Game Stores reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 176 Reddit reviews across 28 subreddits and 37 posts to rank the best Game Stores brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Michigan, r/boardgames, r/massachusetts, r/Dallas, r/Minneapolis. Top-rated brands include Dice Dojo (5.0/5), Disc Replay (4.4/5), Meeplemart (4.1/5).
Stats
Reviews176
Subreddits28
Posts37
Brands100
Products0
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#1
Dice Dojo
5.0
(8)
"Worth adding it's byob and food friendly."
"I mean, dice dojo is the only correct answer."
"Great collection to try for free, great staff."
"Obviously Dice Dojo is what you want."
"Dice Dojo for sure!"
"It’s got everything open to play and buy!"
"Dojo is the best mixed purpose shop."
"Dice Dojo, easy."
#2
Disc Replay
4.4
(7)
"Going to add another vote for Disc Replay."
"Disc Replay in Saginaw is awesome."
"Disc Replay is all over metro Detroit."
"I like Disc Replay in Livonia!"
"Disc replay for sure"
"In SE MI there is Disc Replay and Media Reload."
"Disc Replay, Retro Replayed in Burton, and Media Reload."
#3
Meeplemart
4.1
(7)
"Meeplemart which had an incredible selection of just about every board game there was."
"In the city core, Meeplemart is the best store experience."
"If your visiting I think meeplemart is the most unique place."
"Meeplemart is similar but has more of the claustrophobic, hobbyist-focused vibe if that's your thing."
"Meeplemart is pretty cool too."
"You can get the lows regular prices in the GTA."
"Meeplemart is cool because there's an actual storefront."
#4
Retro-Taku
4.8
(6)
"What a fun and great store. Staff was great."
"It reminds me of the stores I went to in Tokyo."
"Retro-Taku in Madison Heights."
"Retro-Taku in walled lake is fantastic!"
"All the workers in my experience have been super nice and helpful."
"Retro-Taku in Madison Heights"
#5
401 Games
5.0
(4)
"401Games is the best-stocked board game store in the city."
"401 Games on Yonge St. is my go-to."
"401 Games for sure."
"Their prices are so far top notch for me."
#6
Jayhawk
5.0
(3)
"Jayhawk is amazing! Great toy selection and the nicest people"
"I bought a copy of Mario Kart Wii from Jayhawk for $30 while everywhere else in town was charging somewhere between $65-120 for the game."
"Jayhawk is awesome"
#7
Game Night Games
4.7
(3)
"The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable."
"Game night games plays dnd."
"Most people will say Oasis. I like Game Night Games."
#8
Mopig's
4.0
(3)
"Mopig's on West Street is a good spot."
"Mopigs has a descent selection of games, toys and cards."
"Mopigs also has a mix of both"
#9
Retro Madness
4.0
(3)
"Bedford, TX: Retro Madness 1424 Brown Trail, Bedford, TX 76022"
"RetroMadness, FX, and The Gaming Vault are my top 3 in no particular order"
"Retro Madness in Watauga has a dizzying array of console hardware and games. Not a discount / bargain shop, but worth a visit in my opinion if you’re seeking such things."
#10
Disc Traders
4.0
(3)
"Disc Traders. One in Lansing, one in Jackson."
"Disc Traders has been great for my kid gaming needs."
"Disc Traders in Lansing"
#11
Level Up Games
4.0
(3)
"Level Up Games in Loring Park."
"There are level up games and gaming goat in eagan."
"Is good, they are in south st Paul."
#12
GT Games
4.0
(3)
"GT Games in Traverse City. Those guys are great!"
"Gt games in traverse city!"
"GT Games in TC has a pretty wide variety of video games."
#13
Lodestone
4.0
(3)
"Lodestone is a bigger turnout and a bit more competitive."
"The 3 shops I would recommend in twin cities area."
"Though I wish they cleaned their bathrooms more at prerelease."
#14
1313 Mockingbird
5.0
(2)
"1313 Mockingbird in Lawrence is AWESOME!!! They have everything. I’m an 80’s and 90’s kid and it’s a massive trip down memory lane. Toy heaven!"
"1313 Mockingbird in Lawrence is THE BEST retro toy store in the state."
#15
Game Over Videogames
5.0
(2)
"Game Over Videogames opened recently on Montfort near The Galleria. They specialize in retro."
"The staff there is great, and I always find something cool when I go there."
#16
Worlds Collide
5.0
(2)
"I would also recommend Worlds Collide over Skyfox."
"Worlds collide and sky fox would be the main 2."
#17
Evanston Games and Cafe
5.0
(2)
"Evanston Games and Cafe has the best atmosphere I’ve ever seen at a gaming store."
"Evanston Games and Cafe fires like every Wednesday."
#18
Boardgamebliss
5.0
(2)
"401 games and Boardgamebliss."
"401 games and Boardgamebliss are probably the best."
