Nice small shop! Has Union arena, pokemon, One piece and some hololive!…read more The value is present with there being a good amount of selection for sleeves and protectors. The service was nice, the two clerks were knowledgeable and fast with answering my questions. Prices are fairly normal, local shop has to be able to afford rent as well and still make something off the cost of things.

I came to this small shop many time and I am finally ready to give my results about this small…read moreshop. It's a wonderful shop, It's a little pricey for the market prices. They usually don't have enough cash in the register to exchange for 100 or more over. When buying off their counters I see a single card, I like, I ask about it and how much it'll be. When I try to talk them down a little. They say that the price is where it's supposed to be at and they cannot go down. When I search it up for that specific card price online and looking at there price. It was overpriced. Please do work on having more cash in the register and please work on the prices because it's overprice.

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.

Kim and the rest of the staff at California Card Company (Cards & Comics) were prompt to help me…read moreout earlier this afternoon. I had an inquiry about my Yu Gi Oh trading cards. I was impressed with the wide array of cards that were displayed in their respective glass display as well as the other card boxes and card packs throughout the store. The value provided was good quality. I ended up donating my cards so others would enjoy and would love put some love and care towards others. I would like to highly recommend this store location for anyone interested in trading cards, playing card tournaments, or starting your kids or family in the present and future of trading cards, whether that's Magic the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu Gi Oh, comic books, or any other sports cards! Five out of five stars. A+++++

My son wanted baseball cards for his birthday. We were at a local big box store he noticed a pack…read moreof cards he wanted. I told him we should be supporting a local business. Later in the day I went to Cards and Comics to pick up some cards. Baseball cards in the 80's and 90's are not like today. I was confused and didn't know where to start or what to buy. Brad was so very helpful. He took his time to explain the different packs. The different series. When the next series will be released. What to look for. Not only did he educate me on baseball cards in 2024. He made me sound really cool to my son when I got home and talked cards with him. With Brads guidance. I picked up a couple packs. When I presented them to my son later. He was so stoked. But to my surprise. Brad had tossed a hand full of other cards on the bag and protective sleeves. A huge thank you to Brad at Cards and Comics. This is a great example of why supporting small businesses is important. The big box store would have provided cards (the set was more expensive at then big box store) but they would not have provided the service and the personal approach to helping their customers. I will forever think of the excitement of my son opening these cards and appreciate Brad for helping me. I wanted to note. That while I was in there for baseball cards. There were all sorts of cards. There was other kids and parents were joyfully looking at cards and items. Highly recommend this awesome local business.

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.

If you value your time and money, think twice before coming here to sell. In the past I've sold at…read morethe Folsom location, where I've had good experiences, but decided to try the Elk Grove location today and had a terrible experience. I called ahead to make sure they were actively buying and to gauge interest before taking the time to load everything up and make the drive over. The employee assured me I would not have any issues and to just come on by. Upon arrival the first employee was friendly, polite, and helpful. I explained that I was there to sell and had also brought in several LEGO collectors items that I planned to include as part of the deal at no extra cost, as a show of good faith. I had brought in roughly a dozen sets worth several hundred dollars to sell so it took around 20 minutes to perform the appraisal, but once done he gave me a price and explained the evaluation of each set. Whenever I sell at a store I expect to sell for much less than I do when I sell direct to consumer myself, but I'm willing to make that trade-off for the convenience of dealing in person and in bulk; however, the prices I was offered here ranged from low to outright laughable (up to 60% less than historical sales values online). While the prices were bad I was still willing to make a sale in order to save myself time. I asked for additional details about their evaluations, which the employee happily provided, and told them I wanted to take a few minutes to review the offer and perform due diligence before deciding how I wanted to proceed. It was at this point that things went from bad to worse. As I was reviewing the numbers, another employee came out from the back and immediately started making comments (ostensibly to his coworker, but very much audible to me) about how the first employee had offered too much on set X, that set Y wouldn't sell for very much, that they had too many of set Z, etc. After a minute or two of that, the first employee went on break. The second employee then proceeded to start asking me questions that made me feel pressured, like if I was ready or what I was looking up. I started to feel uncomfortable and asked if I was holding him up or anything, as he seemed annoyed, but he reassured me that they were open for several more hours and that I could take my time. I went back to looking up information online and a moment later the second employee said that he was rescinding the offer and that they were no longer interested in buying anything. This totally took me by surprise, as at this point I had not even made a single comment about their offer or attempted to negotiate -- I had just been asking questions and looking up information. It was abundantly clear to me that the employee was attempting to pressure me into accepting a bad deal, so I knew I should cut my losses and leave. Out of curiosity I asked why they had changed their mind. The employee said that they had a warehouse full of such sets and that they didn't need more. If that was the case, they could have told me so on the phone when I initially called to find out as much. He then made one more offer (for $100 less than the already bad initial offer), which I declined and left. The whole experience felt like a bait-and-switch -- get you in the store, then pressure you into accepting a lowball offer. I'd recommend the Folsom location or perhaps the new Bricks and Minifigs instead if you're looking to sell.

