My favorite Game store in Sacramento. It contains a large catalog of card, board, strategy and miniature games that will appeal to a casual laymen, a beginner, or the serious die hard enthusiast. There are 2 parts to this large store, the showroom area with all the games, miniatures for your perusing and purchasing pleasure. The staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and helpful in recommending a game you may like, or answering inquiries into availability or ordering a game they may not have in stock. The 2d part is large game room that is stocked with games you can test out, or just come in with your friends, or meet new friends and try them out. They publish a monthly schedule of tournaments, contests, or just open game playing. On this occaision, I came to one of the Semi Annual flea market bazaars, where anyone could sign up, for a small fee , get a space to sell their older games , or maybe crafts. There is No fee to be a shopper st the bazaar, so you can find some good deals on games, miniatures, cards, books, terrain, storage or dice. I scored a Zombicide game that was unpunched at a great price for my son & I to play. All in all, just a great store for any game enthusiast of every age from beginners to the hard core gamer. read more

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Listen... I'm new to Sac, from Los Angeles, which is a pretty big hub for all the quirky nerd stuff. Truthfully, I really don't think we have anything down there that compares to the size, selection, and value at Great Escape. This place was awesome! There's just so much to look at! Friendly customer service, great choice selection of games and tools, and if you sign up for their rewards at the register you get $2 off. I'm a new 40k enthusiast and really enjoyed hanging around here. The staff are very friendly and knowledgable. Their prices are reasonable and if you're someone who's interested in painting miniatures and all- definitely give this place a shot. They have everything you need here... you've got plenty of options. It's a pretty big establishment, the only weird thing is that it's hidden tucked away on the backside of the building. I went on a Saturday afternoon and really enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to exploring more of Sac's gaming scene. read more

Walked in, not expecting to purchase anything was pleasantly surprised by the amount of merchandise and grand scale of everything many different oddities for tabletop gaming available. I'm not wanting to write a review but this place genuinely was great would recommend. read more

The partner recently got back into collecting Pokémon cards and had heard about this place from a tennis partner. We showed up and got lost at first as the business is located around the back of a shopping complex, but once we found the business we were right as rain! The staff was super friendly and eager to show us the packs they sell, they have basic packs and ones that come with foils. They have individual cards as well with the more rare ones in a glass case. They sell the sleeves and collector books that one will need as they start building out their collection. Additionally they have plenty of board games, figurines for board games and the paint for them. They host a bunch of events & contests for people to play card games, paint miniatures and more. We really enjoyed our time there and the cards my partner received in his packs. Will for sure be back again! read more

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One of the best tabletop and board gaming stores regionally. They have an excellent selection including rarer crowdfunded special editions of games. Their prices are generally msrp but given the amount of play space they have and how friendly everyone is more than happy to support this FLGS. Staff is very knowledgeable specifically about CCGs and war gaming. Highly recommend if you are looking for something g specific or just want to browse an excellent selection of games, cards and rpg source books. They also host tournaments and play events with a very active community. read more

They have a great selection of games, supplies, miniatures, and anything else you may need for gaming or painting. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and always willing to help. Great Escape Games also helps promote our local model building show and contest each year and iIPMS SilverWings SilverCon 2025 will be held on Saturday May 17th 2025. Please visit us at https://m.facebook.com/groups/ipmsssilverwings/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr read more

Great Escape Games - SilverCon 2025 model show and contest Saturday May 17th, 2025. - Hobby Shops Near Me - Sacramento, California

To Gary! Don't do that. Don't try to make it seem like I have a problem with someone's gender. I won't even try to dignified that allegation with a defense. The service provides was bad and I as I stated. It happens a lot. Your computer system was not the issue. It was their lack of listening and paying attention to detail. I can just as easily claim your employee is racist based on the number of times I had this problem with them, but I won't and you should not either. Two things can be true at the same time, they have good feedback from others and still offer bad service to some. Just accept the review do better and if I ever come back and the service changes I'll update my review, but as of now. It stays. read more

