The building seemed small, and unassuming from the outside. Posters, and markings in the windows indicating the plethora of games and events that the store supported. While I try not to judge a book by its cover, I certainly didn't realize what I'd be stepping into. I've imagined it must be like stepping into the Tardis. Seems small, and unassuming on the outside, but expansive, and immersive on the inside. Walls lined with various figures and bits ranging from the common to the rare. Ultimately, in spite of the massive amount of games (I even learned to play Super Dungeon Explore), or the extensive effort that's put into an amazing play-space... the people are what made the experience worthwhile. Want to learn a game? They'll give you the rundown. Have some old Magic cards to sell? They'll explain the value and give you the options they can provide. Wanna play a game against the person who consistently rolls poorly? Bob's typically available, and always ready to show off his reliably poor dice rolling. These folks have brought together a community. Groups of individuals who often don't know how to interact with people, come out of their shells and become open. Opportunities to meet some fantastic individuals that would be lost elsewhere. Beyond making a sale or offering a product, there is a community of gamers who are willing to offer games, advice, trades, laughs, and friendship. I'm an unashamed gamer. Yet my family hardly knows much more about the games I play, than how to roll dice. Still, when birthdays/holidays come around, I can send them to The Gamer's Haven, confident in the knowledge that whatever they find me will be well worth the trip. Frankly, you can get most of this stuff online, or from a big-box-store at a discounted price. (Show the staff a better price, and see if they can't make your trip worthwhile) But you owe it to yourself to see what's different about The Gamer's Haven. read more

Great selection of Games Workshop products. Awesome selection of paints and modeling related gear. Strong TCH selection. Super friendly staff. Poor selection of board games, the only thing that kept this store from getting 5 stars. read more

This place is awesome! Tons of different hobby supplies here including TCGs, D&D, Warhammer 40k, Age of Sigmar, Horus Heresy, Gundam... and more! The upstairs is a game room where you can commonly find people playing MTG, Warhammer and other things! The staff are all every friendly and knowledgeable! This place truly is a Gamer's Haven! read more

I loved this place so much, I do with they had a wider selection of pokemon cards. But overall the service was amazing and the cards were at the perfect value. read more

The Gamer's Haven - Pokemon card packs. These are all they had.. - Hobby Shops Near Me - Spokane, Washington

If you like to hang with gamers this place is the bomb! Limitedgrub but endless games!....................................................

This is an AWESOME space. They have a big area upstairs with tons of room to play tabletop and card-based games. Naiche is awesome and very knowledgeable. I've been here twice already and been met only with kindness from everyone here. I am visibly queer, so it is important to me to find safe spaces to hang out with other nerds! They have multiple open play nights each week and an entire section of their store is dedicated to Warhammer, which is a huge plus! Pricing of games here is comparable to other game stores I've visited in the area. read more

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This place is gamer heaven! The selection is amazing, they carry an awesome selection of board and miniature games as well as secondhand miniatures, as well as some locally sourced gaming accessories like dice trays. When I purchased a new wet pallet and realized there were no sheets included by mistake (manufacturer error), I purchased a refill pack from the store and informed them of the error, and they refunded the order as a customer service gesture! Absolute legends running things up there, I will be back for sure. read more

Recently started being able to come here more often now that they've moved so much closer to me (used to be in the valley) and now I'm going regularly to keep feeding my newfound love of painting minis! The staff is always friendly and willing to answer questions as well as willing to explain differences between paints and uses for different brushes. Can't wait to go back ever other week to amass my collection and maybe someday be able to get into some 40k games and finally learn to play. read more

Great service and cute little 2 story shop. Games down stairs and cards and card room upstairs. The also gave a military discount! Win win!

I paint miniatures. So it is hard to find a store, that not only stocks stuff other then gw products, but also has people who play my obscure game Infinity. This will be my go to gaming store from now on. read more

Best FLGS you will find. The staff is amazing. The owner is one of the most dedicated and fantastic people you will ever meet. The stock is the best within a hundred mile radius. Go there and you won't be disappointed. read more

Can't ask for a better hobby shop. I have dealt with them from 2003, in the various locations they have been, and can say that the shop has only grown better over time. As a volunteer for multiple game companies, I have found them to be welcoming, friendly, and knowledgeable about all things tabletop gaming. Plenty of gaming space, a great community of gamers, and broad selection of product put them #1 in the nation for me. read more

My favorite game store in town for anything wargaming related. It's in a beautiful location, well laid out, with a VERY knowledgable staff. I love their used case of miniatures, letting you buy a lot of stuff you may need for half price. I wish they had a little more in the way of RPGs and board games, but I'm still giving them 5 stars because I love the shop that much. read more

Behind 7-Eleven. Additional nearby food for the hungry gamer: Subway, Black Pearl (beer, burgers). Spend over $100 for a discount. Tuesday night magic. Thursday night Warhammer. Very active on their Facebook page. For tabletop wargame players this store has the most table space outside of Endgame in Oakland. The community is large and constantly active. The tournament scene is spirited and has a strong tradition of good sportsmanship. read more

