Best Board Game Shops In Minneapolis Near Me

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· 311 reviews

3920 Nicollet Ave #150, Minneapolis, MN 55409

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Tower Games: what do users think?

Emerson Maki: Wow! What an amazing store. They have the best selection of Warhammer 40k, AoS, Necromunda, and other games. They also have the best selection of paint and supplies.Not only do they have the goods, but the staff was on another level! One guy, I think the owner, was so helpful in talking with my son and I about everything on the hobby side of 40k. He introduced us to new paints, guides on painting, and was generally very inviting. He welcomed every regular by name who walked in, and set an incredible tone for the store.I will make trips to Minneapolis just to stop here and talk with them again.

Milo: Best local game store in Minneapolis. The workers are kind and attentive, and the sales are great! Love playing games here too. Highly recommend.

Aunt Tassels: Good selection, nice play area, and great staff.

Rey Cavazos: Very nice store people are really polite.

Anthony Bolin: One of the best table top game stores in Minnesota.on road parking is a bit of a pain.

2. Steamship Games Uptown - CARAG

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711 W Lake St Suite 103, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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Steamship Games Uptown: what do users think?

Tim Haggerty: Quaint shop

Justin Christensen swanson: Been going here for well over a year now and the owner and staff are awesome I highly recommend this place for buying and selling they are fair and honest and will take care of you. And they are very knowledgeable!

Kellie Hellum: Great people!! My #1 card place

Taylor Severson: Can’t say enough good about this store, mostly come for magic related things but I see the other game communities here as well. Great helpful staff, fair prices and usually more stock than a lot of other stores in the area. Monday night commander is also always popping!

Ryan Simmons (IONRyan): Incredibly nice people. We were window shopping, just trying to catch a break from the heat but ended up making a purchase to support the business. Seems like a great place to shop and play!

Sean McStravick: Staff were really nice, seems like a cool place to play.

Osoosi Tha'God: Was told to bring my card collection here i guess i didn't look the part buddy took my cards twisted em in his hand said something and dropped em said they weren't interested never looked me in the eye once but i give em 5 stars i told my friend they should go in cause they'd definitely fit in and this guy made me right don't trip if i ever came back it would only be as a hazard good thing I'm no comedian

Teukii Moua: Pretty small but got some nice cards I haven't seen at other shops.

3. Level Up Games - Loring Park

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· 437 reviews

1425 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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Level Up Games: what do users think?

Michael Tibstra: Great place for board games and cards!

Laura Heilman: Very diverse selection including comics, manga, video games, ccgs, board games and more. The space is intriguing with many small sectors. The atmosphere is welcoming and the space very clean. Loved what I saw of the play space!

Gwyndolin Sullyvahn: Great little place with good vibes and a good selection of everything from comics to retro video games.

Will P: Such a cool game store! A very cool atmosphere, a good collection of comics and manga, board games, video games, and tons of Magic The Gathering cards. This is the place to go in downtown Minneapolis to make your inner nerd happy!

Emily Ioppolo: Amazing atmosphere and so cozy! This is clearly a neighborhood gathering place. Also had a small but mighty video games section.

Derrick May: Very knowledgeable and helpful.

Forrest Black: Cool little shop below the city streets! Friendly and attentive employees, a cool selection of games and a cool spot to hangout.

Eric Feavel: An awesome shop full of a mix of great thingsTCG, tabletop board games along with video games, comics, and way too many items for my poor wallet lol.

Ben Mcintyre: Great atmosphere and really cool people went in 20min before close with a crowd. Completely interrupted a game. The guy there stayed super helpful and awesome. Will make this a constant stop in the future.

Eriq Duong: This place has everything from board games to card games and video games.

Sam Jacobson: Cool spot downtown, great ambiance and selection of goods. Great for cards, comics, and second hand video games

Josh Schulenberg: Honestly, the two employees I interacted with were some of the nicest game store employees I have ever met. It feels like game/comic book stores always have employees with condescending attitudes, I get how hard it is to deal with people. These employees did not seem judgy or condescending at all, even after they had to get out 4 game discs for me. They were willing to make conversation about magic the gathering and games. Great selection, very well deserved 5 stars.Edit: I forgot to mention the great prices that this store has. The games I bought were for the PS3 and we're between 5-10 dollars.