Great selection of TTRPGs and everything related to them. I purchased a druid figure and paint and brushes under the guidance of a friendly and knowledgeable service person who approached me after I stood staring motionless and clueless in front of the well-organized figures section for maybe too long. I left the place pleased with my purchase and will return in the future. read more

Great Escape Games is the largest gaming room in the Sacramento area with many selections of board games, figurines, paints, dice, landscape / structures, and books. There's many tables in the left area for Magic, Pokémon, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), Warhammer, etc. For the size of the establishment, Great Escape still feels like a hole in the wall because it's at the back of a shopping area and just when you think you're lost, you've found the shop. The prices are within reason and the mark up is minimal. The staff is open for discussions, have lots of knowledge from their gaming experience, and very chill. We come here to browse new items, replace our paints, buy new figures, and window shop. read more

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The place for board game meet ups and purchases in Sacramento. Strange location, but friendly staff and great selection of board games.

They have everything all miniature games I just got into the hobby but they this is the place to go trust

Excellent store with excellent service. Would always recommend. Been coming here for years for painting supplies, books, magic events, D&D sessions, and MTG events. Is a great place and everyone I have talked to in the store has been amazing. read more

Great selection of MTG singles and a friendly staff! Prices were above market, but there's something to be said about not having to wait for the mail. read more

This is my absolute favorite card store in the area. I come primarily for Magic and this is my go-to spot. I really appreciate Phil and Gabe and how helpful and friendly they always are. Its always a pleasure to stop in and talk not only cards but sports and anime too. This store has an amazing selection of cards, booster packs, bundles, and even singles in binders. I love to come here and build a full deck, I can easily spend hours here with scouring through their bulk boxes, they really know how to make the experience of building a deck FUN! I came here with my girlfriend and as we are both relatively new players, Gabe took the time to chat with us about our play style and how we want our deck to play out. I appreciate them giving us newbies the time of day. I almost never walk out of here empty and never leave unsatisfied/unhappy. If I buy a single, the employees (specifically Phil) take the time to look up the card and make sure it is priced exactly right or explain the pricing to me. This place is unbeatable in terms of quality, atmosphere, fun, and experience. Thank you!!!! read more

I come here every Sunday for their Pokemon TCG league. Their space is the best spot in town just to kick it with friends and play a few games. Their restrooms feel clean (can't say that about every game store) and their whole space's vibe in general feels open and breathable. Staff is nice as well. Hope this business stays around for a long time. read more

Updates added per new developments: On Thursday 6/5/2025 at the store I asked to buy MtG Final Fantasy commander decks. They told me to come back "next Friday (6/13/2025), specifically saying "come next week, you can buy them all next Friday." On the next Thursday 6/12/2025 I dropped buy to ask about them and they already sold out. The guy there said he remembers me asking for them last Thursday and me being told "next week, next Friday" but he said "well, it actually came out last week. We're sold out. There's nothing we can do about it." I had been a customer for many years and was saddened by the misinformation. Manager Gary promptly replied to my review here on Yelp saying that they're actually not out of stock, and he's not sure why his staff would say that, and I should email him about it. I emailed Gary. Gary replied that the store is indeed out of stock, however, he runs another GeG store in another city that he can transfer stock from, and will have the items transferred and ready for me. Gary included in his email a list of prices he will honor for each item, including one that he'll charge less than today's market price due to their prior error. I thanked him. I am happy that Gary is serious about fixing things. 6/14/2025: Phil and Anthony from the store emailed me, acknowledging the error and Gary's instructions. 6/17/2025: I went to the store to buy the items. Gabriel at the register was polite as always and was ready for me. Phil was also there and we chatted about cards for a bit. As I left, I glanced at my receipt and saw that Gabriel charged me more for one of the items than Gary's quoted price. I went back in to point it out. Gabriel said he wasn't aware Gary offered me that price on that item, but thanked me for showing him Gary's email and said he'll correct it. He said I'll eventually see on my credit card statement that it's corrected. Gabriel also pointed out that they saved another two items for me just in case I wanted to buy them for a full set. I thanked him and truly appreciate Gary and team holding them for me just in case, but I didn't want to risk any more pricing confusion for now so I thanked him and got on my way. read more

