours in. But yeah, if you need comics, games, a table to play on, or a social outcast looking friend, check em' out. I say social outcast looking because, let's face it, these hobbies are great, but most people don't fit the "cool person" group like I do. Har har har. Will go again! read more

DISCLAIMER: I am reviewing Fat Ogre as a comic book reader/collector, not a table top gamer. With that said, I imagine if I were a gamer that my rating would be considerably higher, as it is more of a store for gaming. There were tons of people set up playing all manner of games the last time I was there (and the times before that), and their selection for gaming is HUGE. It seems like there was a great, tight-knit community of gamers in the store and they all seemed to be having a good time. Now, as a comic book fan, the store is not quite as good. They have a very small back issue selection, and all of the comics are on the dirty, tile floor by the entrance. Not the most welcoming environment to dig through back issues. The back issues are not organized very well, and it is a pretty small selection for a store this size, but the prices were fair and there are some decent finds to be had here. Fat Ogre offers a pretty good selection of variant covers for new issues at a reasonable price, and they even offer deals if you buy multiples. I'm not a variant guy myself, but if you are, this place may be worth checking out for you. There was a decent selection of toys, merch and other comic book related items, and the prices were pretty standard on those, so nothing bad to or good to say here, just information to help you decide if you should check it out or not. The staff was very friendly, the store is huge, it's in a great space, mostly clean (except by the back issues) and if you are into pop culture at all, you should definitely check it out. Just know that it is more aimed at gamers than it is at comic book fans, but it's a decent place for both. So, final word as a comic book fan; this is a very middle-of-the-road store, definitely better options in Houston. If you're north of town in The Woodlands though, this is one of your few options for comic books. read more

Fat Ogre is a great place to go I been going there for a year now and I wasn't very well known on comic books except for a few certain ones that I wanted to get. They were very helpful and friendly and didn't treat me like I was an idiot. I been to a few other places (DNA Comic) & (Bedrock) and been there several times and they never even ask me if I needed help or notice I was there. I go to Fat Ogre about once a month lately about once every 2 months (I just haven't had time to get there) but they know who I am and they have my comic book list ready for me and even have a few new ones or specialties ones that I might like. Most of their area is for gaming but they still have a very good comic book area to look at. There was this one times when something on my pull list was missed because there was a shortage on there shipment but they had it to me within a few weeks later. They don't have a children section but I notice when I there yesterday they had a rack with children comic books so they might be getting comic books for kids. I'm not a gamer but there gaming area is top notch for what I see as compare to the other comic book store that I been to and seen. So if you're looking for a good gaming area and a well stock comic book section, go to Fat Ogre they will treat you right. read more

Been coming here for a few years and seriously disappointed. Wish they cared enough about the people buying their product to follow the law but I guess that's too much to ask. Will be looking for a different gaming shop from now on. read more

Yeah, I went here a few times. They have tabletop gaming groups and regular Magic: The Gathering card games and tournaments. They do not have much of a comic selection and it is typically a bit pricey. It is especially so if you don't know your comics. I have seen people buying comics there that they believed was a good deal when in fact, they were being overcharged because they didn't know better. You can also get a better deal on Magic cards at other locations if you look around. For table top gamers, it depends. If you get into an established group, it might be okay as long as you make regular purchases of expensive game books. If you don't, you might get harassed a bit, even if you regularly buy snacks, dice, sodas, and stuff on a regular basis. I have met the owner and he seems like a friendly, personable guy, but some of the other patrons told me he is a real jackass. I had the opportunity to overhear him talking aloud to one of his patrons that was in line ahead of me at the register. It was not pleasant to listen to. I feel sorry for people who have to work for him. I would say that I feel sorry for his customers, but they can always leave if they don't like it (and they should definitely leave). I hope that guy isn't actually the owner. What a jerk! read more

Paid these guys a visit while I was traveling. Love seeing independent shops when I'm on the road. Staff was very friendly and very helpful! Great selection of many things you'd expect or hope to see in a game shop. Comics, boardgames, dice, RPG books, comic statues, etc. Table space for weekly RPGs and card games. Stop in and support LFGS! read more

