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    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Re-Sealed "seal" on a case that was supposed to be unopened
    Josh N.

    Tldr; purchased a "case" of cards, and actually got a repackaged case with no case hit. Purchased a "case" of Lorcana Fabled, to increase my odds of pulling an Enchanted card. Was assured it was a full case that was brought from the back. Didn't realize until after opening the boxes and not hitting the case hit that something seemed off. Sure enough the case had been resealed, likely after someone had pulled the box with the enchanted and it got replaced with another. Extremely disappointed and would not recommend buying from here. Yes, should have raised the concern before leaving the store, but thought that I could trust the store to not deceive their customers, especially when spending over $500 on product. I don't doubt that the boxes were sealed, nothing seemed wrong with the boxes themselves, but the case was definitely cracked and were put together with other boxes from other opened cases.

    Around the holidays they sell "mystery games" which make a great gift for that gamer friend you don't know what to purchase for
    Kevin H.

    Personally I think Games of Berkeley 'deserves' 3 stars from me but I'm going to give them five because they are a local business we've had for years and if they closed it would be a shame. Round of applause to gob for surviving Covid, economy crashed and everything else that threatens small businesses. That alone is a five star feat. Now for the problems; For local mtg casual commander play there are two spots (victory point and your move) that I personally enjoy more. GoB is the cleanest of the three but their commander nights start at 5pm on Friday and the staff will start hassling you to start packing up between 8 and 8:30. That's just not enough time. Additionally, they just don't offer much mtg product. For some reason, with the store of their size, I kind of expect more deck boxes or playmats or really much besides collectors packs and a small selection of sleeves. Also, their staff is just generally unhappy, defensive and snappy. It's not a good sign when your staff is irritable and defensive. I assume this is largely because their average customer is a meathead and they don't get payed enough; however, that doesn't change the fact that I often feel sub-textually insulted when I asked questions. Parking near GoB is awful. Today, for example, I spent 25 minutes looking for parking (not exaggerating, I checked timestamps in my messages to track). Today was worse then usual, but generally it takes 10 minutes and walking 3 blocks. Let me give some positives though. Most of the staff are incredibly knowledgeable and opinionated and if you don't mind being judged, they will provide informative conversations when game shopping. If you don't know board games and need help buying one, GoB will help. I shop at GoB every Christmas. They have the best overall board game selection. They have great stocking stuffers. They even sell "mystery games" that can help you buy a mystery gift for a friend when you can't decide (or they just love gambling/gachas). Also, and this is a big plus, they are the cleanest game store. Their tables are spotless. Berkeley would not be the same without them. Three stars.

    Shane J.

    I went in to help get my kid what he needed to start playing Magic the gathering and we were helped by Will. He was wearing a black dickies jumpsuit. He was so helpful and understood we didn't know anything and explained the game , what we needed to get started, steered us away from getting decks ($$$$) we didn't need yet. I seriously appreciate the time he took and the effort he took to educate us. He clearly has an expertise in the merchandise they sell there. This is hands down the best customer service I have had anywhere in years. This place will continue to get my patronage. Outstanding employee in the age of apathy. Give this guy a raise!!!!

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    Very friendly employees and a great selection of puzzles and board games.I always make sure to stop by when im visiting Berkeley.

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    Cool place with lots of well categorized games to choose from. Also a lot of tables to play at in the back. Friendly staff.

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    Incredibly rude service. Will never come back here. Recommend It's Your Move in Oakland, way better vibes.

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    Great , very knowledgeable and kind. Staff chose to buy local instead of buying on Amazon, and was very satisfied.

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    Do you guys purchase unopened/opened collectibles/figurines/board games in new or good condition?

    Hi Megan, We offer a consignment option for good condition board games and roleplaying game books.… Read more

    What are the price ranges for 2,000 piece puzzles and up?

