I acknowledge that your local game store is going to pull all sorts of demographics. As a parent, I…read moredidn't know what to expect bringing my 5-year-old into the local game shop. But this is definitely going to be a local store that we'll be going to a lot more, even if the prices are a little higher for them to make margins. This is the kind of game store I want in keep in our community! I'll admit I was a little apprehensive to engage with the staff at first due to my inexperience in this kind of envitonmemt, but my kid immediately gravitated toward the Pokemon cards behind the glass counter and we were asked if there was anything we needed help with. We have been looking all over for affordable, genuine cards to little avail. Unfortunately, the cards at this shop were all way outside our range (he's just trying to get started out): $45+ booster boxes or $5+ individual cards. We were obviously not going to be able to make a purchase today (looking for something like one $5 booster pack) but the team member was very helpful taking the time to explain the kids trading card market, suggest other places to look, offer advice on finding affordable cards, and let my kid take his time to pour over the cards behind the counter. On the way out, he generously shared a simple gift that meant so much for my kid. I don't know if he'll read this but thank you so much for making my kid's day - he was over the moon to have some Pokemon cards of his own to share with his friends at school. This is the kind of local game store that is a treasure to have in the community. I definitely will be bringing my kids around in the future to support it some more! Thanks again!

After having Sunday brunch nearby I was looking for video game stores to stop at on my way back to…read moreWisconsin. Everything Games was close by and open, so I drove over to check them out. The store is impressive. They have an awesome selection of retro video games, board games, LEGO, miniatures for Warhammer, anime related plush, sports cards, and card games like Magic, Pokemon, and Yu-Gi-Oh. There's even a good size gaming area where I saw people playing in a card game tournament. As good as the inventory was, their customer service was even better. A specific video game I wanted was priced $10 more than the current market value, so I brought that to their attention. Rather than getting mad and arguing with me about their prices, the employee pulled up the same website I was using for a reference and confirmed what I was seeing. He then adjusted the price without hesitation. Now that's customer service. I would glad to go out of my way to come back to Everything Games next time I'm in the Chicago area.

This is our most fav game store in Grayslake Really it is! We love going there a few times a month…read moreto check out the new games & play. The store is very clean and the game playing tables are the best. This is the only game store we've been in with top notch table & chairs. The store has a huge game selection, paints, minis, family games, puzzles & more. They have an Adventure Club which is worth investing in. I love that he works with other local businesses which gives a discount to club members. The staff are always friendly & helpful. The owner, Tim, is super friendly. We are very thankful he has this store. It is one of our top fav stores ever and we've been to a lot of them. More photos later! Go to this store if you are anywhere near it!

Update. Back to 5! I don't know what that one employee's…read morename is and if I did, I of course wouldn't post it. But thank god he wasn't there. That attitude. Anyway, MUCH better today. Some new guy was working there that I didn't recognize. I like him a lot better. We talked about a lot of game related things that I don't want to bore you with here and go super-nerd on you. Just wanted to post an update, because that one guy's attitude shouldn't reflect on the store, but it kinda does. When you work there, you represent it. If that one guy still works there, I hope he has a better day and better interactions with customers. Especially someone like me who doesn't take up a lot of their time or space, just comes in spends a lot and leaves. Probably the best kind of customer you'd want.

If you want games that come in boxes, this place seemed to have a great selection…read more I would not bother to go there for Pokemon cards due to bad binder behavior. No sleeves !!! I have spent a ton of money on expensive full art or classic cards.... I would never shop here for Pokemon. My son got 1 card in pretty crap /well-played condition for about a dollar. I have been to plenty of hobby stores and never have seen cards organized the way they have it set up. No sleeves. Many cards in one binder slot. Service was odd we waiting for someone to get out of the bathroom for about 5 minutes before being helped.

Great selection of games arranged nicely so you can easily see the main games and all their…read moreexpansion packs / themed spin-offs. The prices are competitive, at times even beating the price that you'll find on Amazon for the same item. They also pack an impressively complete selection of items for the size of their shop, stacked from wall to wall with items to buy that cover everything from cards to social games to collectibles to board games and more! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, or if you're looking for a great place to find gifts for birthdays or the holidays.

