Absolutely best game store anywhere in the Chicagoland area. If you need it they have it. If they do not have it they will get it for you and be helpful and friendly while doing so. I have been shopping here since 1984 and have never found a more knowledgeable and helpful store for gamers, wargamers, RPGers and collectible gaming. You basically get 10% off everything with their $100 spent / $10 off policy and with the 2 game auctions a year you can move the stuff you don't play or need any more and make some store credit at the same time. Having worked in gaming retail myself in the past I cannot recommend them highly enough. Absolutely great store and staff. read more

This place is amazing! They have something for everyone and their stock is extensive. If you're into minis, this is the place to be. They have a wide array of paints, hard to find supplies, and a great stock of both new and old school figures for multiple systems. The folks here are also super friendly. You won't find the elitist or toxic game store vibes that can be a problem at some shops. Great place - 100% recommend. read more

I have been a loyal customer here for about a year. The gaming community here is very welcoming (no cover charge for tabletop games), they have one of the largest selections of miniature gaming equipment, and Kurt is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Some of the staff used to be play testers for the recent D&D books, so it's always fun to hear their stories. read more

Been going here for over 20 years, and it's still mostly the same staff. :-) old school friendly game store of the best variety.

I have been gaming since 1974 (wargames, roleplaying, collectible card games, etc.) and I have absolutely no hesitation in naming Games Plus the absolute best game shop that I have ever been to. Unlike many struggling games stores these days that must limit their selection, Games Plus has such an extensive inventory that it is almost a museum more than a retail store. I literally will take a day off and spend half of it just perusing the aisles browsing merchandise that I have never seen before. The staff knows what it is doing, has always been friendly to me and is willing to order and hold anything that they may be out of stock on. There is a large area for open gaming in a separate room off to the side of the store. This helps hold down the noise level in the store. The only negative I have with Games Plus is that it is a bit of a drive from my home. But as I said, it is good enough to make it a *destination* that I will travel for and plan a day around and trust me, there are not many places that I will do this for. Highly Recommended read more

If you want Monopoly, head to target. If you want intense hardcore military simulation, fantasy and other role playing, miniatures, off the hook whacky card games, or just some crazy detailed board game this store is for you! The store is not for the faint of heart, it is like a game hoarders paradise. There are games stacked under and on top of other games, files of role playing modules, racks and racks of miniatures piles to the ceiling. It is a bit intimidating and time consuming to browse and hunt. My brain was full after just a few minutes of looking and it took a good couple more hours to sort things out and figure out what I wanted. Then I started playing with the awesome selection of dice! If you like to game and are looking for a step up from Risk or Monopoly, give this place a try. Ask questions. Other gamers there will be glad to pitch in to help you find the right game for you, your tastes, and skill level. Do it right now. Get in the car and go. I will see you there. read more

I have been shopping at Games Plus for several years. I'm writing this review because they no longer attend to a customer. I was there on Saturday looking for an old 2nd edition AD&D book. I was standing at the front counter while the employee was having a conversation with three other patrons. They were talking about really non-sense. I waited for 10 maybe 12 minutes before the employee even acknowledged me. I thought to myself "finally." I asked about the book I was looking for. One of the patrons the employee was talking to. Interrupted and started to dis the role-playing system book I was looking for. So disrespectful. I ignored the guy. The employee didn't even apologize for the rude interruption. They didn't have the book. Long story short. I don't feel that patrons should be standing around the register and blocking it. Also the employees shouldn't be having long drawn out conversations with those patrons. I was a customer with a question and I had to wait until they were done talking about what color they should paint their elves' cloak. read more

I went there for a Game Day and had a great time. I can testify that the gaming area is clean and welcoming (even the washroom!) and the staff is friendly and helpful. But it is a veritable WONDERLAND of miniatures of all types as well as crafting supplies in addition to having tons of games and source books for a wide variety of games. What a treasure! read more

One of the last remaining havens for board game, miniature, card game, and role-playing enthusiasts. They have everything you need to do all of the above and more. The variety of game products and a knowledgeable staff keep me coming back for more. I might also mention that they have a broad selection of the best miniature paints around. read more

