First book/roll playing store I ever went to. I could spend hours and hours browsing. Amazing then, even more amazing 30 years on. read more

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An absolutely fantastic book store and game shop! Its got everything you could want: tons of different gaming supplies, a dedicated gaming space, diverse book offerings, and very friendly staff. I wish there was a place like this in my own hometown, but South Bend has a true gem here. read more

Griffon Bookstore is definitely a long ways from Artesia, California but I was compelled to write a review of this wonderful store. In South Bend for hockey and Griffon was across our hotel. Went on Small Business Saturday and if it wasn't for hockey, I could've been there for hours. I was able to buy a number of card games but had I more time, who knows. Griffon is a throwback to what a bookstore should be and is definitely worthy of your patronage. You'll definitely find a special gift for anyone on your holiday list. Happy shopping! read more

Went there to check out the role playing game section. The store has three floors. The main floor contains role playing games, board games, war games, and some other goodies. The bottom floor is primarily a used book store with some other things like VHS videos and other oddities. The top floor is where customers can game at. I showed up on a Saturday around lunch and there were three groups, totaling around 15-20 people, playing role playing games and war games. The store had a lot of fun things to check out. There was street parking outside and a nearby parking structure. The bathrooms are located upstairs in one of the game rooms which is kind of an odd place, but the building is probably 100 years old so not unexpected. If you're looking for new role playing stuff, they have a selection of the more common games like D&D, Pathfinder, Shadowrun, Palladium, and other popular games. They also carry some role playing accessories like dice, bags, and related board games. read more

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Where else would you go for your gaming needs? I used to go here years ago at this location and at their old spot. Always friendly, helpful and a good selection of RPG stuff. What else do you need. I walked in to see if I could find the new edition of the Rifts manual and walked right to it. I then decided to check through the dice. I ended up grabbing a clear hollow d10 with a small d10 inside (to fill my percentile roll needs (why roll 2 dice when you can roll 'em at once?)) I was thanked for not going through the elaborate session of dice rolling to find the 'hottest' one*. *Learn more about gamer dice philosophy by visiting the links that Bill B. posted in one of his reviews: http://www.yelp.com/biz/adventures-in-comics-and-games-carmichael#hrid:TdDftxItgVjpNLQzv_q9Qg (thanks Bill) read more

Griffon Bookstore - Bookstores Near Me - South Bend, Indiana

The greatest of bookstores I've had the pleasure to have visited in the United States. It's a second home for many-- great owners and a collection that includes games, books, and more. Plus a game room and a great community of gamers. read more

I've been by a couple of times. It's fairly small in there, and very quiet, but with a decent selection. I'm a board game person, which really only has one aisle devoted to it, but if you're a D and D or other tabletop game player there might be more of interest for you. read more

This place is nerd paradise. I don't do an awful lot of rpg playing, but I love highly strategic, German-style board games. When I'm in Griffin, I'm like a pig in shit (pardon the vulgarity)! They have an extraordinary variety, both of classics and of games I've never heard of. Or imports! It's amazing. Check out the sale games in the stairwell, too. There are some great finds there. Speaking of the stairs- they have an equally amazing selection of used books in the basement. Everything from fantasy to foreign language. I always come out of there with way more in hand than I had intended to buy. Dangerous... But awesome! read more

If there is a store in the world that can be home, it's this one. I've been going (rarely 'shopping' but always ending up with something interesting) down to the Griffon since I was 12, and 18 years later, the owners still greet me (and all the other regulars) by name. I've gamed here for years, and still do whenever I'm in town on a Friday night (the game room is usually open until midnight). The basement is filled with all sorts of wonderful books. The best bookstore in South Bend, and, to my mind, the world. read more

The owners are very kind and helpful. They've helped me find what I need and they've even offered my little ones suckers! The selection is diverse and there are many different categories of games ranging from rpg's to board and card games. This store is a gem. read more

This is a great little game store that most people probably don't even know exists. Just like any gamer, we tend to buy all of our stuff online, but it is always nice to stop in and see what's going on in other towns. One thing I did love was that I was able to get some of my grown-up coloring books there! Also, she has an AMAZING book selection read more

