Game Ogre is awesome. Easily the best game store in the Thousand Oaks area. The store is organized well and clean as can be. Store ownership is generally extremely kind - Eric is a champ and the other employees are great as well. It runs a lot of events for mtg, 40k, AoS, D&D, etc. Really solid selection. Only downside is some of the MTG regulars. As you'd expect, most game stores attract a certain demographic of people that often have superiority complexes within their hobby, so you end up with lots of the older guys being condescending, rude, arrogant, and generally unlikable about their children's card games at events like Friday Night Magic (such as community all-star Jeff H). Also a lot of them smell really bad, it's becoming a serious issue at larger events. The 40K community is fantastic, though and so is the D&D and other misc games. Great store, highly recommend. read more

Grateful to have them for all my tabletop needs! Always a pleasurable experience walking in and seeing the community enjoy the space. Thanks Game Ogre for being you! read more

This store is awesome for all of you war gaming and tcg needs. The staff is super friendly. The community is awesome I have met so many new people that are becoming greats friends. The Thursday commander scene is awesome always packed with regulars and new people. I really enjoyed when I was just learning commander that people had lower power decks and would answer my questions and point out my misplays as they were great for learning the game. The Friday night draft crew is pretty awesome everyone is super fun play against. Super helpful when a new set come outs and helping you build after draft. The selection of war gaming stuff is pretty good too, with everything being priced reasonably well, and a community that if you have questions there is someone who will have an answer, or can point you to some awesome resources. Eric is awesome runs an amazing store and the rest of his team is awesome. Shout out to David for always sharing his luck, every pack that man hands out is awesome (at least for my luck). read more

If you're looking for tabletop gaming in the Canoe Valley. This is your spot. They have a ton of models to purchase for whatever your game is, an excellent paint selection, as well as a ton of cards for purchasing impacts or individually. Also, the accessories like card holders, dice bags, and everything else is great. My son loves going through the individual Pokémon cards as well as the packs The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful and happy to explain something that may be out of your particular realm of nerdom with excitement. They also have a very nice incentive program for shopping with them. Needless to say, I have given them a good amount of my money and I'm sure I will continue to do so! read more

I love this place and come here all the time for magic the gathering cards. They have an awesome selection of board games, Great staff, and great vibes. read more

very hiden place now from being in moved from northridge mall area. Still has a warm feeling to be in and care for by many great workers. Try hard to carry most popular games and run tournaments still. Willing to take care of its customers when they can and i picked up a lot of sold out games here. read more

This place has been around for a while and I've never stepped in. They were really friendly and helped me pick out Pokemon cards for my nephew because I had no idea what I was doing. Thank you! read more

Yesterday my best friend and I came in to play our first game of warhammer together. Walking in on a Sunday we found the store fairly busy with most tables being used. After finding a unused table we brought our models in which Dave I believe invited us to grab terrain and everyone was very inviting. Once our models and terrain were setup I bought some dice as I'd forgotten some things and a local player offered us his extra tape measure and a codex to use. It was this kind gesture that solidified this as The Friendly Local Gaming Store. What a fun time spend rolling dice and checking out tons of sweet models. Everyone was kind and only had good things to say about the place. Would absolutely return. Thanks everyone there for a memorable time :) read more

A great friend of mine by the name of Cary Adams recommended you guys. Best experience I have had in a long time. read more

Great Guys! Check out D&D on Saturdays at 5pm! They have all you need for all role playing games and more! read more

I was trying to find an expansion for my favorite board game. The game is out of print but their website showed that they had 1 copy left. Unfortunately they currently don't do shipping and I live half way across the country in Wisconsin. As a last ditch effort to get this, I called and spoke with the manager named Eric. He not only was able to find the 1 copy of it that they had in the store, but agreed to help me ship the game despite not having the system set up for it. He's dropping the box off at the USPS tomorrow morning and I can't express how happy and excited this has made me. Thank you for going above and beyond to help me. read more

What a fine game shop! Places like this are rare and almost never as nice as they've done it here. The only thing which I've honestly gotta know a star off for is size & therefore the limited depth of inventory. Super nice staff with a preferred customer card which provides a free gift card once you've spent $150 in-store. Interesting.... They do have a great selection of certain things. For what matters to me it works! Role playing Miniatures and I found a deluxe Ogre game (kick starter best edition) ... Paints n' nice brushes. Plus they have a reasonable range of games n tournaments hosted. Some of which are of interest to me which warrant inspection. So yeah... They get an easy for... Maybe 5 stars except it needs a larger facility and triple the inventory to warrant a true 5 stars. read more

