A Store for More >> A Gaming Shop For Each State
Justin
United States
Michigan
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Constantly I'm searching for gaming stores. New games to buy, and new places to go. But, as hard as I look the hassle of finding a good gaming store is great. Sometimes, too great.
Not anymore my fellow 'geeks. I've decided to create a list -- this list to help people find gaming stores close to them. But, I know of only a few, so with your guys help we'll soon have a store or more for every state. You'll never have to ask the usual question where should I go to buy games in (insert state here).
Keep adding guys! Remember, a store or more for every state. [Edit] And now, so are non-united states friends don't feel left out, add stores in other countries too![/edit]
A format if you wish to follow:
Town and State
Type of Games (Euros, Rpgs, American)
The Store itself (Rating)
Additional Info
[Edit 2] Here you go guys. To make things even easier I've decided to add a list of each of the 50 states and 4 territories. Each time I get a store for each state I'll cross off the name. Go for it guys![/edit 2]
* Alabama
* Alaska
* Arizona
* Arkansas
* California
* Colorado
* Connecticut
* Delaware
* Florida
* Georgia
* Hawaii
* Idaho
* Illinois
* Indiana
* Iowa
* Kansas
* Kentucky
* Louisiana
* Maine
* Maryland
* Massachusetts
* Michigan
* Minnesota
* Mississippi
* Missouri
* Montana
* Nebraska
* Nevada
* New Hampshire
* New Jersey
* New Mexico
* New York
* North Carolina
* North Dakota
* Ohio
* Oklahoma
* Oregon
* Pennsylvania
* Rhode Island
* South Carolina
* South Dakota
* Tennessee
* Texas
* Utah
* Vermont
* Virginia
* Washington
* West Virginia
* Wisconsin
* Wyoming
* District of Columbia
* Guam
* Puerto Rico
* U.S. Virgin Islands
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Board Game: Nebraska
[Average Rating:5.16 Unranked]
Edward Hoden
United States
Omaha
Nebraska
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Ground Zero
Omaha, NE
Assorted
8
The Game Shoppe
Bellevue, NE
Assorted
7
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Craig Blumer
United States
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
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Wisconsin
Chimera Hobby Shop, Inc
http://www.chimerahobby.com/
Appleton and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Depth of choice in a wide range of game types
Rating: 10
They have an excellent selection of Euro's, I am less familiar with other gaming areas so can not judge. They have an good rewards program. And, they are always willing to special order.
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Chris Drake
United States
Springfield
Missouri
This Space for Rent
Currently Playing Red Barricades Campaign game III Day 3
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Metagames Unlimited
Springfield, Missouri
8.5
Assorted
One of the best game stores I have ever been in, every type of euro/german game you can think of, tons of rpg, tons more of minis and a huge open gaming area. The only thing missing are the wargames (hex and counter), the selection is minimal.
Website: http://www.mguinc.com/
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Board Game: Grand Canyon
[Average Rating:6.45 Unranked]
[Average Rating:6.45 Unranked]
Bobby Warren
United States
Glendale
Arizona
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Arizona
The Game Depot
Tempe, Arizona
The carry all sorts of games.
Rating: 10
Dave's owned the store since 1984 and has grown it from a small specialty store to a large gaming haven which carries all kinds of games from Euros, to war games, miniatures, family games, CCGs, and RPGs. Dave, Patty, and their staff (Mike, the manager, Patrick and Bill) are friendly and helpful to everyone who comes in the doors. Many non-gamers who come into the store and are overwhelmed by the choices and scope of the selection often leave with a game or the gift they came to find.
They have play space and run tourneys and events for many different games and the space is hardly ever empty on a weekend.
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David Fair
United States
Rockville
Maryland
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Gaithersburg:
Other Realms
www.other-realms.com
Rockville:
Dream Wizards
www.dreamwizards.com
Both great stores with large selections, gaming space, and great staff
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Kenneth Ellis
United States
Massachusetts
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Massachusetts:
Rivendell Books and Games
Rehoboth, MA
Rating: 9
Going on 3 years, Rivendell has become a fixture for the local gaming community with it's ecclectic naturalist decor, it's selection of many of the top titles in each genre, the multitude of weekly and monthly events it hosts, and it's stock of many intriquing gifts and collectibles. Rob is a gracious host to all who enter the shop, and is a veritable rules encyclopedia for many titles and role playing systems. The shop stocks euros, American titles, many parlour games, and also includes a large stock of RPG products and CCG titles (including singles). The Greater Attleboro Gaming Association hosts monthly events in store, along with numerous tournaments involving titles of interest. The only complaint that one could have with the shop is that both retail and gaming space are at a premium, which limits the number of gamers the back room can house, along with the overall volume of product the store can hold at capacity (but believe me- he's got it chock full of goodness), but Rob is always willing and able to make it work for us gamers, even if it means setting up card tables in the retail space. Given the following the shop has received, the space issue shouldn't be an issue for much longer.
