Great place to come hang out with friends and family and learn some new games…read more I brought 7 girlfriends who like to play games. We had a great time learning a bunch of new games, and Tasha was a great teacher to find us games as well as explain how to play them. I will definitely be coming back here and bringing some more friends.

The owner is very friendly and willing to teach many games. She has put a lot of work into the…read moretheming of the place, and the very large collection of board games. There is a good selection of snacks, and the price of entry + snacks is very cheap. Overall an excellent place to hang out and try out board games; I highly recommend it.

The owner is a really cool guy, absolutely none of my commentary here applies to him. I liked this…read moreplace pre-remodel. Now it's so much more impersonal and cold. It used to feel like a chill hole in the wall full of cool people, now it feels very cold and depressing. The layout feels less intuitive to navigate, too but that's more of a nitpick. I used to play Digimon here between 2021 and 2023. They were generally fun and the players were mostly great, aside from the tourists who were only playing because they're mad at Magic and Pokemon, but that's not a conversation for a Yelp review about this store. My one complaint was how a lot of the employees were super elitist about it because it wasn't a popular "real" card game. Not even just saying that, an employee once straight up said I should "graduate to a real card game". I don't remember which employee it was, but the lack of self awareness of someone talking down to someone over TCGs astounds me. I remember two players having a ruling issue during a Digimon tourney and the same employee proctoring the games was very insulting and irritated the whole time, rolling his eyes, complaining and saying he didn't "understand this crap". It's bad enough that an employee does not know the rules of games they are proctoring at a game shop that's hosting the tournaments, but to have such a crappy demeanor? I know geeks are socially challenged, I'm not an exception to this but ffs try, it's your job man. Absolutely not something that makes you wanna come back. I briefly switched to SoCal Games and Comics (now Sanctum) after that, but my issue with that shop was the playerbase, not the employees. I've had some employees not know what they're doing regarding bonus packs that come with booster boxes before, and at least twice have had ones not given to me despite me visibly seeing them in stock. If you work at a game store you should know what releases come with what. That said, there was one employee who was excellent about it and props to him. That guy played Digimon, though, so that's likely why he knew what he was doing. Anyway, I still shop here from time to time but I don't really have a reason to come back now that they've stopped hosting Digimon tournaments in lieu of One Piece (Bandai treats the properties similarly!), which is fine considering the poor judging/proctoring. One Piece probably comes off more like a 'real' card game so best of luck and all. That event really left a bad taste in my mouth about this place, unfortunately. I will say the prices are good, they don't inflate them like other card shops do.

Good space to play games and host events! The staff was friendly and willing to help in trying to…read morelocate specific games in their library that were for sale. The store has more cards relative to boardgames (as its name suggests) so something to keep in mind if you're looking to buy a boardgame. They have a decent selection and plenty of parking space if you're looking to stay a couple hours.

Amazing selection of singles with very fair pricing! Super friendly staff. I always go to Pair A…read moreDice when I visit the area. They also hold many great events.

Came here to look for something, they didn't have in stock just yet. Employees were very friendly…read moreand helpful with questions. I had a lot of questions and both employees genuinely seemed to want to help answer. I'm a big fan to support small businesses as long as they keep reasonable prices (but remember they have to compete with large chains). Look forward to coming back.

My partner and I stopped by The Hungry Dragon in Temecula on a Wednesday around 2 PM, planning to…read morejust grab a quick coffee -- but we ended up staying until closing because we loved it so much! The vibe here is awesome -- super welcoming, creative, and community-oriented. They have a café area, a retail section with goods from local artists, and even private tables and rooms people can rent out. When we were there, a few groups were playing board games (which are free to play, by the way, and they have a really extensive selection), and we even noticed a kids' class happening in the back. It felt like such a lively and inclusive space where everyone could just hang out and be themselves. We tried their espresso -- it's really good. Highly recommend "The One Up" and the "Lady Lavender" -- both strong, not too sweet, and super smooth. The menu had plenty of great food options too, and everything we tried was solid. We ended up chatting with some folks from a local writing group and just felt totally at home. Overall, it's such a gem for Temecula -- a perfect mix of café, creative hub, and community space. We're definitely planning to become regulars and keep supporting local third-space spots like this!

