Prices are way too high. This shop is no better than the scalpers. They are charging about $160-170…read morefor $100 products. I played one event at this store, it was advertised as a $5 entry event with standard rules. I arrive to the store and was charged $10 for entry (reasonable amount for event in question but advertised lower) and after I paid, I was told this event had a bunch of house rules and they banned half of my cards. For extra context, I was in the store 2 days prior and none of these house rules were mentioned when they told me about the event. Instead they posted these rules in their discord and never even told me about this server. TL:DR The employees themselves seem fine and nice, but whoever sets the prices and organizes events needs to do better.

We stopped in on a quick visit from out of town, they had a small but great collection of SWU. Dani…read morewas super helpful!

My husband and I just went here last night! We don't live close, so it was kinda an event for us…read more We've been to one other e-sports lounge before, so we only had that experience to compare it to. Hunter-M was clean, had a nice amount of amenities, and overall a nice experience! Main downside was that the aisles are a little close together, so it wasn't hard for our playing to be disrupted by other players shouting in their respective games (even with headphones on). But it being a public space, I think that kind of thing comes with the territory. Overall a good time. :)

I'm a semi-pro Starcraft II player and I'm happy with the experience. Most esports games are…read morealready pre loaded, the internet is fast, and the PCs are quite nice. My machine had an RTX 3090. The keyboards are kind of rubbish membrane boards but that's to be expected. Bring your keyboard. The staff is friendly, and they are open 24/7. If you have a tournament to play or you just want to hang out with friends or kill some time at any hour, give it a try! It's not super expensive and there's Korean snacks, energy drinks, and packaged ramen + a microwave so you can decide whether it's worth it for you compared to gaming at your home setup.

I've recently stumbled across Whistle Stop Hobbies and cannot recommend it enough, from the…read morefriendly staff, to the variety of tamiya paints and model kits. Planes, ships, cars, and more... they really have it all here. A hidden gem for the hobby

Cool little Hobby and toy store in a strip mall in Alexandria. Lots of models, puzzles,…read morefigures/figurines, model paints., and more! The person running the story was friendly and greeted me and asked if they could assist me in finding anything. #WhistleStopToyAndHobbies

I'm a huge fan of customer service anywhere I go, and you will not get it here. The TO Chris not…read moreonly cursed at my friend but also threatened to kick him out because he was trying to express the rules to him in a calm manner. This was my first time here and probably last time. I am not trying to be that guy, but that situation could have been handled a better way.

My nephew's birthday is coming up and he wants Pokémon cards. I didn't know anything about Pokémon…read more(until I went to this store). I am so glad that I stopped at Chesapeake Sports Cards! The guy managing the store was very helpful! There were different items for sale and I didn't know what I needed. He explained the differences between all of the items and he helped me get what I needed for my nephew. I also learned that pre-COVID the store would host Pokémon games in one of the rooms. I think that's awesome that the store hosted games where the community could get together. I hope they resume once the COVID era ends. (Do adults play Pokémon? After talking to him, I think it would be fun to learn.) Since this was my first time in a sport card shop, I was even able to get a small pack of baseball cards for my friend who collects them. The store was bright and cheery and had a happy atmosphere. I had a great customer service experience and would definitely go there again and recommend it to anyone.

Stopped in looking for some heat relief during the Asian on Main festival and left a fan!…read more The store hosts a variety of board games for both children and adults, kawaii gifts, cards (the Pokemon card section absolutely captivated my daughters), and more! An entire half of the restaurant was sectioned off for gaming and I saw a bunch of people sitting down and having fun. Their proximity to GMU makes this a great place to build local community. Snacks are available (thanks for the $1 water!!!) and they have clean bathrooms. Everyone was super friendly and now I have a whole list of new games I want to purchase.

