The shop had so many paints and accessories for miniatures that I haven't seen anywhere else! Staff were very friendly and it was a very pleasant experience. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often! One of the best game stores I have ever been to, I highly recommend checking it out! read more

Stopped in since I was relatively close by on a gloomy day. I've heard my coworker praise this place forever so I was happy to finally visit. He was not wrong! While looking deceptively small outside, the goods inside made my eyes pop - SO MANY OFFERINGS. Board games? Check. Miniatures? Check. Terrain? Check. Paint? Check. And everything in between! The prices were amazing & the staff were really friendly & welcoming. Easily an hour or longer spent in there just browsing & eventually needing a basket since I couldn't carry everything! It's a shame I don't live closer but my wallet thanks me. If you're into any games be it tabletop RPGs or board games, this should be on your radar. I will definitely be back. Thanks again Games Plus! read more

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Terrific selection of board games, figures, dice. Huge room for games. Very friendly staff. We'll be buying our games here on the future!

The only game store worthy of the name in the greater Chicago and Western Burbs. Seriously. And that includes an excellent selection of wargames as well. They have actions twice a year too. read more

Review Visit: October 28th, 2015 They have Games PLUS other things! Ha. Ha. Ha.... On my quest to visit all the nerdy stores in Illinois and eventually the USA, Games Plus was a pleasant stop. They sell board games, Magic: the Gathering cards, D&D supplies and many other things that I can't recall the names of. Think of those little figures that you play a tabletop game with. It was a quick visit for me as I was heading up to Chicago for an event, but I really liked the store. The cashier was super friendly, the prices were decent and they had soooo much stuff to look at. I did see some clearance Magic cards on my way out, but I was on a budget and couldn't get them. Magic cards are never on clearance, so it was definitely a missed opportunity. Great place if you need a board game fix or just need some supplies for your games. Sadly, I was in and out so quick that I didn't get to snap any photos aside from the selfie seen above. read more

Games Plus - Hobby Shops Near Me - Mount Prospect, Illinois

The best staff, inventory, and experience. They have every game and soneobe who knows it. 11/10

Best tabletop, boardgame, rpg and war-game store in a 500 mile radius or more. Great selection, super knowledgeable staff, often see local gaming industry folks there. Game room and beverages in back. Hard to beat by any measure. A real treasure! read more

Of all the venue's and businesses, I have seen and been into, Games Plus in Mount Prospect is by FAR the best!! I'm probably not even in the top 25 smartest or intelligent players that attend!! read more

Greatest Game Store ever! They are the best in the business. I go there very frequently and absolutely love it. The staff are knowledgeable and kind! I am a customer for life at this amazing store. They have a wide variety of games to choose from and have a back room area for people to try out games before buying. Would give this place a 10 stars if I could! read more

Largest inventory of gaming items in Chicago area! Large gaming area! GW, Historical miniatures, Euro games, Wargamer, paints, MCP, too much to list! read more

Games Plus is by far the best business or venue I have ever attended. The staff and players are so intelligent and good empathy too. As far as competition of play goes I wouldn't even be top 25 of the regulars. If your looking for a challenge the best show up 4 PM Thursdays and Saturdays! read more

While visiting the Chicago area to visit family on a recent vacation, I visited Games Plus. It is an amazing store in downtown Mt. Prospect with a large selection of board games, miniatures, and hobby supplies. If I lived in the area this would be my go to gaming store! They also have a large room with lots of gaming tables, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a clean restroom. Highly recommended! I will definitely be back to visit my next time in town!! read more

In my humble opinion, Games Plus is one of the best, if not the best, gaming store I have had the pleasure to stumble across. The proprietors know their stock, as well as their customers, because they enjoy the same worlds of gaming that their customers do. Be it it war games, RPGs, fantasy games, historical recreation games, or any other form of table top gaming, Games Plus either has it, or can get it. They even have auctions of vintage and out of print game books and materials periodically. Games Plus and it's proprietors receive the absolute highest marks I can give. These fine wizards of gaming deserve all the best, because they truly know their stuff...and their customers. Infinity out of Infinity. read more

Fantastic store with many games from your childhood and modern day. Popular and hard to find out.of print books, games, minatures and supplies. Top notch store!!! read more

I don't go in many games stores these days, but this one is phenomenal. The sheer amount of games they have is pretty impressive, but all the other paraphernalia puts it over the top. I've never played here, but they have a large room for Magic, tabletop games etc. in the back room, plus a small table in front for demonstrating and congregating. My wife is really into games and wants to get new games for the kids all the time. The employees are always helpful finding games for their age/skill level. I wish I had this place when I was young and still had time to play games today. read more