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The Sleeper Awakes
United States
Aiken
South Carolina
The Necronomicon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnbYcB9ctu8
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SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia - Heroes and Dragons
Charleston - The Green Dragon
(Anyone know any good gaming stores in the Aiken / Augusta area?)
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Kenneth Ellis
United States
Massachusetts
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Ohio:
Kenmore Komics
Akron, OH
Rating: 8
Kenmore Komics is a well organized selection of comics (duh) and gaming products in a slightly out of the way location relative to the rest of the city. John keeps the place in exceptional order, as the shop is reasonably spacious and accommidates his stock well. Much of the store is dedicated to his assortment of collectible comic goods, models, and DVDs, but he also carries a dedicated stock of board and card games. Always on hand are a large number of Euro titles, along with AH and GMT wargames, and everything in between. The store is also home to a wide selection of RPG and miniatures products. The one detracting aspect from the store is that with as much good stuff as is kept on hand, there is no publically dedicated gaming space. But if you're in the area and have cash burning a hole in your pocket, you'll be hard pressed to find a better place to spend it.
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Ed Bryan
United States
Barbourville
Kentucky
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Game Headquarters
1629 J S.W. 89th Street
Oklahoma City OK
(405) 691-0509
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Eli Smith
United States
Hillsboro
Oregon
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Rainy Day Games
Aloha, Oregon (Portland Suburb)
Friendly and Knoledgeable staff, near daily events and tournaments and an excellent selection of Euros and American Board games, RPGs, CCGs and Miniatures.. even some wargames thrown in the mix.
http://www.rainy-day-games.com
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G. Libby
United States
Middletown
Rhode Island
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Providence, RI (and of course little Rhode Island has no games named after it)
The Game Keeper
Located at:
The Arcade
65 Weybosset St
Providence, RI 02903
401-351-0362
I have not been in the store for a few years, but I have friends who frequent the shop. In the past they have carried wargames, board games, family games, RPGs, miniatures, etc. I hear that lately there has been a large focus on Euro Games. I am sure someone here can chime in and give a better description of their current inventory.
The Game Keeper was holding open gaming on Saturdays with space available for a 100+ people!
The owner, Larry Whalen also runs Face 2 Face games which has been reprinting such games as I'm the Boss, Winner's Circle (The new version of Royal Turf), and Sleuth.
One more thing when you go there the building that the store is located, The Arcade, is the oldest mall in America and was built in 1828. So, you can get you fill of games and visit a piece of history at the same time.
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Zach May
United States
Lexington
Kentucky
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Lexington, Kentucky
The Rusty Scabbard
820 Lane Allen Rd # 196
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 278-6634
Mostly role-playing games and miniatrues, but they have a decent selection of board games, including a fair selection of Euros, as well as all kinds of CCGs. The people who run the place are great: they offer plenty of play space and they'll order stuff for you.
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Dan Taylor
United States
Unionville
Virginia
Just Another Washed Up Wargamer
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I've not been everywhere in Virginia, but the two "Games Parlor" stores in the DC area are quite good. They've got large play areas as well as great selections of Eurogames, wargames and RPGs. The staff are great and a good source of gaming advice.
http://www.gameparlor.com/Store/store.html
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Josh Wheeler
United States
Ammon
Idaho
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Idaho
Idaho Falls:
A-Street Games has a pretty broad selection of boardgames, miniatures, and CCGs. They have about 10 - 15 tables worth of gaming space, divided between their upper floor and basement level. Clean, well-lit, and boasting a special brand of Idaho hospitality, they are worth a visit.
Located on the corner of Park and B Street.
Excalibur games is located a few blocks away on D Street, between Capital and Park. They don't have much space, and maintain a pretty robust selection of boardgames and miniatures. They stick mostly to Magic: The Gathering, in terms of CCGs. Excalibur will also, generally, give returning customers some kind of discount on purchases. Always worth a loook.
Boise:
I have, personally, been to one games store in Boise called All About Games, and was very impressed with their layout, and gaming space. I am sure Boise natives could speak more specifically about that store, though.
Pocatello:
Pocatello is still a barren wasteland in terms of game stores. Que sera, sera.
Twin Falls:
I know there is a game store there, but I haven't had the pleasure of a visit, yet.
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John Laprise
Qatar
Doha
There is no rest for the wicked...
...and I am so tired.
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Illinois
Games Plus
http://www.games-plus.com/
101 W. Prospect Ave. Mt. Prospect, IL
Over twenty years in business and still going strong. They serve all varieties of gaming and are the center of the vibrant Chicago gaming community. Its hard to be in the Chicago area and not have visited the Plus. They have a large gaming area with eight large gaming tables in store and you can find gaming going on everynight; usually (FREE) resrvations are required. Regular groups and tournaments are frequent(including Thursday night boardgaming and first Saturday of the month boardgaming). Finally, their in-store semi-annual auctions are large local events lasting four days and attracting hundreds of gamers looking for bargains.