I love this place! The staff is friendly and helpful. The prices are fair and a good value. You can buy dice sets or individual die. The have a large selection of games and gaming supplies. read more

The Gamer's Haven - Gaming hard - Hobby Shops Near Me - Spokane, Washington

The Gamer's Haven offers something not many stores can even begin to offer - friendship. The owner, Bob Kelley, can always be found smiling, laughing and talking with the diverse group of gamers that come through his store. The store's motto is "By Gamers, For Gamers," and nothing could be more true. Bob's priority is creating and maintaining friendships with everyone who comes through the doors - whether it's a pair of boys just learning to play Warhammer or weekly Magic players, chances are - he'll know them by name! If you have a question about a product, he's right there and available. He will special order products without question (and often does, having a pile of special orders constantly behind the counter). read more

Awesome selection of reasonably priced Magic the gathering cards. Friendly staff and a clean well decorated play area. I'm new in town, and am really impressed by this game shop. I can't wait to try out their FNM. read more

Good inventory of standard variety, including minis, cards games, and roleplaying. Excellent space for groups. I had a bad experience with the storefront. I called ahead to check availability for my item-- in stock, good so far. The rep introduced himself as Bob. Sounded friendly and helpful. I'm pumped. I can brave the world for a short while then retreat again to solitude and safety with new loot. I'm just a few minutes away, so I take off excited for my purchase. I arrive with a couple of other customers just behind me. I ask Bob for directions. He remembers me from the phone call. Item is 5 steps away in the corner. I pick it up, and head directly back to the register, standing a polite distance away from the other customers. As expected of a great business, he has greeted his other patrons and is now talking to them about the card game Magic, which I am guessing they indicated some interest in--no problem. He is talking about some new additions to the game. He seems really excited for this, and what it means for his business (Bob sounds like the owner now). This guy is working a sale, alright? I'm thinking, this is the part where he pulls down some packs and snags that assumptive close... Nope. Just keeps on chatting, and now I realize he is just chatting. I check the time. I check if there are other open game stores nearby. No luck. Bob is now talking about the future state of the game and compares it to the arms race that was Yugioh. Sounds like Yugioh was so focused on the new arrivals that the entire experience lost its meaning. I've been standing there for maybe only five minutes, but I've done the whole rollercoaster of purchase anxiety. Or so I thought. I put my item back in the shelf and head for the exit. I'll just buy online. Bob sees me halfway out the door and calls out, offering to ring me up. I should have kept going, but I'm a forgiving person, these are my people, and I want my new toy, 10 minutes ago. Bob is still friendly and apologetic, saying something like "We're a community, you see, this is what we do, we just shoot the breeze." Well, I'm quiet, I say "No problem, I understand" because I do. I consider myself a part of that community. I get excited about my hobbies and I like to share that. I understand you bro, but you're running a business and I was also your customer. You remembered me and knew exactly what I was buying. Now I'm checking out and all I can think of is that he has mentally labelled me an outsider to whom he needed to explain that his "community" will just do this sometimes. Somehow, I am Other. He tried to make some small talk as the card was swiping, but now I'm deep in my shell. I left politely, only $16 dollars lighter, and let Bob return to his conversation. Gamer's Haven is the first hobby store where I suddenly felt like a duck out of water. Cast out by my tribe. Definitely did not earn its name with me. read more

I just started going to gamers Haven and I love it, the owner is amazing and was already treating me as one of his own the first time i walked in. This is a great place for table top an card games; features many rooms and areas to play. I'll be going here for a long time to come! read more

Great stuff, huge selection of games. Staff is super helpful with everything from special ordering games to talking to you about what is on the shelves. Owner is usually there and a friendly fellow. Tournaments and massive gaming space really make this the best store in town. The bathroom gloryhole gives it a 4/5 because it wasn't up to code, but otherwise an A+ establishment. read more

If you want a strong community, this is the place to go! Big Warhammer 40k, Magic, and X-Wing/Armada communities. Regularly scheduled events that bring in a big crowd and awesome staff! read more

Friendly and knowledgeable staff combined with a great selection of card, tabletop and board games makes this one of the best gaming stores (if not THE best) in the Inland Northwest. Lots of room available for games of every sort and regularly scheduled games for anyone to join in. Don't believe me? See it for yourself! If they don't have it, they can get it; plain and simple. read more

Gamers Haven is the best game store I have ever stepped foot in. With a very friendly and helpful staff they will help you with all of your gaming and hobby needs. They carry all kinds of games like MtG, Warhammer (40k and Fantasy), RPGs, and even Malifaux. Their large gaming areas allow you to play games in a clean and comfortable atmosphere. When you play here your not just a customer your like family. I would recommend The Gamers Haven above all other game stores. read more

Well displayed and lighted products. No piles of stuff to dig through like many game shops. An excellent shopping experience.