I really like Gamers Haven in this location. I enjoyed visiting them in their old location, but this one is more spacious and the floor space with the shelving is used extremely well. Also, this is the first time in quite a while I've had a game store employee walk the aisles and check on customers. I haven't played in their game space in the new location, but it looks spacious. Definitely interested in trying it out. read more

This is the nicest D&D shop in Colorado Springs, the staff is super friendly and helpful. They answered all my questions knowledgeably in a way I could understand. They have the best selection i have ever seen all at a great price. The space is immaculately clean and well maintained and looks to have a great nice space for play. I love this place read more

Wasn't what I was personally looking for I like to collect anime swords and figurines but if you like DnD or those type of roleplaying games then for sure this is for you. read more

accidentally found this place while running errands and was not disappointed! this is the first game shop i've ever been to where i felt welcomed and safe as a woman. the staff were all very friendly and helpful, shelves are super neatly organized with stuff from just about any tabletop game you can imagine, and they've got a great selection of minifig painting supplies! great spot for all kinds of gamers. definitely bringing my friends here. read more

A top gaming store in the Springs! Great selection of collectible cards, traditional tabletop games, and big wargames with all kinds of accessories to boot. Bright, neat, and well organized. A large but plain play space and regular events make this a community hub too. The real charm is in the friendly staff. If they don't have the answer to your question, they'll phone a friend who does! read more

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I visited Gamer's Haven because I enjoy supporting my local game store to purchase a new TTRPG. However, during my visit, I overheard an employee speaking with a customer and making disparaging remarks about how "sad and pathetic" it is for a 32-year-old man to watch and play Pokémon (I am a 37-year-old man). While I understand there are ongoing issues with adults buying up Pokémon cards, I don't believe it's appropriate to insult people for enjoying a hobby--especially one that's been beloved by fans of all ages for decades. I happened to be wearing a Pokémon hoodie during my visit, and as someone who grew up with the franchise and now shares it with my children, I felt pretty uncomfortable and unwelcome hearing those comments. Please consider training your staff to be more mindful and respectful in their conversations, especially when those conversations can be overheard by customers. Everyone deserves to feel safe and accepted in a community space built around shared interests. read more

From my perception while browsing the store I overhear for 20 mins as the blonde guy behind the counter what seems like trying to flirt with underaged looking girls and looks at me like I interrupted his day when wanting to checkout read more

My wife and stopped by to see a swim spa next door where I saw this place and was excited to go and check it out after. Go in and the first thing the guy says "Just to let you know we close in 3 minutes". First thing I thought was he could of just say we close soon since this is not a food service and no one would be there for 30-minutes to an hour and by time you go shit in the back and get everything ready I would be gone. However, I genuinely said "Great, we will take a quick look and leave". We literally walked in looked quick (less than a min) and was about to walk out where I said with Enthusiasm "Thanks guys! We will come back and bring our kids". His response after waiting close to 25 seconds (yes I count), even though they close in ~1 min 50 seconds by now was "Sure" sarcastically. Just the tone was enough for me to not want to step back in there ever again. Note to the owners from one business man to another, don't put gamers in front at the customer service. Again, this may not matter for the regular customers that like playing games there but, to procuring new customers that maybe spending that additional monthly income. read more

I've stopped by here twice to check it out and I've been impressed both times. First off, they have a great selection of games - whether we're talking staples like D&D, Warhammer, etc. or more obscure titles. Also, lots of accessories. I mean.. lots and lots. Another cool thing is they have a back room where people can play games or do other stuff (I saw a guy in there painting miniatures at a table with an entire paint setup). Both times I've been there, I was greeted as I walked in. Yesterday, one of the guys there asked if he could help me. My first response is always, "No. I'm just looking." That's a reflex most of us do, which is pretty stupid if one is looking for something in particular, which I was. I told him what I was after and he had some great recommendations. He also recommended stuff that wasn't in stock at the moment, which made me feel like he was recommending really good stuff instead of just trying to get a sale. It's basically Nerd Heaven. Highly recommend. read more

Great community. The employees are friendly, informative, and accommodating. They are consistently well-stocked, and I always look forward to stopping by for a look. The only way I'm willing to spend more money than I need to is if I'm supporting rich communities such as this one, and so I will happily do so. read more