My favorite game store of all time. This place helped me get into gaming in the eighties and it still has nostalgia for me. Even though I live many States away now, I make it a personal Mecca to visit the Griffon when I am in town. read more

I've been stopping by this place for over 20 years. Ken and Sarah are really nice people and very informed about their products. Board games, card games, role playing games, books, miniatures, even games in foreign languages, and used games and books. This is a treasure chest of fun for people like me. read more

If you are in town and have some time, run by this book and game store. What a find. If you're a gamer, you will find some amazing board and card games. They also have a very eclectic collection of books. I found 2 very old books in French that I was excited to have. Check this place out. read more

I'm not a gamer, but I'm glad such a place exists for game-lovers in this area. For those of us who just want a bookstore, we'll still find a nice basement full of dusty pages worth browsing through every now and then. read more

This store always has the coolest vibes for me. Every single time I have gone in here, I get excited, remembering all of the places and scenes the previous books I had gotten from here had taken me to. New, old, classic and sci-fi, used,they have 'em all.Reasonably priced too.I love frequenting locally owned business'! They accommodate gamers too. read more

Great Gaming and book store. I love to go in and browse here. They have the games arranged by interest, type, and styles. I can bring my school age daughter and she can just as easily find things that interest her as I can. They have a very eclectic selection of books downstairs. There is a large playing area upstairs, and they host organized play for many card and miniature games as well as open gaming. Always something interesting to find. The couple that own the store are wonderful folks to chat with. I don't visit the store as often as I would like to, but I never leave empty handed. read more

A very unique place -- hard to have a bad visit. I enjoyed the military history books downstairs. Very good World War II book selection. The owner is very nice and will narrate what they have, help you, etc. The store is well organized and in good shape. I truly enjoyed my trip. Look forward to browsing and buying again. I love bookstores and have not been in one like Griffon before. Very cool. read more

Great game and bookstore. Full of friendly patrons and staff. I've always enjoyed going there on a Friday night and meeting new people and playing new games. read more

What a disappointment. We were ready to enjoy a quirky store and ended up getting nasty stares and cold shoulders from the couple I assume are the owners. No greeting; no offer to help us find something. Clearly we were not welcome and we ended up leaving quickly and empty handed. We won't return. read more

My husband would live here if he could and I like it too!! The folks there are really the best and as helpful as it gets,

One of the coolest stores on the planet if your into any kind of gaming. This place was a second home growing up.

I collect Military History books and discovered this place about 30 years ago and have been going there ever since. It is a great place to go in and browse because you never know what you will find. Lot's of unique items that I've never seen anywhere else. Highly recommended. read more

What an incredible store! It has the best game selection we've ever seen. It has a whole Settlers of Catan SECTION!

Fantastic place to buy board games. Incredible selection of new and classic games. The staff are always helpful and nice as well.

Great book and game store. I have been visiting the Griffon for 20 years for all my reading and gaming needs. The friendly and knowledgeable staff only adds to the allure of this shop. Upstairs you are treated to a variety of games that will appeal to the whole family while the downstairs provides an excellent selection of new and used books, Add to this records, gaming accessories and various curiosities and the Griffon is truly a must visit every time I am in South Bend. read more

I was shopping at the bookstore the other day, and had been there for about one and a half hours, when I needed to use the bathroom. I asked the gentleman at the front desk where the bathroom was, and was told there wasn't one. I said that was a bit of a problem, since I was needing one right away. I was told to go to the Burger King and use theirs--I then informed the owner that I was going to purchase close to $200 or more of books, and could he not make the bathroom available. I asked him, will you be willing to unlock it for me? He said quite clearly, "No." I said "Really?" He said "Yes." I then asked him what he does when he needs to go to the bathroom, and he informed me that he was a "camel" and only needed to go once a day. I'm sure he didn't go the Burger King to take care of thingsl. At that point I left, and left my $200 worth of books as well. I will never shop there again. The owner seemed not to care. I guess business is so good, that he can be indifferent about his customers. I was absolutely amazed that the owner would refuse access to a bathroom to a customer. While I liked the selection of books the owner had, the customer service was terrible. Go instead to Erasmus Books or Bargain Books, or one of the other many good, courteous booksellers in the area. read more