I'm immediately drawn to any spot that has the word "Games" in it so when I was passing by to grab some ice cream, I instantly knew I had to stop by to see what this place had to offer. The store front has a variety of stuffed animals displayed and you can see inside there are aisles of fun gadgets to browse through. I walked in and the first thing I see is a shelf with San Francisco-related children's books, which I thought was cool and special since we're just across from SF. It's nice to see local stores supporting and carrying books that young children can read about at an early age. This store carries Dowdle puzzles, cute stuffed animals, knick-knacks, books, children toys, paper dolls, mini building blocks, shirts, games, and countless other touristy items. It's a great spot to pick up something local to the Bay Area or Sausalito. You can spend a good 20-30 minutes (without children) and more with! It's a friendly store to browse if you have some time downtown. read more

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Super cute toy store! We saw everything! Lego, puzzles, wooden toys, so many dice, plushies, and keepsakes! Would recommend stopping by! read more

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A fantastic toy store for kids of all ages! Average pricing. This shop is crammed with products, offering all sorts of toys, games, books, accessories, postcards and gifts. I especially love the selection of books about Sausalito and SF that were right at the front of the store. read more

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A fun store to walk around whenever in downtown Sausalito! They carry a good mixture between souvenirs, toys, and unique gifts. We ended up buying a shirt, some cool erasers and marbles. The staff was friendly and helpful. They also carry some Lego sets if you're in search for some. Plenty of shirts, toys, and cool items. This place is a must when walking around or browsing through downtown. read more

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This store is adorable! There's a nice section available for souvenirs. There's also a huge section for cute erasers. There's lots of toys and novelty gifts. My only problem is that the store is so small. There was a lot of people there (we went on a Saturday afternoon) and it was so cramped! read more

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**** Review 98 **** Looking for a nice present for your kids or kid at heart person, this is a good stop for you. Tons of old school toys, and souvenirs. Prices are reasonable and staff is friendly. This is a great little shop in Sausalito! read more

Such a fun spot amidst all the chicy boutiques in Sausalito. The owner of this spot also owns the Sausalito Ferry Co. across the road. I didn't explore all of the store, but if you have to get a gift for a child (preferably a girl) between the ages of 5 - 13 or so, this is the place to come. For starters, they have a huge selection of those Japanese oh-so-kawaii erasers. At $1.25 each, it won't set you back much. They also stock those trendy silicon bracelets, Silly Bandz, that come in assorted colors and different themes. (Read about it here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127859468) You can usually get a small packet of 10 - 12 for $3. The latest themes are: dinosaurs, summer, zoo animals, letters, etc. You know the ones that have been in the news lately and are being banned slowly throughout the school district? Yeah, those ones. There are the usual pens, pencils, smencils (scented pencils in tubes), little tchotchkes, etc. If I came here 30 years ago, I would have gone absolutely wild with consumer joy. read more

I bought a monopoly set from Games People Play on my last trip to Sausalito! Friendly staff, awesome toys and a convenient location in Sausalito - it's hard to miss if you're walking in Downtown. read more

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COOL. I like items they sell in here. I bought 4 dice that had one small dice inside a bigger transparent dice. I also got another dice that didn't have dots on it, but it had words instead. COOL. VERY COOL. They also a bunch of small cool things here. read more

Games People Play - 4 out of the 5 i bought today - Hobby Shops Near Me - Sausalito, California

So many tiny little knick knacks, games, toys and stuffed animals here that I am sure to blindfold my children before walking them anywhere near the store, because they'll want to stay there all day! The staff behind the counter seemed very nice and let me shoot a bunch of pictures of the merchandise to upload to Yelp. Or they just didn't see me doing it. Prices seemed reasonable. Definitely a stop here should be on the list on any visit to Sausalito. read more

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I just really really love this store. It has really cute games and it also is a good toystore. I needed some games for camping and the beach and they have a lot of rad adult games... also loads of dice, so cool... read more

I walked in with my family and they immediately told us that we couldn't bring ice cream or a hot tea in the store. We immediately walked out as we don't need them as much as they need us. read more

