Hands down one of the best customer experiences I've ever had. Blake was absolutely awesome. He took the time to teach me how to play the game, walked me through everything without making me feel rushed or overwhelmed, and gave me a ton of great pointers and tips along the way. He also helped me figure out exactly what I needed to get started instead of just trying to sell me a bunch of stuff I didn't need. You can tell he genuinely cares about the game and about making sure people have a great experience. I walked in not really knowing what I was doing and left feeling excited, confident, and ready to play. Truly an amazing experience. Huge thanks to Blake for going above and beyond. I'll absolutely be coming back! read more

Kingslayer Games - MTG LOTR Commander Deck - Hobby Shops Near Me - Lake Forest, California

3 stars are for average performance as a card shop, nothing special. 2 stars are given because this place lacks some basic business common sense. I normally choose to support local card shops rather than ordering online but that is changing now. Card shops used to be a place where you would go as a kid and look around and purchase a pack or two. These people want you to support their shop but they don't really care about the card shop experience. Case in point is I showed up with my 2 kids and there was a line of about 50 people outside. The people outside said to go inside if you aren't there for some random card release for a specific genre. I was there to grab starter decks from Magic for my son and I and then pokemon for him and his sister to open. We were turned away at the door and told to wait in line; couldn't even browse the store. In what world is having a 5 year old and a 3 year old wait behind 50 grown adults who are there for another card release in 96 degree weather the classic card shop experience? I will not be returning as I had to come back and drop another $1200 that evening so my kids weren't entirely let down, but that was the last time. After talking to two cashiers about it, they didn't seem to care at all. Not expected since it's minimum wage but I don't see this place sticking around in a decade or if there's another government shutdown for whatever BS reason. I have probably spent about 10k this past year at this store which isn't much (I only go in once a month if that) but if they keep catering to scalpers that drive from all over verses their local community, they will not reach much success. I run a 50 million dollar company so they should take my advice because this shit is basic. Here's a thought, have a dedicated cashier or POS tablet to go and check out everyone outside instead of making toddlers stand in line in nearly 100 degree weather. Use your brain. As of right now, this place is NOT kid or family friendly. read more

Love the way they handle product limits with new releases. This helps get product to as many collectors as possible and the employees are always so welcoming. read more

Kingslayer Games is one of my go to spots whenever I am itching to rip some pack! This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they are usually hosting card events and games are filled with tons of Pokemon TCG, Magic, One Piece, and Yu-Gi-Oh cards. I was able to pick up some of the new Mega Evolutions packs here. Their prices are very fair and all of the staff are really friendly and helpful. Be sure to check out their social media to see when they have new stuff in stock! read more

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The place to learn and begin. New legends I say with a good amount of everything from card to dnd and war hammer one can't miss the fun of having a moment to appreciate the enthusiasm of stories and lore. I'm not fully acknowledged in the lore however it's got me searching for stories whenever I go in game shops like this. The place got a good value of collectors and staff is at most friendly people I have met. The quality is in what you make of it. The value varies depending on what you are looking for however it's good to remember to have fun. read more

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Alex is awesome! He's always willing to go out of his way to help me with my hobbies, answer questions, and make sure everyone feels welcome. He does a fantastic job creating a fun, friendly, and inviting atmosphere. read more

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Great selection of all TCG, the guys at the front were super helpful and knowledgeable about product. Also their prices were fair and reasonable compared to many card shops that are really taking advantage these days. Looking forward to returning to Kingslayer soon! read more

My boyfriend and I walked in here yesterday spontaneously to buy Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering Commander Decks. Everything was extremely neat and easy to find here. They had a huge selection of Final Fantasy decks to choose from, as we went to two other game stores before this one and didn't see much at all. Fun Fact: Today, my boyfriend drove here again while I was napping to pick up another Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering Commander Deck - that's how much he loved his experience here, haha. We will most likely be back! read more

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Cool store with interesting dice. Price is on the higher side, but the dice are different from ones you would find at other stores and also have cool packaging. The workers are also super friendly and it's a welcoming environment. read more

