Gamescape North is a really interesting store with a lot to offer. Toward the front, you'll find…read moremore casual and accessible games, and as you move toward the back, the selection opens up into a wider variety of games with more depth and complexity. It truly feels like a store with something for all ages and experience levels. As a fan of D&D and other TTRPGs, I was happy to see plenty of resources available. Warhammer fans will also find a massive selection of miniatures one of the largest I've personally seen along with a staff that clearly cares about the hobby. There's also a strong selection of card games, including Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Riftbound. Overall, the selection is excellent, and the staff is knowledgeable, kind, and welcoming. I had genuinely great experiences with the team there. They were helpful, open, and willing to guide me through the store and explain events. The only reason I'm rating my experience a bit lower is because one of the events I attended felt less welcoming to newer players. It seemed like about half the group was made up of very experienced players who were playing to win at a pretty intense level, while the other half included younger players who were just excited to participate, along with people like myself who were still learning and trying to navigate the hobby. As a newer player, the environment felt a little intimidating and discouraging at times. That said, I would still recommend Gamescape North to anyone in the area looking to shop, explore the hobby, or connect with a great staff. I'd just advise newer players to ask questions before jumping into an event blindly, so they can better understand the tone and experience level of the group. I hope to try again in the future and have a better experience.

I went by Gamescape last night to grab Mahjong and other small last-minute Christmas gifts. The…read morestaff are all helpful and friendly whenever I stop by, and they aren't pushy with sales and upselling, which is much appreciated. Staff members are knowledgeable about the products and rules of various games and are happy to take the time to answer any questions you may have. They can also give you good recommendations if you're looking for gifts for others. They pack a surprisingly large inventory into the shop. I love walking by and checking out their cute window displays- they had some beautiful Aura editions of Monopoly and Scrabble in the window last night. They also have a great selection of D&D books, minis, paints, and more. Between the product selection and customer service, I highly recommend stopping by Gamescape for a pleasant shopping experience.

Nice kids store with books, toys, and arts and crafts items. My son wanted a new whoopee cushion,…read moreand we got some games and puzzles for them. Really nice selection of everything for kids. One stop shop for gifts. Service was really friendly and nice also. And their prices are reasonable.

I've been coming here once or twice a year for the holidays. Perfect place to find stocking…read morestuffers at a good price. Love that the children's toy selections leans towards toys that encourage activity and intelligence such as outdoorsy explorer gear, chemistry sets, creative dioramas, or even magic kits.

I love this place! The owner that I met is super cool too. I gave him lots of props for what they…read moredid to the place and taking such a risk for a business of this type in Downtown Novato. Let's take it from the top. When you enter the place, it is CLEAN! It like the owner has a background in interior handiwork. Wall trim, baseboards, column trim is all expertly done. The "Fortress" theme carries on in the interior with stone wall facades in the front and rear of the store. They also have little details like swords and flags hanging throughout the store. A really nice touch. They specialize in role playing games and host events where customers can come in and play together. I don't participate but I really support any type of community engagement. They also have a wide range of board games, cards, figures, paints and even stuffy's! Ite really an impressive place and even though i'm not a role playing type of person I will go out of my way to find a way to support this place whether it be to buy board games or stuffy's as a gift for friends or family or spread the word to other gamers.

Awesome new game store with excellent selection , lots of light and space and tables for game play…read moretoo !!! My 20 yr old son and i loved the excellent selection - something for everyone, all ages! We appreciated the patient, super knowledgeable and friendly help from Kyle (who it was fun to meet in a bunny suit ! :). ) Son picked up a couple of card play mats and i got two new quick to learn / quick to play family games to add to our collection per Kyle's recommendation. They have plushies, a good selection family games and of D & D stuff too... Wish we lived locally - we'd be back often! They have a calendar in store and online for those lucky to come in for evens and gaming ... Let the adventure begin !