Quick stop for lunch while visiting Murrieta today with my husband and we found this spot which is…read moreeverything we love: cafes and games! Attached to a game shop, The Hungry Dragon is every game lover's dream! We ordered the pork belly fries and Philly sliders, along with the poison apple to whet our palettes. The Philly sliders were delicious, threw me off they didnt have actual peppers and did have a little bit of a kick, but they were delicious and filling. The pork belly fries were my personal favorite. The pork belly was tender and the sauces blended well with the potatoes, cheese and pork belly. The poison apple was not overly sweet, it was well balanced and the apple flavor really was the star, The game shop had adequate spacing for tables and merchandise. They had a lot of items available for all kinds of gaming: tabletop, TCG and board games. Definitely a spot you will want to check out if looking for the perfect game for yourself or a gift! Staff is very friendly and super helpful! If only I didn't live so far away, I'd probably become a regular here!

Hubs found another "happy place" in SD County!…read more Knowhere G&C is located in an industrial area of San Marcos, near an antique mall, several home furnishings stores and next to San Marcos Deli. This seems an ideal location, with plenty of free parking and, judging by the flow of pedestrian traffic in and out of this shop on a "Comic Book Wednesday" many customers agree. Hubs declared a large selection of comics, games and collectibles. He proudly emerged over an hour after parking with a smile on his cute nerdy face and a bag filled with reading materials in his hand. He was very surprised and happy that his purchase amount ~$80TL awarded him with a cool graphic novel. Happiness shortly turned to a bit of confusion when he took a moment to peruse his receipt and discovered he had been charged about 4x the amount he should have been for a comic. He checked online to make sure he didn't grab a ltd edition, or special release, and determined he hadn't. I waited while he returned inside. About 10 minutes he reemerged - HAPPY AGAIN! Seems the clerk, Daniel (guessing from the receipt ), didn't catch it and agreed it had been incorrectly priced. He further apologized saying he usually catches the comics over $20 and confirms the customer is aware when they are purchasing a more expensive issue. So Daniel was sorry he missed that completely. Hubs confirmed that he was still ok receiving the free graphic novel and was assured, yes, his purchase amount still qualified for the free novel. The over charge was returned to Hubs and he was happy with the store, Daniel and his customer service. Knowhere G&C has been bookmarked for our future SD road trips. Cheers! "CC"

Great. Great. Great comic book store! Probably the best I've been in, here in SoCal so far…read more Daniel and his associates are amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. The prices are inline. Mostly, the original price as marked on the comic. Very few markups. No geek airs either. Just very accessible. They even had a local coffee vendor offering samples and donuts when we were here. Wow

Went into the shop today to get a new game or two. When asking for recommendations we learned that…read morethey have a room you can play games in and most of the games available to purchase in the shop are there to be tried. We got to try 4 brand new games to us. What a great way to see if the family will like a game before making the investment. They also have snacks and drinks for sale and you can stay as long as you would like. It turned out to be an amazing afternoon. I highly recommend the shop if you are looking for a new game. The staff is amazing, the selection even better and now the added bonus of being able to try out games. We are customers for life!!!

Hubby and I came here for a game date night, and it was so much fun. We played a few different…read moregames, and I really love their $5 all-day game pass. You can go upstairs and play as many games as you want for just five bucks, which is such a great deal. It's honestly the perfect way to try out games before buying them and figure out what you actually like. The staff is really friendly, the service is always great, and the overall value is amazing. I highly recommend this spot for a date night with your sweetie--especially if you're into board games. It's such a fun place to hang out. Definitely will be coming back.