Best LGS in Orange County hands down. Friendly staff, fair prices, great assortment of card supplies, I recommend this place to all my friends. read more

Very disappointed in this store and their policies regarding buying product for kids. If you have children that your share this tcg hobby with this stores policy will prevent your kids from getting their fare share of product. They expect your kids to have a phone number to setup an account to be able to buy product. I get it for adults to prevent someone from buying multiple times but the policy ends up screwing kids over which these tcg games were originally created and intended for children! After driving in a hour of traffic once the kids got out of school so they could hopefully get some packs for themselves only to be turned away. Management really needs to reevaluate their policy regarding of how product can be purchased by parents for their children. read more

The staff is always so kind and welcoming to my family and I. They have an awesome selection! Wonderful place, highly recommend!

The customer service was amazing and Britt was super helpful, even helped me adjust the price on a card to its true market price. Im definetly coming back to this store because they gave me an awesome experience! read more

Would not recommend this store at all. The card selection is either whatever or way out or range. The service from their staff are great ans they're willing to help out to teach new games which is great. But. The prices on sealed product is atrocious. Pokemon they overcharge on MSRP in a crap time killing a community and sometimes drag other games as well. The prices tend to be very behind as they mark it way too high and the prices won't be updated for a long time. The owner loves to attack his own community as well so I rather not give him any money at all. Would not recommend this store at all with how poor and unprofessional the owner is. read more

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Really loved coming to the events and tournaments here. The staff is very professional and treat you like family. The hospitality is grade A+. I love that they have so many games and events to choose from. Perfect for war hammer, pokemon, yugioh, digimon, and magic the gathering. I would recommend all gamers play here if you're in the OC area. read more

My kids and I have recently gotten into Pokemon, card collecting and playing the actual card game, so we decided to stop by Kingslayer to see if there was any cards we could pick up. The staff was more welcoming and friendly than any other card store we've been to before. They had a pre-release tournament going on, but were still happy to show us around the store and help us find what we were looking for. Pricing was on par with market, so don't expect MSRP, but the staff was so helpful and welcoming that I would gladly support their business when I have the cash. Bradly, if you see this, thank you for making my kids day and helping the next generation get even more excited about playing! read more

I've never been a Trading Card Game player before, and to be honest I've been intimidated by the gameplay and by the players in the past. So much to remember, the learning curve, and the competition with seasoned players. I discovered Kingslayer (Lake Forest) Dec. '23 at a Learn to Play event for Disney Lorcana. I was pleasantly surprised to find a knowledgeable and approachable staff, a fun and easy to comprehend 1-on-1 tutorial on how to play, and the most warm and welcoming community of people just like me; looking to play and have a great time with authentic people, building friendships and connection. The store has an incredible selection of products and games from Pokémon, One Piece, Star Wars, and Magic. There's always plenty of stock, but if something is out the team has always been quick to reorder and restock. Their prices are great too! Usually I just order on Amazon, but I love supporting small local businesses like this, especially when the prices are competitive and I don't have to wait for shipping. I've recently joined their weekly Lorcana League group, and now I've got an amazing group of friends who I look forward to seeing each week. I've been more happy these last 5 weeks than I've been in the last five years thanks to this amazing little piece of nerd-heaven in Lake Forest. Thank you so much. read more

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My experience at Kingslayer has been amazing thanks to Iván and Alex. Iván is always ready to help, and his knowledge is impressive. Plus, the Lake Forest store has a great atmosphere and top-notch service. I highly recommend visiting them! (P.S. Iván is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, which makes it super easy to get help in both languages!)" Mi experiencia en Kingslayer ha sido increíble gracias a Iván y Alex. Iván siempre está dispuesto a ayudar y su conocimiento es impresionante. Además, la tienda de Lake Forest tiene un ambiente genial y un servicio impecable. ¡Los recomiendo muchísimo! (P.D. Iván es completamente bilingüe en inglés y español, lo que facilita mucho la comunicación en ambos idiomas.)" read more