The best game store in Illinois and quite possibly the best in the country. Behind this humble facade lies the largest selection of board games, card games, RPG's and miniature wargaming miniatures I've ever seen. The staff is very knowledgable and helpful. As if that weren't enough they have a very large gaming area with lots of terrain, something that's increasingly hard to find. Of particular interest to wargamers is the massive selection of gaming miniatures covering fantasy, sci-fi and historical Many are the sort of small-distribution, boutique lines that one usually can only see online. Further, their ranges of popular miniatures like Reaper, GW, PP, Battletech and others are virtually complete as compared to the limited selection you will find at other stores. The result is several long glorious aisles comprised solely of well-organized miniatures blisters. Additionally, their twice-yearly gaming auctions are 4 days of incredible chances to both quickly rid yourself of old gaming material and find great bargains. All this to say, this is the wargame store you've dreamed about and if you've been gaming long enough it's everything-and-more of the gaming stores you remembered before gaming stores mostly disappeared. I live a fair distance away and I don't buy alot of new minis and games, but I attend most of the auctions and try to make the trek up every month or two enjoy the place, get in a game and buy something just to support this treasure of a shop. read more

Bi-annual auction was today. There is humor, excitement, and a ton of game enthusiasts getting hard to find games in great shape and at a great cost. Instead of looking at game websites for game ideas, come here and hold the game. They have the largest inventory of board games, role playing, and miniatures I have ever seen. Come in, buy a game, and stick around after hours to play. This is a great place with wonderful people. read more

I have been going to Games Plus for over 14 years now and I have never once left the store feeling anything but completely satisfied by their service. Everyone on the staff is friendly and knowledgable. They always have what I want, or can easily get it. I could write an essay on all the good experiences I've had, but I think the other reviews will do well for that. In short, Games Plus is "as good as it gets!" read more

If you are of the D&D , Warhammer , collectible card , geek chik ilk , this place is your Mecca. I am brought back to the days of late nights in my buddies basement with a bag of dice and a gullet full of Mountain Dew. They lose a star for lacking any sort of computer game presence , but if this store doesn't have what you're looking for , good luck finding it anywhere else. read more

Great game store run by exceedingly pleasant and knowledgeable staff. I have asked the store folks for suggestions in the past, and they have done their best to help push me along. If they don't have what you want in stock, they have no problem ordering it for you, and they are really good about communicating with you on that front. They have a great game room in the back as well, so if you're looking for a local place to play, this might be an option for you. Great store, great selection! read more

Awesome tabletop gaming store. They've got pretty much any supply you need and will give you little tips on how best to paint/glue/cut something. Very friendly to newbies. They constantly have games going on in which are fun to watch. Prices are reasonable and comparable to any other gaming store or online. read more

Awesome place with a huge selection of anything you could have possibly wanted for "gaming". Honestly, if I ever need anything, they probably have it. read more

Games Plus is probably the most well-stocked gaming store I have ever been to. They have everything, their prices are not inflated like other game stores tend to do, and their service is excellent. I never would have known about Games Plus if it had not been for my Star Trek CCG play group and the fact that they play in the huge gaming room at Games Plus. If you are looking for anything in the realms of roleplaying, tabletop gaming, or collectible card games and looking for people to play with, Games Plus should definitely be the first place that you go check out. read more

They have every Battletech model. This should be reason alone for the MechWarriors in the audience to pay a visit.

Games Plus is a game store. Not a video game store - not a computer game store - not an app store - but an actual honest-to-goodness game store that sells actual printed games. read more

I have been coming to Games Plus since the late 90s and have always found the service and selection excellent. If you are looking for a game store anywhere in the Chicago area check out Games Plus. read more

Games Plus (Games-Plus.com) is the brick and mortar store with the largest selection of gaming material that I have ever seen inside a brick and mortar store. I find it to be quite enjoyable to stroll the isles overflowing, busting even, with games of all sorts. This store does not have computer games (gaming), is not a gambling establishment (gaming), but has just about everything else. They have just about every game on the market (they carry gambling paraphernalia such as poker chips), and have a large collection of out of print games. I expressly enjoy the large selection of role playing games (RPGs). They have a huge open gaming room, and a smaller office-like gaming room when less noise is desired. Events are often, so check the sores calendar! read more

