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Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List
Guardian Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

1. Guardian Games

9.3
345 SE Taylor St (at MLK), Portland, OR
Toy Store · 34 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: My pick for the finest friendly local game store in the whole country. Super nice owners and employees, HUGE play area, equally huge, comprehensive stock (they've got everything...).

Game Empire Pasadena is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

2. Game Empire Pasadena

8.0
1795 E Colorado Blvd (Allen Ave.), Pasadena, CA
Toy Store · 12 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Everyone was pleased when Game Empire opened in Pasadena a while back and their move to new digs made everything that was great about them that much bigger. Go now!

Emerald Knights Comics and Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

3. Emerald Knights Comics and Games

8.7
4116 W Burbank Blvd (at N Pass Ave), Burbank, CA
Toy Store · 11 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Super friendly owners + a chill customer base + the best stock of single miniatures in a 500 mile radius = a great addition to the SoCal game market.

4. Game Empire

6.9
7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (at Shawline St), San Diego, CA
Toy Store · Kearny Mesa · 12 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: The home base of the Game Empire empire, I have always found them well merchandised, friendly, clean and orderly and worth dropping a chunk of change when I'm in San Diego.

Games of Berkeley is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

5. Games of Berkeley

2151 Shattuck Ave (at Center St), Berkeley, CA
Toy Store · Downtown Berkeley · 22 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: I love me some Games of Berkeley - great for the power gamer and the family gamer - they've got everything, but no attitude!

Endgame is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

6. Endgame

921 Washington St (at 10th St.), Oakland, CA
Toy Store · Old Oakland · 16 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Endgame's owners really understand the depths of games available that are published in other countries. I have seen games at Endgame that I've never seen anywhere else. Deep knowledge and great stuff!

Gamescape is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

7. Gamescape

9.2
333 Divisadero St (btwn Oak & Page St), San Francisco, CA
Toy Store · Buena Vista · 23 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Great stuff everywhere at this friendly store that's much bigger than it would seem. Worth a trip whenever you are in town - if you can't find it at home, you'll probably find it here.

Gamescape North is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

8. Gamescape North

7.6
1225 4th St (B St.), San Rafael, CA
Toy Store · Downtown San Rafael · 8 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Super nice staff, a clean experience and games you've never seen before. All of these are the reasons to spend some time at Gamescape North, north of the bridge and as friendly as you can imagine.

Dr. Comics & Mr. Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

9. Dr. Comics & Mr. Games

8.5
4014 Piedmont Ave (btwn 40th St & Glen Ave), Oakland, CA
Comic Book Store · Piedmont Avenue · 21 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: While this shop combines comics and games, here, games don't play second banana. Fair prices, lots of choices and a friendly staff.

One Stop Shop Cards and Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

10. One Stop Shop Cards and Games

8.2
1069-88 West Pender St, Vancouver, BC
Hobby Store · Downtown Vancouver · 4 tips and reviews
Gamma Ray Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

11. Gamma Ray Games

7.5
411 E Pine St (Crawford), Seattle, WA
Toy Store · Capitol Hill · 12 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: A beautiful, smallish game store - friendly staff.

Little Shop of Magic is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

12. Little Shop of Magic

8665 W Flamingo Rd #2000 (at S Durango Dr), Las Vegas, NV
Hobby Store · 1 tip

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Want to do that other kind of gaming in Vegas? Head out to Durango Drive and get in line. Nice people, some interesting selections, good books and minis and a super friendly owner.

All Ways Gaming is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

13. All Ways Gaming

21032 Devonshire St # 109, San Fernando Valley, CA
Toy Store · Chatsworth · 3 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Ever improving, All Ways was the only store I ever found to have all of the Project GIPF games...that tells me that they know something. Great with newbies.

Imperial Outpost Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

14. Imperial Outpost Games

8.5
4920 W Thunderbird Rd (at N 49th Ave), Glendale, AZ
Toy Store · 8 tips and reviews
Fat Ogre Games & Comics, Inc. is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

15. Fat Ogre Games & Comics, Inc.

8.0
525 Sawdust Rd (Suite 101), Spring, TX
Gaming Cafe · 4 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Looking forward to visiting this game store - heard only good things.

Gauntlet Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

16. Gauntlet Games

Lincoln, NE
Video Games Store · 1 tip

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Looking forward to visiting this game store - heard only good things.

Game Knight Games & Cool Stuff is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

17. Game Knight Games & Cool Stuff

6.6
726 Osborne St (Beresford), Winnipeg, MB
Toy Store · Riverview · 2 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Looking forward to visiting this game store - heard only good things.