Game Ogre - What would you expect to find at the Game Ogre other than a giant deluxe edition of the game: Ogre! - Hobby Shops Near Me - Westlake Village, California

Let me start by saying Eric of Game Ogre is AMAZING! Beyond helpful, patient, kind and so very caring of his customers. I witnessed superb customer service when I was there and cannot speak highly enough about this business. I highly recommend you come and check it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed! I will definitely be recommending Game Ogre to my friends and coming back for more goodies. Thank you Eric for your time and outstanding customer service! read more

Great store, friendly, lots of space with a great selection. Loved this store when it was back in Northridge. It's now in TO and the play space is even bigger. Board games, 40k, SW legion, flames of war, battletech players definitely stop by and give this place a look. read more

I'd like to tell you a story that might help you imagine what kind of store this place is. I was hanging out after work and doing some painting, when someone came in looking for a 40k game. Brian (the owner) asked me if I'd play with him, but I told him I'd only brought in the few figures I was planning on painting. Brian directed me to the display case with his amazingly painted armies in it, and told me to pick one and have fun. Despite this store catering to Magic, D&D, 40k, and other hobbies, Brian really does his best to make sure everyone has a good experience. I do absolutely all of my hobby shopping through them; their rewards program and frequent sales make their pricing really competitive (even with online stores). Plus you should always support your friendly local game store to make sure you have a place to play. The staff also give great recommendations, whether you're looking for a new board game to try out or just a gift for someone you know. Overall, highly recommended. read more

I really like this store. They have a great selection, the staff is really helpful, and the space has a great vibe. The only reason I'm not giving them a 5 is because their paint selection is lacking a bit and could use some restocking. read more

Eric is awesome. This shop is great for hardcore table top gamers, as well as Role players, trading card collectors and straight up board game players. He has an amazing collection of all of the above. My whole family loves it. Well done Eric! Keep it up! read more

Brought my son in for some cards he was looking for and 3 different games we're going on, and the employee who helped us was so nice to this mom who knows nothing, and so kind to my son who is learning about this world. We'll definitely be back! read more

Absolutely love Game Ogre!!! Our son is usually there every Friday night for Magic and Saturday for DnD. He loves it there! We recently had our sons birthday party at Game Ogre. The staff was great!! Can't say enough great things about Eric!! He's so good with the kids, has so much patience to help every single child and did an amazing job helping us host and organize the party. Thank you Eric!! Our son had an amazing birthday party!! read more

I started coming to Game Ogre for the last few months, and I have been recommending it my friends ever since. Eric is super friendly and definitely is a big reason why I enjoy shopping here! They have a wide range of board games that I hope to try out soon! read more

Excellent service and recommendations! Went in to check out the warmachines scene... unfortunately I'm a rare breed. However I came in to get some new paint and supplies and the gentleman that worked there was extremely helpful. I just showed him a color scheme I was interested in and he pointed out every single color I needed. I was even looking for a wash but he informed me that it may not be necessary for what I'm trying to accomplish. Love a story that isn't trying to make a dollar out of me. He was honest and gave information about painting and how to apply it. I live over 30 miles away from this store but will be coming back, for sure! read more

Stopped in a week ago to ask about solo board games. Eric directed me to several that would work. Most other stores couldn't even show me one. I bought a game and a pack of card sleeves. Eric even explained to me why I didn't need all the sleeves recommended on the game's box. Great first impression! read more

Hubby and I are here for their grand opening! This place is AWSOME! They have every game you can think of with lots of table that you can use to play on. The have painting day for those people who want some tips on how to paint your figures. The staff is very friendly and the costumers are very helpful and nice as well! Great place for people of all ages! read more

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This is a great place to come and play games! Brian is such a nice guy and the place has a fun welcoming environment. His new location in Westlake village is so awesome! Can't wait to come back and see it again! read more

Game Ogre - This is the new location! - Hobby Shops Near Me - Westlake Village, California

Great experience with customer service today with these guys. They used to be local to me. Now a bit out of the way, but today's experience will have me driving out there more often. Was looking for Star Wars Destiny starter packs and at this point they are near impossible to find. Messaged these guys and they were out of stock, of course. A bit later they got ahold of me because someone had cancelled their order. Thanks to their great service, I have the game in hand and ready to play. They could have sold that pretty quickly to any walk-in. Glad they reached out. Oh yea, the shop looks great too. Very spacious and inviting. read more

