This place is the best place to go for magic the gathering! The owners are humble and helpful every…read moretime we visit and now we won't go anywhere else my family stopped by today and They made my kid feel important and got him the cards he needed for his birthday. Thanks again for being so humble with good attitudes

MTG Single selection is very good for a local game store, the owner is super nice and personable,…read moreand the store is consistently running weekly tournaments for several MTG formats with prize structures 2-3x that of competing stores. If you are into TCGs, disc golf or comics, this is the place you're looking for!!

Retro Shark Gaming should reconsider their name, it's hardly retro, and overall a disappointing…read morevisit. I have gone a few times over the past year, and have felt the same dissatisfaction each time. With the scarce options in Gresham for games, I felt I should give them a couple chances. The video game selection is meek if that. With the most variety for new gen consoles XB S/X and PS5 (This would be fine if they didn't price things as badly). The sections for "retro" games are pitiful, with laughable selections. Any game you came in hoping to find, they've either priced it way too high in the glass case, or they don't have it. Serious price gouging overall, this can't be stated enough. It feels like a basement selection of games that nobody wants, or everyone already has. They even offer games that no longer have online services, rendering them useless to the buyer, at the same price as when these games released 5+ years ago. Do those games come with a warning before or after you buy them? At one point I was on the look out for an original Wii controller, when I called the store I got such vague answers. "We might have them" or a long sales pitch on their off branded Wii controllers sold in store (surprise! They are horrible quality and barely catch a read on the sensor bar) Surely they know the quality of these second market controllers they are selling/ promoting? Just a waste of money and time. The main attraction of this store seems to be the tabletop gaming. They have many events during the week, and I think that is helping with the overall traction of people going in and out of the place. It can't be their prices or selection! I truly think this place would be better off just pivoting to exclusively tabletop games, or AT LEAST take "retro" out of the name. Either way- if you're looking for retro games, don't waste your time here.

KLEARSKI THE KREEPER, a YouTuber who's built a reputation for respectfully showcasing local…read morebusinesses, visited your store on May 29, 2025, to celebrate Pac-Man's 45th anniversary. He wasn't filming anyone without consent, and he's always quick to stop recording if asked. His goal is simple: highlight unique local spots and give them well-deserved attention. What he does is free promotion--something especially valuable in today's economy. As someone who lives in Portland, I'd never even heard of your shop until his video. I was excited to check it out, but the way the filming was shut down--despite no signs posted and no harm being done--left a negative impression. That said, I want to be clear: I don't want to hurt your business. I want to support it. That's why I was disappointed. Gresham and Portland need more visibility and community support, and creators like Klearski help make that happen. He left feeling discouraged, and I believe this could've been handled differently--maybe even turned into a great opportunity. Your staff was kind, and there's no ill will. I just hope next time, the door stays open to creators who are genuinely trying to help businesses like yours thrive.

It has taken me a while to review this place considering I've been coming here every Thursday for…read moreclose to 4yrs! Let me start by saying all the staff here and some of the most friendly, patient and knowledgeable of any gaming store I've ever been to. The selection they offer is HUGE. From RPG's to card games and an seeming infinite array of other table top games ranging from silly to serious. Personally, I go here to join a group of DnD players in the gaming table section and can confirm the space is accommodating and free of charge so get here early if you want a good spot. They have drop in style games going on also if you're flying solo. Drink choices are mostly soda, water, CBD drinks, energy drinks and once the bar is open really good draft beer choices. Whoever is responsible for the beer selection is certainly a bonafide beer nerd. The food is all snack-y (chips, beef jerky, sweets, etc.).

DO NOT SHOP HERE…read more Heads up: these people charge more for sealed TCG products than the scalpers on eBay. They will rob you blind with a smile. I was blown away to see sealed SPC on eBay is 260 and at this shop it's 379. Shameful. Beware, they are worse than scalpers.

Nice game shop! Located right in downtown Montavilla, you can buy a game to take home or visit…read moretheir lending library of games to play in-store. They have canned drinks and light snacks and also allow you to bring in food and beverages. If all the tables are taken they let you take a rented game to a bar/restaurant nearby. They host curated game nights for RPGs, Magic, Pokémon, etc, as well as miniature painting nights. There's a bookable room also if you want a guaranteed and slightly more private space for up to 6.