This place has everything you could possibly want. Board games, miniatures, terrain, RPGs, and a friendly and helpful staff! Been patronizing them since I was a kid and wouldn't shop anywhere else. read more

Though I am not a gamer myself, I came here with my favorite gamer, with whom I have gone to similar shops before. This store is a lot bigger than you'd expect it to be from the outside, and is bursting with stuff! Unlike other places where they can special order items for you but they don't keep a lot on hand, this place was exploding with stock to look at. Games, books, dice, and tons of miniature figurines were just a few things I recall seeing. They also had a game room separated by a glass wall in the building. So rather than buying your game stuff online or waiting for the next gaming convention, why not check this place out so you can interact with others who like the same thing? read more

Games Plus is a game store. Not a video game store - not a computer game store - not an app store - but an actual honest-to-goodness game store that sells actual printed games. You know; like board games, collectible card games, Role-Playing games such as D&D, Warhammer 40k, historical minis, War Machine, Star Wars, and every other sort of difficult-to-find game that gamers of all stripes search for. This brick and mortar store is a gem among lackluster online storefronts for games that don't come in a silicon box, and believe me, it is a rare thing indeed. Old timers (like me) might call this a "hobby store", yet it really is so much more than just that. In fact, Games Plus has the largest supply of miniatures, paints, terrain, dice, and books for every sort of genre you can imagine - all under one roof. They also support local gaming groups, a large gaming area, a private game room, and a twice-yearly giant live auction that other gaming store owners attend just because the deals are out of this world. If you're looking for an out-of-print edition of Talisman, D&D, Spelljammer, Space Hulk, 40k, Rouge Trader, etc. Look no further! Also, if you're looking for the latest and greatest edition of any book or genre, you'll very likely find it here. Heck, they even have painting tutorials for mini's on site and regular gaming groups. The staff are the most knowledgeable folks around, and even if you're new - they'll happily answer your questions. The prices and discount card are also a nice perk, so be sure to ask! ~ Game On! read more

I love this store, hands down on of the best game shops not just in the area but in the state. They have EVERYTHING you can need from 40K to random board games. I love this store, I highly recommend this place. Also the 40k community that plays at the store is a great group! read more

Prices tend to be marked up a bit high but the miniature selection is unparalleled. They have a loyalty program which helps if you are really into miniature painting and ttrpgs but since your points expire after a while I was not able to capitalize on this before the allotted timeframe and my points went bye bye. read more

What a fun place. Very helpful staff. An unbelievable amount of games here. New store is great. I think they just moved about 300 feet west. read more

Great selection and I have had many good experiences shopping here in the past. I visit here maybe once or twice a year. Last three visit I have experienced poor and/or rude service. Might skip stopping when traveling through the area in the future. read more

Well earned reputation. Best board game and miniature store I've ever visited by a wide margin. I came specifically for their historical wargame selection and it was awesome. They have a nice consignment section in the front with older wargames as well which are heavily discounted. Store also has a huge selection of euro games, Warhammer, etc. Will definitely visit again whenever I'm back in Chicago. read more

This place has always been the place to go to for games. Staff is always helpful and knows exactly what I'm looking for when I don't know how to best describe a game. The available selection is second to none in my opinion. read more

So I called and asked about. A product they said they didn't wanna sell too many then the next day came in they say someone just came in and bought them all I don't understand do we have favorite customers or somthing very unprofessional why do u have then if u don't wanna sell then why the excuse will not be coming back read more

As an unabashed gamer geek I think gaming stores are among the most important stores around. I stood in Games Plus tonight browsing and making small talk with the owner Rich and the counter help for the evening Bob. Two honest, good nerds like myself who loved all things gaming and were passionate about their pursuits. Back and forth geeks of all ages fluttered, some old and some young, some with kids of their own and it struck me: Real, honest-to-goodness gaming can and should never die. Pen and paper, dice tossing gaming. That stuff binds generations together. Connects parents to kids and siblings to one another and strengthens the bonds of friendship like nothing on earth can. What else can you do with people where you rely on their cunning and smarts, their good judgement and instincts? Creativity and their fearless pursuit of self-enrichment? It might seem melodramatic but there's something irreplaceable about sitting around a table lined with junk food and Mountain Dew slaying ogres with your ogre slaying knife (it's got a +9 against ogres!) and not giving two craps what the outside world thinks or says. Real, honest-to-goodness gaming that is threatened every day by Call of Duty, Black Ops and a bevy of other online options that rob us of that camaraderie and connection, replaced by solitude and weak social bonds. No, real gaming has to live on and watching the folks coming and going tonight drives that home all the more. Games Plus is outrageously important. It's big, well stocked with games from every corner of the planet and then some and their dedication and attention to detail is second to none. They have plenty of room for people to sit down and try out the new wares they've bought and parking is plentiful and free. It's next to the Metra for the carless city dwellers and close to lots of food options so you won't perish during whatever epic session you find yourself in. In this Xboxed, Wii'd out world where oftentimes kids are segregated from their parents it's places like Games Plus that will serve as our salvation and deliver us from the ills that tear us apart. I'm Matt W, proud gamer geek and I whole heartedly recommend Games Plus. read more