Me and my Husband first time coming to a event they posted on Facebook and instagram and everyone…read morewas so Welcoming to us made us feel real special to be apart the whole group . I been to the store at frank and Sons a few times. It was really fun to learn how to play the game can't wait to see the next Adventure! Amanda n Ian

This is a great little shop. The staff are welcoming and helpful and the prices on things are…read morereasonable. They do have a somewhat more limited selection, because the shop is independent and not huge; and a limited play space. However, they frequently host events of different sorts and it's very worth following them to see what events are offered! They have Warhammer painting events, tournaments, card game tournaments, etc. They sometimes even have after-hours events. They often lack the things I'm looking for, but they often have cool new dice and have a 'dice of the month' subscription that my partner really likes. I'm just not as much of a dice goblin!

I visited on a Saturday and found the place josting a bachelor's gamong party. I think they do…read morebirthdays too. Gamer's Haven is a relaxing place to play role playing games and such away from home with like minded people. Most of the gamers connect through the website meetup which shows the date and times gaming groups play. They regularly look for new players. The establishment has an extensive collection of roleplaying books for a variety of games. Think of it as a library of sorts only devoted to roleplaying. The owner/manager(s) (Dave) are thoughtful and considerate men who appear to run their business 1st to provide an atmosphere where grownups can enjoy each others company like a book or chess club only role playing games. Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Warhammer 40k, Rifts and card games like Exploding Unicorns and such. They have three private rooms for private gaming. The place is mature. You can bring your own beer as no one there is under 21 and everyone is polite. They have a membership program ($35 a month) but you can pay by the day ($5 a day). First day of play is free as a trail to see if you like it. They take cash, venmo, etc. They also have some paints and figurines if your into personalizing your character piece. Gaming materials (dice and such) for sale and can order. They even have a 3d print you can use by the hour (they charge by the hour). I like their snack section that comes with a number of candy bars, nuts, ramon, ice cream bars and drinks. They have a microwave, frig, and sink.the place is made up of 3 sections. The back appears to be dedicated to Warhammer 40k. They have free wi-fi at Gamer's Haven too. Overall I think the place is a must see once in your life as an alternative to the library. Your not in an awkward position of having people over late at night if you have kids and such. However, unlike the library their hours are open past 8 pm. I think members can stay after management leaves with membership access. They have security cc cameras inside and the doors lock after you leave. Atmosphere: 6 star. Clean. Fair temperature. Wifi Service: 5 star. Quality: 5 star. They have a gaming table with a monitor. A collection of gaming books. Value: not sure of the going rate in the industry. Still if one lives close enough and has they friend to play with its better than online gaming or watching TV

This place is amazing l, staff were beyond friendly and inviting, wish they were in San Diego…read more Nice small retail store and large gaming area and rooms. I would highly recommend if you live in the area. Thank you!

Always a pleasure, they have a great turnout for Pokemon. The staff is putting a lot of thought in…read moreto making the leagues. I have been going to CHG for a while now and i can tell you they are just regular honest hobbyists who own a store. Theyre not trying to suck every dime out of you, for those that had bad experiences, i recommend to go back and spend some time talking to the staff. theyre really friendly and helpful

So I stopped by Critical Hit Games in Corona earlier today. Dylan and Albert helped me look for…read moresome cards and both dudes were super nice! They had a good selection of cards and board games at the store with a good amount of tables to play at. Overall, a solid experience!

Saw this store by a lucky accident. Did not know it was here I. A two story shopping center on…read moreKatella. Great for Magic the gathering players. They do other games too and have meetups and tournaments. If you are looking to check out some new places this is a great one to see. Check their Instagram or FB page for more details and information!

I came here for a pre-release event and for the event we were supposed to have prizing. The…read morepre-release kits from the TCG company included 2 booster boxes. These guys kept the two boxes and didn't hand out any prizing for the event. They ended up selling the boosters from the event for 200% markup. Avoid TCG places like this, they are a cancer to the community.