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.

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.

Some pretty nice people here they give you better deals on games and collectibles compared to other…read moreplaces in the area they also often hold game nights and such of the like very cozy feeling place.

The employees are very rude and make assumptions. I tried selling a game and one of them said that…read morethe spindle had cracks around it,but it doesn't as I purchased the game from them. They pay you very little for your trades and charge ridiculous amounts for the same things you just sold to them. I do not recommend going there for anything.

Very cute toy shop on the main drag of Sutton's Bay that specializes in more educational and/or…read moresciency types of offerings. It reminds me of the store Natural Wonders that was found in malls when I was a kid. I loved that shop so much, so browsing through Brain Storm feels wonderfully familiar. There are tons of toys out for playing and testing and they encourage you to explore. And there's plenty of stuff to look at like stuffed animals, rocks like petoskey stones, puzzles, educational offerings like butterfly gardens and dinosaur dig kits, plus arts supplies, board games, building sets, etc, etc. Plenty of good fun for both kids and the kids at heart! Pop in and see what you find!

This Toy Store is hands down one of the best toy stores I've ever stepped foot in. While it's not a…read morelarge toy store, they've done an amazing job filling it with some the best and most unique toys. Every time I visit there's a new toy on display that's really cool that I've never seen before. Andy the owners is an amazing guy and very passionate and knowledgeable.

Great place, great vibe. They have a wide variety of MTG,pokemon lorcana, sorcery, and a few…read moreothers. They have board games D&D, WH40K stuff for sale. The video game side of the store is also pretty fun for lounging and playing games with friends. The atmosphere here is 10x better then the other card shop in Cadillac. I haven't been to the other one since this one opened. Great customer service and always have sales or sell things at fair values. When the foundations set was released. They sold there collector for a flat rate of 250.00 regardless of the price hike they had at release. They don't raise prices to ride the hype wave they are consistent and fair with the pricing, customer service and atmosphere of the shop​

From the owner: House of Games carries everything from video games, to collectible card games, table top…read moreroleplaying games, board games, Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, Pokemon and 3-D printed miniatures. We also run events and tournaments 7 days a week!

Horizon Books was my favorite bookstore as a kid and my favorite study spot today. The selection is…read moregreat - I especially really love all of the displays for state history and local authors. They have an excellent children's section. The staff are really sweet. There's a piano in the back, and occasionally a pianist will come by and play. My only critique is that the public wifi is very spotty, so it's hard to linger long enough to enjoy the atmosphere sometimes.

Not a very helpful crew working tonight. Some work needs to be done by the management there to help…read morefolks find what they're looking for. This is why Amazon is winning. You can do better.

Memorieeeeeees…read more Well, sort of. This is the former location of Borders in Traverse City, wherein I first polished my skills as a budding barrista. I worked in the cafe. It was the best of times, I assure you. Until they mandated that I wear a hat, and then it was all over. I don't do hats. But, I do do coffee while getting my nails done -- and needed a latte to ensure that I could fully enjoy my pedicure at LA Nails (in the same center). I hoped upon hope that when BAM! had taken over Borders that they'd preserved the cafe, and that they did. In fact -- this entire store is basically the same layout, with the same stuff as the old Borders. Cheers to that. My coffee was pretty darn good, 4-stars for sure. Pro-tip: this place has nice, clean bathrooms that are accessible easily (and publicly) from the side entrance, where the cafe is. And there you have it -- my small jaunt down memory lane. The smell of a fresh espresso bag still brings me back to an 18-year old Colleen C in flared jeans and an apron.

The selection on US Military history was almost non-existent , Anything , which wasn't much, WW1&2…read morewas only in the world History section. Had many books that almost seemed anti patriotic, but few that seemed patriotic for a business that is succeeding in a capitalist society.