This is not the most convenient store to me, but I'll keep coming as they are one of the few gaming…read moreshops that hasn't become a scalper. Many others in the area will buy card games from the manufacturer then sell at inflated prices to squeeze all value out of a set. Pair o Dice doesn't do this and it's quite admirable. For example, earlier today, I went to two closer stores and was told a box of Avatar MTG cards was over $210 ($174 on Amazon) then I went to Pair o' Dice and bought it at $180. I'll gladly support a local gaming shop that supports their customers and doesn't see us as sponges to squeeze. Good job, Pair o Dice. I will be back.

such a welcoming and awesome space! When I first walked through the door I was greeted and asked if…read moreI need anything. I looked through the board games section and could see all the popular board games were available. including a hard find character pack for marvel champions. In addition to the board games there's more miniatures and paints to choose from. The back half of the store is dedicated to playing the games, whether it's magic, lorcana, warhammer, board games, dnd, all games are welcome. There's dedicated nights for different games and events so check out the calandar. The store looks great, is clean with snacks and beverages available to buy. If you're looking for something, let them know. Great place to stop in, play a few games and support a local business.

I'm not much of a board game person by default, but I love checking out these stores because they…read moreusually have merch too. I had lunch nearby and have been hearing about this place for a few months. I kept telling myself I wanted to drop by, and this was my opportunity! They've been around for just a few years. I was greeted warmly as soon as I walked in. And I just started browsing the colorful shelves of board and card games. Near the register, big plushies (Kirby too) were on display. My cousin would've liked one, but maybe next time. I appreciated that the games were all in alphabetical order. A card game called Aquarius immediately caught my eye, and some random holiday mini puzzles that are perfect stocking stuffers. Never too early to shop! Past the shelves, I noticed a bunch of tables designed for playing board games, and I saw some shelves nearby loaded with games anyone who comes in can freely play (when the tables are open, of course). They were offering a LOT... more than I've seen anywhere else I think. I ended up chatting with Boyd about how cool the store is, and while I ended up asking what board games might be fit for the more casual game nights -- i.e. shorter ones that aren't too complex. He had tons of recommendations. Including the one I preordered and picked up a few days later, I added 4 new board games to my library, like Wavelength, Kites, and We're Doomed! So far I've only played Aquarius (which I LOVE), but I am super excited about opening the rest when the time comes. They have trading card game (TCG) and board game nights... they'll give you a calendar to stay up to date! I have already recommended this place to a bunch of friends I know enjoy stuff like this. Hope they continue to do well!

While it's wonderful to have a local toy store in town, the shop is not open at posted times…read moreconsistently. The owner is super sweet so you can call and she'll usually be able to open up, but there have been a few missed opportunities where we were walking by and would have popped in but they were closed. The shop has a large variety, but it is highly disorganized, you will need help if you're looking for something specific. It is packed to the brim, almost claustrophobic to me. Very hard to manage if you have a tiny kid who wants to touch everything.

A staple in Takoma Park, Fair Day's Play has been around for almost two decades. Inside a tiny…read morespace, shelves are full of toys, stuffed animals, games, and more. With a section for babies all the way up to older kids, there's something for everyone. When I popped in on a Sunday afternoon, I left with a large sticky hand toy for my eight-year-old daughter.

I really enjoyed my time at Pure Panic! The people here are super friendly, both staff and other…read morecustomers, with their recommendations and comic knowledge, even for someone as casual as me. Everything is priced fine I'd say. First floor was comics and some toys, and the downstairs was for Magic I think. They have DC, Marvel, other graphic novels, anime merch, manga, and card games. Was able to find the comic I wanted easily. Good selection of new issues and variants as well. A seating area to read comics too. I'd definitely come again if I lived closer to this location!

I was wandering the neighborhood and stumbled upon this shop. It's been some years since I…read morecollected comic books because they started taking up too much space over the decades and because I started getting annoyed with DC and Marvel for their endless reboots, making everything I'd read before no longer cannon. However, I still love the characters and thought I'd pop in to see what's new since I stopped reading. I caught the owner at a moment when he had to care for a personal issue, as he was explaining to a customer that he had to step a way for a bit soon. I told him to feel free to kick me out and close the shop, I'm just there out of curiosity than a need to actually buy anything. I told him I'm a former collector. He insisted I stay and browse the comics and even take my time to read. I could mind the shop for him and just let anyone who comes in while he's away know that he will be back soon. I happily agreed and was a bit taken aback by his trust and kindness. He literally did leave me alone in his shop for a good 20 minutes. His is the sort of shop I preferred when I collected comics. The kind where the books are on the rack and you can flip through them a bit before you buy. This is in contrast to the stores that keep their comics bagged and you need to commit to buying before you know whether you will enjoy the storyline or the art. I don't live in the area, but if I did, I'd be a regular here. A small business definitely worth supporting.