Wxj Zzzz: So good, i go with my father to buy a fifa 20, the employes are so kind and are good prices

Matthew H.: Great place with every modern game you could want. They even have a section with classic Nintendo games and consoles. Very knowledgeable staff, time disappears when you're in here!

4. Dreamers Vault Games Minneapolis - Hiawatha

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· 363 reviews

4701 Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

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Elishua Hur: Great store! Has lots of cards games like Yugioh, Pokémon and Magic The Gathering. Really cool comic book shop with board games available and amazing collectible figurines and build sets. Highly recommend stopping by if you haven’t yet!

Mark Erickson: Nice atmosphere, lots of space, going tables.

Michelle: My family and I always enjoy coming into Dreamers Vault. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the team are really helpful. The back half of shop is an area for people to come and play, and they host games throughout the month.

David Lewis: Amazing selection and a great place to hang out

Jeffrey: Incredibly friendly and relaxed atmosphere, helpful and attentive staff, nice selection, plenty of space, and it's well lit and well maintained. Honestly was blown away when I first came into the store.

Jose Andrade: Friendly staff and a great selection of cards, comics and other hobby items.

Michael McDonald: Always friendly and helpful staff, I get all my Magic and D&D stuff here!

William Werner: Helpful staff and good inventory. I do wish they had prices clearly labeled on cards in the display case.

Diana Eide: Not a huge comic book selection, but lots of gaming supplies and plenty of parking.

5. Gamezenter - Roseville

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· 1646 reviews

1975 County Road B2 W, Roseville, MN 55113

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Gamezenter: what do users think?

949paintball: Здесь огромный выбор настольных и карточных игр. Практически все, что вы ищете, вы найдете здесь. Уникально то, что в этом игровом магазине есть кухня и бар. И вы можете опробовать различные настольные игры, если хотите, прежде чем покупать. Один из лучших игровых магазинов!

Patrick Hawk: Отличная атмосфера, много места для игр и большой выбор настольных игр и аксессуаров!

Justin Banes: Приходите сюда еженедельно, это круто

Mary Benbenek: Мне нравится иметь возможность приходить сюда, тусоваться и играть в игры. У них отличные столы и продаются напитки. Их кухня недавно закрылась, поэтому вы можете принести еду или заказать ее доставку!

Matt Nielsen: Amazing place to game and great prices

Austin: Dig the vibe awesome place and awesome staff. Private game rooms very affordable. Wish they still had the kitchen open!

Nicky Nosser: Having not been here for a few months, I must say the place has changed dramatically. Fewer people, less energy, and of course there is no longer any fresh food being served. With that, it seems the facilities are not being well taken care of. In the bathroom; one of three urinals was closed off, one of two paper towel dispensers was empty, one of two soap dispensers was out, and there was toilet paper scattered all over the floor. It wasn't gross or anything, but also not well maintained.In general, there are still plenty of great games, friendly and helpful staff, and now even more empty space to play, but the overall effect of the place is mildly depressing compared to its glory days. I hope they can turn it around.Minor note on the vittles: Snacks are about 3x retail prices, and are basically just gas station/checkout line options. The drinks seemed fine: coffee, tea, some alcohol and soda, but I didn't order anything.

austin Chong: Huge game selection and store. Great prices for their board games! Also super friendly staff and costumers. I was approached when I wandered into the video game section and asked if i wanted to participate and was shown around.Please help support local game stores like these! I spent hours trying out board games here! We need more places like these!

Brady Hight: Absolutely a must visit game shop.There is more open space available to game than some conventions I have attended. There is food, beer and coffee. There is an impressive selection of games for sale and a large library of games available to play test.Well worth going out of your way to visit.

