I've been a fan of Rolling Tales since day 1 and was so happy when they made the move downtown…read morewhich made it easier for me to stop by more often (huge loss for folks on the south side!) Their new space feels cozy but it larger than I expected it to be. It is bright and colourful, particularly in the juvenile section. Their focus is on graphic novels, comics, and manga andy do a great job choosing featured books to fit their community. They also sell a collection of action figures, toys, and games with something for everyone. I most recently visited on Free Comic Book day (first saturday in May!) and they did a great job making it a fun, engaging experience with artist guests and activities. Rolling Tales is a great addition to the downtown community!

Amazing addition to Edmonton's comics and gaming scenes. The store is almost split perfectly into…read morehalf comics/graphic novels and half gaming supplies like dice and cards. Wonderful staff. I can't speak much about games but I do enjoy comics and graphic novels, and this place has a great selection of different topics and for varies age levels. I was especially impressed by the shelves dedicated to topics concerning LGBTQ2SIA+ and healthy sexuality. Worth the trip out to Terwillegar.

Awesome place! My husband and I are visiting from out of town and my husband is an avid board gamer…read moreso this place was perfect. Friendly staff, excellent tea and good cookies!! Great selection of board games to play/rent/buy. Very clean and well lit. Wish we lived closer

Bright airy vibe. Young happy staff. Assorted coffees and teas. Chill eclectic music. They have…read moredesserts but not much for food. They even have craft beer. They have games. Seating is very limited in the front, but a lot of room in the back. Good for enjoying some sun in spring and fall. I like their lattes.

This place is terrific. Geek heaven. Great selection of single issues and trades, and huge boxes of…read moreold archival stuff. A large gaming area for tabletop games. Tons of tempting action figures and sculptures. Books on creating comics. The staff are always helpful and willing to assist me in finding anything I can't quite place or remember. The negative reviews I've read here seem to expect some kind of big-box-store phony PR campaign from the staff. I think they are mistaking people who are naturally shy or introverted (typical comic book readers?) with being unfriendly or unwilling to help. When I've taken the time to engage with the guys who work here I've had nothing but great experiences, digging through crates to find a certain story arc with my favorite characters, getting recommendations based on other things I've enjoyed, having variant covers set aside until they're ready to go on sale, etc. I'm always greeted by someone at either door when I walk in, and even though they know me by now they always ask if they can help me find anything. I don't know what people are expecting. Complimentary tiramisu? Overall this place is a great regular stop if you're a comic book, tabletop or action figure/memorabilia collector and I strongly disagree with reviews stating that the customer service is lukewarm. If you're comfortable in any other hobbyist shop you'll be comfortable here.

Frankly I find this store overly crowded and not terribly friendly. As a woman who happens to be…read moreinterested in comic books, general geeky things, and games, I find it to be exceedingly important that there be good sight lines in a store of this variety and I find it confusing and hard to navigate as a store location. It really could lead to some uncomfortable encounters with staff or patrons simply because of the layout of the store. In addition I was there with a tall person recently and the items hanging from the ceiling hit his head. This is not good in general. It's a very disorganized clutter-filled store. And feels unusually crowded even when not many people are in there. I would much rather patronize other similar stores in Edmonton that do not have quite such a cluttered/unsafe aesthetic. It also took us a LONG time to find a staff member to help us in searching for a comic we were seeking (it was unavailable). It's good that this part of town has comics/games/etc. options for shopping but I really wish that it were more of a friendly place to shop, especially for people who are new to particular hobbies.

This is a fun store to come into even when you don't need anything…read more I think it is the best place for boardgames though. They have all of them and many different versions. They also carry games that you wouldn't find elsewhere like the review below mentioned (ie. Ouijia Board). They have great pool tables, chess sets, dart boards etc. I always think of it as a one stop shop to fill up your games room (if you have one).

This is a fairly average game and hobby store…read more They are a little pricey compared to some other place but they do have some stuff that isn't found elsewhere. For example, they have really nice chess clocks. Not many places carry clocks specifically for timing chess games but these guys do. They also have some really nice chess boards and pieces. Other than that, everything is fairly typical. They have board games, pool supplies, the normal stuff. The staff is OK. They know a fair amount about what they have in the store but they aren't very enthusiastic of forthcoming with it. More often than not, you'll have to ask for help. This is a decent store overall. If you're looking to save some money though, I'd look elsewhere.

This place has more history then most museums. Also it seems to be pretty organized. Alex and the…read moreteam have done an amazing job of making this a must see place when you come to Edmonton. I would call it an actual tourist attraction. If you are looking for something old or vintage and you can't find it anywhere, give this place a try, if they don't have it they will likely know where you can find it!

We found out about this place completely by accident! We spotted the Ghostbusters Ecto 1 at WEM a…read morefew weeks back, and on it was advertising for Curiosity Inc.! I love antiques and interesting things, so we just had to make a trip to see for ourselves. As soon as we walked into the store, I was floored. I just stood and stared, coming just short of jumping up and down and clapping my hands like a kid in a candy store! I knew instantly, this was my kind of place. We were warmly greeted by the owner Alex, chatted for a bit about the business and some of the interesting items he had. We set off to wander around and we were both impressed with the sheer volume and quality of items in the shop. We also noted that the prices were reflected in the caliber of the pieces. On that note, Alex was more than willing to haggle on the prices. They had everything from collections (the Simpsons stuff was wicked cool) to pinball games, toys, oil & gas items/advertising, tins, signs, neon, bicycles, and there's even a Zoltar machine!!! Although we didn't buy anything this time, we'll definitely be coming back. You can check out Curiosity Inc.'s YouTube channel and see them in action!

Games Workshop at first glance seems pretty nerdy.. it is. At the same time it's kind of cool. I…read morehave a friend who is really into this stuff. I've gone over to his place and he'd be painting little figurine game pieces.. I don't even know the proper name for them. It's not just a game shop its really a hobby. People come here and test out their skills on table top strategy games, which I also had no clue about until I saw it first hand. The experience was kind of neat. People come here and test out how they match up against other people. It's not exactly my thing but it was interesting to witness.

I walked into this store while a game of Magic was going on, so every one kind of just looked and…read morestared at me simultaneously. Awkward City! So yeah, this store is all about tabletop gaming. I came in here looking for a present for a friend of mine since he's into that kinda stuff. I mean, I'm really into video games, but I have to admit that this place is nerdier than I could have imagined. I find it incredibly ironic that this store is located right next to a sex shop. To be fair, they do have a great selection of tabletop gaming stuff. The staff really know their stuff since they're tabletop enthusiasts as well. I would recommend it to anyone who is a tabletop gamer.

Store is clean and organized, well stocked. Found what I wanted quickly. Love the staff, manager is…read moregreat! Executive Chairman is the boss! Love Love Love Love Love Love the place.