God, I love this place. My friends and family have been into strategy games for years, so I often drop by to browse their huge collection of games, chat up the always-friendly crew, and drop into the back room to see what's being played on their many tables. This year my son and I decided to try our hand at miniature wargaming; I can tell you that there's no way I would have stuck with it without their staffer, Mike, who gave us constant advice and encouragement on the right stuff to buy and how to approach the process of painting our figurines. They have dedicated painting tables in the back room, and on more than one day, Mike would pop back there to enthusiastically coach us on the finer points. Gamer's Haven is more than a great game store staffed with cool people; it's a home away from home. Haven, indeed. read more

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I went to Gaver's Haven for a Magic The Gathering prerelease. The prize pool was terrible, the last 22 places all got the same prize, and the top 8 places got one extra pack for their prize. Everyone only played 2 rounds, except for myself. I got a bye for the second round. So I got my prerelease box, 2 extra packs, and played only one round for a grand total of $37.56 or some BS. Also on the website, it said it was $30, but after signing up we all found out that it was $36.99 before the $2 discount and sales tax were all totaled out. So by this time, it was too late to leave this prerelease to go to a different one. Everyone got stuck overpaying and underplaying. Absolutely trash store for prerelease. I want my damn money back. read more

This place is one of the nicest hobby & game stores that I have been in. Staff seems very helpful. Great stock on products! Huge gaming area. read more

Great store. My son is into the Warhammer 40k games and, as such, I have seen quite a few stores over the last year or so. This one has, by far, the best selection of models I have ever seen. Employees are pleasant and helpful. Great local spot to buy your stuff from. read more

I stopped by here to support local business, but I was charged $60 ($64.95 with tax) for the board game "Marvel United" ... I looked up the game afterward and discovered that the true retail price is $34.99 (Target and Amazon) or $29.97 (Walmart edition) ... talk about unethical business practices! Check their prices on your mobile phone before you buy anything here! read more

Have been to this store many times, and they never disappoint. They have an extensive collection of miniatures, paints, board games, all the information and playing books you could ever need for role playing games like D&D, and they're very knowledgable and friendly. Special orders for anything not in store are available, if they don't happen to have what you're looking for. Seriously love this store, one of my all time favorites in the city. read more

I have had very pleasant experiences every time I come here. I live in Denver but make a point to stop here anytime I am in the Springs. They have a lot of titles to choose from, including some games that they have in stock that other stores don't. I also really like taking a look at their clearance shelf. They have new and sealed games for 50% off. I was able to score a game and an expansion that have been on my wishlist for awhile. I'll continue to support this store anytime I'm in Colorado Springs. read more

I went Christmas shopping here for my grandson. Ed was very helpful and they had a great selection. Thank you Ed read more

This is a really fantastic shop. The staff were super knowledgable, and they have a great selection of non-GW products as well as a large GW section. read more

Best tabletop/ board game store in the county. The staff is doing a great job keeping the site functioning while protecting the staff and customers during the COVID situation. read more

My husband and I have tradition when we travel to always stop by local game/comic bookstores. (He is a huge Warhammer Gamer). This place was amazing. Friendly staff. LARGE Warhammer selection and a wide and unique selection of games! If you are in Colorado Springs his is a must visit spot. If it says anything this is the only gaming store I have left a review for in all our travels. read more

Cool store, with a whole lot of stuff. I go in for their Magic: The Gathering cards, but they have a lot of other stuff. Pretty big store with everything from trading cards, to comics. Staff is helpful and their prices are good. A little hard to find, but nothing to difficult. I'd recommend this store for all your nerdy needs. Live long and prosper. 4.5/5 read more

This is my boys favorite gaming destination location spot!! My husband and son both game and are huge into Warhammer 40 K, and this is what the store specializes in. They love the game nights and I love the displays of all the models. Best game location.. read more

I've been going to Gamer's Haven for hobby supplies for about a year now and I'm continually impressed with their level of customer service! The entire staff is very knowledgeable about their products and very friendly! I could not reccomend this store more highly. Be sure to support your Local Game Store over Amazon!!! It may be more convenient to order stuff online sometimes, but it's more important to keep a phenomenal local business alive with our patronage! read more