6. Games by James - Bloomington

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· 526 reviews

358 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425

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Sasha K: Oh my goodness! Josh is FANTASTIC! So patient and knowledgeable about what he’s talking about. He asked me and my partner multiple questions about what games we liked/what we were looking for, gave us plenty of options and thoroughly explained each of them, and made sure we left satisfied! Can’t wait to try our new game “Gloom!” Thank you so much, Josh!

Ann Nielson: Staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable- they make the experience of stopping in fun for me and my daughter.

Micheli Machado: Super helpful attendants. Lots of options for board games, miniatures and the like. It has magic/pokemon cards.

Susie K: Knowledgeable staff and lots of variety.Went in to browse and found a couple fun nerdy games. Also didn't know Arkham Horror was a 1-4 player game and that there is a card game version!

Justin Smith: For those that don't have electricity or simply choose the life of yore - this place has an excellent selection of games and stuff to do during power outages! Really cool and quite retro at this point.

Dre: The manager answered all my questions. Took time to help me. I didn't feel rushed. Felt valued as a customer. I WILL BE BACK

Hunter Angell: From Bayblades to Nostalgix, Sequence to Ticket to Ride, they've got it all.

Jay B: Full of fun, what's not to like?

tyler dahl: Cool place. Way to easy to spend a ton of money.

Micah Mackert: They oughta rename this place Games by SAM, because that dude was so helpful and informative.

7. Games by James - Southdale

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· 105 reviews

2510 Southdale Center, Edina, MN 55435

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8. The Gaming Goat - Eagan

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· 104 reviews

1095 Diffley Rd Suite F, Eagan, MN 55123

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Christopher Bigalk: Incredibly knowledgeable about games and answered questions with respect. Would recommend going there just to meet the kind employees!

Nick Coleman: and it is a relatively small store.

Anders Olson: Great prices, friendly knowledgeable staff, and for a local game shop I’m really impressed with the breadth of the selection.Their website is a helpful companion as I use it to do my own quick price check. If the price I have to pay for a 20-30% markdown is having to price check my own items, I can live with that every day of the week. Alternatively, you can ask the staff to check prices but after the third consecutive request I resorted to the website so as not to sound like a child on a long car ride.Overall, highly recommend a visit.

Del Schilling: Awesome game store, the owner is very helpful.

Anthony Bolin: One of the best board game selections I've ever seen in Minnesota.I hate that they have no prices on the games.no independent parking lot. I had park far away to get there on a Sunday.

Shaklik: , as many are a minimum of 20% of msrp averaging around 30% off. Additionally, the back has a bunch of items on clearance of 50% or more off, with a gaming room and demo units to play.The bad: open times have been miss 3/4 times I visited, with the store being still closed 30 minutes to even hours after the supposed opening time.Prices are all subject to discretion, which is why you will never see a price tag. Meaning if you want to know how much it is, you'll have to look up every single item. This actually ended up with me not buying some items cause I would look up the price to find its cheaper or the same price elsewhere. But if you want to support local this isn't really a con.There is no "staff" as I've seen, only the owner of the store whom is knowledgeable, talkative, and helpful, but far from welcoming or friendly. Plenty of times I've come in with a "hi, can I help you?" And if you're browsing you're just invisible after that point. I didn't even know there was a clearance section until I asked, and every question I ask makes it seem like a hindrance to answer.The store is well organized for the most part, but still kind of messy. I'm guessing because it's a one man show, on top of the owner most likely being a family man, it's tough to keep clean but it's a little off putting sometimes.Verdict: Despite all of that I recommend the store and rate it 4 stars. Great place to support a local owner and get usually cheaper prices

Sawyer Osborn: Fun place

Ben Beuchler: Great board game selection.

Pestilents: This store is a true gem. Helpful staff. Expertly curated selection of a ton of games. They retail back crowd funding games. Great prices, lower than MSRP. Keep up the great business model

Niko S: awesome place! friendly stuff. I came here to play D&D. They got a list of emails, where you put your own and when they will plan a game - you'll receive a notification

Mikayla Gabel: Love this place! Great for D&D and always great suggestions on board games.

Sean Kelley: Great game shop, and awesome staff!!!

