This is my favorite TCG shop. The staff is friendly and knowledgable and they have a vast…read moreinventory of both card games and tabketop board games. The singles list here never misses and the prices are fair for both purchase and trade ins. A++

This store is unfortunately starting to feel more like a GameStop than a dedicated TCG shop. The…read morebiggest issue is the "Cultist" membership, which costs approximately $70 per month and, in my opinion, provides very little value for the average customer. The advertised benefits include access to sealed products at market pricing, 5% off singles, and entries into a lottery for the opportunity to purchase certain products at MSRP. However, these perks fall short when the store often has a very limited selection of singles available. Most of the binder inventory consists of heavily played or damaged cards, and there is rarely enough desirable inventory in-store to justify the membership cost. What makes this especially disappointing is that the store wasn't always this way. There was a time when they carried a strong selection of collectible cards and competitively priced sealed products. Today, the retail location feels more like a means to maintain distributor relationships than a store focused on serving the local community. While they are undoubtedly one of the largest names in the TCG industry, that reputation seems to come primarily from their presence at conventions and card shows. The physical storefront often lacks the inventory and customer experience that many collectors expect from a premier hobby shop. To their credit, they offer respectable trade-in values. Unfortunately, those trade-in percentages lose much of their appeal when there is little desirable inventory available to put that store credit toward. On the rare occasions that higher-end products or graded cards are available, the selection tends to be limited and often consists of less sought-after CGC or TAG slabs rather than cards many collectors are actively looking for. I genuinely used to enjoy visiting this store, which makes this review disappointing to write. However, based on my recent experiences, there are better local options for collectors and players looking for inventory, value, and an authentic hobby shop experience. Stores like Rizo and Tier 1 have done a much better job of maintaining the qualities that make a card shop worth visiting.

Amazing selection of singles with very fair pricing! Super friendly staff. I always go to Pair A…read moreDice when I visit the area. They also hold many great events.

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff - helped us pick out a couple new fun games.read more

My partner and I stopped by The Hungry Dragon in Temecula on a Wednesday around 2 PM, planning to…read morejust grab a quick coffee -- but we ended up staying until closing because we loved it so much! The vibe here is awesome -- super welcoming, creative, and community-oriented. They have a café area, a retail section with goods from local artists, and even private tables and rooms people can rent out. When we were there, a few groups were playing board games (which are free to play, by the way, and they have a really extensive selection), and we even noticed a kids' class happening in the back. It felt like such a lively and inclusive space where everyone could just hang out and be themselves. We tried their espresso -- it's really good. Highly recommend "The One Up" and the "Lady Lavender" -- both strong, not too sweet, and super smooth. The menu had plenty of great food options too, and everything we tried was solid. We ended up chatting with some folks from a local writing group and just felt totally at home. Overall, it's such a gem for Temecula -- a perfect mix of café, creative hub, and community space. We're definitely planning to become regulars and keep supporting local third-space spots like this!

Quick stop for lunch while visiting Murrieta today with my husband and we found this spot which is…read moreeverything we love: cafes and games! Attached to a game shop, The Hungry Dragon is every game lover's dream! We ordered the pork belly fries and Philly sliders, along with the poison apple to whet our palettes. The Philly sliders were delicious, threw me off they didnt have actual peppers and did have a little bit of a kick, but they were delicious and filling. The pork belly fries were my personal favorite. The pork belly was tender and the sauces blended well with the potatoes, cheese and pork belly. The poison apple was not overly sweet, it was well balanced and the apple flavor really was the star, The game shop had adequate spacing for tables and merchandise. They had a lot of items available for all kinds of gaming: tabletop, TCG and board games. Definitely a spot you will want to check out if looking for the perfect game for yourself or a gift! Staff is very friendly and super helpful! If only I didn't live so far away, I'd probably become a regular here!

It's not just for comic books! There are so many fun activities--dungeons and dragons, Pokemon…read moretourneys, magic, etc. Folks are knowledgeable and inviting, not pretentious or gatekeep-y.

Hubs found another "happy place" in SD County!…read more Knowhere G&C is located in an industrial area of San Marcos, near an antique mall, several home furnishings stores and next to San Marcos Deli. This seems an ideal location, with plenty of free parking and, judging by the flow of pedestrian traffic in and out of this shop on a "Comic Book Wednesday" many customers agree. Hubs declared a large selection of comics, games and collectibles. He proudly emerged over an hour after parking with a smile on his cute nerdy face and a bag filled with reading materials in his hand. He was very surprised and happy that his purchase amount ~$80TL awarded him with a cool graphic novel. Happiness shortly turned to a bit of confusion when he took a moment to peruse his receipt and discovered he had been charged about 4x the amount he should have been for a comic. He checked online to make sure he didn't grab a ltd edition, or special release, and determined he hadn't. I waited while he returned inside. About 10 minutes he reemerged - HAPPY AGAIN! Seems the clerk, Daniel (guessing from the receipt ), didn't catch it and agreed it had been incorrectly priced. He further apologized saying he usually catches the comics over $20 and confirms the customer is aware when they are purchasing a more expensive issue. So Daniel was sorry he missed that completely. Hubs confirmed that he was still ok receiving the free graphic novel and was assured, yes, his purchase amount still qualified for the free novel. The over charge was returned to Hubs and he was happy with the store, Daniel and his customer service. Knowhere G&C has been bookmarked for our future SD road trips. Cheers! "CC"

