This is my favorite card shop and I've been coming here for o error 15 years. TDK doesn't always…read morehave the best price, but they've got quality, community, and the best welcome space for newcomers and experienced gamers. They are always helpful and extremely knowledgeable. They'll answer rules, game info, and anything in-between. I cannot recommend this shop enough.

I recently brought in approximately 200 cards to get looked at to see if I had anything good…read moreknowing that a few of them were very good cards, others we just had a question. I brought in some duos from 2016 specifically a luxury from a 25 year anniversary Pack and others in which are now missing. We left our cards there for sometime and they did attempt to call in which I accept full responsibility but they should have been left in a pack until we got back from vacation. I got approximately 25 cards back only and they said that their procedure is to put all cards in stock if they are not picked up within a couple weeks, which is absolutely unheard of. I have now lost all my valuable cards specifically the ones of high dollar amount and rarity. I did go in to speak to somebody with no resolve just a bunch of false claims. I recommend you take video and picture of anything and ask procedure as I believe employees have stolen my cards. It is a very unfortunate situation. I am extremely disappointed.

Love the theme and so many board games to choose from. Will definitely return…read more The owners are also very welcoming and gave us a tour of the different themed rooms.

Exactly as marketed. Great selection. Great value. I took my son there specifically to spend…read moretime away from the digital world and connect. I also thought it would be a great outlet for him with his friends. He enjoyed it so much he told them about it at school the next day and they are looking forward to going together sometime. We will be back.

Come here to play MTG casually and Gundam TCG competitively. Prizing and participation are usually…read morevery generous for events.

I usually play MTG and Gundam here its a great time. They also do Beyblade. I love this shop, been…read moregoing since 2009. There are all ways chill people to play with :) Highly Recommend!!

I visited on a Saturday and found the place josting a bachelor's gamong party. I think they do…read morebirthdays too. Gamer's Haven is a relaxing place to play role playing games and such away from home with like minded people. Most of the gamers connect through the website meetup which shows the date and times gaming groups play. They regularly look for new players. The establishment has an extensive collection of roleplaying books for a variety of games. Think of it as a library of sorts only devoted to roleplaying. The owner/manager(s) (Dave) are thoughtful and considerate men who appear to run their business 1st to provide an atmosphere where grownups can enjoy each others company like a book or chess club only role playing games. Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Warhammer 40k, Rifts and card games like Exploding Unicorns and such. They have three private rooms for private gaming. The place is mature. You can bring your own beer as no one there is under 21 and everyone is polite. They have a membership program ($35 a month) but you can pay by the day ($5 a day). First day of play is free as a trail to see if you like it. They take cash, venmo, etc. They also have some paints and figurines if your into personalizing your character piece. Gaming materials (dice and such) for sale and can order. They even have a 3d print you can use by the hour (they charge by the hour). I like their snack section that comes with a number of candy bars, nuts, ramon, ice cream bars and drinks. They have a microwave, frig, and sink.the place is made up of 3 sections. The back appears to be dedicated to Warhammer 40k. They have free wi-fi at Gamer's Haven too. Overall I think the place is a must see once in your life as an alternative to the library. Your not in an awkward position of having people over late at night if you have kids and such. However, unlike the library their hours are open past 8 pm. I think members can stay after management leaves with membership access. They have security cc cameras inside and the doors lock after you leave. Atmosphere: 6 star. Clean. Fair temperature. Wifi Service: 5 star. Quality: 5 star. They have a gaming table with a monitor. A collection of gaming books. Value: not sure of the going rate in the industry. Still if one lives close enough and has they friend to play with its better than online gaming or watching TV

This place is amazing l, staff were beyond friendly and inviting, wish they were in San Diego…read more Nice small retail store and large gaming area and rooms. I would highly recommend if you live in the area. Thank you!

Stopped by for a quick look around the store at their board games. There's a good selection and a…read moreclearance area in the back. Most of the store is table and chairs (full of people when I visited!) and half the store was War Hammer. One of the employees greeted me, super friendly staff!

I came here to this store they treated me like garbage because I wanted to buy a booster box, all…read morethe people from inside they are doing discrimination, especially the lady in the front. After she argue with me and my family she wanted me to give her my IDENTIFICATION, she treated me and my wife and 4 year old kid really bad. This place deserves to be shut down.

Walked over to the other side of Garey Ave to antique row after our early dinner and checked out…read moreGame Nights which is usually super packed during 2nd Saturday art walks. We chatted with Kyle the owner who has intimate knowledge of 80% of the games in the store, having played them at least once. My husband bought the newest version of Horrified which is a series of cooperative games in which you are vanquishing monsters and saving villagers, this one is Dungeons and Dragons themed. Meanwhile, I talked with Andrew, a game enthusiast who had just purchased a huge game box with cards and dragon figures and was learning how to play it. Tuesdays are game nights there for people looking to play board games with a group. There are several tables for that purpose, and so many games for single players, duos, and larger groups. Super fun store!

