Review for single cards…read more The pro: This is probably the most organized spot in the city. They have their database of exactly what the have in exactly what condition and you can use it to get a list together of what you want. Then they go grab the cards for you. Very simple. The con: Prices are a little wonky. The cheap cards that would be 50 cents at most places in their big box of random cards can be as low as 10 cents here. The good cards however are very inflated in cost. Some things here are 3-4x what they are online (shipping included). Essentially this is one of the premier spots to go for getting your deck built out with basic cards. I would not shop here for your premium cards though.

Always a good time in the shop, events are fun and easy to join. A cute girl works there.read more

Friendly staff and I love supporting small businesses! We got a couple of milk teas with boba…read more There were folks coming in to play a card tournament. I'm excited for them. Check out Sip and Game!

Looking for milk tea and this new place popped up. Wanted to give it a try as the price is lower…read morethan most places. I am not into Pokémon or these types of games, but it seemed like it was well decorated for those gamers. They do have this "arcade" that has street fighter. I wanted to play, but decided not to lol. I must say that for the price, the milk tea was great. Not fancy, but just what I needed. They actually have all-you-can-drink milk tea in 3 hours for $5.99. That's crazy! I don't know any other place that does that. I can see a gamer playing games for 3 hours and probably having 3-4 drinks. That would be like $15-$20 normally. I think this deal is only for certain milk teas. Can't imagine every milk tea was available for all-you-can-drink. Good atmosphere for a game shop. Think all they need is some real food. Will be back.

Great selection of games and related items, and it shines in the amount of activity for events…read more Always a great place to gather for wargaming or TTRPGs.

Great game selection with a friendly staff. I visit the store every time I'm in town.read more

My favorite Game store in Sacramento…read more It contains a large catalog of card, board, strategy and miniature games that will appeal to a casual laymen, a beginner, or the serious die hard enthusiast. There are 2 parts to this large store, the showroom area with all the games, miniatures for your perusing and purchasing pleasure. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and helpful in recommending a game you may like, or answering inquiries into availability or ordering a game they may not have in stock. The 2d part is large game room that is stocked with games you can test out, or just come in with your friends, or meet new friends and try them out. They publish a monthly schedule of tournaments, contests, or just open game playing. On this occaision, I came to one of the Semi Annual flea market bazaars, where anyone could sign up, for a small fee , get a space to sell their older games , or maybe crafts. There is No fee to be a shopper st the bazaar, so you can find some good deals on games, miniatures, cards, books, terrain, storage or dice. I scored a Zombicide game that was unpunched at a great price for my son & I to play. All in all, just a great store for any game enthusiast of every age from beginners to the hard core gamer.

Listen... I'm new to Sac, from Los Angeles, which is a pretty big hub for all the quirky nerd…read morestuff. Truthfully, I really don't think we have anything down there that compares to the size, selection, and value at Great Escape. This place was awesome! There's just so much to look at! Friendly customer service, great choice selection of games and tools, and if you sign up for their rewards at the register you get $2 off. I'm a new 40k enthusiast and really enjoyed hanging around here. The staff are very friendly and knowledgable. Their prices are reasonable and if you're someone who's interested in painting miniatures and all- definitely give this place a shot. They have everything you need here... you've got plenty of options. It's a pretty big establishment, the only weird thing is that it's hidden tucked away on the backside of the building. I went on a Saturday afternoon and really enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to exploring more of Sac's gaming scene.

If Sacramento ever needed a new motto (we've gone from "City of the Trees" to "Farm‑to‑Fork"), I'd…read morenominate "Good Enough." With so many State employees, "good enough for government work" fits a little too well. We've gained better boba spots since the pandemic, though still not at the Bay Area level. And from all the Bay Area people that I've met, they like Sac's housing prices, but miss their favorite restaurants. The Bay Area also has better board‑game cafes, but after my visit to Galaxy Game Cafe, I can say this one feels right at home, and that's good enough in the best possible way. (If you don't know, there's been a trend of Bay Area people moving to Sac). My friend suggested we check it out; he'd been before and enjoyed it. My first impression, was the "X" in "Galaxy" cleverly mimicking an X‑wing. Inside, a gallery of Star Wars 3.75" figures greeted us, with display cases thoughtfully placed throughout the store. It's a fun theme, and the shop fully embraces its geeky niche. A quick glance around the room revealed a game-focused layout. I was surprised because when I hear "cafe," I usually picture coffee, pastries, and light lunch options. If you just want a snack, Galaxy Game Cafe has you covered although there's no blue milk offered. My desire for more food variety was quickly forgotten once I looked at their game selection. I've been to game cafes where pieces are missing, boxes are dirty, or things are disorganized; the kind of place where you end up focusing more on your food than the game. Here, it was the opposite. I enjoyed my snacks and the games. In my small sample size (Dice Forge and Kronologic), everything felt like new. Out of curiosity, I checked Heat for expansions, but they seem to stick to base games, and again, everything looked liked like new. After we finished playing, I placed our games on the return shelf and realized they care enough to check. I appreciated the care they put into maintaining a good gaming experience- isn't that good enough? If you are in the area, I highly recommend them! They also list their board game collection on BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/collection/user/GalaxyGameCafe