been going to this store since we moved to sac, even before it got renovated and got to have a bigger space! all the employees are cool and helpful and nice, definitely a safe space to hang out and browse in. their selection is incredible especially with mtg cards and ttrpg minis. the renovations just make the place better and they have cool events going all the time! definitely worth their prices and they make an impressive effort to keep the store clean and well organized. read more

I moved back to the Sacramento area after being away for 5 years and needed a place for my Dungeons and Dragons sessions with my friends. The employees are very nice and helpful in finding everything my group needs as well as helping me book a room. I can see why they remain a popular spot for tabletop game players! read more

Great location for Warhammer. All items are the same as GW's with a considerably large stock. Have found several items here that I haven't at other locations, making the trip out always worthwhile. Service is very kind and employees greet at the door. Well worth the value. read more

Huge selection of board games, table top war gaming, Warhammer, magic and a lot more. When I went they had fully stocked paints for miniatures (Citadel, and a few more) Great customer service too. read more

Great Escape Games - They just got a restock on all Citadel paints. - Hobby Shops Near Me - Sacramento, California

Their service is good, but policy may cause problems. Their policy is to not remove no show players from events, instead of filling the spots. their policy is problematic when dealing with people receiving high demand product without participating in the event. The selection is bare for any type of pokemon product and employees stated that pokemon will likely not be stocked due to limited allocation and people buying before it can be put out. The prices were high but aligned with market value of the product. read more

Went in and was greeted by a very polite gentleman who had answers for every question and if he didn't, knew exactly who to send me to. Everyone there who I spoke to was very helpful and polite and knowledgeable about the products the sell. Their selection is also huge, was not expecting to see gunpla there but was happily surprised. Would recommend if you're looking for a place to get all your hobby needs. read more

Great selection of WH figurines in store and was very knowledgeable in providing info for beginners. Also had a huge selection of board games for groups and 2players to select from. read more

It has been quite some time since I have visited this store. Life happens. But, with that being said, the staff and store continue to be absolutely amazing. Bruno helped us out tonight, along with another gentleman (short brown hair and a bandit mask, 'I am terribly sorry I forgot your name, but you helped me and my girlfriend out a couple of weeks ago with 40k questions'). The staff is incredibly knowledgeable, courteous, and not pushy in any sense of the matter. Every team member made sure to introduce themselves, ask us if we had any specific questions about products in the store, and gave us space to explore on our own time. I was truly impressed by my last visit and cannot find the words to give them any higher compliments. Bravo !! read more

Great gaming and hobbying shop with a great selection of games, hobbying supplies, and even commissons. We make an effort to visit this store every time we visit the Sacramento Area just to see what new selections they have. Definitely a must-visit foe the area if you're into nerdy stuff! read more

Fantastic customer service, great selection, reasonably priced, friendly staff, would shop again!

Great Escapes Games has been around for a longgg time, and this newer location is monstrous in size! Easily one of the best game stores in Sacramento to stop and play whatever game you'd like! The owner Gary is a super nice guy, and all his staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about almost every game or item in the store! Prices are great, and there's a ton of magic cards to look through! I love stopping here with the kids and picking a game off the wall of free board games you can play! They even let you borrow them! I see people playing D&D in private rooms that you can rent as well. Haven't been to many other games stores since the kids always want to go here. read more

This is the best tabletop store in Sacramento. They have the largest selection of tabletop games, very knowledgable employees, and many events happening in the store with later hours than most of their competitors. One drawback though: the employees ask if you need help every 5 minutes. I mean no offens as they are friendly and helpful, but when I say I'm browsing, I'm just browsing. This store really is great though! My only "complaint" is more of a preference than an actual problem. Come to this store to support a local business and choose your next adventure! read more