Hey! There's a new(ish?) gaming shop in town, and it's actually semi-sorta close to my house, for…read moreonce! Stumbling across Board Bard Games after dining at a nearby favorite restaurant was a fantastic find, and I'm glad to know I don't have to drive all the way across town whenever I'm looking for a new board game, some dice, a new RPG book, a pack of [insert your favorite] TCG cards, miniature paints, brushes, and all manner of other gaming geekery and gear! Apparently everyone else in the immediate area got the memo before I did, because the place was *packed* with patrons playing pretend with painted plastic proxies of pistol-packing Primarchs punishing patrols and parties of pan-universal peoples...in this case, Warhammer: Kill Team. Every table was entirely covered with detailed terrain, miniatures, books, cards, tape measures and beverages, surrounded by gamers bent forward in ergonomically-unfriendly hunched positions, guaranteed to cause back problems in the future! It's not the largest gaming space in the city, but they pack a lot of product, and people, into it, utilizing every square inch of their real estate to its fullest. I saw several games that I own, or want to own, and enough of everything any nerd would need for the game that fits their fancy. I was very impressed, and will definitely be back in the future, likely sooner than later, the next time my dice betray me and end up in Dice Jail™.

Follow up: These…read moreguys... it is already not terribly common for someone to take the time to follow up on a review, let alone do it without even a hint of passive aggressiveness. But when I came back for a visit, the staff as a whole couldn't have been nicer. On my return visit, I had not mentioned until the very end of my visit that I was the grumpy guy who had surgery who was miffed about the NBA players shutting down the store. As soon as I mentioned it, the immediate reaction was nothing but gratitude that I had come back. I simply wanted to tell them how much it meant for them to have taken the time to reach out in the way they had. They had other ideas... They acknowledged that it was the first time they'd ever experienced anything like that, and that it was a learning experience for everyone! the security team with the players were the ones pushing to lock the doors, and at that time, the store being empty, they obliged, not realizing it was going to be a longer visit than originally anticipated. At that time, they then would not allow me to make my purchase unless they were able to apply a very generous discount as both an apology and a thank you, which was completely unnecessary, but incredibly appreciated! Well, I ended up stopping in once more a few days later, but with the kiddos along side this go around. The oldest is now joining dear old dad and transitioning into Magic the Gathering while the youngest has as of this last week fully succumbed to Poké-mania... I wanted to swing by with them and let them pick out a bunch of fun stuff, and to again say thank you to the team there. The store was absolutely packed, so we understandably had to wait outside for minute or two due to safety/occupancy limits. Once we did get in, I noticed that one of the individuals I was standing next to was being helped not to pick out and purchase a bunch of product, but rather because the store was donating a big stack of cards for charity! As soon as it was time for us to be helped, bless the staff, they could not have been kinder and more accommodating to two very excited and very talkative younglings! Ands then as soon as they saw me, the staff and the owner again were not only incredibly excited that I made it back with the kiddos, but again insisted on giving them another generous discount upon checking out! You guys are too much! These guys could teach a master class on customer service! Them providing Not one but two discounts was incredibly generous and very appreciated. However, the thing that really stood out to me the most was the fact that they did so because they really care. Not just about a customer who had a less than stellar initial experience, but more importantly, the community. They see the bigger picture and recognized us not simply as customers, but as part of their community. Quietly donating product to charity, insisting on making sure their shop feels like a safe and welcoming place to collectors and players of any age, and take an immense amount of pride in what they do, not just the owner, but the entire staff... If it had not been for that type of community and sentiment in the early days of Magic the Gathering and over 30 years ago, and shortly after the initial wave of Pokémon, there's no way either of these games would have survived being much more than a fad. I practically lived in my local game store (LGS) growing up both because I loved the game and the community that we put our hearts and souls in the building, but more importantly because it was a safe place for several of us. My home growing up was unfortunately rarely a "safe and happy place," and had it not been for an incredibly kind shop owner and a ragtag group of kids who did no less than pull me into their community, I have no idea what I would've done. It was this community that taught me kindness, empathy, acceptance, and confidence. This is one of the few LGS's I've walked into in many years that gave me a similar sentiment. You guys literally turned a detractor into not just a loyal customer, but an advocate. I sincerely hope that you guys are some day soon, able to expand to a larger location with plenty more room to play, trade, and hangout! I have no doubt it will not only be a very popular place to be, but with you and your team at the helm, it will no doubt be a cornerstone and incredibly uplifting addition to the surrounding community of players and collectors!