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Jeannette Baisch: is a great local game shop! The staff are always very friendly and knowledgeable about the various more "nerdy" games like Magic and D&D, etc., but they also have a nice, pretty wide selection of boardgames for board-gamers of all varieties and levels.I like board games with about the level of difficulty of Ticket to Ride, and Red 6 seems to have a lot of things on that level, and also things that are both more and less intense. They also have a good selection of interesting-looking social games, which I also like. You don't have to be all about the "strategerie" to find something to enjoy here, which I really appreciate.Their prices are cheaper than The Source, though one thing that kind of annoys me is that I don't think they don't put prices on the items, so you have to ask.Also, they have an area for playing games in the back, but it's not big. It's cute and cozy.Update: Still good.

9. All Systems Go Games - Minneapolis

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· 145 reviews

158 13th Ave NE #6, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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Todd Walden: Such a great place. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the trade-in and rental programs are amazing!

Haidon Neider-Hanson: Nice variety and great game prices, cool place too!

Mitch Diehl: Love this place! Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable - they can help you find a game you’ll really enjoy! Not ready to buy? You can rent games for a pretty reasonable price!

Josh Renner: Hands down my favorite game store. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Solid staff picks, great selection of new and used games, and rentals.

Cody Magnuson: Excellent game store. Great employees. Good prices.

Richard Bamattre: Fantastic place to buy used board games and rent them. Staff are very knowledgeable and have had great recommendations that have gotten me and my kids into contemporary board games.

Will Erickson: The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable, the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed, and the selection is considerable and well priced. I moved out of the neighborhood a while ago but still swing through just to look at MTG singles and to support the shop, worth the drive. I also really appreciate their continued masking policy!

Alexa Torgerson (Threadmancer): Huge fan!! Love the guys who work there!

Gregory Lynn: Incredible used game seller - shocked to see shipped games include SLEEVED cards with verified inventory. Please keep doing everything you guys are doing, especially in supporting the secondary market!

Jamey D.: Super friendly staff. Chill vibe. Typical game shop stuff.

Hilari ZiaiMehr: When you think of a neighborhood game store, this is the place that should come to mind. They have a kind and caring staff, it is obvisous that they want to create a space that is safe for everyone to shop as they still require masking, which allows there immunal compromised customers a safe place to shop as well. Mask are provided at the counter if you forget to bring one. Staff is available to chat about games and suggestions for gifts. They have a great trade in program as well. There is always something new on the floor when I swing in. If you do not want to shop in person they also have a great online store which will ship your purchase to you. Lovely gems like this make our northeast community better!

gem noakes: amazing lgs!!! ownership and staff place genuine care on the community! I mentioned interest in a table top game I was having a hard time finding and a few weeks later they set aside a perfect condition used version for me! at a wonderful price! ♡

Cruz Rodriguez: I for one am impressed that this store still requires masks! Also their board game selection is wonderful! Staff are always nice and willing to talk trades respectfully!

Rick Didora: Wonderful, knowledgeable folks and an awesome selection of board games. Plus they do trades which is great!! Can’t recommend this place enough!

Christopher Bork: those facts can be found rather easily and if you make arrangements ahead of time, you can do in store pickup of online inventory.

Carrie Kirscht: Awesome store, great staff!! Knowledgeable and a huge variety of well-priced games.

K Thompson: The staff is always great! I love to browse their unique selection of games and their game rental program lets me try out great games to see if I like it or not. It's my favorite place to go in the Twin Cities!

Natalia Stock: and everyone is so helpful and knowledgeable.

Ben Smith (Marvel Sewer and Drain): I have been shopping at ASG since pre-Covid and I have enjoyed it. I like the people that work there. They are always helpful and kind. Willing to help you find what you’re looking for and give recommendations. Yes, they have you wear a mask. No, I don’t wear a mask anywhere else. Yes, I wear a mask when I am there. They always have masks for you and kindly give them to you. I don’t care why they do. I am in the shop for 20-40 minutes, wear the mask, have a good time, I leave and keep on living. Who cares people. Why get so bent out of shape about it.

