Very friendly staff who are charming and patient with young children. Wide selection of comics,…read morepop culture items, classic video games, Warhammer 40k/Star Wars/D&D miniature products, paints, and RPG supplies. They have a great space in the back for game-playing. A great neighborhood place for gaming and gaming goods.

Do NOT try and sell this place any cards whatsoever. Came in with a decent amount of Pokémon…read morecards--expecting it to take a few days for them to go through it all but hoping they could maybe pay out a small amount for some higher value singles. Wasn't a deal breaker but seemed a reasonable request. The collection was well organized and labeled and in really good condition--not just thrown into a bin or binder. The person told me they could go through all of it right then within 15-20 minutes because "it was just all bulk". It was absolutely not all bulk cards but ok I thought whatever let's see what they offer. After waiting over an hour, they offered me $35 for all of the cards. Um yeah absolutely not. Went to a different store, waited a few days and got offered $170 AND got almost half of the cards back. I had had a positive experience here previous but that price differential is just completely insane and unacceptable and I would hate for this to happen to someone else who really needs the extra cash. Go to Dreamer's Vault on Hiawatha to sell your cards--don't waste your time here!!

If you want games, puzzles, stickers etc...this is THE place! They have such a wide variety of…read moregames and puzzles unlike any other store I've seen. Extremely unique selection. They also have a great selection of stickers from my favorite brand - pipsticks! The cutest stickers that will want you to start collecting stickers like you were 13 again! Check them out!

The man that works here should definitely be comended for making this whole place feel so fun and…read moreinteractive with all of his guests. This place is definitely cool and has games and hobbies for people to do of all ages. Very clean store with plenty of traffic. I've never seen a metal puzzle until today. Overall I highly recommend checking this place out.

I've never bothered to actually check in to Games by James via yelp but I'm glad I did this time…read morebecause I got a free fidget spinner out of it. The quality wasn't the greatest but it was free so I'll take what I can get. Since the store wasn't super busy on a Tuesday night my friend and I got some nice recommendations from the guy that was working in the store. My colleague tends to play party games so his lighter multiplayer recommendations made sense. My partner on the other hand prefers heavy euros but I didn't feel like asking about those this time around although I did see them carry some heavier games. There were a group of older adults playing a board game on the long tables in the back. I remember reading about magic the gathering nights so I imagine it might be nice to play here during weeknights when the mall isn't super busy. Also I noticed Games by James sponsored a play area for kids right next to the store. There's giant Jenga, connect 4 and bean bags to keep the little ones occupied while you shop.

I was positively delighted to discover that there is a good game shop nearby. I have a list of…read moregames that I enjoy, none of which moved to Minnesota with me. With my return to the office becoming imminent, I knew the chips were down when it came to obtaining brain reset tools. One of my favorites is a good brain teaser, so Rush Hour was the order of the day. Being who I am, I was instantly distracted by all of the familiar old friends. I was lucky that Nathaniel was the one showing me where to find Rush Hour. The man knew everything about each one of the games that I was curious about. He even showed me games that were related to my old favorites (Arkham Horror, namely). I didn't get any of the wonderful cooperative games today, but I know I will be back when I find my game crew. This is a fantastic place to go for anyone who enjoys board games, card games, and puzzles.

How can you justify selling products at 2.5 times the MSRP? I get that it's tough running a…read morebusiness but they overcharge the hell out of product (Pokemon cards in particular) and it bums me out about my local card/game shop.

Absolutely the best shop I have been to. They have everything you need from comics to board games…read moreand more! The manager of this location is one of the friendliest and helpful people I have met in a retail store . I will continue to come back here

Every time I go to the Mall of America I have to stop here…read more It feels more than a toy store. There's many different stations/sections of the store that you'll find unique products for adults and kids. Staff are always ready to help. Demos will keep you in the store for awhile.

Toys AND outdoorsy gear?! Talk about an awesome combo! Just looking at the storefront says "Fun!"…read moreInside you'll find camping gear, warm clothing, silly animal slippers for all sizes, survival guides (like rope tying and more), many fun plush critters, toys/gifts/games that encourage outdoor play, etc. Definitely cool to look around and browse; I didn't have much room left in my luggage to buy much more stuff, but I'm super glad a place like this exists. Kind of gave off the vibe of an REI for kiddos, haha. Way better to get kids into going outside to play than always staring at a screen. =)

Awesome comic shop! Lived in Edina and had no idea this place was here! I'm a huge Batman fan and…read morethe owner (I believe) showed me how to draw him and even gave me a picture of his art! Super chill spot. I found a classic Batman comic collection that I bought. Very affordable. If you're in the spot, I'd recommend checking out! Thank you guys so much!

I love Hot Comics! All three stores have the original comic store feel that I miss. They are…read morehelpful, laid back, and knowledgeable. They are one of my very favorite comic stores.

It's the Goat! Now called Galaxy Games, they have a nice selection that I'd describe more as…read moreorbital than out of this world. This shop seems to focus more on tabletop games then anything else. A few patrons were playing a couple of different games upon our arrival. They had a nice array of snacks and drinks. I saw some many figs in the back and a few different unique dice sets at the counter area. When asking the staff member working what Welcome Decks were he used some great customer service skills and gifted me the entire set, because they were there to give away. He was informative and kind. I observed him waiting on other shoppers, and he did well overall. I think this is a great place for buying and playing tabletop games. The store had a quiet ambiance where it was easy to be heard, and it seemed very laid-back. I'd highly recommend this to anyone looking for a less stimulating environment for tabletop games!

The staff here is truly next-level. They don't just sell games--they know them inside and out…read more Whether you're hunting for a strategic masterpiece, a quick party game, or a new TCG deck to bring to game night, they're always ready with spot-on recommendations. And they do it with genuine enthusiasm, not pushiness. Their community events are fantastic too--weekly game nights, casual tournaments, learn-to-play sessions... it's impossible not to feel welcome. Even newcomers are greeted like old friends. Small shops like this are rare these days, and this one is something special. If you love games even a little, do yourself a favor and stop by. You'll walk out with a great game, a smile, and probably plans to come back next week. A must-visit for gamers of all ages. Five stars without hesitation!

I maybe an adult but I still love Legos. I just got back into do them so have bought a few smaller…read moresets. I really enjoy flowers and I'm starting with the botanical. So when lego had a "make and take" event i had to go. I was shocked when I got there but still happy to get a new little botanical. They have different events and a mini figurine for your birthday. The staff are always so helpful. See the things I've put together so far.

I already love shopping here because they always have special Lego sets that you can't get at…read moreTarget, Amazon or Walmart. And I also love that you can build your own custom Lego people here. Service is great; they always have many knowledgeable helpers if you have questions. Yesterday, they had a free event on Halloween to create a small pumpkin Lego to take home. Prices are typically higher than what I want to spend, but events like these spread so much joy, it makes me want to just throw my money at them and take all their Legos home!

We had some time to kill before attending a movie and stopped here. The book inventory was pretty…read moregood, but man the prices for books here are obscenely high. I had some sticker shock at the cash register ($43 for the book I selected). This location has a cafe, as well as a wide assortment of toys and non-book gifts. If you were seeking a gift for that hard to purchase person, this might be a place worth exploring.

I browsed around this Barnes & Noble while waiting to pickup my takeout order nearby…read more When I'm not looking for a particular book here, I love just looking around at the seasonal displays, the novelties and the sale/clearance items. They usually have a very decent selection of things on sale. Most of the store seemed well organized and clean. I really liked the Studio Ghibli display at this location.