The Fun Factory is the best trading card retailer in the area and has an entire wall of "gamer"…read moretype board games (think Catan, Ticket to Ride, not Monopoly or Scrabble). There's a small but adequate selection of D&D products and dice as well. I would call ahead if you're looking for something specific. Trading cards are where this shop really shines. Lee, the new owner of about three years, makes big efforts to make sure his inventory is as robust as possible. This is primarily a Magic: the Gathering spot, but The Fun Factory also carries Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Star Wars and Flesh and Blood sealed product. Singles are overwhelmingly Magic, but there is inventory of most of these other products, as well. For Magic players, there are gameplay events four or more days a week, with Commander gameplay on Tuesdays (casual), Thursdays (Commander Night), as well as FNM and Saturday events. Lee is currently (beginning of 2026) overhauling events to expand options for players. Prices are fair. On par or better than one typically finds at a local game store for both buying and selling. Sealed product is around market rates. Some other, older reviews have indicated that The Fun Factory has higher prices than online retailers, but that's only true to a degree. It isn't really reasonable to expect a small business to match bottom dollar online retailers. Secondly, there's something to be said for being able to hold a card in your hand and inspect it prior to buying, and not having to pay shipping or worrying about your purchase being "lost" in the mail like an online seller. Some of the customers have the sort of hygiene problems that one might expect at a tabletop store, so it can be a little funky during busy events. The store is clean and regular upkeep is done. This is a well-run business, especially among small hobby stores, where it is close to the ceiling of expectations. Reviewer is a regular, longtime customer of the business and perceives that The Fun Factory continues to change for the better, and is particularly improved over the past few years.

If you like paying for sky high over priced items like Pokémon, Magic, and there really minuscule…read moreYu-Gi-Oh! Content, also with the creepy stares you get from the main guys in the store when you walk in, and with the musty air you smell when you walk into the store then the "fun factory" is for you.

I too have been coming here since I was a young'un. The best penny candy counter I have ever had…read morethe pleasure of grazing. As kids we were given $1, and we could fill our bags with whatever goodies we desired! Every time I come back I remember how wide eyed and full of excitement all of use were to get a bag full of candy - oh the excitement, it was palpable! If only $1 would go so far today! They still have the huge penny candy counter and the same brown bags they have been using for ever. It truly means its summer once those bags are filled and wrappers are ferociously being removed on the sidewalk.

Love this Old Style Toy Shop! Help is personal and knowledgeable who ls down home friendly! Such a…read morerefreshing fun shopping experience hidden away in one of the most delightful small towns in Central Lake! So close to many fun and unique areas of interest which are often overlooked here in our Northwestern communities! Take the "Road Less Traveled": ENJOY THE SCENERY & PEOPLE

I got to work here a bit today with a young adult. So much yarn, so colorful, soft and beautiful. I…read morehave knitted in the past, but crochet is more my jam. I'm not much for following patterns, I don't have the patience. But, if you craft in the winter, you could stock up here, no problemo.

What a rude manager to encounter first thing on a sunny Sunday morning. I was returning 2 items,…read moreone of which was missing a barcode when I purchased it. When I asked simply if I could grab one from the shelf nearby for her to scan she laughed at me. A simple question deserves a simple answer. Rather than use the receipt on the screen she was already processing for the first item, she said I had to leave to find the paper receipt or a barcode. Wow Michael's. You can train better than that.

These folks have always been helpful when I have visited this location. There is another location…read morein town located at the GT Mall. We keep misplacing cords (t.v. and phone ones) so we got replacements here. They were also having a special on batteries, and we'd been planning to get a wireless mouse and found one here (ended up not being able to figure it out, but I'm sure they'll take it back without a fuss). They're located next to the Ware's location on South Airport, and across the street from Arby's. If you are not specifically looking for it, you might just fly by.

Store is consistently understaffed, which is a problem in itself; it's not helped, however, by…read moreemployees who can regularly be seen lounging unhelpfully as a single person tends to the register line. This has happened all three times I've been there this week, and I hesitate to take my business there when I'm still in search of electronic parts.

Nice size shop with a little bit of everything. Six or so play tables. Just a quick trip in.read more

best place you're going to find in northern Michigan. Knowledgeable and friendly people that made…read moregaming their passion. Lots of great memories thanks to the people and friends made there.

Great place to take children and teens to stimulate interest in science. Numerous puzzles,…read moretelescopes, books and games all focused on scientific discovery.

Manager refused to acknowledge an item we bought there (wasn't even trying to return it). Was rude…read moreand essentially called me a liar. NEVER going back!

I have done business at treasure trove for over a decade. I've had very professional interactions…read moreand I am very grateful for this wonderful store.

Very rude. Treated my mother with such horrific disrespect. Would not recommend. Very disappointed…read more Was a long drive and he was so rude.