I visited on a Saturday and found the place josting a bachelor's gamong party. I think they do…read morebirthdays too. Gamer's Haven is a relaxing place to play role playing games and such away from home with like minded people. Most of the gamers connect through the website meetup which shows the date and times gaming groups play. They regularly look for new players. The establishment has an extensive collection of roleplaying books for a variety of games. Think of it as a library of sorts only devoted to roleplaying. The owner/manager(s) (Dave) are thoughtful and considerate men who appear to run their business 1st to provide an atmosphere where grownups can enjoy each others company like a book or chess club only role playing games. Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Warhammer 40k, Rifts and card games like Exploding Unicorns and such. They have three private rooms for private gaming. The place is mature. You can bring your own beer as no one there is under 21 and everyone is polite. They have a membership program ($35 a month) but you can pay by the day ($5 a day). First day of play is free as a trail to see if you like it. They take cash, venmo, etc. They also have some paints and figurines if your into personalizing your character piece. Gaming materials (dice and such) for sale and can order. They even have a 3d print you can use by the hour (they charge by the hour). I like their snack section that comes with a number of candy bars, nuts, ramon, ice cream bars and drinks. They have a microwave, frig, and sink.the place is made up of 3 sections. The back appears to be dedicated to Warhammer 40k. They have free wi-fi at Gamer's Haven too. Overall I think the place is a must see once in your life as an alternative to the library. Your not in an awkward position of having people over late at night if you have kids and such. However, unlike the library their hours are open past 8 pm. I think members can stay after management leaves with membership access. They have security cc cameras inside and the doors lock after you leave. Atmosphere: 6 star. Clean. Fair temperature. Wifi Service: 5 star. Quality: 5 star. They have a gaming table with a monitor. A collection of gaming books. Value: not sure of the going rate in the industry. Still if one lives close enough and has they friend to play with its better than online gaming or watching TV

This place is amazing l, staff were beyond friendly and inviting, wish they were in San Diego…read more Nice small retail store and large gaming area and rooms. I would highly recommend if you live in the area. Thank you!

Stopped by bases fresh out of work a week or so ago, huge selection of all genres along with most…read moremajor and minor publishers. The gentleman at the counter was very knowledgeable of older series and up to date comics. They even offer comic grading services for all collectors interested. Loved the shop loved the vibes will be back.

The store has a decent variety…read more But They do have a strict no-weighing policy on booster packs, even by hand. I understand it's meant to keep things fair, but from a customer standpoint it can take away part of the experience when buying packs. Seems like they're willing to deter customers away and from past reviews I can see a few of these customers that have been burnt or feel they can be overpriced as well Just something to be aware of if that matters to you.

Bad service and poor communication…read more I've been trying to catalogue my MTG collection lately. I drove 40 min to get to this shop because they have a machine that scans your cards. I paid the shop to rent the machine and waited for 2 hours. Then the staff told me "We made a mistake setting this up. We can't give you the scanned info, but leave your cards behind and your email address, and we can send them over. You'll just need to scan this thing we send you." I was uncomfortable leaving my cards behind because they're important to me. But I didn't want to walk away empty-handed. So I decided to trust them and I left my cards behind. I didn't hear anything for 4 days. I had to call them and they said "Oh the employee you were talking to got sick. If you want to pick up your cards you can do that though." I asked "How about scanning my cards?" and they said "We'll message the sick employee and call you back to let you know what he says". I waited 3 more days and they didn't contact me at all. I realized they weren't going to reach out to me to resolve the issue, so I had to drive down to the store to demand my cards back. I don't know who the person running the back of the shop is. Maybe the manager. Maybe the owner. All I knew is that they had context on the whole situation and knew that I had returned to get my cards. They didn't bother to come over to talk to me. They didn't even give me eye contact. They didn't make even a single attempt at improving the situation. Not even an offer for store credit. Not even a sorry. They just shrugged and yelled across the room "machine's broken". Then they went back to puttering around and left another employee to deal with me. This other employee had no context on the situation. All she could do was hand me a cash refund and give me a confused "Sorry...?" I was treated like I was an annoyance. Someone who'd go away eventually if you ignored them. Not a respected customer who just wanted to do business. I'm not mad that the machine was allegedly broken. I'm only slightly mad that the employees aren't trained on how to use the machine. I'm frustrated that I paid for a service and they didn't bother seeing the job through to the end. They didn't communicate when they decided to give up. I trusted them with my personal card collection and they betrayed that trust. I don't even know if I have all my cards back, but I'll never know. Save yourself the stress.