Visiting from Castle Rock, the wife and I stopped in because I am a total geek and needed a BoardGames fix. The selection in the store: 10/10 - friendliness of staff: 10/10. I will definitely come out of my way to come back to this store again! read more

This is definitely nerd heaven! What's nice is the employees really know their games so any questions they can answer! They are a little bit more pricer and I'm sure u can find the games cheaper on amazon but of course it's a shop so prices are expected to be a bit more. I do love that they have something going on every night. Like Saturday nights is board game night so that's a nice way for people to come together. read more

Best game store in Colorado Springs. They literally have every game and more. Definitely check this one out before you go to any other!

Thank you, Gamer's Haven, for saving us from a world of mediocrity and showing us what brilliance and passion look like! Your giant selection, great gaming section, and enthusiastic staff make your store a pleasure for our weekly gaming-supply shopping jaunts. Thank you! read more

When I go to a game store there are three things I look for when I enter, being greeted, seeing the product, and having the staff know the product. Gamer's Haven is the only gaming store in the Springs that I've been to that has actually welcomed me into it. The staff has always been helpful and will actually engage you to help find what it is you are looking for. The back gaming room is awesome! The amount of product they carry is substantial and I am always looking for that next purchase. They have a great amount of Table top RPGs, and miniatures gaming, but, what makes it that much more is the amount of table top board games they carry. Fantastic. They even have a new used book section which is great if you are looking for some older Whit Wolf books, or whatever. It's my local gaming store and has been since I started scouting gaming stores back in October when I moved here. -Scott read more

Fantastic, diverse locally owned gamer's store and center. Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. In fact I am often stunned at the breadth and depth of the staff's gaming knowledge across so many types and styles of gaming. They truly delight in sharing their experiences with gamers of all levels. The store is very well stocked with a huge gaming space in the back. They often host organized tournaments for various game systems, and there are several focused gaming gatherings every weeknight. I am very grateful to have this amazing gaming resource in our midst. read more

I am partial to another game store for board games, but I use this one for RPG gaming supplies. They have it all! They have a good selection of minis and supplies to decorate your minis. They have a great selection of RPG book, including a section for used books. Their dice selection is unmatched. They have a great selection of table top and board games as well. The staff is great and knowledgeable. They are friendly and they talk to you about whatever you are interested in. If I didn't find the other gaming store I love first, this would be my go to for everything! read more

The best game store I have seen! This place has a great selection of all varieties of tabletop games: Board, card, miniature, and roleplaying games are all in stock with a variety you just don't see elsewhere! They have a huge back room that they showcase different games and types of games every night of the week and almost always have something cool going on on the weekends! They have a nice selection of board games in the back that you can try out before you decide to buy, and the staff is attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. Parking can be somethign of an issue on some nights, and the store really draws a crowd of people most evenings, so that can be tough sometimes, but I have made a lot of friends out of that crowd, too. Honestly, I can't think of anything this store doesn't have. read more

Good store, nice employees and owners. They have different games/activities on different days of the week and update their schedule depending on the wishes of their customers. read more

If you like wargames, especially the kind fought with miniatures, then this place is for you. It has a ton of Warhammer and Warhammer 40K books and army figures, and an adequate selection of D&D and other stuff. The back has a bunch of gaming tables, usually full of people fighting some kind of battle. They have a bulletin board for people who want to find players and/or games. Painting supplies and diorama stuff? They've got you covered. The guys behind the counter are enthusiastic and helpful. read more

This is an excellent gaming store with a wide selection of games, books, minis, and gear. Whether you are into sci-fi, fantasy, superhero, or (like me) military history wargaming, you won't be disappointed. I have been driving all the way south from north of Denver to this place at least once every two months, because the Denver metro area no longer has any good gaming stores that carry the rare titles-- like Flames of War, Warlord Games, etc. With the close of Valhalla and Attactix stores in the metro area 10 years ago, this is now the only place to be. Thank goodness they are not one of those exclusive Games Workshop or "we only carry Warhammer and Star Wars" shops that are in abundance nowadays. Helpful staff, and a great twice-a-year auction to supplement your collections and perhaps sell some of that stuff you no longer are "into." (And make sure you go for the store credit with your earnings!). I'll keep making this pilgrimage -- I just wish these folks would open a store in the Denver area! read more