Over 1000 games to play if you want to hang out with friends for a bit - bring in your own snacks…read moreor buy some here. We came in to check out their amazing Star Wars figure displays and more importantly buy some new games. The owners made some great recommendations for our upcoming family gatherings. Well priced and a better buy than going to Amazon or a big box store. SUPPORT SMALL FAMILY BUSINESSES! Check them out for your holiday shopping- great unique t shirt selection, kitschy items and stocking stuffer ideas, puzzles and games for ALL ages.

I've been looking for spots to buy gunpla and I have grown to adore this shop. The owner is super…read morepersonable and friendly and absolutely does what she can to get the kit you want. She knows the stuff! They also carry gunpla bases. They don't have many kits at the moment, though. They also carry many other model kits, such as planes, ships, and cars. I also had a bunch of board games! The store is small, but it is packed with a lot of stuff! If you have patience and want to support this business, this is the spot!

I have been going to Viking Hobby Store for over thirty years. If there is a model,…read morea historic game, literature, model supplies that you are looking for, chances are Viking Hobby has it in stock. If not they can most likely find and order it. They have a great selection of existing aircraft, car, armor, figures, games, table top war gaming supplies and many OOP kits. There is so much packed in that little store. If you have never been to a small novelty Hobby store, this is the one you need to visit and experience. I highly recommend this place.

I walked in and started browsing and I was greeted and was helped by the most knowledgeable person…read more Turns out it was Corry! I will be coming here again. I was looking for Pokémon cards, which they did have, but this shop was really into Magic the Gathering. Thanks again Corry!

About six months or so ago my boyfriend and I decided to check out Corey's card shop and the first…read moretime we went it was an okay experience. The second time we dealt with his wife (Corey was not there) and she was friendly which was just fine. Now the third time we went we were looking for some destined rivals packs and/or booster boxes. We had picked out one booster bundle for me and one for my boyfriend and then realized he was selling a whole box set which we asked if we could get just the box set instead (this is all before purchase). He must of either jumped to conclusion or didn't understand what we were asking. He loudly scolded us for buying too much (which is insane as a business owner) and started to humiliate us with demeaning comments. He was saying that he had people he needed to sell to and would not let us buy anything else. Mind you the store is almost a 4x4 shoe box so everyone could hear a pin drop. I'm not sure why you have product on the shelf and were showing it to us if you didn't want us buying anything. Safe to say I went from an excited newbie mtg and Pokemon fan to being very uncomfortable in most shops I go to now. I do not know if Corey owns this shop purely to hang out with the only regulars he deems worthy or because he likes public humiliation towards customers but there is no way with the amount of attitude and disrespect he holds towards all customers that this business will last long. Save your hard earned money and look at reviews before checking a shop out.

Very sweet owners who always help us with our customized threading on blankets and clothes .. These…read morehave really come in handy for baby gifts and we appreciate how kind the owners are and hope to keep coming back often. The price is very reasonable so far we've done about five designs

Edit now that they've been open a few years: I stop by a few times a year and buy a bunch of items…read moreto keep in our stash of presents for birthday parties, and I always kick off my Christmas shopping there. Their stock changes A LOT so I always find new things. I love their selection of $1-$3 items. I use them as stocking stuffers or little boosters for presents.

My son and I started coming here last week. The guys here are patient and open to questions. They…read moredon't try and bs you and try and upscale you. The vibe is also cool in there. Reminds me of the cheers of the sports cards world. Will be returning regularly.

Pretty new to the hobby and went in since they are near my house. Everyone was very friendly and…read morethey had a great selection of hobby boxes and individual cards for sale. I bought a couple of packs and some individual cards for a great price.

There is something quaint and cozy about taking your child to a toy store that online shopping…read morecan't imitate. I enjoy this store because they stock good quality toys. My family enjoyed walking through the store and all the toys were priced reasonable too. The specific area has little parking during weekends, and the this store is a little small. However, despite this, I'll be back in the future with my family as my child enjoyed this store. Customer service is good too.

Cute little toy store in old town fair oaks. Amazing assortment of toys that I have never seen…read morebefore. Got our infant a cool toy and can't wait to come back to get more things as she gets older. The lady working was very kind and helpful.