#19
Gamers HQ
5.0
(2)
"Gamers HQ is EASILY the best game store in town"
"For games its Gamers HQ. Excellent selection and prices."
#20
Toy Box
5.0
(2)
"Toy Box in Waterford. Hands down."
"The toy box in waterford is my favorite and is run by the sweetest old man."
#21
Warp Zone
5.0
(2)
"Warp zone in Hilliard is easily the best game shop in town."
"Try Warp Zone in Hilliard. Probably the best shop within 500 miles."
#22
Lodestone Coffee and Games
5.0
(2)
"Lodestone Coffee and Games in Minnetonka! Good coffee, always has some pastries."
"Gorgeous place, competitive crowd, coffee shop with a board game wall."
#23
The Source
5.0
(2)
"The Source is pretty huge and then after you can go to Fantasy Flight."
"Is the best gaming store in the cities."
#24
Starlit Citadel
5.0
(2)
"Is my choice."
"They have a great selection, prices, and their staff are very helpful."
#25
Jayhawk Coin Games & More
4.5
(2)
"For retro toys its Jayhawk Coins Games & More."
"Jayhawk coin games and more"
#26
Cat and Mouse Games
4.5
(2)
"Cat and Mouse Games is also fantastic."
"That's also pretty nice, though smaller than Dice Dojo."
#27
Jay's CD and Hobby
4.5
(2)
"Jay's CD and Hobby, very cool spot for all things gamer."
"Jay's CD and Hobby, very cool spot for all things gamer."
#28
Firefly
4.5
(2)
"I second firefly. They have everything you’ll need for dnd."
"Firefly off St Andrews has lots of stuff including dice and source books."
#29
Game Kastle
4.5
(2)
"They're the best I've found locally for Minis."
"Game Kastle Austin is pretty good for minis."
#30
Dragon's Lair
4.5
(2)
"Dragon’s Lair and Outlaw Moon Games & Toys have the best selections of D&D minis."
"Dragon's Lair is probably the best selection of other gear."
#31
Dreamers Vault
4.5
(2)
"Dreamers Vault!"
"Has a great Friday night scene."
#32
Vidiots
4.0
(2)
"There’s a place called Vidiots near Grand Rapids."
"Vidiots in Grand Rapids"
#33
Video Games Plus
4.0
(2)
"Video Games plus in Saginaw is a terrific hole in the wall."
"Video Games Plus in Saginaw."
#34
Hero Haven
4.0
(2)
"Hero Haven is one of the better places in town for Toys and figures."
"Hero Haven is good for toys and some video games"
#35
Warp 2
4.0
(2)
"Warp two is a great store for comics and MTG."
"Warp 2 is on 97st just North of the Yellowhead"
#36
Card N All
4.0
(2)
"For retro games; GameXChange and Card N All are pretty solid."
"I really like Card N All gaming."
#37
Warp 1
4.0
(2)
"Warp 1 is on Whyte just off 99st"
"Warp One"
#38
Madness Games and Comics
4.0
(2)
"It’s in the same shopping center as Madness Games and Comics, so you can go buy some board games too."
"Madness comics and games in plano is worth the drive"
#39
Movie Trading Company
4.0
(2)
"Movie Trading Company has a pretty damn good selection of older games."
"I’ve had good luck at movie trading company"
#40
Collectible Cards and Games
4.0
(2)
"Collectible Cards and games. They have 2 locations and their staff is cool as well."
"Collectibles Cards and Games in Carrolton. Large collection of vintage games and the staff is super nice."
#41
Versus Games
4.0
(2)
"Versus Games on Taraval is nice."
"Is definitely worth checking out."
#42
Dallas Vintage Toys
4.0
(2)
"Dallas Vintage Toys on Plano Rd. is the bees knees."
"Dallas Vintage Toys has a while retro section."
#43
Tower Games
4.0
(2)
"Tower Games is cute & convenient if you're in the Uptown area."
"My husband loves Tower Games in the Kingfield neighborhood."
#44
One Eyed Jacques
4.0
(2)
"One Eyed Jaques on Cary St used to do friday night magic."
"There’s a place on Cary called One Eyed Jacques."
#45
Mythos
4.0
(2)
"Mythos in SoJo"
"The inside of Mythos is pretty cool."
#46
Bonus Round
3.5
(2)
"Is a board game cafe."
"The only con is last time I went, they only wanted to recommend the same games."
#47
Six Feet Under Games
5.0
(1)
"Six Feet Under Games in Gap is spectacular."
#48
Abu
5.0
(1)
"Abu is also excellent for buying singles for same-day pickup."
#49
Deadly Seven Games
5.0
(1)
"Deadly Seven games is my favorite."
#50
VS. Games
5.0
(1)
"VS. Games is actually a really awesome store in SF."
#51
GamingETC
5.0
(1)
"They have a giant collection, and they have a process where you send a list of cards you're looking for ahead of time."
#52
Pandemonium
5.0
(1)
"If you can get into Cambridge: Pandemonium."