Please note that their location has changed and they are now in the Bon Air shopping center in…read moreGreenbrae. 200 Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, CA 94904. Phone number is 415-889-5630. This place is THE place to go for anything toy related. They have an impressive selection of unique toys and gifts for all ages. I was also blown away by how helpful and friendly they were. I went in slightly panicked because I had procrastinated with getting party favors for seveal kids of all different ages, but the owner, James, helped me with all of it. No stress and the prices were very reasonable.

Just a fantastic experience all around, so helpful in finding great, quality gifts for my kids,…read morebirthday parties (party favors for all ages - I love the wind up toys). Flying Horses is a good example of a retail experience completely differentiated from buying online.

Great place for hobby materials, trains, plastic models and paints, excellent prices, service was…read moregreat, had a good chat with the owner, (I think it was the owner), while browsing. Will definitely be back. Way cheaper than buying online.

If you live in the Marin County, this is the place to go if you need a legit RC Car, not like the…read moreones you get at target, these cars are better. My boyfriend and I found this nice little shop when we were in the area and wanted to see what kind of RC Cars this place had. The guy working there Brian was such a great guy to talk to. They talked about the different types of RC cars there was. There are drift cars, monster trucks, buggies, crawlers... the list goes on. We were in there for maybe an hour or so just talking. Brian was such a gem, that 5 years later we go back and have built a wonderful friendship with him, he had become our older brother. Brian is that type of person who will not just sell you an RC car, but he will sell you one that suits you. If you had a car in mind and he does not have it in stock, he is willing to order it and he will make sure he orders you the best one. Brian also fixes RC cars if something is broken or if you have no idea why it isn't working. He will give you a quote before actually fixing it and if the price is good with you, he will start the fixing processes. He is not the type of sell you useless cars, he tries his best to order the best. He does sell more then just RC cars. Just go check him out and see what he has to offer. He also has model cars that you can build. He has a few trains and tracks. He has a lot of paints for the models and other things. Brian is great.

Fun nostalgic baseball cards store in San Rafael. Fun to stop by visiting downtown San Rafael in…read morethe main area. Very much to choose from.

I just started collecting cards again after 40+ years out of the hobby. The hobby has changed so…read moremuch since the 1980s! Getting up to speed has been challenging. I don't know what I'd do without Bobby at Diamond Sports Cards. He's been incredibly patient explaining the basics as well as the nuance of card collecting in the 2020s. It's much more effective for me to pepper him with questions rather than try to figure it all out on Reddit. He's incredibly passionate about the hobby. Not only that, but his prices are usually below eBay and others on the secondary market. In an era where so much has gone to eCommerce, it's fantastic to see a retail storefront provide true value and entertainment.

I made a second visit to this Just for Fun toy store last Saturday morning. I bought a very…read moreaffordable ROBOT HAND grabbing tool that I can use to grab hard to reach items on my shelves. I like how this store sells old school toys like the former toy store Jeffery's Toys did at this same location years ago.

I stopped by Just for Fun to buy some One Piece TCG products. The store had a decent selection, so…read moreI asked about a One Piece "The Time of Battle" booster pack that was priced at $12.99. I asked if the store price matched TCG products, and the owner said no. I then asked if he was the owner, and he confirmed that he was. I asked why the pack was priced at $12.99 when it was selling for about $6.99 on TCGplayer at the time (with an MSRP of $4.99). His response was, "So everyone has a chance to buy." I replied that I could buy the same pack on TCGplayer for about half the price. He responded, "Do that then," and immediately asked me to leave the store before I had the opportunity to purchase anything. I understand that local game stores have overhead costs and are free to set their own prices. However, charging nearly double the current market price for this product and then asking a customer to leave for respectfully asking about the pricing was disappointing. Because of this experience, I won't be returning. If you're shopping for One Piece TCG or other collectibles, I'd recommend comparing prices before making a purchase.

Just moved to the bay and was bummed that the only rhythm game arcade I knew of was Round 1 across…read morethe golden gate. Found this neat little place with online WACCA and MaimaiDX. Wonderfully priced and fun to play. Come check em out!!0

I like this arcade because of all the games. I like that they have some games in the back that are…read morefree and the games are fairly priced