John Ratigan: Love this place, so thankful that they chose to require masks and live their convictions. Kindest staff who are always willing to help and even remember me by name when I come in! Number one board game store in the Twin Cities!Best used selection, best variety and turnover of games, best rental program, nicest staff - as a rational person, I don’t have a single reason to complain about All Systems Go. 14/10 would recommend

Josh Oestreich: This place is awesome! Tons of game options, and they take trades! Staff was super friendly and kind. Really knowledgeable too! Definitely will be back!

Samantha Fritsche: Very friendly and helpful employees! Went in wanting to get a game but didn't have anything exactly in mind and they were so helpful to find a very fun game and I can't wait to go back!

Shar Carlson Marthaler: I really enjoy this store! They’ve got a great selection of used games that are reasonably priced—I always find some treasure when I go. I also appreciate that the staff are friendly. I’ve been to other games shops where I’ve felt ignored or even condescended to as a woman; I’ve never felt that at ASG—they always take me seriously and are willing to talk about games. They know their stuff and give good recommendations!

Lian Duan: Great selection of games - I ordered online and everything was packed well and shipped promptly.I liked that they had a mix of new and used games.

Jeff Willard: Staff is super friendly and know their stuff. Great prices, and more than fair trades. Plus they even have games to rent if you are unsure about purchasing.Absolutely recommend checking out this wonderful, locally owned shop!!

Victoria Paup: One of my absolute favorite places to go in the twin cities. They have a huge selection of used board game at great prices! if they don't have something in stock that you want they can often order it for you, which I have done a couple of times. The staff is also very helpful and have great game recommendations. Also, I love the game rental system so you can try a game before you commit to buying it. I would highly recommend this place if you like games!

Solveig Zarubin: It is a lot of fun to check out the most recent trade-ins as they rotate into the store weekly

10. Phoenix Games - Fridley

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· 135 reviews

1091 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley, MN 55432

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Terran Neumann: Star wars day sale, was nice to have. There were lots of people playing magic the gathering. Which is a sign of a friendly store.

Christina Leon: What a cool little store! People were playing games and painting minis as I browsed - I loved it! What a fun casual vibe. I was looking for a big spider miniature and found the perfect one. I'll definitely be back!

Rob F: I met up with my friends who got in fifteen minutes early and or playing a game. The owner of the store was very interested so he started playing a game with us. It was exciting and very fun.

Ryan Jennings: 40K

Grantyboi Coolkid: I go here often and they always have a great selection of minis, paints and cards.

Maurice Strong IV: Happy to have a Tabletop gaming store this close to the Mississippi. Looking forward to playing some Battletech there.

Andy Houfek (Apollzrael): Wonderful place to go and relax while finding a place to share your hobbies.

Andrew: Friendly staff, plenty of table space, and they even have terrain tables and modular terrain pieces available. The product selection is a thoughtful assortment weighted towards miniatures, 40K, Warhammer, and D&D.

Josh Steenhoven: Super well stocked and had the D&D mini I was looking for at a low price

Van: Secondhand models available, good selection of new merchandise. Staff is helpful and knowledgeable.

Daron Schmit: . They sell lots of secondhand 40k, AoS, and Legion models too, so it's really solid if you're gaming on a budget.The owner is super cool and very open when it comes to event organization, so if you want to get started running TCG or wargaming events, I'd start here.

Samuel Pham: Great atmosphere and incredibly friendly staff. Very welcoming of new players and collectors

11. Games by James - Roseville

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· 143 reviews

1595 MN-36, Roseville, MN 55113

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12. Heroic Goods & Games - Howe

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· 239 reviews

3458 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406

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CheeseDontGoBad: Awesome sales and good selection

Danielle Schlemmer: This guy is AMAZING!! Brought some stuff in but will be back to give him his money back buying games!! He has EVERYTHING guys!! All your gaming needs - old school gaming .. loved the Star wars 3 in characters etc..Please shop local and upport our business owners!!

Chad Barry: At first this location doesn't look like much, but upon entering, my mind changed quickly. I have to say that the owner Paul is a personable man that you instantly like. The environment just gives great vibes and negativity is a past thought once you enter. They have everything from vintage toys, current toys, cards, comics, and all in between. Can't speak enough about how great this store is! it is a must see if you are into your younger years.