Great place to go if you know what you are looking for. Not much tolerance and patience is offered to those who are experimenting or testing the waters. The selection and overall amount of product they have is huge! If you are a mini painter then you will enjoy the walls of tiny little men. They even have BOOBarians! Then there is the OTHER room. I still have not dared to go in there because I fear that even I don't have the geek cred to go in there. I have heard shouts of "crits" and cries of "EPIC FAILS" coming from the bowels of this room. I fear that if I do open the door, I would be faced with hissing beings that resemble cave-creatures. Pale and Blind from lack of exposure to natural light! My biggest fear is that I would be assimilated and become one of the zombie-geeks. read more

This game shop carries a wide variety of tabletop wares. RPG source books, collectible trading card games and figurine-based games, like HeroClix. Looking for a hard-to-find European game like Carcassonne [or one of it's half-a dozen expansions]? Maybe an alternative card game like Chrononauts or Munchkin? If they don't have it in, they are more than willing to check if they can order it! Located near the Mount Prospect NW Metra stop, it's pretty accessable, even for a city-dweller who rarely makes it to da 'burbs. read more

I love this store. I have been coming here since I was a little girl and it hasn't changed! I'm here all the time and have great conversations with the people who own/work at the business. They have just about everything I have ever needed for miniature painting, custom figure building, dungeons and dragons, cards games, and board games + more. They are always willing to look for an item for me or custom order it. On many occasions I have gone to other stores thinking "no, games plus wont have this, that's impossible!" And sure enough they have it and half the time have options! Check games plus before running elsewhere, I know I do now and it always saves an extra trip!! read more

Great store. Big selection of miniatures, role-playing, collectable card and board games (traditional, war games and Euro). The staff (who are ALSO gamers) are friendly, helpful and very knowledgable. They also have a separate room filled with large tables for gaming. Tables can be reserved. The store also hosts events that they list on their website and in the store. These events include tournaments, demos, auctions, and special gaming events. Nice place to drop in and see what's new. read more

Games plus has an amazing selection of just about every game under the sun. Its easily the best of any game shop I've personally been to. They have a friendly staff, and even have a large game room in back. They are kind enough to stay late and let people game after normal store hours. The run an auction a couple times a year that is a great chance to pick up some stuff cheap and get rid of your old games. The one issue the prevents me giving a 5 star is that they never can get anything I order in. I've put in orders and waited literally months for things. Things I could have ordered online cheap and had in under a week. So I stick to buying in stock stuff. read more

This is a great store to shop for anything gaming. ANYTHING! I have bought many a many mini's to paint there (GEEK ALERT!) The walls of minis are great to peruse with thoughts of conversions and color schemes. They also have an extensive stock of most games out there and even some things that are no longer in production. From board games to racks of rule books, and even an extensive selection of Osprey Military History books. These books are incredible little studies on military action, costume, and custom through the ages. War is hell, but it makes an interesting read. In back, there is a gaming space with loads of tables in the back, as well as a nice selection of sugary and chocolaty goodness sure to invigorate and enbiggen any and all a gamer. If you have any questions about anything gaming related, someone on the staff or in the store will be able to answer your question. There is a frequent buyer program that tracks your purchase amounts and you get $10 off after making a certain amount of purchases over time. I forget the exact amount though. Easy to get to even from deep in the city, although it takes a little time. Easy parking, and a nice afternoon browse if you are looking for a new game to play. read more