Friends and I were visiting and we went for a D&D night that someone was hosting, and it was really fun! The shop was clean, the associates were really helpful, there was tons of stuff to look through - cards, board games, ton of minis and paints, dice, even handmade jewelery from local artists. Prices were not bad either, on par with pretty much every game shop I've been too. This will definitely be a stop for us every time we're in Sacramento now. read more

If you're looking for a place to play games with others, find games paints for your games. I totally recommend this place. They have a game library where you can try out some of the games as well. Folks were very friendly there. If you're a lady, just know that there's gonna be a bunch of dudes, but it is not an environment where you will feel intimidated. It is Just a bunch of people playing games and having fun. read more

Well stocked, friendly knowledgeable employees and quite a variety of games and miniatures. Really enjoyed my visit to this store.

While Great Escape Games doesn't have the biggest comic collection in town (see A-1 for that distinction) it does have a great role-game selection and one of the biggest tournament play schedules - Magic, D&D, Warhammer, Flames of War, Heroclix , WarMachine, World of Warcraft, etc. The store is kinda like the Tardis from Doctor Who, the store is in a corner, so from the outside it looks small, but inside it is three large rooms. In the game room there's several tables, usually with several groups of guys and some gals staging campaigns to dominate the universe. So, if you have a bored 15 year old who needs something to do, or you want to let the bored 15 year old inside of you out - then give Great Escape a try. read more

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What a great and huge place for games. Half the place is a sales shop with board games, cards, miniatures, and handbooks, the other half is dedicated to groups of people playing the games. The staff are super friendly and the shop is fully stocked with all different varieties and assortment. I think it's awesome they have so much space dedicated for people to come and enjoy the games at their store. Side note, their bathroom is just a tad bit too disgusting for me, apart from their bathroom, this place is awesome! read more

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My grandson and I enjoyed our time that we spent there. Lots of fun. Love the laser tag. I've never went before for that. My first time it was a blast. read more

Went to Sacramento for a powerlifting meet, made sure to stop here for some magic cards while I was in town. This place is insane, largest collection of single cards I've ever seen in my life. Must stop for anyone who plays magic the gathering! read more

Got help from Nastasha with D&D today. I'm bran new to it and have been tasked by my friends to be DM and although she knew I was in for it she walked me through the basics, got me set up with what I needed an was very friendly and didn't make me feel like a newb with no judgement. She made me feel confident with a game I knew nothing about and encouraged me to move forward with this new journey. Thank you Nastasha for getting me started!!!!! The store has everything you need to play all kinds of games not just D&D and even had tables and space for games to be played. Awesome store. read more

Opening times have been updated, printed receipts are available, store is well stocked. All is good

They actually have cards to buy. MTG singles! They are also very knowledgeable and professional. There's was once a store that actually helped you build your deck and this might be the last one left. They are active and have many other games going on. This place is awesome. It's exactly the place I was looking for. read more

I really really really really like this place. The people working here are chill and they let me try out their board games. It has an air of cool hip relatively unknown place due to the interesting location behind the other stores as well as a laid back vibe of people having fun. I like to bring friends visiting from out of town here. C: This is definitely one of Sacramento's best kept treasures. read more

I moved away from Sacramento a couple of years ago, and I hated leaving Great Escape Games behind. Great Escape Games is still the best gaming store I've ever been to! My husband and I stopped in while we were in the area for the Thanksgiving holiday. They had a great Black Friday deal going - buy one item, get one 50% off. Very nice! There was a particular game we'd been eyeing that was available as a "demo" game (meaning we could try it before buying it). Not all gaming stores have demo games on offer; any gaming establishment that does gets immediate bonus points! We ended up purchasing the game we'd been eyeing after playing a few rounds as well as another game for 50% off (and some dice sets because of course). Great Escape Games had expanded since we last shopped there; their amazing selection got even more expansive, and they added more gaming tables for events and open play. I highly recommend this store if you have a hankering to get your nerd on. read more