Have you been interested in board games? Card games? Something in between? Warhammer or another…read moretabletop rpg? This is the place that has you covered & then some! Admittedly, I frequent here more than any other store. Sometimes for games, paint, or painting classes. Gone are the days of boring board games - I've discovered SO much variety. Don't have anyone to play with? That's fine - there's plenty of solo games. Who knew?! It looks deceptively small on the outside but huge on the inside & don't forget the basement! Everyone's extremely friendly & helpful here. I appreciate their selection & pricing - even better to support local! If you're looking to get into games, no matter what kind, stop by. You'd be hard pressed not to find something you'd enjoy.

Great place and knowledgeable employees but it smells so bad on game nights... I'd love to continue…read moremy business but the MTG community needs to practice better hygiene it's wild.

Perfect spot for a game meet up. Great coffee. James expertly facilitates games, the space, and is…read morean excellent barista! 10/10 recommend! Join us for Sunday Scrabble at 2:30, all levels and drop ins welcome!

We came here because we like trying out espresso drinks everywhere. Upon walking in I noticed a…read morenice aroma. The owner, Eli, told me that they are handling their own food service now (apparently they used to contract with other purveyors). It is a very small menu (food being not the focus of the place) but I was delighted to see that 2 out of five of the mains were vegetarian (1 was grilled cheese, I don't remember what the other was). With my prodding (haranguing) he told me the entire history of the place (fascinating, at least to me). Ok, no more parentheses! From the outside it doesn't look like much, not the kind of cafe we would frequent. My opinion did not change upon entering, it's not your typical espresso bar. However, I was drawn in by not only the aroma but also Eli's friendly greeting. When my husband joined me inside we continued the conversation talking about all different games, Eli definitely knows his stuff and he's just a really nice guy. We didn't eat or play games. We did purchase a game to play at home. My husband had an espresso which he said was just ok. So glad that our search for an espresso brought us to Eli's place. Looking forward to going back!

Don't be fooled by the store name. The Wandering Dragon Game Shoppe has much more than just games…read more It's tucked neatly into the heart of downtown Plainfield. Plenty of parking nearby ( a whole parking lot to the North of the store ). I walked in and immediately greeted by a pleasant employee, Sam. I was surprised at how much this shoppe has! They have paint, for those crafting or school projects with your kiddos, they have UNO card game, and puzzles galore! If you're looking for a game and then don't have it, they can special order it for you. Rooms with large tables to play games with others-sign up online to do that. What a fantastic way to meet someone with similar interests! For a quick gift, they even have Squishmallows-they're so FLUFFY! I know what you're thinking, you don't consider yourself a gamer, no prob., this quaint store is intriguing. Stop in and check it out for yourself. You may just find something you like in there.

Very cute store with a big selection of games, collectibles, and cards. It was a fun place to…read morebrowse, and the staff was very friendly.

Great concept, but no passion. I made a reservation for 3…read moreand one of my friends was running late. They confirmed that it's 3 of us yet gave us two cups and eating utensils. We had to constantly signal someone down to ask for things because no one was checking in on us for what we needed when our food was served. For the 3 hours we were there, we were only checked in on.... twice. The food was okay. My flatbread was burnt. Not sure why they served it to us still? As for the bathrooms, they are far. You go down two flights of stairs and a hallway. The women's bathroom was warm, smelled bad and was dark with an eerie yellow light. I don't like that the bathrooms are far, yet there are no hand wipes at the table so we can play games with clean hands. I went to the bathroom four times just to wash my hands. Not sure if others are willing to do this. Not sure how clean these games are.

Came here for an impromptu date with my boyfriend and ended up having a really fun time. They have…read morea huge selection of games, which is great, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. I wasn't sure what to pick, and while they do have staff to help with games, it wasn't very clear who to ask. Better guidance or labeling for group sizes would help. The drinks were good, but the food was just okay. We ordered mozzarella sticks, and they weren't great pretty bland. I'd recommend eating before or after. Service was friendly, and the overall vibe was fun. I think this spot is even better with a group of three or more, but it still made for a nice, spontaneous date. I'd go back. Would rate 3.5 if they had half stars

Pretty nice please. In a place that still preserves the…read moreessence of a true card shop!!!

Awesome store, even better service! Friendly and helpful ownership that has been in this business…read morefor a long time.