This place sucks. The only reason it is still in business is because of a lack of options nearby. There is a poor selection, it is not table-top gamer friendly, and the management is rude and superficial. I have heard it said that table-top RPG is on the verge of death. If this is true, then Fat Ogre will most likely put the nail in the coffin. They do nothing to encourage players of D&D or Pathfinder and get them into the hobby. Their selection is pathetic. Their answer is "I can order it for you." Anyone can order their own stuff without a trip to the hobby shop. What few games are actually allowed to play there are scheduled around Magic: The Gathering and Warhammer, so if one of those games has an event, you won't get to play at the store. If you do get to play there, if Rob (the rude and superficially nice owner) allows it, you can look forward to constant harassment to spend more money. Even if your group does spend money regularly, it won't be enough and you will eventually be run out of the store. The rest of the staff are nice and I feel bad that they work for such a jerk. Maybe someone will eventually open up a better place and we can say goodbye to him once and for all. We can only hope. read more

went today for the first time searching for comics and their selection was more limited for what i'd expect out of a comic shop. more focus on table top games. four or so guys working that day and none wore masks or even considered it when i walked in. one helped me find what i was looking for but very dismissive read more

Excellent eclectic comic and game shop. Great customer service and the employees working there are very helpful. Have played in a Bolt Action and SAGA tournament there and had lots of fun, good competition and made some friends. Plenty of places to eat around the location when staying for an event or doing some gaming. Did I say helpful staff and they have plenty of room to game for miniatures and board games. Highly recommend this store. read more

Fat orge is a pretty sweet store for being on the north side. I was pretty impressed since I had low expectations because Im so used to bedrock and nans close to my apartment. I was very impressed, it wasnt a mess and it's modern. the older man who works there with glasses and the bald headed guy were VERY helpful and did not come off as creepy at all. 9/10 times I usually end up buying a lil stack of graphic novels. It's a smaller selection but they always have good stuff! I assume if you like gaming it's good there's always people there and I usually go on Mondays so business is good. They always go beyond to make sure I get the issues I want and will always check for me! read more

Great place, all the stuff is reasonably priced and they have a huge selection organized by publisher so it's really easy to find everything your looking for, plus they give you a bag and bored for all the comics you purchase so that's a bonus read more

Fat Ogre is without a doubt the best comic and gaming shop in the Houston area. I've been frequenting as a customer since 2017 and the quality has been very consistent. The place is incredibly clean and there is always what I want in stock. The group of friends that I have and I are always treated like family when we show up. The employees do a good job of remembering names and faces, and are sure to greet you with a smile. If you're someone who just isn't sure as to what exactly you want, they are there to assist you. It's obvious that board games and comics are a passion for the people that work here. It would be very easy for them to try and upsell or take advantage of new hobbyists and those looking to get into comic books or board games. Instead, they will direct new faces to whatever provides the most value for a brand new enthusiast. It is also helpful that the culture of store and it's customers is one that is welcoming. On any given day when you walk in you are bound and determined to stumble upon a group enjoying themselves with a game or conversation. There are some stores in this genre that will kind of try and hurry you into a sale. Fat Ogre's does not do this. They understand that the best way to retain a customer is to let them relax, have fun with friends, and then take their time to decide on what they want. Their location is also close to perfect. Next to their store is a ton of delivery and fast food places. When your group is in the middle of a very long game of whatever, it's nice to know that if you get hungry food is within walking distance. The area of town also feels very safe. Our play group never feels worried about someone breaking into our vehicles or something while we are inside for extended periods of time. It also helps that there is a lot of open space in the store. The store never feels crammed or suffocating. I am very appreciative and happy that through COVID they managed to stay open and provide avid gamers and hobbyists like myself an avenue for escape. It would be easy for my group of friends and myself to go to another store. Fat Ogres is over an hour and a half a way from us. But we know that if we did, we would be sacrificing the great atmosphere and customer service that Fat Ogres provides. We like it so much my wife and I joke about moving every now and then specifically to get closer to their store. Any time I meet someone who is trying to decide where to shop for their next board game or comic, I direct them to Fat Ogres. You will not find a comic and hobby store that is as open or friendly, period. read more