I travel all over the country and this is one of the nicest game stores I have ever been to. They have a great verity of games and miniatures. The staff was very helpful and enthused to do their job. I wish this game store was near where I live. read more

I'm no stranger to D&D, so when I moved into Colorado Springs, one of the first things I wanted to do was get into D&D encounters. I used to DM encounters, so I was very familiar with how it is conducted. Generally, it's a great way to get people into D&D, as each adventure over each week takes the party through new perils, the players learn how to play the rules, and even how to roleplay their character if a regular group continues to appear. I saw that Gamer's Haven hosted encounters, so I decided to show up and see if I could meet some new friends. Two red flags immediately popped up. One, there were very few people playing D&D. That usually signifies that either the store is new, the event is new to that store, or the DMs are horrible. It doesn't take a good DM to keep people interested at encounters, but these people must've been god-awful for there to be only 5 people across three tables. Second, whenever I DMed, I always greeted new players, and invited them to have a seat. If someone said they weren't their for D&D encounters, I would say a seats open if they want it. Friendly, open, and welcoming, that's what D&D encounters should be about. I met many people and played many campaigns with folks who I simply invited to sit down when they were at the store for something else. None of that happened. No hellos, no questions if I was there to play D&D. Nothing. In fact, these people would have been fine if I would have walked right out the door, happy even. Luckily, only a few seconds will pass in the story before I do just that. I have to ask: "Hey, are you guys here to do D&D encounters?" The response I get is a group of fumbled words that show how clear it is that these people just want me to leave. They start with No, and point to two tables, maybe three feet away, saying that those are for D&D encounters. I walk over to these tables, literally taking a step and a half. "Alright, should I make a character?" I say. One of them starts talking to me, he's an older gentleman, taller with white hair, "Well, we're doing level five characters." Note how now they are doing D&D encounters. They want me to leave, I got that before I even opened my mouth. I've DMed a lot of D&D. I have sixteen years under my belt, since I was 9 years old. I DMed D&D encounters for 2 years. It's fair to say, that I know D&D. "Cool man, I'll make a level five character" I say, and reach for my pack. I am then told that I can't. I tell them that I shall show them, that I most certainly can. For those of you who may be interested in D&D, it's not a hard process. You have a book, you follow the steps, level five just requires you to look at a table for your stats a little further down than if you were at level 1. I don't think it's much harder than making a level one character. Now lets backup, I DMed D&D encounters for two years. We had pre-generated characters that we could give to people who were new, and they would play. It didn't matter if the party was 1, 2, 3, 5, or 8 in some of our campaigns, new players could pick up and be on equal footing with the party. These dipshits obviously had no such thing. I typically don't mind a DM who doesn't prepare as much as me, or doesn't invest as much into a game as I do when I DM. That's how other people do it. This however, is blatantly blocking people from playing this game. So fuck these guys. So I said that I would indeed make a level five character, but it's obvious at this point that these people are just looking for an excuse, no matter how shitty, to not let people play with them. So I tell them that I'm leaving, and I leave. Simple as that. I created a yelp account just to review this one store for the horrible and downright disgusting treatment of customers and gamers. I don't know who the man was that I was speaking to, but he appeared to be in his 50s, he was caucasian with white hair, and tall if I remember right. (I was talking to him for literally a few seconds) If you see this guy give him the finger and tell him to learn how to conduct D&D encounters. Honestly, to anyone who's looking to do D&D here, especially encounters, look elsewhere. I have never been as infuriated or disgusted by a group of people who play D&D. This however is a group that willingly shuts people out from a game of D&D encounters, which is designed to allow new people to arrive and play, meet friends and learn the great game of D&D. I will never come to this store again, and I will warn every friend I have and make down here to look elsewhere. read more

We went in looking for a specific card game and found it at a fair price. As others have said if you're looking for Warhammer you've found your place. The employee that we interacted with was very nice. read more