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Grant
United States
Colorado
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CA is in dire straits when it comes to BG stores. We had a large franchise (The GameKeeper, owned by Wizards of the Coast I believe) shove nearly every small dealer out of business. Then the GameKeeper closed, leaving a veritable vaccuum across the Golden State. After this gaming apocalypse, we are lucky to have ANY survivors, but those we do have are a rag tag bunch.
I've been to nearly every game store south of Bakersfield, and it ain't a pretty sight.
The Best Selection award goes to the Last Grenadieron 820 N. Hollywood Way in Burbank. The atmosphere is like creeping around someone's basement: it's total chaos. That makes it kind of fun, but unfortunately the guys that work there make you feel like you're intruding on their private discussions everytime you open the door.
The Best Ambience award goes to The Game Zone, 2302 E. Colorado Blvd in Pasadena. The rest, in my opinion, are too overpriced to justify keeping them alive. Anytime purchasing off the internet and ordering priority shipping is CHEAPER than buying retail, you've got a retail problem. TAKE THE HINT, ALL WAYS GAMING and GAME CASTLE!
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Will Green
United States
Alameda
California
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Last summer I took a traintrip across the country. Everywhere I went, I sought out the best, oldest, or most well known gaming store I could find. (Denver, Chicago, Boston, New York City). When I got back to my home, I realized that my favorite store is just around the corner...
Endgame
Oakland, CA
Assorted,(from Euros, to Flames of War, Fantasy minis, RPG's, CCG's, with a huge gaming space)
Rating: 10
www.endgameoakland.com
The owners are all very knowledgeable, and friendly. They are quite good with personal service, and will actually dissuade customers from buying a game, or item that they feel would not suit the recipient, then give a great suggestion that does. (This, even if the price of the suggested item is much less that the item originally wanted. There in it for the right reasons...)
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Chris Chelgren
United States
Unspecified
Minnesota
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Minnesota
The Source Comics and Games, Falcon Heights, MN
I have been going to The Source for over 20 years now, and it's a GREAT store. They have a very large selection of games, comics, and other collectibles. If you are in the area (just south of Roseville in the Twin Cities) stop on by and play a game or two in their large gaming area in the back. Then you can drive over to Fantasy Flight HQ - it's only about 5 mins away! Don't tell them I sent you, though... 
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Terry K
United States
Bloomsburg
PA
I can has 18xx teacher?
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The Roundtable Games & Stuff
515 Fayette Street
Conshohocken, PA 19428
Assorted
I go there almost every week for open gaming night on Wednesday
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Team Ski
United States
Dover
Delaware
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Delaware
Days of Knights
Newark, Delaware
Carries everything from Eurogames to Wargames. Definately the place to go here in Delaware....
http://www.daysofknights.com/
-Ski
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Rob Wuest
United States
Boulder
Colorado
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Wizard's Chest
Cherry Creek, Colorado
RPGS, Strategy games, Party games
Rating: 7
It's half game store, half costume store, but it's the best place I know in Colorado. I'd welcome other suggestions.
Sorry about putting this in Comments first, I'm learning
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Board Game: Citadel
[Average Rating:6.27 Unranked]
Paul D.
United States
Stratford
Connecticut
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Citadel Games in CONNECTICUT
537 Long Hill Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0641
Pat is the owner and he is highly rated with the Russian Campaign (AH & L2) if any one wants to lose! Many Euro's, Wargames and dice, etc. Stock is pretty up to date.
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Board Game: Universe
[Average Rating:5.50 Unranked]
Paul D.
United States
Stratford
Connecticut
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Game stores in CONNECTICUT:
Alternate Universe
398 Bridgeport Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
Ph: (203) 876-8539
Also:
Alternate Universe
1181 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT, 06511
Ph: (203) 562-0108 Fx: (203) 562-0108
Erik is one of the owners and is big into Star Wars and Star Trek, etc. They sell games, comics, dice, etc. If they don't have it in store they can get it quick. Axis & Allies, OSG Kevin Zucker wargames and some Euro's can always be found.
Also, they hold monthly all night game meets (the night of every first Saturday of a new month) at the Milford store.
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Boulder
Colorado
RPGS, Strategy games, Party games
Rating: 7
It's half game store, half costume store, but it's the best place I know in Colorado. I'd welcome other suggestions.
Michigan
hutchinson
Kansas
Colorado
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Games By James in Minnesota and Iowa. Fairly mainstream, yes, but probably more accessible to your non-gamer family and friends. You can lead them in with Cribbage and Backgammon, pull them in with Blokus and Ingenious, and finally hit them with Conquest of the Empire and Railroad Tycoon.