Took ten 14yo boys there for my son's birthday. They had a BLAST and the rooms and vests were amazing. Staff was friendly and professional. Def recommend this place! read more

Not much else to say other than this store has become my home away from home for everything card game related, as well as hanging with friends and meeting new ones. Can't say enough about the great staff and welcoming atmosphere - a great change of pace from the usual card shops I've been to in the past where it's hard to feel welcome, especially as a newbie. read more

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Wonderful experience on each and every visit. A location that clearly values and fosters community. Bring your favorite tabletop game without a plan and you'll be fine. Or swing by to learn a new one. I sound like a totally cheerleader for these guys but I promise it's genuine. A good LGS is hard to find and has a great deal of value to the community. Thanks KS Lake Forest!!!! read more

Kingslayer Games - Hobby Shops Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I had a very disappointing experience at Kingslayer Games in Lake Forest. I was told by the manager that there were still OP-15 booster boxes available, so I waited in line for about 40 minutes. When I finally got near the register, I was then told they were sold out and that I could only purchase six packs instead. This was extremely frustrating and could have easily been avoided with basic communication. If the product sells out, customers in line should be informed immediately instead of wasting their time. What made the situation worse was my conversation with the owner, Travis. While he admitted they "dropped the ball," he also accused me of encouraging people to leave the store--even though he wasn't present and had no firsthand understanding of what actually happened. That accusation was completely inaccurate. I was simply informing other customers that booster boxes were sold out so they could decide if they still wanted to wait. Between the poor communication and being wrongly accused, this experience left a very negative impression. read more

Wish this place was here when I was growing up! They have a variety of trading cards, from Pokémon, YugiOh to Magic etc. While they focus mainly on card games and card trading, Gabe explained they plan to expand their table top board games and have more community events in the near future. Bought a Wingspan original here and look forward to seeing them thrive in the neighborhood! read more

Where do I start, Kingslayer Lake Forest is amazing. Between the amazing staff, awesome community, and great selection it's such a fun store. They run packed events but in a fair, fun, and organized manner. You can even reserve spots for events online which is so cool. I also find that I get great value from prereleases and specials. Thank you again for your amazing service and I'll see you all soon for Warhammer and Star Wars nights! You're my fav place to be read more

As someone who had been anxious about entering a game store space with little to no understanding of how to play, the staff at Kingslayer LF went out of their way to show me the ropes and make me feel so at home. 6 months ago, I had never played in a store; here we are 6 months later and I spent 2-3 nights a week with an amazing group of humans enjoying my time learning new things and playing games. I couldn't be more grateful for the environment that Travis, Gabe, Ivan, Alex, and Patrick have created for our local community. 10/10 would recommend this location to anyone! read more

Kingslayer Games - First enchanted pull! - Hobby Shops Near Me - Lake Forest, California

The best thing about Kingslayer is the STAFF and the COMMUNITY. Staff are all awesome and friendly people who will hands down go out of their way to help you. Please come in the store and learn how to play some of the new games. Also no matter what game you are into, every community is inviting and accepting. There always a wide range of products and if its not available then you can always request it to be ordered in. Hope to see you there! read more

Fantastic store. Friendly and helpful staff, I always feel welcomed to come shop at the store. The store is very clean and well maintained. The store has a great community of fellow gamers, the discord server is very useful for meeting fellow gamers. I come here all the time to play table top games. read more

I stopped by this store for the first time and I was greeted right away even though the staff was helping out other people. They were very welcoming and answered all my questions. The people inside were also pretty cool and made me feel comfortable. The cool thing about this place is they have a rewards program that is really neat (along with an online presence) I purchased a few things and will be making this my store for any future purchases. Customer service was top knotch. read more