Christopher Jackson: Unique gems great atmosphere and service

Lindsay Hanson Dukes: Super friendly owner, great selection of games! Fun shop.

Barbara Ombui- Aguilera: Small but good selection of games for many tastes. Friendly proprietor

Jamie Stenzel: Excellent place to find board games, puzzles, graphic novels and video games! Support a neighborhood small business!

Tone B: Awesome place, great environment, awesome customer service

Hannah Wellumson: I love this store and the owner is so kind and fun to talk with. They always have a great variety of games, movies, playing cards, and videogames. The vintage goods are so fun to see, too! Every time I'm in there I basically have to stop myself from buying them all. Such an awesome shop, I highly recommend Heroic!

Glynn R The Gamer G O A T (The Gamer G O A T): Best video game store in the Twin Cities. Paul is a great guy.

Jesse Barnes: Fantastic little store with tons to offer! They sell used Nintendo, Super Nintendo, N64, GameCube, Wii, Wii U, PSP, PSV, PS1,2,3,4, Xbox, 360, One, board games, toys. They are a Limited run games seller as well! Do yourself a favor and stop in! Go say hi to Paul the owner.

Durian47: One of the best video games stores in Minnesota

Justin “Coin Scout” Irvine: I enjoy the atmosphere of heroic good and games. It's well lit. The owner is super personable and friendly with reasonable prices. The selection has widened over time. It's worth the stop

Niko Rodriguez: Really cool plays super friendly owner. Definitely reccomend for their diverse selection

13. Dreamers Vault Games - Saint Louis Park - Saint Louis Park

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· 292 reviews

3015 Utah Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55426

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Dreamers Vault Games - Saint Louis Park: what do users think?

TJ Dehne: Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Lots of interesting things to see. Lots of gaming tables.

Soo-Young Lee: Super friendly staff I was just browsing and didn’t buy anything but when asking if there was any mtg merch the employee gave me a free sticker sheet! I will be back to pick up singles at some point, appreciate the kindness of the staff.

Russell Eide: I went here for board games only. Looks better for MTG, D&D, and other hobbies. That said, the board game selection was good with some options I don't see at other places. Staff are friendly too!

Raul Templonuevo: What a gem of a shop! Great place for gamers and stocked with all your gaming needs. I'm a comic book guy and this place is a sweet little honey hole. A well curated collection and a wonderful staff this is friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are on point and you can choose your titles for your very own pull box.

First Name Last Name: Good but expensive, and the small size has limited inventory. Warm nice people, but missing b.o. nacho smell.

Saynt Fuu: Great table space. Mini paints, minis, rp books,and cards. Love to visit.The Lotus Vault system is amazing. Huge fan of not giving money to Card Kingdom.

Snes Crunk: great location staff and store!

Clayton Haapala: Well-stocked board/role-playing/card game emporium with helpful staff.

William Werner: I love going to this shop. Staff is always helpful and willing to talk nerdy. Please do what you can to keep the staff you have! They are wonderful ❤️

Noah Levine: Always a good place to get your nerdy needs met.

14. The Gaming Goat - St. Paul

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· 150 reviews

1326 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105

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15. Dreamers Vault Games South Saint Paul - South St. Paul

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· 45 reviews

207 13th Ave S, South St Paul, MN 55075

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Jim Sergot: The guy working the counter was awesome . Helped me and my friends with everything we needed , even made sure we had the right size sleeves for the cards we bought . All while running a tournament and helping other customers.

Savannah Jade: Had a great customer service today. The person who assisted me was very knowledgeable and gave me recommendations based on what I was looking for and was able to answer all my questions. They had a really decent Arkham Horror Card game selection. I will definitely be returning and maybe attending one of the game nights they host! ** Update: I did realize after I purchased a game it was $13 more than Amazon and while I'm all for spending a couple more dollars to support physical stores, that just seems way to much of an upcharge.