***This shop is too expensive and touristy though most Sausalito stores are; if you are putting together a fancy and pricey Christmas stocking, you will find great small items here; their variety of stuffed animals is also impressive*** I am not sure what the parking situation is, but the ferry ride from San Francisco is a little over $11 (one way). read more

Cute store with tons of cute stuff! They have games, toys, souvenirs, HELLO KITTY stuff (you know that won my heart), ugly dolls, a big selection of the cutest japanese erasers, and a lot more. Fun place to explore. read more

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I know I need poker chips in a matter of hours. It's not a usual circumstance that I've got a deadline with an odd need. I usually have my car packed with a variety of unnecessary items that many ask, "So what do you really need all of that with you at all times for?". I'm that person that has the bizzarre accoutrement in order to satiate whims of my crew around me. Tonight is game nice though, and that means it's not going to be for kids. We may break out the Boggle, maybe the Pictionary or Solar Quest, but I will be coming with poker chips, in order to play the big boys game of blackjack. We're not messing around with blackjack, we're serious. My Vegas crew and I are all about it. Sitting at the tables for hours and hours at times we've begun to be famous at doubling down on twelve, hitting seventeen, and even staying on fourteen sometimes, and winning. That's the key operative part of the sentence, WINNING. Games People Play is located in Sausalito, tourist land if you ask me, and there are very few times where I'm willing to fight for parking and deal with that sort of drama. But today, I'm on a mission. The store is absolutely packed, and I mean packed, to the gills. I can't find anything in there and sometimes the staff can't either. The place is packed with an amazing amount of inventory, so I kinda can't blame them. They had my poker chips, which was perfect, and they were cheap, only about three bucks. When does three dollars either make you a ton of money, or give you hours upon hours of fabulous entertainment? Almost never. Maybe my Starbucks latte, as I wouldn't be able to function during the day without it, but otherwise nothing really comes to mind. They have all sorts of games there, for all different age groups. I almost picked up a few others just because they make me reminisce about childhood and the good times. You know, the days where we didn't have to pay a mortgage or work eighty hours a week. At least I know that everytime I need a bizarre or last minute game concept for "sunday rockstar game night" I know exactly where I'm headed, dreaded tourist land. I think I'll start running Sausalito shopping stops tandem, like I do in the city for to go food, that way I don't have to talk to anyone, I can sit in the car and doublepark and the mission will be accomplished in a matter of minutes. read more

This store is full of plushies, San Francisco souvenir shirts, trinkets, animal erasers, and other neat stuff like that. I bought some souvenirs here. The temperature was semi-warm from the cold outside. The cashier seemed tired since they had bloodshot eyes. Maybe they should sleep. (One of the reasons why I don't like eye contact.) read more

When I was a little girl, I wanted to be an archeologist and a professional board game player when I grew up. My father was always supportive of my dreams, so he equipped me with hand shovels and gloves, and spent countless hours playing board games with me. From Chutes and Ladders, to Candyland, and Sorry!, we played some competitive games, and formed some fantastic memories. Walking into Games People Play sent me back to a happy time when encountering Lord Licorice was my biggest problem. Living alone, I decided to get some single player games, so I bought Set and Tangoes, as well as some hologram cat playing cards for my crazy cat lady friend. The guy working there was super helpful with suggesting mind-bending single people games, and I love Set, though Tangoes was so frustrating for me that I wanted to stab my carotid artery with an oyster shucker. Super store filled from floor to ceiling with fun and good times to come! read more

Only game here is madlibs. I searched everywhere looking for board games and didn't find anything. There were a few stacks of playing cards here and there but where are the rest of the games? I was expecting to find Lite-Brite, Candyland, Chutes & Ladders. Maybe I'm blind? I read the previous reviews and they all mention that this store is filled with all types of classic games. I walked through the entire store and didn't see anything. What I did see were souvenirs, trinkets, and candy. But no games that people play... read more

Much more than just games here. (There are no video games.. but like, every other kind!) I found these amazing spoof shades here. There's so much to see here! Be ready to spend a good chunk of time browsing the isles. Lots of touristy stuff, but also cool games, gags, hobby supplies, toys, etc. Great prices & friendly service await you at GPP! Check it. read more