#53
Excelsior Comics and Games
5.0
(1)
"My friend loves this place for MTG."
#54
Battleground Games and Hobbies
5.0
(1)
"They have 3 locations, and Saugus is the one closest to you."
#55
Excelsior
5.0
(1)
"Excelsior in Maynard has a great community gathering there."
#56
Toy Box Video Games
5.0
(1)
"Love that guy!!! He has tons of old and new from all systems."
#57
2nd Chance
5.0
(1)
"They have everything from Atari to PS5 and Switch."
#58
Atomic Goblin
5.0
(1)
"Atomic Goblin is my favorite game store in Longmont."
#59
Timeless Entertainment
5.0
(1)
"I personally like Timeless Entertainment in Berwyn!"
#60
Meepleville
5.0
(1)
"Meepleville. Hands down. One of the best game cafes I've been to."
#61
The Gaming Goat
5.0
(1)
"The Gaming Goat at Town Square just off LV BLVD has the largest and cheapest selection."
#62
Gamedude
5.0
(1)
"Go to gamedude 1000%, place is like another realm of magical awesomeness."
#63
Hastur
5.0
(1)
"Hastur has frequent dnd games, including one tonight from 4pm to 9pm."
#64
Mythos Games
5.0
(1)
"Mythos Games in South Jordan had a huge RPG scene."
#65
Fantasy Flight
5.0
(1)
"Fantasy Flight in Roseville is the biggest one around."
#66
Heroic Games
5.0
(1)
"Heroic Games on Minnehaha is my go to."
#67
Rockhopper Comics and Games
5.0
(1)
"I’m a huge fan of Rockhopper Comics and Games out in New Hope!"
#68
SOURCE
5.0
(1)
"SOURCE in Roseville is by far the best store in the area for ttrpg's."
#69
Blue Sky
5.0
(1)
"Best place hands down is across the water."
#70
Heroic Knight Games
5.0
(1)
"Is absolutely fantastic."
#71
Homefield
5.0
(1)
"Is the best place to go."
#72
Game Underground
4.0
(1)
"While not an emphasis game underground in waltham has cards for sales(both packs and singles) as well as events."
#73
Alpha Omega Hobby
4.0
(1)
"But south but Alpha Omega Hobby in Quincy is good people."
#74
Counterplay Comics
4.0
(1)
"Counterplay Comics literally in Burlington."
#75
Great Stories
4.0
(1)
"Great Stories in Central MA"
#76
Medieval Starship
4.0
(1)
"Medieval Starship in Somerset. It's full of people playing magic."
#77
Mana Crypt
4.0
(1)
"Bit of a drive but Mana Crypt in Pittsfield is just what you’re looking for."
#78
The Book and Board
4.0
(1)
"“The Book and Board” in Winchester."
#79
Harrison's Comics
4.0
(1)
"You might check out Harrison’s Comics in Salem."
#80
Nostos
4.0
(1)
"Nostos in Ipswich!"
#81
Hastur's Hobbies
4.0
(1)
"Hastur's Hobbies."
#82
Destiny Games
4.0
(1)
"Destiny games in Livonia"
#83
Game Pawn
4.0
(1)
"Game Pawn in Ypsilanti"
#84
Game On
4.0
(1)
"Game on in saginaw is a nice place"
#85
Backstage Hobbies
4.0
(1)
"Backstage hobbies in Ludington."
#86
Retro Replay
4.0
(1)
"Retro Replay in Burton"
#87
Retrotaku
4.0
(1)
"Retrotaku or Disc Traders/Disc Replay."
#88
Compleat Strategist
4.0
(1)
"Compleat Strategist in KOP is an awesome small boardgame shop."
#89
Gamescape
4.0
(1)
"Gamescape on Divisadero! They also have tournaments once/week or monthly."
#90
Heroes Magic and Sports Cards
4.0
(1)
"You've got Heroes Magic and Sports Cards in downtown on Main Street."
#91
Playmakers
4.0
(1)
"Then there's Playmakers in the mall as well."
#92
Captain Comics
4.0
(1)
"Also check out ABU and Captain Comics."
#93
Fair Game
4.0
(1)
"Fair Game in Downers Grove is great."
#94
K-Books
4.0
(1)
"If you want good deals or rare finds I recommend going to a large brand store that carries second hand, like for example K-Books."
#95
Mandarake
4.0
(1)
"Like for example K-Books or Mandarake."
#96
Battlegrounds
3.0
(1)
"Battlegrounds in Saugus isn't bad"
#97
Ridtgate Games
3.0
(1)
"Ridtgate games recently opened in Murray."
#98
Media Reload
3.0
(1)
"I think it’s called media reload or media replay in flint."
#99
The Game Vault
3.0
(1)
"We have a place called the game vault here in port huron."
#100
Video Games Graveyard
3.0
(1)
"Video Games Graveyard in Taylor Town flea market."
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