Games Plus is a great place for all things gaming. They have just about everything you could imagine of and some hard to find items as well. I have never played a game there .... Only bought paints, miniatures, rule books, dice etc. I have always found what I wanted. Their frequent buyer program is great and the staff are super friendly and helpful. read more

This is a great independent gaming store. They have a huge selection of virtually anything you could need for gaming. Of course, if they don't stock it, they will try to order it for you. read more

I've been a Games Plus customer for more than ten years. The staff are just the best. A couple of them have become personal friends and have played in games with me. Hell, when I'm bored or sad I just drop in, shop or play a game, hang out, and feel better. Many people have described Games Plus as a non-alcoholic neighborhood bar for gamers, and that really is how it feels. It is actually a place where everybody knows your name. The selection here is ridiculously good, comprising tabletop RPGs, board games, miniatures games, etc. The staff are very personable and will try hard to make you happy whether you've got just a vague idea about what type of game you might enjoy, or you're looking for something very specific. They have one of the largest game rooms I've ever seen, and they actively promote games and events, as well as work with customers who organize game room events too. I have only one criticism of the place, and that is that the board games and RPG books could be better organized for easy browsing. The board and self-contained card games, for example, aren't alphabetized. Game stores in general do tend to be quirky about that type of thing. BUT those guys will take you right to the game you ask about, so it's not really a big problem to get what you're looking for. And if they can order it and hold it for you, they happily will. I've even had a couple of the employees call me and let me know they had something I might be interested in and that could easily sell out, and asked if I'd like them to hold a copy for me (you can give your number and they'll keep it on file for this). This might sound like a pushy sales technique, but they only do that with me because they know me personally and know I don't mind - and in fact, I like it. It's something they rarely contact me about, so it isn't anything more than them being considerate. And one of the many things that's so impressive about Games Plus. read more

I have been frequenting game stores my entire life. The bar to which I hold all stores to was always Magic Realm in Ralston, NE (or was it La Vista?) in the mid 70's - mid 80's. They closed. Then, after moving to Chicago in 1999, I found Games Plus, the new bar. As stated in other reviews, the selection is incredible (CCG's, miniatures, RPG's, war games/simulations, Euro games, filler games, Books, out of print games. . .If it's a game, it's been in this store. There is such a selection that one can go to the store at anytime browse for an hour, and even if there was no shipment since the last time you browsed, you'll still find something you missed the time before. The only downside to the store is that the selection is so large and diverse, that it can be daunting. The staff are knowledgeable in general, yet each person has their own area of expertise, so that if one person isn't sure, the next probably knows. I asked for information about a game once, and the first person said check with the guy at the desk, and the guy at the desk gave me a run down on not only why the game had gone out of print, but when the last time any used materials had come through the store, and why the publisher closed. Again, the worst that can be said is that they have so much information, it can be daunting. In addition to the store and its personnel, the third leg of this store is the community. People come from all over the Region to go to this store. They play games in the back room continually. If you want a pick up game of something...bring it, and someone will play with you. Everyone (for the most part) is happy to share their knowledge, plays with respect, and enjoys the company. One time I brought a 12-year-old with me to play on Thursday night, and though there were a few people who thought it would slow the night down a little, no one said anything and welcomed this new gamer into the community. This is not the best game store in Chicago. This is the BEST GAME STORE I've ever been in. read more

"Chicagoland's Source for Adventure Gaming for Over 26 Years Roleplaying games, wargames, miniatures, paint, modeling supplies, terrain, collectable card games, dice, gaming accessories, family games and magazines." The heartland of the gaming hobby in Illinois. Lots of history in this store but it can be a bit intimidating to anyone not a hardcore gamer. Inventory while very large in selection can be a bit mixed as the various surprises of what is new and popular sell things out of stock (so it is often a good idea to call ahead if you are after a specific game) Each Fall and Spring Games Plus hosts an auction. Games are supplied by customers. Payouts are in store credit. Its a great way to pick up some new (or old!) titles and make witty remarks about Pirates (argh!) or Spartacus. Plenty of leagues and Gaming tables available (reservations recommended.) For more see: http://www.games-plus.com/ read more