Went into the shop today to get a new game or two. When asking for recommendations we learned that…read morethey have a room you can play games in and most of the games available to purchase in the shop are there to be tried. We got to try 4 brand new games to us. What a great way to see if the family will like a game before making the investment. They also have snacks and drinks for sale and you can stay as long as you would like. It turned out to be an amazing afternoon. I highly recommend the shop if you are looking for a new game. The staff is amazing, the selection even better and now the added bonus of being able to try out games. We are customers for life!!!

Hubby and I came here for a game date night, and it was so much fun. We played a few different…read moregames, and I really love their $5 all-day game pass. You can go upstairs and play as many games as you want for just five bucks, which is such a great deal. It's honestly the perfect way to try out games before buying them and figure out what you actually like. The staff is really friendly, the service is always great, and the overall value is amazing. I highly recommend this spot for a date night with your sweetie--especially if you're into board games. It's such a fun place to hang out. Definitely will be coming back.

Me and my Husband first time coming to a event they posted on Facebook and instagram and everyone…read morewas so Welcoming to us made us feel real special to be apart the whole group . I been to the store at frank and Sons a few times. It was really fun to learn how to play the game can't wait to see the next Adventure! Amanda n Ian

I never realized this location existed and I used to work around the corner from this little spot…read more First and foremost, the vibe here is very chill and friendly. From the moment you walk in, the individuals here really want to connect and learn about what your needs are. I actually came here for a DnD one-shot for my friend's birthday. I absolutely love the side room they have for this that is very well organized and accomodating. The best, this place isn't just about DnD, there are also Warhammer, Pokemon, One Piece and all sorts of other item you can look forward to. Pricing is on par with other ma and pa game shops, however, what absolutely stands out - how they want to ensure you are taken care of.

I visited on a Saturday and found the place josting a bachelor's gamong party. I think they do…read morebirthdays too. Gamer's Haven is a relaxing place to play role playing games and such away from home with like minded people. Most of the gamers connect through the website meetup which shows the date and times gaming groups play. They regularly look for new players. The establishment has an extensive collection of roleplaying books for a variety of games. Think of it as a library of sorts only devoted to roleplaying. The owner/manager(s) (Dave) are thoughtful and considerate men who appear to run their business 1st to provide an atmosphere where grownups can enjoy each others company like a book or chess club only role playing games. Dungeons and Dragons, Pathfinder, Warhammer 40k, Rifts and card games like Exploding Unicorns and such. They have three private rooms for private gaming. The place is mature. You can bring your own beer as no one there is under 21 and everyone is polite. They have a membership program ($35 a month) but you can pay by the day ($5 a day). First day of play is free as a trail to see if you like it. They take cash, venmo, etc. They also have some paints and figurines if your into personalizing your character piece. Gaming materials (dice and such) for sale and can order. They even have a 3d print you can use by the hour (they charge by the hour). I like their snack section that comes with a number of candy bars, nuts, ramon, ice cream bars and drinks. They have a microwave, frig, and sink.the place is made up of 3 sections. The back appears to be dedicated to Warhammer 40k. They have free wi-fi at Gamer's Haven too. Overall I think the place is a must see once in your life as an alternative to the library. Your not in an awkward position of having people over late at night if you have kids and such. However, unlike the library their hours are open past 8 pm. I think members can stay after management leaves with membership access. They have security cc cameras inside and the doors lock after you leave. Atmosphere: 6 star. Clean. Fair temperature. Wifi Service: 5 star. Quality: 5 star. They have a gaming table with a monitor. A collection of gaming books. Value: not sure of the going rate in the industry. Still if one lives close enough and has they friend to play with its better than online gaming or watching TV

This place is amazing l, staff were beyond friendly and inviting, wish they were in San Diego…read more Nice small retail store and large gaming area and rooms. I would highly recommend if you live in the area. Thank you!

Stopped by for a quick look around the store at their board games. There's a good selection and a…read moreclearance area in the back. Most of the store is table and chairs (full of people when I visited!) and half the store was War Hammer. One of the employees greeted me, super friendly staff!

I came here to this store they treated me like garbage because I wanted to buy a booster box, all…read morethe people from inside they are doing discrimination, especially the lady in the front. After she argue with me and my family she wanted me to give her my IDENTIFICATION, she treated me and my wife and 4 year old kid really bad. This place deserves to be shut down.