    My apologies, I only just saw this question! As of 11/6/21, we carry 6 different brands of 2,000 piece jigsaw puzzles, ranging in price from $29.99 to $42.99.

    Are they doing shipping or deliveries while we're under the shelter in place order?

    Yes, they're doing shipping.

    How wide is the dice selection? What dice brands do they carry?

    Hi there, and my apologies for the, well, EXTREMELY delayed response. As of 11/6/21, we currently have 886 dice, dice sets, and dice accessories in stock from the following brands: Bicycle, Chessex, Darrington Press, Die Hard Dice, Evil Hat, Foam… Read more

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    Most of the stores in the area only seem to carry D & D and Pathfinder, but GOB had equal shelving for other RPGs.

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    About a year ago, I walked into this store out of curiosity while they were hosting an event. It…read morewas packed with tables full of people playing different tabletop games I didn't recognize. Immediately, a staff member greeted me and introduced me to a group of people, encouraging me to exchange information with them. I was a bit too shy to join in that night, but I really appreciated the effort. You gotta love a place that goes that far to make a "noob" feel included. During a more recent visit without all the tables of people, it's still a cozy store with a warm and inviting environment. Upon walking in, I could tell the staff genuinely enjoyed being there. As I was browsing, a staff member told me about their puzzle trade. For a few bucks, you can trade the old puzzles you own with a selection of their used puzzles. I'll definitely be making the most of this deal. This is an Oakland gem that I can't recommend enough. If you're looking for a kind and welcoming community, this is a great one. I'll definitely be returning.

    Games store with tons of selection and lots of options from group/party games to strategy to…read moreclassics to two person options. There are even some puzzles. I liked seeing part of a shelf that highlighted local California games. Seems like a great community spot as the Friday night had some sort of Magic the Gathering tournament and they were open pretty late. There are around 5-6 folding tables of seating across the store. We spent some time browsing but no staff members approached us. It was a little stuffy inside but better away from the used games in the back. The used games in the back shelves were organized alphabetically -- but it was unclear if they were to play or for purchase The chalkboard has some weekly information of their events

    Victory Point Cafe - Condiments & Water Cups

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    Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley

    This is my first time going to a cafe where you can play board games with your friends and other…read morepeople. They charge you $8 per person for you to gain access to any board games from the shelves you want to play and you can stay here as long as you like until they're closed. You can also ask to reserve a table and buy one of their game passes to save money! The place is very hectic here. There were many people playing board games with their friends. There weren't many options for me to sit. I didn't want to sit outside. So, I decided to sit indoors. Some of the tables were reserved and some reserved ones are open to patrons who are not part of the reservations until a certain time. For example, I sat at a reserved table until close to 2:30pm, which is when reserved customers will take over the table. There are plenty of food options here: sandwiches, pizzas, pastries, and cafe drinks. There are all sorts of menus there too if you take a look at the chalkboard. One of them happens to be a schedule of activities. I didn't participate in gaming tabletops, but I did try out of their sandwiches and their cafe drinks. The turkey sandwich is good and honey lavender latte tastes sweet. My drink came here 10 minutes more than my sandwich, which is quite odd, because usually sandwiches take longer to prep. Not only that, but drinks take way longer to prep, which I don't know why. I like how the sandwich is prepped with chips sitting at the middle of the silver plate surrounded by sandwich slices. Overall, the experience is great with many people playing board games. I probably should take one of my friends to play board games for experience and get pizza even when I never play board games for years. It'd be an awesome experience!

    A fun place to hang out and play board games with friends, with decent drinks and food!…read more We celebrated a birthday here and had a good time learning & playing a new board game together. I got the Turkey to Ride sandwich (4.5/5), which was tasty and satisfying, and came with chips on the side. I also got a matcha latte with oat milk (4/5) that had subtle flavor. They allowed us to bring our own cake and provided us with plates and utensils. I also saw students studying here as well. Overall, a nice chill vibe with a vast selection of board games!

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