Solid, well-run events for a variety of games, and able to buy entry tickets online which is great. Staff is all very friendly, and the event prizing is super solid compared to other stores in area. Even the people who play here are solid and very welcoming. Since opening the community has grown and many of them are new to games, including many different couples and families, so the store has solid mix of competitive and casual players. They also charge fair prices for their games even if the game is sold out everywhere. read more

Most welcoming and friendly staff and players I've come across in the LF area. Well stocked, will listen to the community needs and respond. Events hit capacity from time to time, so be sure to sign up early on the Kingslayer website. read more

One of my favorite places to be! Constantly innovating with new ways to engage the community. Friendly and amazing staff that are always welcoming and kind. And a great community that all come together to enjoy our favorite hobbies. This is a great place to be! read more

Kinglayer is the most welcoming hobby store I've ever been to. The staff and other customers always made me feel welcome and included. They are very fast to respond on theirs Socials so I have never had any trouble having a spot reserved for their events. Other hobby stores suffer from Gatekeeping that these communities can sometimes attract. I always felt prioritized when I had a request from ordering a product, attending an event. They would have a product I wanted transferred from their Oceanside location to Lake Forest for my convenience. Now that's service! When I purchased products there, they told me about the discount they gave to people on their Discord server and let me sign up then and there. I found this place completely by accident, but now it's my favorite place to go. read more

Honestly frustrating that this shop constantly faces sell out crowds for events and will turn away multiple customers because of lack of space while having people hanging out taking up whole tables/open space who aren't even participating in scheduled events. Be aware if you are coming for an event you are a lower priority to the shop then regulars coming in to sit and hang out read more

Came into the shop with one of my buds right before closing. Was greeted by the GOAT known as Gabe, he was quick to assist us in our questions and was very friendly overall. Great guy definitely someone to have in front for a new shop! The selection of cards and sealed project they had were priced fairly, was a small but nice selection for a new store! The trade is process is also straight forward and well thought out. The only thing I have to complain about is the heat in the store. Wish the AC was cranked and going, especially for Southern California. But I definitely recommend this store! read more

I've been going to Kingslayer for weekly Pokemon tournaments for about half a year now and plan to remain a loyal customer. Ever since I started going, I've experienced unwavering excellence in their customer service & overall friendliness. It's definitely helped keep me coming back for more. To shout out the staff, Gabe, Alex, Ivan, Patrick, and any other name I missed, all folks working at this location are great at what they do. I feel safe buying/preordering products from them knowing it's the best quality & untampered, and their prices are mostly good deals (at least fair). As far as the community goes, they keep the good energy going even beyond the store with their online communities on Discord, so I feel like I'm pretty much always connected to the Kingslayer family. Truthfully, this positive review is mostly a copy/paste that I'm writing for all 3 Kingslayer locations, but that's because Travis has done a great job keeping the quality of service & welcomeness consistent across the board, so my positive feedback goes to all locations. Keep up the good work! read more

Place is awesome. Staff are really friendly and inviting. They have a great selection of cards and even do game nights where people can play the various games with others. read more

Kingslayer in LF is consistently the kindest and most helpful hobby shop I've frequented in my 15 years of nerd behavior. The crew at LF are friendly and smart, and they run crowded events effectively. They're flexible with extremely limited space and try hard to be fair about open play vs events. There are uncontrollable factors in this industry like product allocation or finite resources, and the way that they react to those issues with an effort to be equitable is consistent. read more

One of the best LGS in the area! The staff is always extremely friendly, welcoming and accommodating every time I go in. They do a great job of announcing when they have new stock in at the store on their discord and the community has been awesome. read more

This place has been amazing ever since it opened up. Unfortunately there isn't a yugioh community here yet, but the Lorcana scene is very healthy. Not only is the community that is built in the shops a very nice and friendly one, but the store staff is amazing too. Not only are they helpful and knowledgeable, but they are literally the nicest people ever which is a big difference from other stores. Store is always clean and prices are fair and not always hype/market prices on goods unless there is a reason. read more

the owner is very friendly and willing to help transport products from their other locations. hopefully, its inventory can build up quicker, but overall it's a good place. read more