This is my weekly hangout for PFS2 games. Better than average acoustics for RP Games. Very…read morefriendly, helpful staff.

Adorable little toy shop. My kids both picked out some treasures and we had a lovely experience…read morewalking around and looking at the mostly wooden or woven toys. Very cool matching with the vibe of the town- not cheap plastic souvenirs.

I absolutely love the wide range of beautiful, well made, durable and plain cute toys they have…read morehere. The nature section is super cute. Excellent service and beautiful packaged toys.

Me and my Husband first time coming to a event they posted on Facebook and instagram and everyone…read morewas so Welcoming to us made us feel real special to be apart the whole group . I been to the store at frank and Sons a few times. It was really fun to learn how to play the game can't wait to see the next Adventure! Amanda n Ian

I never realized this location existed and I used to work around the corner from this little spot…read more First and foremost, the vibe here is very chill and friendly. From the moment you walk in, the individuals here really want to connect and learn about what your needs are. I actually came here for a DnD one-shot for my friend's birthday. I absolutely love the side room they have for this that is very well organized and accomodating. The best, this place isn't just about DnD, there are also Warhammer, Pokemon, One Piece and all sorts of other item you can look forward to. Pricing is on par with other ma and pa game shops, however, what absolutely stands out - how they want to ensure you are taken care of.

Cool store, lots of nerdy stuff. One of the cashiers was really nice and kind, the other guy was a…read moredouchebag. You know who you are bald guy that wouldn't get up from his chair.

Great set of people that work here. It doesn't matter if you're new to a hobby/game or if you're…read moreexperienced, they'll make you feel welcome. There plenty of tabletop battlefields as well as tables for card games and DnD sessions. They also have a huge selection of models for tabletop games and DnD as well. They also have models and comics and of course TCG cards. Everything is priced like normal so you don't have to worry about price gouging here. In fact, you may even get some discounts on tabletop minis.

Walked over to the other side of Garey Ave to antique row after our early dinner and checked out…read moreGame Nights which is usually super packed during 2nd Saturday art walks. We chatted with Kyle the owner who has intimate knowledge of 80% of the games in the store, having played them at least once. My husband bought the newest version of Horrified which is a series of cooperative games in which you are vanquishing monsters and saving villagers, this one is Dungeons and Dragons themed. Meanwhile, I talked with Andrew, a game enthusiast who had just purchased a huge game box with cards and dragon figures and was learning how to play it. Tuesdays are game nights there for people looking to play board games with a group. There are several tables for that purpose, and so many games for single players, duos, and larger groups. Super fun store!