Great selection, high prices, poor service. If you are looking for a specialty board game, they will likely have it. If you are looking for service, you'll find better at Walmart. Not friendly to visitors. Perhaps locals regular their gaming group tables are treated better. read more

This place has it all for board games, RPGs and Minis. Also they're independent and don't restrict what you can play. Several gaming tables available to use and the staff know their stuff. read more

I really like this store... if you like games of any kind, especially table top games and miniatures, this is the store for you. Highly recommend. read more

Great selection of board Games! And tons of supplies for miniatures and other RPG suplies.

One doesn't find shops such as this much anymore, the kind of corner hobby store I remember growing up with long years ago. The shop I grew up with was Hobbymodels, corner of Davis and Chicago, Evanston, IL, and some of the staff at Games Plus actually remember the place. Games Plus is utterly crammed with every conceivable game, and accessory: war games, peace games, miniature figures, paints brushes, glue, plus little funny games you never knew existed (I.e. a card game that determines how cool the players are). The staff are helpful--enthusiastic is more the right word. It is a treasure: they probably even have a game about finding treasure at a game store. read more

Games Plus - the "Plus" to regulars - is the quintessential friendly local game store. Whatever your particular vice - from card games like Magic, to Euros like Terraforming Mars, American-style Axis & Allies, old-fashioned hex-based war games, 40K miniatures, Armada and X-Wing - the Plus is exactly what you're looking for. Always friendly staff. Always friendly folks to meet up with to play a game in the large back room. Whether you're a potential regular or only in Chicago for a quick visit, stop by for a great gaming experience. read more

Amazing place. Brought me back to my childhood D&D days. Place is massive, it was a bit intimidating if you are new (or just getting back into it after 20 years). The game room had a lot of people playing in it. Can't wait to go back. read more

The gold standard when it comes to buying games, if you're looking for something and another store doesn't have it odds are they do.

Best game store you'll fine anywhere near this area. Staff is very helpful when approached and are very knowledgeable about games and gaming in general. They also have the almost impossible to find stuff as well (I.E. they were able to sell me a DnD 3.5 PH as I refuse to play 4.0). Their selection of minatures for both DnD and the various minature games has to be the largest that I've seen in a local store. Pretty much if you can't find it here you won't be able to find it in any store in the area. They also have auction an a regular basis which is another great way to get your hands on the hard to find stuff. Combine that with their gaming tables the have set up in the back and it's really a quailty setup (although I have yet to particpate in any of the game nights that they offer). The only real complaint I would have about the store is their layout is a little cramped due to the sheer volume of stuff that they have fit into their space. It's just a minior complaint though. Overall I would have to say that there is no other store I would rather use to get my gaming supplies. Their prices are reasonable, their points system is a good way to reward continued business, and the staff knows what they're doing. read more

All I can say is that this place keeps it real with the games that tailor to the dedicated gamers. At the same time, the staff is friendly to the point where you don't feel like an outsider if you're not a true gamer which is awesome. It really is a place for everyone. read more

Cute place. Definitely somewhere to check out. There is a good selection and everyone is really nice. Very happy with this place. If you haven't been here I would definitely stop in. read more

Best place to go for Boardgames, Miniatures and RPG's in the Midwest if not the whole USA. I can spend hours just browsing around. The staff here are friendly, knowledgeable and always ready to help or make a suggestion. Decent sized gaming area in the back as well. Can't say enough about this store! read more

Games Plus has the best selection of tabletop games in Illinois. I also like their auction.

I have visited this store four times. Their selection is amazing. Their prices are high, but I get it; one shops here to support the local game store, which is laudable. My problem with this place is the staff. In four trips, I have not been spoken to once. Not a "hello"; not a "are you looking for anything in particular?"; not a "thanks for coming in". I am fully prepared to dump hundreds of dollars on silly boardgames, but I'm not going to spend a penny at this store until an employee realizes that I am a customer and acknowledges same. Alienate the customer: an admirable business model! read more