This is one of those times when I'm hesitating to write the review due to how it might make me look. Everyone and anyone can see my Yelp reviews. I might as well be announcing it to the world... YES. I PLAY MAGIC: THE GATHERING. As a devout planeswalker speaking to another (or maybe potential) planeswalker, if you're looking for Magic: The Gathering shops in the CBD, this is much better to the MTG Dungeon. ~ It's very largely spaced with plenty of tables to play on! ~ The staff have a great sense of humor in contrast to MTG Dungeon where the man, although he knows his stuff, can be a bit of a cock at times. In the 50 cent bin, the employees at Games Laboratory wrote "Maybe Black Lotus?!" on the side, which I found HILARIOUS! I mean... it's funny right? Because Black Lotus is incredible rare and expensive? Please humor me here... ~ They have a collection of the LEGENDARY cards on display. ALL the Moxes, Black Lotus... omg! I absolutely love it here and I would come back to fulfill more of my weird nerdy needs. read more

This place is more that just a shop! For your gamers out there it is a experience and a social club! They hold multiple tournaments here weekly, filled with players! Lots of products and games to buy! From speciality cards/ board games/ drinks. read more

This is not just a store - it's a gaming space, supporting the tabletop games community. There is simply no better place in Melbourne to play Magic the Gathering, boardgames, and RPGs. They open extended hours, have lot's of space and natural lighting, hold many events, and the staff are friendly. You have to visit! read more

I came here tonight not knowing what to expect. I love playing board games and usually play with friends every week but have never considered going beyond a friend's house to play games. Games lab have a great space set up. Downstairs is a cosy bar full of couches and a range of light games that can be enjoyed casually over a few drinks, the main floor is essentially the shop floor where they sell board games, card games and the like plus they have a bunch of tables set up with a games library that you can help yourself to and play on a table with friends. There is also an upstairs area but there was a private function going on so was unable to check it out, but I've been told by friends it's an open space with more tables to play. Definitely enjoyed coming here, it's nice that there is a space you can meet up in a central location with friends that may live on the opposite side of town, as well as play games you don't necessarily own or essentially want to get a feel for before you buy. I probably would go back, but would set myself up downstairs on a couch with a drink in hand, some light games and a whole lot of chit chat! read more

As someone who travels quite a bit it it never easy going into a game store as the stranger but I will tell you the store staff and players here will make you feel quite welcomed. Beyond the great people the store also had some of the best MTG selection in Melbourne and is the only store I found that hosted a weekly Modern Tournament. I would definitely recommend them as the place to play MTG while in Melbourne. read more

I love playing Magic here whenever I'm out and about. When I played at the Theros prerelease, they just recently shifted two a new space over two storeys. It seemed like they hadn't quite organised it all yet, but I'm sure when they do it'll be a great gaming centre again. The owner's very nice and used to run Card Heaven. The rest of the staff are genuinely helpful, but it's often busy at the counter, so you need to be patient to get the best results. My only gripe is that I wish they would steer clear of politics. Seeing FB updates about Planeswalkers for Diversity is a bit of a turn off. read more

Came for a learn to play Magic on their learn to play night, sat around for an hour and nothing.