Staff was very knowledgeable actually excited about the product they sell and open and welcoming to…read moreall new business

Lovely customer service and great selection of booster packs, decks, and other necessary…read moreaccoutrements. They also have a pretty cool rewards scheme for frequent buyers. I'll definitely be back!

I really dislike when shops think you steal. I was followed the whole time down the line in your…read moreshop by looking at singles and just watched like my every move like I'm a thief. It's very unfortunate from a buyer as my first time in your business to be treated like that. A lot of misinformation with this shop and wow they are over market on a lot of things. I get it to be above market but double the or triple the price of tcgplayer. This place needs better customer service and some employees knowledge is lacking on product and asking questions to them seems like a huge hassle.

I have been a customer of The Launchpad for roughly fifteen years. My first visit was when I was…read moreinterested in reading comics again, and I would purchase several titles. More recently, a friend has gotten me into Magic: The Gathering. Along with comics, The Launchpad sells a wonderful selection of Trading Card Games, and accessories, at great prices. The owner is always pleasant and answers any questions I may have as I learn Magic. I highly recommend this shop for all your comic and TCG needs.

This place is the best for cards and accessories. The owners and the people working there are…read morealways up to date with cycle of cards. Pokémon and magic. Prices are normal and the atmosphere is chill. Friday night magic as well as Dungeons & Dragons.

Amazing card shop huge selection of cards,bulk and fair prices.staff is helpful and knowledgeable,…read moreso happy I've found this place.

Great store, prices and ESPECIALLY Staff. Still new to mtg but they made us feel welcome and showed…read moreus the ropes. Every PreRelease event has been great.

You're better off flipping a coin than consulting their posted hours to determine if they'll be…read moreopen. I stop by the plaza this store is in on an almost weekly basis and it seems like they're rarely open. The one time I went in the employee was nice, but don't make a long trip to get here without calling first.

This place is terrible. I'm a big fan of GW but whoever runs this store just opens and closes…read morewhenever they want. I've driven over here a half dozen times (20 min drive) when they are supposed to be open only to find no one there.

My family and I were downtown last night for dinner and decided to pop into Big Brother Comics…read more Big Brother Comics is located on 20th and I Street, right around the corner from Tank House BBQ - parking can be questionable since it is Midtown though. I am not a comic book person, but I do like visiting and walking around like I know what I'm looking at. My husband is a nerd for comics so we popped in to see what new stuff they had. I liked seeing all of the cool interesting games, books and figurines. They offer so much at this store and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly! My husband bought the Ultimate Spiderman comic and my daughter picked out a Teen Titans Go book - I think it came out to a little over $30 for both so not too bad. Pricing was fairly decent - you get what you pay for and depending on the rarity! They even have a large room with tons of tables and chairs next door for gaming with friends. Overall, Big Brother Comics is a pretty cool store! I'm sure we'll be back soon!

If I'm ever in Sacramento I have to stop by Big Brother Comics.. great selection of books, games,…read morecomics, and even have some pins. It's just fun to look around at all the neat stuff they have. Really welcoming and clean. Love that they have discount books, late hours, and a BATHROOM! Shop is in a great part of town next to some delicious restaurants.