I've been a Game Ogre regular for years. Several times a week I'd find myself there, playing board games, roleplaying games, card games, or learning some strange new miniature game. When I was told they were going to move, I was a bit upset. Their new location was a bit of a hike for me. But, I recently was working at a job out that-a-way way and I stopped in one night. Needless to say, I've been back several times since my first visit. The new store is more open, since it's several times larger than the old store. Tables and product that were once cramped up against walls with players are now free and open to play at. The owner, Brian knows how to play just about every single game he's got stocked on the shelves. I've taken him up on several occasions to learn (and be handily beat at) some new board or miniature game. They've got a few bookshelves full of games that you can learn to play (and also buy) right there in the store. Each and every night they've got a different thing going on. Be it Magic the Gathering night, Roleplaying Game night, Board game night, Miniature game night...there's always something going on. There's a great big calendar also posted at the store to tell you what game is playing on what night. I'm there often on RPG night, which is currently Wednesdays. They've got a huge assortment of products that they sell. They sell a multitude of miniature gaming supplies, they've got a bookshelf full of RPG materials and the store is stocked with shelves chock full of interesting, strange, and wacky board games on all subjects and learning levels. Their new location has a great many things near it. There have neighbors of several great restaurants, as well as a pavilions grocery store within very easy walking distance. So those extended games of fantasy and wonder can be quickly and easily broken up for sustenance to appease even the pickiest of appetites. This place is awesome. The staff is excellent, and will politely stop what they are doing to help you to learn any game you're interested in learning. I'm sure I will return again and again and again. Great job Game Ogre. Great Job. read more

Game Ogre - Learning how to play! - Hobby Shops Near Me - Westlake Village, California

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Great place to play. Staff is hella friendly. I like that there's lots of people that play commander here

If you're a board game enthusiast, collector or enjoy giving unique gifts, you MUST CHECK OUT this new local gem! I love board games, and I am always looking for a place to play, purchase, and most importantly, strategize! The Game Ogre was exactly what I was looking for! I signed up for a meet up, and met Eric, an incredibly gracious employee. When I asked him about a specific game, he looked up a review. He then played the game with me AND helped me learn the rules and strategize! He went above and beyond, and was extraordinarily patient! I am very appreciative! I can't wait to return for another excellent adventure at Game Ogre! Thanks for moving into Oak Park/North Ranch! read more

Game Ogre is something of a unique occurance in the Game Store/ Hobby Shop world, an open and welcoming space for Veterans and Newbies alike. Whether your interest is in wargames, Rpgs, MTG, or boardgames (Casual or otherwise.)The vibe here is friendly with a passionate owner and great employees determined to provide great customer service and help build a strong community. Now in a better location with tons of space, the store is beautiful and open, with new stock everyday! read more

Game Ogre - C3PO is armed, be wary. - Hobby Shops Near Me - Westlake Village, California

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Love this place. Great people working, and running the place. Reasonable prices that aren't jacked up like other places we have checked out. Found our favorite local card shop! read more

Great local card shop! Tons of other gaming items as well one of my favorite places with knowledgeable staff!

Awesome store! Picked up a cute Adventure Time game here for a great price. There were nice staff, lots of space to play games, and tons of games to browse. Much more fun than shopping online and I got to support a small business! I'll be back to check out Magic cards. read more

Great little shop with lots of playing space for games. Huge selection of games and Eric was awesome at explaining games and helping me come to a decision. Only bad thing was that they were sold out of what I initially had come in to get and they were also sold out of my back up choices. Overall, a great spot to check out if you like games and the staff rocks! read more

Finally a local game store! Staff is friendly and helpful and the store is well organized and clean. I will definitely be spending some time here. read more

The new store looks amazing. I love all the food choices next to the store. Tons of parking. Super well lit and lots of room to play.

I liked them when they were in Northridge, and I love them now they're in my home town! Great store, great community resource!

This place is so awesome! It is 5 minutes away from where i live and i try to come here everyday!

Game Ogre has been a friendly place to play both board games and card games for as long as I have been coming here. Whether you are looking to play board games, card games, or Dungeons and Dragons, this is a fantastic place to indulge your inner nerd. read more

Great shop, really knowlageable and friendly staff! They have demo games to sit around and is great to hangout.

Solid place to play any sort of game you like. Followed these guys from their old location in Northridge. These guys are that good. Everybody should check them out if they like board games, tabletop games or magic!!! read more