This place has the most incredible selection of Japanese erasers I've ever laid my eyes on! You know, the ones that come in the most ridiculously cute shapes and sizes (e.g., mini toothbrushes, mini foods, etc.) for $1.25 a piece. I was with others who were in a rush so I didn't get a chance to stock up on these goodies, but I was drooling over them and will certainly be back. This shop provides a great selection of other unique goods worthy of your time. Check it out! read more

a cute little toy store in cute little sausalito. a must for families with children. being a child at heart, now grown into the world of modern toys, i was surprised to see marbles! marbles were the original pokemon cards. at least for me, i imagined marbles to be the hearts of flying mythical creatures, that we had excavated, hence their designs inside. they have a lot of classic games that don't have the bells and whistles of modern technology. so, if you have a major appreciation for simplicity, or plain old nostalgia, this place will make your heart melt. marc out. read more

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This is becoming a dying breed here: a game where I can browse games and such. It's too bad because I grew up loving board games, and back then the idea of a video system is the old Atari 2600. There is definitely not too many of these places left, it seems. Therefore, it's fun browsing here whenever I happen to be visiting this part of Sausalito. I would even give it the fifth star if only their board game selection for browsing was better. read more

What a cool spot! I ended up getting a travel Battleship set. Too cool for school :)

Fun vibe of sausalito. Very unique toys and games. I think it is interesting to drop by if you are in the area for a quick browse.

Talk about interesting! It's a store full of, you guessed it, games. Card games, board games, games for children, games for adults, games that are usually played by children for adults (adult-themed mad libs? yes please!)... you can easily spend an hour in here and still not see all the games available. There's a lot of hard-to-find games that draw a lot of folks in, as well as small toys and game accessories to peruse as well. A great stop to make when you're walking around downtown Sausalito, or if you're in the market for a new game night addition. read more

I stopped by the other day in hopes they would have a specific board game I was looking for. I didn't have any luck, but spent more time looking around. They have a nice selection of games, shirts, puppets, souvenirs, legos and more. I especially appreciated the Hello Kitty section with a variety of bags and school supplies. The prices aren't the cheapest but it is still a fun store to stop into if you're spending time in Sausalito. read more

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I cannot speak highly enough of this lovely store. The customer service is warm, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. They have a large selection of wonderful toys and puzzles for children of all ages. I was so impressed with the customer service and selection I did all my little people Christmas shopping. Wonderful experience! read more

T-shirts, Japanese erasers, magnets, kites, souvenirs, children's books. It's a fun stop to check out. They have a small selection of playmobil and Lego too. read more

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Cool little gift shop with lots neat things to look at. Lots of stuffed animals and unique old school toys. The funniest thing about coming in here was a guy looking to buy something for his niece or daughter. He was asking if the employees had anything of some purple dinosaur that kids like. He had no idea of who Barney was! The employees said that they really don't have anything anymore as Barney is yesterday's news. I guess it's all about Yo Gabba Gabba now. read more

My favorite place to find my Dad's old childhood games as well as more modern games/toys. The store has Japanese erasers, rubber animals figures and stuffed puppets to satisfy the young of heart of all ages. read more

One of the more interesting stops on this stretch of Sausalito waterfront businesses. Great selection of card games, vintage games (like pick up sticks), and a fun - and big - selection of those iwako Japanese erasers. read more

I think this is a really cute store. You can find all sorts of games and trinkets here and they have a whole sections dedicated to Sanrio characters (e.g. Hello Kitty) and Curious George. They also have tons of stickers and other fun stuff like themed playing cards (e.g. Tinkerbell and Disney princesses). They also gag gifts like fart powder, fake beer that makes water look like beer but taste like dishwater, snapping bubble gum and so much more! Really fun place to explore if you have the time ;D read more

Really cute store! I felt like a kid again. From all the board games to the stuffed animals and hello kitty I couldn't help but smile. Lots of knick knacks and stuff. Great store to buy a gift for anyone who is young at heart! :) read more