Pretty great selection of gaming models and supplies. They actually got me into Comics for the first time too! Store is neat, modern, clean, and hosts a wide variety of events every week. Manager taught me to play Magic (card game) and the rest of the staff is equally knowledgeable about the different products they sell. Pretty great place to play tabletop games, board games, card games, or whatever else with your friends and family. Would definitely recommend to someone looking for a cool place to spend your free time. read more

Tabletop games take up at least 50% of this place. I hesitated to go down the comics wall because of the super serious gamers who had their table set up right next to it. I didn't want to anger them. Also, they didn't have two of the things I was looking for, dividers and boxes. read more

I had shopped at fat ogre since they were located on Sawdust. I was subscribed to several books and would often by the incentive books that they would up-charge depending on their rarity. I loved supporting the place because it was a nice, new local business. I would notice that the owner would seem...off at times. His demeanor was sluggish and seemed like he was tired and would slur his words. I later realized that he would come into work under the influence. I knew one of the employees well and because he knew what I subscribed to he would pick new titles off the shelf and put them in my folder in case I may want to grab them, which I usually did. I came in one day, the owner was there, I asked for my subscriptions and realized that the employee had placed a book I wasn't subscribed to in my folder. I told the owner that I didn't want to get it and he gave me a dirty look. I asked if I could see the new variant covers for the new issue of Haunt and he barked "you're gonna make me eat a book and then ask where something is!?" I was taken back but just shrugged it off and looked at the new books for that week. I came up to the counter and said I was ready to pay. He looked at me and said, " no, you know what, I'm taking you off of subscription, you can keep just subscribing to books and not buy them!" I tried to explain that the other employee would, at his own discretion, put books from the shelf in my folder thinking that I may want to grab them. He didn't believe me and literally started yelling at me. He stormed off to the back of the store and continued to yell from across the room at me. I should also point out that the store was packed. This was after he had expanded into the store space next to him, and there was a full crowd there. After he stopped yelling, I told him I would never shop there again. I even paid for the book, which in hindsight I definitely shouldn't have. I can't tell you how much this has bothered me. I've never been treated so poorly at a business before, or anywhere for that matter. The next day the employee who placed the book in my folder called me and apologized saying that the owner was having some issues and didn't realize the situation. I took myself off subscription and have never been back. I couldn't believe that someone who had given this local business so much would be treated so horribly. I doubt I was the only one who's had a bad experience there. read more

I am mainly a comic book reader. I collect comics wednesday to wednesday. The best thing about this store is that all the employees work with me 100% if there is a comic that i need they will go above and beyond to get me what i need. They know me by name and know what i like. They don't push me to buy anything and only recommend things that they think i will like. I feel comfortable there knowing that when i go there i will just get what i asked for and thats it. Thank you Fat Ogre will continue to be a loyal costumer for many many years to come. read more

One of the best game stores in Houston. They are primarily focused on Magic, Warmachine/Hordes and WHFB/40K...but most stores that want to make money are. It's clean, spacious and well organized. They do have a board game area, but you might want to call before you head over. They have a WIDE range of comics and some collectibles and shirts. The owner is very friendly and his staff has some top-notch guys. Once you get to know them, they are great (although like most gamers, they are a bit introverted at first). read more

The workers here are great, they have been nice to me every time I have come in to look at comic's and have always helped when I had questions. This alone is more than I can say for a lot of other stores who talk down to me because I am a girl and they wrongfully assume that I know nothing about comic books. One of my problems is their comic book selection is pretty mediocre to say the least (I don't play table top games so I can't say anything on that front). The last time I went in I was looking for some New 52 comic's and other than the new releases on the wall the selection was terrible. However my BIGGEST complaint is that they decided to mark up all of their new release DC variant covers from $2.99 to $10.00 just because they can. I understand that these comics are printed in more limited numbers thus making them more uncommon, BUT that doesn't mean that you can upcharge these comics THE SAME FREAKING DAY THAT THEY ARE RELEASED, just because you feel like it. I believe that this practice is extremely screwed up and I will not be shopping here again because of it. read more