After losing the Game Haus to post-pandemic fallout, there's been a sense of loss in the gaming…read morecommunity. Sure, it was pretty far away (Glendale) from Riverside, but I always enjoyed the trek and good times. Fortunately, Kyle, opened the Game Nights Cafe about 1.5 years ago as of this writing (01/01/2025), and the two-level shop and gamespace provides games to purchase, an impressive library of games to play in-house, and necessary hobby materials, such as Citadel paint, brushes, tools, and even a nifty airbrush set for about $70. After two visits here I'm Reviewing the shop, setting, atmosphere, and special New Year's Eve event. First, my long-time gaming buddy happened upon the store while antique shopping across the street. While Gameology in Upland has been our go-to, the initial appeal was the later hours of operation, especially on Sundays, the day we typically line up. There's a game cover fee, a reasonable $6 per player and good for the entire day. Otherwise, as Kyle mentioned to me, people would stay all day and not even purchase anything. Purchases, however, do offset the cover charge. The basement is where the bright track lights make the full-lenghth space inviting. Many hundreds of games line one wall. All are available for anyone wanting to play. And a significant number of tables and comfortable chairs are another draw. There's also a sizeable space upstairs adjacent to the retail area for games. Kyle invited us to come back for New Year's Eve for food, beverages, and a generous playtime that surpassed 2am. For $40 I was down, especially when I saw how much food was provided. A fullscale Middle Eastern feast, as well as charcuterie, sides, and desserts. Wow! The crowd was also fun and my group quickly befriended another and we played lots of fun games that could support 6 players, including Heat, Acquire, and Inca Gold. All three were in the extensive library previously referenced. In short, they host many events for Magic the Gathering (MTG), Dungeons and Dragons, open play nights, and hopefully more NYE celebrations. Finally, they also have a lot of games and things marked down for quick sales, so consider browsing. Not far away is the Glass House, and somewhere close by is Zoink Records.

Went into the shop today to get a new game or two. When asking for recommendations we learned that…read morethey have a room you can play games in and most of the games available to purchase in the shop are there to be tried. We got to try 4 brand new games to us. What a great way to see if the family will like a game before making the investment. They also have snacks and drinks for sale and you can stay as long as you would like. It turned out to be an amazing afternoon. I highly recommend the shop if you are looking for a new game. The staff is amazing, the selection even better and now the added bonus of being able to try out games. We are customers for life!!!

Hubby and I came here for a game date night, and it was so much fun. We played a few different…read moregames, and I really love their $5 all-day game pass. You can go upstairs and play as many games as you want for just five bucks, which is such a great deal. It's honestly the perfect way to try out games before buying them and figure out what you actually like. The staff is really friendly, the service is always great, and the overall value is amazing. I highly recommend this spot for a date night with your sweetie--especially if you're into board games. It's such a fun place to hang out. Definitely will be coming back.

Cozy card/collectible shop that's overflowing with customer care and friendliness…read more I've been to lots of card shops and had several negative experiences with feeling unwelcome or unwanted (Top Deck Keep). Here at Haiku Pop I feel more accepted and comfortable than any other card shop I've been to. The owner has been incredibly helpful and patient with me (and my friend who I'm trying to get into Magic). They do commander nights Friday-Sunday too for anyone wondering As far as selection goes, I spotted most if not all of the recent precons from Magic and lots of juicy staple cards behind the glass counter. I play Magic so that's naturally what my eye went towards, but I did notice a wide variety of Disney's Lorcana, One Piece, Pokemon, and Yugioh as well. Their selection of card sleeves and deck boxes did leave something to be desired. However, there was a broad selection of playmats. If you've been looking for a place to play your new card game, or if you're just in MoVal Mall with some time to kill, do yourself a favor check out Haiku Pop!

Went in hoping they had a good variety since its a big store but they really didn't have much. Also…read moreworkers were rude when we asked if they had any pokemon singles, not a very friendly or welcoming environment.

Originally this was going to be a 1 star review however Aiden changed all that. I originally was…read moreapproached by a gentleman who was bald and glasses (sorry did not offer his name) with a black polo shirt. I explained my project and he seemed disinterested in the idea and gave short one word answered and walked away. Seemed to care more about sorting rocket engines and helping a customer who was looking at a new rc car than myself or my son. Went to ask someone else for help. Aiden listened to our ideas and we needed. He went to work to provide us with the materials we needed and was very kind to myself and my son Aiden single handedly saved our experience. From my observations the black polo shirt gentleman seemed to be management - where I think Aiden would have been a better manager. Hobby stores are hard to come by these days and this experience could have easily converted me to seek guidance online, however Aiden changed this. Please go to this store for Aiden. But avoid the guy in the black polo shirt belongs in the tool selection.

I drove about 30 minutes out to HobbyTown Corona specifically because I was told yesterday that the…read more"Squeezy's" would be available today after 4 PM once they were scanned into the system and put out. I rearranged my schedule and made time to come back based on what your staff told me. When I arrived today, I was told they still weren't out yet. When I asked if there was anything they could do since I was specifically instructed to come back at that time, the employee at the front basically acted indifferent and just said there was nothing they could do. I've been in retail for years, and entering inventory into a system is not some massive impossible task. This honestly came across as laziness and a complete lack of concern for customer satisfaction. Don't tell customers to come back at a specific time if you're not actually prepared to follow through. Traffic and gas prices in Southern California are terrible. People are spending real time and money to come support your business, so at least be considerate of that when making promises to customers. I understand inventory processing takes time, but communication and effort matter. A simple apology or attempt to help would have gone a long way. The store is large and packed with product, but there also weren't many customers there, which makes the lack of urgency even more frustrating. The owner should seriously consider improving management and customer service standards because experiences like this are exactly why customers stop coming back.

Great place to come hang out with friends and family and learn some new games…read more I brought 7 girlfriends who like to play games. We had a great time learning a bunch of new games, and Tasha was a great teacher to find us games as well as explain how to play them. I will definitely be coming back here and bringing some more friends.

The owner is very friendly and willing to teach many games. She has put a lot of work into the…read moretheming of the place, and the very large collection of board games. There is a good selection of snacks, and the price of entry + snacks is very cheap. Overall an excellent place to hang out and try out board games; I highly recommend it.