After losing the Game Haus to post-pandemic fallout, there's been a sense of loss in the gaming…read morecommunity. Sure, it was pretty far away (Glendale) from Riverside, but I always enjoyed the trek and good times. Fortunately, Kyle, opened the Game Nights Cafe about 1.5 years ago as of this writing (01/01/2025), and the two-level shop and gamespace provides games to purchase, an impressive library of games to play in-house, and necessary hobby materials, such as Citadel paint, brushes, tools, and even a nifty airbrush set for about $70. After two visits here I'm Reviewing the shop, setting, atmosphere, and special New Year's Eve event. First, my long-time gaming buddy happened upon the store while antique shopping across the street. While Gameology in Upland has been our go-to, the initial appeal was the later hours of operation, especially on Sundays, the day we typically line up. There's a game cover fee, a reasonable $6 per player and good for the entire day. Otherwise, as Kyle mentioned to me, people would stay all day and not even purchase anything. Purchases, however, do offset the cover charge. The basement is where the bright track lights make the full-lenghth space inviting. Many hundreds of games line one wall. All are available for anyone wanting to play. And a significant number of tables and comfortable chairs are another draw. There's also a sizeable space upstairs adjacent to the retail area for games. Kyle invited us to come back for New Year's Eve for food, beverages, and a generous playtime that surpassed 2am. For $40 I was down, especially when I saw how much food was provided. A fullscale Middle Eastern feast, as well as charcuterie, sides, and desserts. Wow! The crowd was also fun and my group quickly befriended another and we played lots of fun games that could support 6 players, including Heat, Acquire, and Inca Gold. All three were in the extensive library previously referenced. In short, they host many events for Magic the Gathering (MTG), Dungeons and Dragons, open play nights, and hopefully more NYE celebrations. Finally, they also have a lot of games and things marked down for quick sales, so consider browsing. Not far away is the Glass House, and somewhere close by is Zoink Records.

I don't usually leave reviews under three stars unless I feel it's necessary, not to criticize but…read moreto point out areas that could be improved. When I walked into Darkside Games, I wasn't greeted. One employee was helping a customer with a trade of multiple Pokémon cards, which is understandable, but I stood by the display case looking at Magic cards for quite a while without any acknowledgment or indication I'd be helped. During that time, another customer who seemed like a regular came in and was immediately helped, while I continued waiting. A second employee later came out from the back, walked past me without saying anything, and started working without checking if I needed help. After about 15-16 minutes, I finally asked about a single card I was looking for and got a dismissive response. Overall, the experience felt unwelcoming and not very inviting compared to other TCG shops I've visited.

Dark Side Games is a decent spot for local game enthusiasts! They have a surprising selection of…read moreD&D and Warhammer items and supplies - as well as MTG packs and specialty single cards along with other game supplies. They have two separate areas with gaming tables - a smaller section in the front near the entrance and a larger section in the back with a bit more decor and ambiance. They hold weekly structured MTG meetups and for other games as well (for a small fee) and their event schedule is easily accessed on their website. We came in with my son in search of MTG cards and had fun browsing their selection. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Prices were on par with other gaming stores in the area. Store and play areas were clean with some interesting custom decor items. They're located in a shopping plaza with plenty of parking. Would be a great place to host your own card gaming sessions or join an established local specialty card gaming community!

The Light is YOUR game store. I am here weekly and at every…read moreDisney Lorcana event because of how welcoming and easy it was to jump in and feel like a part of the friend group. The Light is for both casual gamers looking to have fun, as well as competitive players looking to hone their skills. The players are really good at their games and are willing to help anyone learn and get better in order to compete. No lie I have gotten way better thanks to everyone's help. Whether its TCGs, video games, or board games the store owner Greg's main focus is to provide a space for everyone to have fun and enjoy their games with friends. (Spot the gamer in the pics)

This is the worst local card shop I have ever been too. The owner is super greedy, changed…read morepre-release price last minute from $40 to $50 without any notification, over sold tickets, didn't even have enough space inside and had to set up tables on the side walk without any safety boarder. And this is less than 60 degrees weather outside. The owner is also super rude and arrogant. Even other people heard the way he talked to customers and saying he's so rude. Definitely not supporting a local card shop like this.

Came with my wife to learn how to play Lorcana, we were taught step by step and all our questions…read morewere answered, we had a great time!

I came here to this store they treated me like garbage because I wanted to buy a booster box, all…read morethe people from inside they are doing discrimination, especially the lady in the front. After she argue with me and my family she wanted me to give her my IDENTIFICATION, she treated me and my wife and 4 year old kid really bad. This place deserves to be shut down.