Julia Moser-Hardy: Had to leave a rave review about the *ABOVE and BEYOND* customer service I received at Dreamers Vault South St. Paul today. I called with a very specific/niche question about various print editions of a game and the very kind and extremely resourceful assistant manager took the time to research the answer with me. The fact that she was able to find the answer, and that the store had the edition I was looking for in stock were both just cherries-on-top of the experience, but even if neither had been the case, I was really impressed with her thoroughness and the time she took to help me. Absolutely made my day! Thank you!

Anthony Maurer (Anthill8): This is my favorite comic book shop in the Twin Cities!

Tim Schindler: Friendly and knowledgeable help for whatever you’re looking for.

Diana Eide: Space is small, but they have a decent selection of comics and back stock.

Joe Edwards: Amazing place! Great people and great prices.

Jared Bielanski: Very kind/respectful staff. Great/fun environment. They sell comics, board games, etc. Definitely check it out!!!

Christian Ellenbecker: I brought in my 7 year old son for some Pokémon cards. We found a good selection of sealed packs, boxes, and tins but spent the most time searching the bulk box for single cards. All the employees were patient and very kind to me and my child. We had a great experience and will return.

16. Steamship Coffee & Games - CARAG

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711 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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17. Source Comics & Games - Roseville

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· 2552 reviews

2057 Snelling Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113

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Source Comics & Games: what do users think?

Joseph Gosewisch: Always a good time.

Kat: This is our second time visiting the area and of course we had to stop in to the Source. It's basically nerd heaven, or at least what I'd think nerd heaven looks like. There is something for everyone's flavor of hobby. It's so much fun to just walk around and look at everything. The place is huge with so many things to check out and not enough time in the day to do it. Staff is so friendly and really a delight, I can't imagine this place isn't fun to work at. Wish we lived closer!

Chris Wesrmn: Outgoing staff. When I had difficulty someone was helpful.

Kehtari Scott: They were so Amazing 👏🏾 🤩

Mike Carlson: If your looking for something.... its here. I love going here.

Wayne Johnson: . I never leave without buying something!

Bob Engelstad: Great store selection and their staff were very helpful

Michael Gabiou: Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Kim DeRider: Huge selection and always friendly.

Albert Danielson: A big space for all your nerdy needs. Warhammer, Magic the Gathering, and comics are the main pulls, but they have manga, gunpla, various board and card games, packs of Yugioh, a station for Pokemon, shelves of other TCG/CCG games like Dragonball Super, and much more. Weekly card game tournaments. Polite staff. Solid website with a lot of the info you may need. Get the discount card if you are spending over $100 here in a year. Didn't find a customer wifi setup. Lots of food nearby for before and after shopping. Located conveniently on Snelling Ave near A stop for the A Line rapid transit bus.

J Micah A: Love this place.

Marti Benson: A good selection of items, knowledgeable staff, and a nice open place to play. They have fun gaming events. It's a good place to get to know people who like what you like.

Smc: This place lives up to the hype. D&D, Comic books, Manga, all types of gaming here. The staff is knowledgable and friendly and the price are very fair. I think they don't have it. You might be out of luck locally. Definitely check them out.

Heather Schultz: There's something for everyone. Large space for gaming

Missy Isles: Awesome store! They have a great selection of graphic novels and games. There is a big playing area.

Finnbar Hodges: Great "nerdy" store, a fine selection of comics, roleplaying supplies, books, and much more. Would definitely recommend if you're into those sorts of things. The D&D corner is always kept tidy for those who want to play, which I really appreciate. The staff is helpful and usually more than willing to explain what you're buying if you don't understand.

18. Games By James - Minnetonka

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· 76 reviews

12605 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305

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19. Lodestone Coffee and Games LLC - Minnetonka

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· 490 reviews

10982 Cedar Lake Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305

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Brandon Nerburn: One of the best hobby stores in Minnesota! Every time I come to this store to play I feel welcomed and comfortable to be myself with everyone. They offer a great selection of MTG singles, board games, and accessories. The café is well run and the staff do a fantastic job of keeping the place nice and clean. 10/10, check them out!

