Super helpful staff, an incredible owner, and if they don't have what you're looking for within the shelves and shelves of gaming stock, they'll order it for your convenience. Michael has made this store into one of the cornerstones of the tabletop and comics scene, and apart from select stores in the Toronto area, you really won't find another place like this to get lost in for hours on end anywhere nearby, check it out when you get the chance! read more

I don't think I can walk by a games store without going in. It really makes you feel some kind of way when you walk into an entire store which is dedicated solely to fun. The store had a big comic section. Next to this area was a variety of art books, D&D dungeon master guides, and various merch like Funko Pops and comic figurines. I was more interested in the TCG section with singles for MTG. Here they had a whole Ultimate Guard section which I have never seen before. They had a ton of great displays for TCG accessories and I saw some really cute Christmas themed Dragon Shield sleeves. It looked like they carried just about every other colour of Dragon Shields as well. The next part of the store was all about Warhammer. The back of the store had many tables set up and there were a few people playing Warhammer. The tables were pretty spaced out which made it easy to get around. While we were browsing some of the cards, an employee came over and offered to help. It really seemed like they were genuinely interested in what we were looking at since we all share the same hobby which made the whole experience feel comfortable. read more

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Kingston's nerd community is so lucky now. When I was in high school we had a comic shop and an arcade that sold some RPGs. Now, it's got two comic shops and two dedicated game shops. Nexus specializes in RPGs and miniatures wargames, and you can find a good selection of both there. There's a bit gaming space in back for users. The only draw back of the location is the lack of natural light, which is something you never noticed until it isn't there. read more

Kingston Gaming Nexus - Hobby Shops Near Me - Kingston, Ontario

This place has cleaned up quite a bit in the last few years. It's a great place to come for DND supplies, comics, and anything geeky. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. There's a girl who works there with cute dyed hair. She was nice to me and didn't gatekeep like a lot of guys sometimes do when they see girls in a comic store. I have no idea what her name is but she's great! She even helped my friend and I find an obscure item we were looking for. Be careful on the stairs on the way down. Other than that, I'd recommend you support this business. Since COVID-19 started, businesses like this have been struggling. I genuinely hope they stay open because they are a staple in Kingston's geek culture! read more

Super friendly and knowledgeable staff and so far, the lowest prices in town for board games. Anything that's not in stock is usually in within a week. Yes, the store is in a basement, but that's reflected in the pricing compared to other game stores in Kingston. read more

Great prices! That's one star! Great selection of RPGs and board and miniature games, that's star 2! Friendly and knowledgable staff equates to star 3. The fourth star is for the convenient location. The lack of other stars is for the dingy, and damp, musty even, conditions. Still a must visit for gamers both casual and serious. read more

Great gaming stores are on the endangered species list across North America, so it makes my day when I hit a place like KGN. I have a few 'look-fors' when it comes to gaming stores, including inclusive customer service, a selection of used games, and space for shopping *and* gaming. Nexus hits all of the above, and more. Some folks make a note about the basement space, but hell, man, you have room to move around. And when did gamers become fans of natural light? I came across used copies of the classics Tomb of the Lizard King and Keep on the Borderlands, which I snapped up. I just wish that I had been in town all week so that I could have checked out one of the gaming nights. I hope folks in Kingston appreciate this place; they're lucky to have it. I will make a point to stop by whenever I pass through town. read more

I'm not into comic books at all, but many of my friends are so I stop in occasionally to find gifts. The staff is always open to helping me find exactly what I'm looking for without giving me the annoyed eye-roll I frequently get at similar establishments for not being aquatinted with comic book culture. I really appreciate the friendly attitude of the staff and their patience. If you're a friend or a parent of someone who's into comic books, this might be a great place to find them a gift. read more