This place is definitely up there with regards to all of the card shops I've visited!…read more The atmosphere was great (not crowded at all, but I went with a couple of friends close to closing) and the person at the counter was friendly, knew their stuff, and easy to talk to. Good selection of singles, and the prices are reasonable too. Would totally come back again!

Best card shop in Gilroy! They always have a good selection and are always friendly with my 9 year…read moreold who takes forever to decide on what he wants to add to his pokemon collection. Lol great place to take your kiddo who wants to add some singles to their pokemon collection as they have a good selection of unique cards for a good price. They also have an awesome stream on whatnot as well.

This is one of the best hidden gems in the Bay Area for a board game afternoon. The collection is…read moremassive, with every genre and skill level covered, and the upkeep is genuinely impressive: every single card is individually sleeved in plastic, so the games always feel brand new. The space is spotless, well-organized, and the staff make you feel instantly welcome. They've also got snacks and drinks on hand, so there's zero reason to leave once you've settled in. Needless to mention, unlike almost any other board game cafe in the Bay Area, they don't charge you just to sit and play. On top of that, they have a huge collection of comic books, board games, and comics-related items and artifacts available to purchase, so it's easy to walk out with more than you came in for. I love this place so much that it's always hard for me to leave. They close at 7 PM on weekends, and every single week, I find myself wishing I had just a little more time before heading out. If you want a calm, genuinely fun way to spend an afternoon, this is the spot in the entire Bay Area.

The energy here is IMMACULATE. Wonderful staff -- friendly, ridiculously knowledgeable, inclusive,…read moreand accommodating. Inventory is really thoughtful, they have a fantastic selection of anything a nerdy heart could desire. Definitely recommend. My fiance also comes here for MtG events, and he has nothing but glowing things to say about this place.

This shop in the very nice shopping center of Del Monte has a ton of product, but like most comic…read morebook stores, the business is moving away from that business and focusing more on collectible toys. It's a shame because there are so few good stores in this area. I went to all of them today and didn't find one that was a strong comic book store. If you like certain collectibles, you'll find a lot here, but if you're looking for comic books (which this store is listed) then you might be disappointed. SELECTION: Definitely packed full of product but I find that these types of stores in the end don't do well because product that doesn't sell sits on the shelves so long they gather dust. Not focused enough. And the comic wall isn't well stocked. SERVICE: Helpful in explaining why there isn't a lot in stock but too bad because this place has lots of potential. In a waning market this is the most well positioned store to do well. If they only did an ordering service, it would likely solve some of their problems. COST: Reasonable but not exceptional. Instead of going the collectibles route (I would definitely have collectibles but not the fad kind), I would go the comic book / gaming / sports card route. Card collectibles are of high value and take up so very little space. Funkos are great, but to give them shelf space they aren't worth it.

I came in to look for some Poison Ivy comics...and left with a horrible headache and feeling sick…read more The reason being the OVERPOWERING SMELL of mold or mildew that was in the store. Owner definitely has an issue that needs to be resolved immediately. As for the contents of the store, it sadly left a lot to be desired. Comics were not sorted alphabetically on the shelves, older guy sitting behind the counter made it clear he did not want to be bothered, and some of the merchandise was WAY TOO expensive. I understand he has a shop in the Del Monte Shopping Center so renting the space can be pricey, but $30 for a "normal" Funko Pop that isn't a Chase, or special edition, is just plain ridiculous. Hot Topic on the other side of the shopping center had the exact same Funko Pop for $11.90 My partner found a cool Batman graphic novel, but by that point I felt like I was gonna be sick due to the mold smell, so I had to leave. I hope the owner can get their priorities straight, and take care of the store before someone does get sick.

Consistently good service and an excellent play space. I would say it has been the most stable of…read moregame stores I have encountered in my many years of visiting them. Staff is known and helpful.

Love coming to this store they have great service and good prices, huge selection of board games…read moreand cards! Always support local stores.

Easy to work with, provided options for purchase. Purchase showed up unharmed. Definitely recommend.read more

The service was great and helpful! I appreciated that the pricing was around retail and they were…read morewilling to help someone like me who was newer to card collecting pick out what packs would be best value. Overall I appreciated the help and got some good pokemon pulls too!

Great local shop with a friendly and fun atmosphere. If you have a question you can always find…read moresomeone to help you find he answer. Its also a neat little place to hang out. Staff is super nice!

Great little store. I try to support local gaming stores. They are a great place to meet new people…read moreand just play new games with friends. I stopped by one day when it was slow and a man behind the counter took me on a tour of the place and explained different features and products. I've recently started getting into miniature painting so I enjoyed looking at paint lines and miniatures. I follow on Facebook now and will definitely drop in sometime.

Just visited this location to pick up some Cat woman, Ivy, sometime is killing there children. This…read moreplace has a great selection of everything we were looking for and more. 10/10 definitely recommend! We travelled an hour and a half and got there 15 minutes before they closed. The dude was so nice, service completely professional.

I haven't been to the other comic shop in town yet, but I was so happy to find this place…read more I moved to Merced about a year ago, still learning what the town has to offer but while waiting on some Thai food next door saw this spot was open. I walked in and realized it's a big shop with a huge selection. I've gone a few times since and the staff are always soo helpful everytime I go, happy to make suggestions and chat about comics. If your starting a collection, working on adding to yours or just wanting something to read as a one off check out this spot.

If you're looking for a piece of nostalgia or to walk down memory lane of your childhood, this is…read moredefinitely a place that you would want to check out. They have new school, old school video game, consoles games, movies and Pokémon cards. I just wish that they were open on Sundays. Service is friendly but parking at times can be a bit difficult since it is on a busy street in downtown San Jose. Definitely recommend checking them out and supporting this business.

Absolutely fantastic shop! I found myself randomly in need of a mouse for a beautiful old Atari…read more520ST computer I'm restoring, and a pal suggested I reach out to Gameshop Downstairs. To my happy surprise, the had the mice in stock and at a very reasonable price. I stopped in and was amazed by the awesome displays, massive inventory, and super friendly and helpful staff. We're blessed to have a few retro-gaming stores around the Bay, and this is right up there with the best of them. I can't wait to go back!