Games by James is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

18. Games by James

7.9
358 E Broadway (Mall of America), Bloomington, MN
Toy Store · East Bloomington · 6 tips and reviews
Cat & Mouse Game Store is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

19. Cat & Mouse Game Store

2212 W Armitage Ave (Leavitt), Chicago, IL
Toy Store · Bucktown · 12 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Really enjoyed my visit to Cat & Mouse a while back. Nice folks - very vibrant gaming community. Looking forward to visiting again.

Arsenal Game Room & Cafe is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

20. Arsenal Game Room & Cafe

7.2
874 Virginia Ave (Grove Ave), Indianapolis, IN
Gaming Cafe · Fountain Square · 8 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Huge play space in a pretty cool neighborhood. More of a game space than a game store, but if you're going to visit the Gaming Capital of the World for GenCon, you should have a look.

Game Preserve is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

21. Game Preserve

7.4
1551 E Stop 12 Rd (US 31), Indianapolis, IN
Toy Store · 1 tip
Saltire Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

22. Saltire Games

8.1
11723 Pendleton Pike (Eastgate Ave & Pendleton Pike), Indianapolis, IN
Toy Store · 4 tips and reviews
The Soldiery is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

23. The Soldiery

4256 N High St, Columbus, OH
Department Store · 6 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: It's around the back where you might miss it, but don't miss out. Never had a bad visit.

Strategies Games & Hobbies is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

24. Strategies Games & Hobbies

3878 Main St (23rd east), Vancouver, BC
Hobby Store · Riley Park · 2 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Looking forward to visiting this game store - heard only good things.

The Guardtower is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

25. The Guardtower

8.1
3600 Trabue Rd, Hilliard, OH
Toy Store · 9 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: A bit chaotic on my last visit, but deeply merchandised in every kind of game you could imagine.

Kenmore Komics & Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

26. Kenmore Komics & Games

7.3
1020 Kenmore Blvd, Akron, OH
Comic Book Store · Kenmore · 2 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Looking forward to visiting this game store - heard only good things.

Games Unlimited is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

27. Games Unlimited

8.1
2115 Murray Ave (Forward), Pittsburgh, PA
Toy Store · Squirrel Hill South · 5 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: An outstanding friendly neighborhood game store. No playing space to speak of, but in business forever. The owner knows everything there is to know about games.

It's Your Move is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

28. It's Your Move

6.6
4920 Telegraph Ave #B (btwn 51st and 49th), Oakland, CA
Toy Store · Temescal · 8 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Great - visit it along with Endgame and Dr. Comics and Mr. Games for the full Oakland treatment.

Legions Hobbies & Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

29. Legions Hobbies & Games

7.2
Pittsburgh, PA
Hobby Store · 3 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Once you get past the unwelcoming entry, they've got a lot of play space and an excellent selection.

30. The Adventurer's Guild Games and Hobbies

8.0
3864A Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg, PA
Hobby Store · 2 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Such a great store - super friendly staff and lots of choices. People having fun but not a lot of drama.

Labyrinth Games & Puzzles is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

31. Labyrinth Games & Puzzles

9.0
645 Pennsylvania Ave SE (btwn 6th & 7th Sts. SE), Washington, D.C.
Toy Store · Capitol Hill · 19 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Great balance between family friendly and power gamer. Helpful staff and lots of different kinds of games - the buyers know how to keep everyone going.

32. Twenty Sided Store

9.1
362 Grand St (at Marcy Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Toy Store · Williamsburg · 19 tips and reviews
Myriad Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

33. Myriad Games

6.8
1525 S Willow St, Manchester, NH
Toy Store · Lower South Willow · 5 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: The definitive friendly neighborhood game store.

The Games People Play is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

34. The Games People Play

1100 Massachusetts Ave Ste 1, Cambridge, MA
Hobby Store · 2 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: I can remember visiting this store when going to "the city" was a rare event and being transfixed. Love it every time I'm back in Boston.

Snakes & Lattes is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

35. Snakes & Lattes

8.7
600 Bloor St. W (btwn Markham St. & Palmerston Ave.), Toronto, ON
Café · Koreatown · 105 tips and reviews
401 Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

36. 401 Games

8.0
518 Yonge St. (btwn Breadalbane & Grosvenor), Toronto, ON
Hobby Store · 25 tips and reviews
Underhill's Games is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

37. Underhill's Games

7.3
1747 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Hobby Store · 6 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Epic selection of games and super friendly staff. I've rarely seen the level of depth that these guys have. And you get cool Underhill's bucks in store credit when you buy.

Yottaquest LLC is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

38. Yottaquest LLC

7.8
7607 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH
Gaming Cafe · 9 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Cassie: Mercy! I had so much cash before I went into this awesome game store and now I'm broke because they've got so much greatness. Worth a diversion of many hours to visit.

Hairy Tarantula is one of Friendly Local Game Stores - A Foursquare 50 List.

39. Hairy Tarantula

6.2
354 Yonge St. (Elm St.), Toronto, ON
Hobby Store · 14 tips and reviews