Crystal Mikaelson: Staff are so knowledgeable! The cafe makes great milkshakes! The environment is very welcoming. I highly recommend coming here if you’re looking for MTG cards or just to hang out.

Timothy Davis: and there was a lot of people playing Magic: The Gathering! If I lived in the area this would be a regular visit for me.

Brenden Renn: Always playing card games when I visit

Ophélie Echelard: Very nice and friendly staff, great selection of board games and other table top goodies, open and inclusive, not noisy, it’s such a great place!The café offers a good selection of hot and cold beverages at a reasonable price. I have not tried the food yet!There is no ramp or step to enter the premises, and I believe the single stall restroom is ADA compliant.

NoMan Clatuer: , this feels more like a second living room. Nice work folks.

Kendal Hanson: Great atmosphere, cool concept, reasonable prices, nice employees and plenty of seating. Wish there was more places like this!

Adam Hebeisen: Great atmosphere for playing games with friends, a first date, or just relaxing with a cup of in house coffee.

Mike Bohmbach: Cool place if you like playing games. Latte and muffin were solid too. WiFi good.

Kurt Bohanon: Clean store with friendly people

Arman Mahyari: The employees are so nice and incredibly helpful when buying my cardboard crack.

Graham Sauer: Great service and staff.I like that there is a coffee shop in the store and that they have a nice trade in store credit system.

Savannah McKenzie: Best card place I've ever been too by a long shot.

Haley Brosig: The coffee was good, the atmosphere was great!. They have a good selection of sample games you can play while you are drinking your coffee.

20. Games Workshop - Eden Prairie

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· 149 reviews

12557 Castlemoor Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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Games Workshop: what do users think?

Sam Rajcula: Josh is an incredible source of knowledge about Games Workshop products, and an amazing "sherpa" for those looking into getting into a new hobby

William Baillargeon: I went in to get some paints today, and I left feeling extremely happy and welcomed into the world of miniature hobbies. Josh was absolutely amazing, and was incredibly knowledgable and passionate about everything Games Workshop, painting, and hobbying. He gave me great tips and ideas for my current project, and I am excited to return to the store again soon to hopefully talk with Josh more! Highly recommend.

Jonathan Beltran: Great place to learn about warhammer!

Devon Flynn: Great location. I had a great time talking with the worker who knew a ton about warhammer and was incredibly helpful with my questions. It's also nice to be close to food as you can get a game in and then grab a bite close by. Whether you need to know about rules or color theory they've got your back

Leventa24: There aren't a whole lot of Games Workshop stores in America and this is the only one within at least 100 miles. For that alone it's a unique experience to stop in and visit. Lets get into the real details that matter though. Everything here is going to be MSRP and unless there is a special offer going on you're not going to be buying anything at a price that is competitive with most online tabletop retailers. But that's not why you go to a store like this in the first place. Whether you've been into Wargaming for a while or you're just getting into the hobby, the Staff at this store are extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and will never hesitate to tell you about events or other interesting things that are going on. There are all sorts of special promotions, free monthly miniatures and all sorts of events that this store is able to participate in that are never going to be an option for Non-Games Workshop brick and mortar stores. That alone makes this place a nearly 1-of-a-kind resource for the local area and worth a visit.

Ryan Henry: Really great staff, great selection, all around wonderful experience!

Travis Barton (TravelingAnvil): This is a little store with a lot to offer. Every time I have gone in the staff have been extremely helpful, they fit a whole lot of models and a few good size game tables into a small footprint. It's a credit to the people of the hobby, but also this particular store, that every time I've gone in the people playing have also been very friendly, openly sharing their knowledge and showing their armies so we could get ideas for ours.

Terran Neumann: Friendly staff, I get paints and brushes for minis here.

Nakota Lanzo: The manager was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Adrian Coughlin: Amazing customer service, Josh is a lifesaver when you need him!

Josh Luce: This is a great place to purchase items for painting miniatures, the staff is knowledgeable, welcoming and Helpful. The prices are pretty spot on for paints and you get your most expensive pot free with a purchase of 10! Great deal!

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