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3.3 (125 reviews)
Closed • 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Loaner and Demo games available for in-store play.
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Here's to a local chain (additional locations are Rancho Cucamonga and Pasadena) that's dedicated to the pastime of board gaming, cards, such as Magic the Gathering, and related hobbies of collecting and painting miniatures. Furthermore, they provide ample space for people to set up and play during their hours of operation, which is great for games that exceed the three-hour time frame. Only a few basic rules, no outside food, no drinking alcoholic beverages, and no smoking (that means vape pens too). Pretty straightforward, no? It was my first time visiting this store, it was a tad tricky because it's located deep in the business center precisely in the Southwest portion where Foothill (Route 66) meets Mountain Avenue. Ample parking was available, and the drove of available tables inside was also pleasing. I arrived before my buddy did so I claimed a spot and browsed the surprisingly vast collection of games for Demo and Loaning, provided you only play in-house. Some used games occupied a number of shelves and also pre-painted miniatures for sale. Nothing spectacular there, however. In the way back are tables dedicated to historically dramatic games, especially Warhammer by GW. In fact, this miniatures game drives the painting hobby to great heights of artistic style. As such, a substantial amount of support products crowd the front retail space. Lots of paints by Citadel Colour, brushes, hobby knives, basing materials for your finished models, the works! Anyhow, we played a boardgame we imported, Conan by Monolith. Three scenarios took about 6-hours altogether in between chatting, pit stops in their wonderfully clean bathrooms, and buying drinks and snacks. This is how you support such an establishment. Curious employees and other gamers stopped by to watch or ask questions. Overall, the atmosphere is friendly and vibrant. It was fairly busy the entire time we were there but that made it more fun. People of all ages although I might have been the minority age-wise, it was a good time. Whether you want to purchase a game or need card sleeves or dice, this is a well-stocked shop.

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Very nice people working here. And they are willing to assist customer with purchases or questions about their products and game nights.

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Very friendly and had a wide selection of products. I recommend coming to this place. Prices were really good too.

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Ask the Community - Gameology

I recently found a box of Legend of the Five Rings cards from twenty plus years ago. Since my kids are too young to play, would you guys be able to make a trade for a game they would play?

Unfortunately that game is no longer played and we would not buy it.

Does your company purchase magic gathering cards i have about 300 cards?

Yes, you can bring them in for an appraisal.

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Game Nights Cafe

4.8(17 reviews)
5.7 mi

Walked over to the other side of Garey Ave to antique row after our early dinner and checked out…read moreGame Nights which is usually super packed during 2nd Saturday art walks. We chatted with Kyle the owner who has intimate knowledge of 80% of the games in the store, having played them at least once. My husband bought the newest version of Horrified which is a series of cooperative games in which you are vanquishing monsters and saving villagers, this one is Dungeons and Dragons themed. Meanwhile, I talked with Andrew, a game enthusiast who had just purchased a huge game box with cards and dragon figures and was learning how to play it. Tuesdays are game nights there for people looking to play board games with a group. There are several tables for that purpose, and so many games for single players, duos, and larger groups. Super fun store!

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.

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First time coming here for my first One Piece TCG prerelease, and it was a complete mess. I arrived…read more10 minutes before the scheduled start time with a confirmed "successful" status in the Bandai TCG app. When I reached the front of the line, the owner turned us away, claiming the event was full. He tried to blame us for being late (even though we were on-time) claiming he told "everyone" to show up early. He then admitted he gave our reserved spots to those who showed up much earlier and weren't "successful". I called the store prior to the event to get update and I was told to check their Discord for announcements, but they never posted a single detail about the event schedule or early arrival expectations. We pointed out that we were on time and properly registered through the official app. It was our first pre-release event and we didn't know you had to arrive an entire hour early to wait in line (according to him). He ignore what we were saying and walked away. He returned a few minutes later with asking if we were "done whining" so he could just sell us the prerelease kit to get us to leave. I didn't want to leave empty handed after driving far, so I bought the kit and even apologized for making him upset and he completely ignored me. The owner is an incredibly stubborn, unprofessional man-child who refuses to follow Bandai's official tournament guidelines or listen to reason. I've already filed a formal complaint with Bandai so hopefully they lose their official store status and event privileges. Save yourself the headache and support a local game shop that actually respects its players and basic communication. Edit to reply to owner: Raul, you were the one who threw a tantrum when called out for not following Bandai's rules. I apologized for merely telling you the truth, an apology you didn't even deserve. Yet, you completely ignored it because you couldn't handle being wrong. Of course I'm writing a negative review; you are a terrible person. Going back to edit your response with a petty jab only proves the point. Take a look at your store's negative reviews. Every single one points directly to YOU and your toxic behavior. Good luck getting allocation later on!

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Gameology - hobbyshops - Updated October 2026

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