If you are a collector, this place can be dangerous for your wallet. The staff is friendly and…read morehelpful. Jon assisted us and was very knowledgeable. Some of the other staff were not as familiar with pricing on certain boxes. At one point they had to ask across the room for the price, which was a little surprising. I feel like that information should be more consistent among the staff. They have a great variety of collectible cards and the pricing is reasonable. I also like that they sometimes give out free sleeves, which is a nice touch. This shop is a bit farther than the places we usually go, but I really like their selection much better.

It's exactly what I want for a card store it sells primarily Magic The Gathering, it has bulk boxes…read moreto look through, it sells packs and has some high end stuff to look at.

If I could leave zero stars, I would…read more I really wanted to like Diamonds in the Rough. My first couple of purchases in August were rocky--127 cards on August 16th and another 19 on August 18th. The orders were bundled (a nice gesture), but the package was never shipped. The tracking number belonged to a completely different customer 1,400 miles away. After a month of emails, delays, and searching for cards that apparently "could not be located," I eventually received about 95 of the 146 cards I purchased and was refunded for the rest. Frustrating, but Shonn made an effort to fix it. Because he tried to make it right, I gave him another chance. I made two more orders in September--no issues. Cards arrived (still slower than any other dealer I buy from), but they arrived. Then came October and November... and everything fell apart again. 47 cards ordered 10/16 32 cards ordered 10/29 31 cards ordered 11/7 A shipping label was created on 10/31 and again on 11/14, supposedly combining all three orders. As of December 8th, USPS is still waiting for the package. Nothing has ever been dropped off. I've sent more than half a dozen emails--ignored. I called. I got excuses again: "I'm busy," "My employee is out," "I'm working on it." Meanwhile, we are approaching 60 days since the earliest order and I still do not have what I paid for. Here's the biggest issue: I don't want a refund. I want the cards I purchased. At some point this stops being "busy" or "backlogged" and becomes unacceptable business practice. I truly do not understand how this shop has a 4.8 rating on 165 reviews, because my experience--twice now--has been the opposite. I will never purchase from Diamonds in the Rough again. And if you choose to, at least go in with your eyes open--because this level of unresponsiveness and delay is not something collectors should have to deal with.

Used to be GameStar. Now goes by "Game On! Play On!". For the fact that there aren't retro video…read moregame stores on every corner these days, I will absolutely be back to give this place my business! They carry video games from most consoles from the past 30 years, the consoles for the games, Lego sets, funko pops, and more! Keep in mind they sell what they get so they might not have every game but I got four N64 games I really wanted! During my visit I saw, Sega Genisis, SNES, N64, PS1, Dreamcast consoles and more! And yeah maybe I paid a few extra dollars on some things but it supports local business and hopefully keeps brick and mortar stores like this around much longer. Sometimes you don't know what you have till it's gone people. Ken the manager was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and nice! Comparing their prices to Amazon or EBay, they seem to be right in line as far was what they're charging. In many cases actually charging less. Give this place a look!

Only a one-time visitor, but the store was your basic console retail business…read more I am impressed with the store's stock of vintage games and gaming accessories (NES/etc), but it's nothing you can't find at any other cookie-cutter clone-chain gaming store. I was disappointed with the location's apparent lack of Magic: The Gathering singles. One would think that with the HUGE window displays of M:TG artwork/branding that they would have more to offer than your basic booster packs and card sleeves. The store's customer service met your basic standards: greeted, asked if I needed assistance, wished a good day upon exit. I say it's definitely worth a stop if consoles are your thing.

Abs Recommend! super kind ppl, great pricing, premium to bundle cards... frisbee cards.. free…read morelittle keychain etc gifts ... !! :))) service was abs awesome ! helpful, even with helping me put on my keychain accessories that were for free

My husband and kids went in for the first time today. We all recently got back into Pokémon after a…read morefew years of not collecting. They were warmly greeted and taken care of by Cody. My kids absolutely loved working with him. He is the reason I'm leaving this review. We've been to multiple card shops in the area and none compare. Cody was helpful, knowledgeable, kind, fair, and very funny. They all traded cards in and got great store value for it. They had a huge selection of pokemon at reasonable prices. Thank you Cody for taking care of my family and making them feel welcome!