Outstanding selection, true dedication to the hobby, and fantastic customer service are the hallmarks of this store. I make it a point to try to get out here once every couple of months. On my last visit I was after whatever Heroclix they had left in stock, so I called ahead (it's a 45 minute drive from where I live) to make sure they still had anything after WizKids bit the dust earlier this year. The guy I talked to was extremely helpful, and went and personally checked what they had available, and offered to hold anything I wanted until I could get there. When I got there, everything was set aside, including a few things he had dug up that he thought I might be interested in, and he was correct. That is the kind of service that keeps me buying from places like Games Plus instead of doing my shopping online. The back room is awesome, and I have met people there for friendly and casual games of D&D Miniatures and Clix. There are strange and terrible bellows often emanating from men twice my age playing games which look hopelessly complicated and swearing in the most imaginative ways possible when the dice hit the table. Nonetheless, they are often happy to allow myself or my nine year old son to observe (provided he does not touch anything, of course) and will even make attempts at explaining arcane and nefarious rule systems to me. The owners have all kinds of sponsored and freeform tournaments for every game imaginable and the place is generally just a hub for hobbyists. There are a lot of the steretypical gamer types in here, but I've encountered every type of person on my visits to this store from punk-rock dudes, to beutiful women to lost-looking Lakeview bros. It's a Chicagoland destination for anyone even half-interested in geeking out for an afternoon. Bonus: It's way out in Mt. Prospect where the chances of any of your normal friends finding out you're a nerd by happenstance are relatively low. Game on! read more

Awesome tabletop gaming store. Great selection, and the staff is really friendly and helpful. If by chance there's a game you want that they don't have in stock they'll order it for you. There's also a side room that they have gaming in. read more

Roleplaying is a strange hobby. Back in the 80's, while a few malls like the Century had a Gamer's Paradise, their selection was meager to say kind things about them. When I first got my car, I took a drive out to Mount Prospect to find Games Plus. I of course got lost several times but eventually managed to find it. When I did, it was a strange sensation. It was like looking at a madman's collection of all things gaming related. When younger, I didn't much care for board games, and while I enjoyed miniatures, I wasn't as enthralled with them as I am today. But even then, I could tell that this place was special. Filled with a wide vareity of role playing material and with more games, dice and magazines than you can swing a stick at, Games Plus has been on my shopping list despite the advent of online speicalized stores. Games Plus not only has a huge selection of material, but they have a gaming room as well. This is perfect for those gamers who don't necessarily have a regular gaming ground but you need to check out the schedules and arrange things, preferably ahead of time. Perhaps just as important is their gaming auction held a few times a year. If you think you have materials that you will no longer use, its time to put them in the auction. While it normally pays in store credit, as expensive as the hobby can be today, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. Games Plus is a great store with a huge selection and a talkative staff that's friendly and more than willing to do preorders or special orders for their customers. Their backlog of inventory is also impressive with issues of Dragon magazine from times of yore as well as a selection of older material. read more

Hands down the best game store in the entire Midwest. If there is a Roleplaying, board or card game for sale then they have it or can get it. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Huge game room. Everything you would ever want in a game store. This is my favorite game store and this is the gold standard by which I judge all other game stores. read more

Great selection, good customer service, and usually an amusing experience if anyone else is wandering about. Sometimes theyll even invite you to sit for a game with them if theyre just starting one up. Sadly, I'm too anti-social to even socialize with board game nerds...so I've never taken the invite. They have a frequent buyer card of sorts thats perfect for my bf, who cant seem to stop buying board games. I'm not quiiite nerdy enough to fully appreciate the massive selection of miniatures and whatnot, but I do understand just by being there that many people would like what they see. They get a lot of our business...basically all of our board game buying that isn't buying from the net, really. read more

Amazing store ! huge inventory and staff is very friendly able to assist ! unlike Games Workshop stores the clerks here will not try and sell you products , but let u browse at you're leisure , awesome ! must visit if into tabletop games ! surely no disappointment will be present ! read more

It's great to see a shop like this still in existence. As far as I can tell, Games Plus is still going strong, too. They've got just about every kind of paper-and-pencil game you could as for. Lots of miniature war gaming, too. Chessex dice, specialty dice, a tub full of 40¢ 20-sided, and various other oddities. I found a seven-die set of pewter dice at Games Plus, of which I promptly purchased. If they don't have it, they can probably get it for you. They go beyond just shelves filled with all kinds of awesome stuff. They host auctions, have an enormous game room, offer a savings program for frequent buyers, and can easily talk your ear off about any game out there. read more

One of the best gaming hobby stores I've found. Their selection of current popular games, as well as lesser known games/miniature lines, is excellent. They have plenty of quality hobby supplies available too. The staff is friendly and eager to interact with the customers, and the customer loyalty program rewards frequent shoppers. They also have a nice open gaming area stocked with plenty of terrain for wargamers to come in and throw down. I've enjoyed my recent visits to this store for shopping and open gaming. One day I spent hours just browsing through their impressive selection of vintage gaming products and publications, enjoying those good, nostalgic vibes of yesteryear. I'd highly recommend this shop to any serious wargamer, boardgamer, roleplayer, or miniature painter, new and old. read more