Key and Adam went above and beyond teaching my family of four how to build and paint the Age of…read moreSigmar Ultimate Starter Set. Their patience and encouragement made a huge difference for us as complete beginners. They clearly love the hobby, and it shows not just in how they teach but in the warm, welcoming community they've fostered around the store--it truly feels like an extended family. Thanks to their guidance, we've been able to paint miniatures far better than we ever thought possible. Whether you're brand new or just curious about Warhammer, I highly recommend stopping by, talking with them, or even scheduling a lesson. They'll help you build, paint, and play with confidence--and have a great time doing it.

Initially went in to learn a little about Warhammer and learn how to paint a figure with my family…read more Cut to 6 months later and I have an army of blueberry war dollies and my son has enough Krieg to exterminate any and all Xenos! Everyone there was super helpful, knowledgeable, and even tolerate me asking if they sell Pokemon cards.

This place is a pleasure to visit in large part to Jake. He's friendly and helpful. You'll meet…read morehelpful adults of all sorts of professions including art teachers, various aged kids and families. It's quiet and Jake and others are willing to teach games and painting. I started looking for a painting class and Jake said if I came in on slow nights he'd just help me and most of my paints are another brand. My painting has improved. I've watched his calm demeanor with kids and while running the store. They have game tables you may use and they're sturdy. I should have written a review long ago. I look forward to normality so people can hang out again.

This has to be one of the best Games Workshops I have ever used. A middle-sized store (seating for…read more6 modelers and 3 full-sized gaming tables), I think it is the management and clientele that make this place great. Tony busts his butt running this store and makes sure that regulars are having fun and visitors are taken care of. Unlike some of the other gaming shops, you do not get a horrible mix of elitism or social ineptitude. Many of the regulars are married with kids and use this place to relax and have fun. Hardcore gamers mix with part-time hobbyists and rules arguments take a backseat to enjoyment. If you want to get into Warhammer, 40k, or Lord of the Rings wargaming? This is the place to start.

There was a time when you could go to the GW Battle Bunker and most people in the area knew what…read morethat meant and where you were headed... Sadly those days are gone along with the Bunker, of old. Cue the new Games Workshop Bowie Bunker. This was the location chosen to handle the masses that need to get their n3rd on and roll some dice. "The Good" - In addition to the standard speech that the employees are (literally) forced to give, these guys are caring and well informed about the hobby and also can carry on a conversation if corporate would let them. - Almost full selection of GW products. - Cool display cases filled with painted miniatures. - Plenty of tables to play games on and scenery to boot. - A painting / Hobby area that can seat about twenty. "The Meh" - The location is kinda out of the way. - They are definitely not set up for attracting foot traffic. There is an insane corridor that leads from the entrance to where the store actually is. - The stools / chairs are beyond uncomfortable... - The parking lot is too small for how busy the center is. "The Bad" - Nothing really bad to comment on.

Today was my first time at this store, and I was pleasantly surprised. The staff there are all…read morevery helpful, and seemed genuinely passionate about the hobby just as much as I am. Which was kind of a shock to me as in the the past, the feeling I always got from GW employees was one of arrogance and a general disdain for all of the hobbyists that frequented their store. The store itself was clean and boasted a large number of gaming tables along with a very strong selection of GW products. On top of all this, I was very excited to learn that the staff consistently hosts all kinds of events for the hobby. While this a solid sales tactic in its own right it's still nice to know that there is always something new and fun to attend at Games Workshop Bowie. There is only one complaint I have about the store. They provide seating for the painting/modeling stations but no where else. This means that there is not one chair for those gaming in the store at all those gaming tables I mentioned earlier. I have no idea why they would do something like this other than to maybe make it uncomfortable for players to stay any longer than the length of time it would take for one game, and then go home, thereby allowing more people to come in and spend more money. Just a guess. I have no love for the business side of Games Workshop. Every business must make money to survive but Games Workshop really seems to go out of their way to alienate their customers by constantly increasing their prices to the point of which many hobby enthusiasts end up moving on to another game system or quitting the hobby altogether. If it wasn't for the sheer quality of the product that GW produces, I would be counted as one among them too, but I have a passion for the product and find it simply amazing after 13 years of being a devoted fan of the Warhammer 40k, and WarhammerFantasy line of miniatures and games. So I've learned to take the companies fascist business tactics with a grain of salt, and try my best just to enjoy the hobby and forget about the rest. As for this store, I recommend it for any GW hobbyist. It's a haven that truly promotes the hobby I enjoy, and hope to enjoy for many years to come.

Really disappointed with my experience here. The woman working the counter was rude and didn't seem…read moreknowledgeable about the products at all. I had a few basic questions about Pokémon and other card items, and instead of helping, she came across annoyed and uninterested the entire time. When you walk into a card and game shop, you expect at least some level of enthusiasm or willingness to help--especially with games like Pokémon, Magic, or Warhammer. Unfortunately, that just wasn't the case here. Customer service makes a big difference, and this experience completely turned me off from coming back.

Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The selection for models (train, planes, automobiles, etc)…read morewas a little limited and is more on the warhammer/D&D side of things. Price is fair and what you'd expect. The actual paints, glues, general equipment there seem carefully picked and well stocked. Will be back!

Great Card Shop & Community!…read more Awesome spot for Pokémon and trading card fans! They have a huge variety, fair prices, and a friendly, knowledgeable workers here. People come here to chill, trade, and play, making it more than just a shop--it's a great community. Location: It's inside the building--go in and make a right! Highly recommend!

Great "hole-in-the-wall" spot!!! Great selection to discover great finds!!! Helpful & friendly…read morestaff! Highly recommend!!

What an incredible find. We came here recently for their puzzle swap, where you can bring your old…read morepuzzles and swap it out for another person's donated puzzle. During COVID, my partner and I did about a puzzle every week. We now have cases of puzzles that we did one time, then packed away! I brought a few, so we could swap them out for a few "easier" puzzles that my kids could do. It's such a cool idea and love it and came back with 3 kiddo options. The store is so wonderful, located right across the way from Eastern Market on Capitol Hill. All of the staff is not just incredibly friendly, but quick to offer advice on games and puzzles to take home. There is a room where you can attempt puzzles and games. We spent several hours here just enjoying all of the entertainment. It's a great rainy or snowy day activity. The bookstore just next door is a perfect pairing.

Just a super cool game store. Whether shopping for yourself or for any game lover in your life,…read morethese folk will have your needs covered with their expansive selection. Even just browsing through was fun as I discovered so many board games i had not heard of before, noting them down for any future game nights. Inside, the store was well organized by styles and categories, and the staff were all incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Pricing was reasonable, and I highly recommend anybody who enjoys games take a gander for all their gaming needs.