To whom it may concern... My partner and I moved into the neighborhood around April of last year. This was our first time living in the big city and luckily was able to find an apartment pretty quickly and that so happened to be right across the street from your store Level Up Games. As avid gamers and MTG players this was a great resource to have and a safe space to meet new people, make friends, and establish ourselves in the community. After my partner had been going on Wednesdays to MTG night for a while he learned that you all provided free DND sessions to anyone that wanted to break into table top games. This was something out of my comfort zone and I had been going through a emotional transition from this being my first big move away from home and everyone I used to know to moving here and kind of having to start over essentially. It was hard for me. My partner found this outlet for us to explore together and it started out great we were going regularly every week, we were learning something new, and having fun doing it. Eventually we were going enough that we had made a couple of really good friends there. Unfortunately there ended up being a situation where my partner had to endure a few instances of racism directed towards him by one of the DMs of the Mead Halls Mightiest at Level Up Games. It started off with small things like, speaking up with corrections only when my partner had any input, making back handed insults about his intelligence, also putting handicaps on character creation where other people did not. This lead into more intense behavior such as avoiding DMing sessions in which he would be at the table, isolating him and his friend group to were they had to play sessions only with themselves, and defaming his personal character to the other DMs to cause a rift of distrust in order to get rid of him. This had been going on for a while and after one session were there where some content where we were trying to get some elementals vacation time to visit their families because this Spa owner had them sign a contract were they had to work for her forever. Anyways, this lead to a huge argument where my partner called them out and asked what their problem was. They went on to explain that it was because he makes other people playing the game uncomfortable. They had went on the explain that in one instance he had copied their charter creations in order to make the same kind of character. He also was accused of in acting what seemed like sexual assault on an NPC. Their words Ver Batam. This of course is in accusation of the only African American that comes to these things and this was the only DM that ever had a problem with my partner. This lead with the head of the Mead Hall backing all their lies and instead of promoting a safe space of equally and inclusion they kicked us out and tried banning us from the store in which they had no power. In conclusion we thought leaving Tennessee would mean less racism and more acceptance, but turns out racism is everywhere and you have to keep your eyes out and not turn a blind eye. It's a shame you don't have leaders of the Mead Hall that can be bold enough to hold down the principals of your establishment. Dungeons and Dragons is a game that accepts everyone no matter where you come from, what you look like, what race or sexuality you are. It's a shame that it wasn't reflected at your establishment due to a small few. Thank you. read more

I love this place and have followed them to so many locations. Parking can be a beast at some points of the day or week here but it's worth it to visit Level Up. I can't tell you how many other comic shops I've stopped at that don't have what I need but since Level Up is smaller they always have what I want in stock (you think it would be the opposite!) Games have become more costly as the years go on but that's normal for everything we purchase. I sadly don't trade in much anymore since they were oversaturated with PS4's when I was selling mine but my past experiences have been great and they were always my go to for new games I was on the hunt for - I love supporting them! Over the years they have recommended books that I've fallen in love with and always have fun board games to choose from if I'm looking for fun gifts. A staple place in the Cities for me for sure, staff are always so kind and helpful. read more

Really lovely gamestore with a wide variety of things to look at from boardgames, manga/comics, and rows and rows of magic cards to go through, it can be a little warm but hey, the staff working there are also very warm and friendly! They also host DnD every Thursday as well! read more

This is one of the nicest game store, actually one of the nicest specialty stores I have ever been in. The staff was super friendly, the sections were clean and organized, and it had decent gaming table (2) areas. This is a small local chain and they are doing it up right. I visited about 5 comic, gaming, and figure shops over the weekend having fun with my nephew. This was the best overall, only one in coon rapids was friendlier. But both were fantastic in different ways. Wish I had a gamer store this nice in Boston. You should check it out. read more

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I moved to Minneapolis a little over a year ago and immediately found level up games. I used to visit quite often playing Commander on Wednesdays and DND on Thursdays and it was a lot of fun. After about six months, I started to notice that one person in particular a DM named Sophia had an issue with me. I tried to ignore her, but unfortunately, she couldn't do the same. One Thursday afternoon 3 of my good friends that I had met well playing DND showed up to play we knew that if we wanted to play together, we had to get there early . When the dm arived it was Sophia. She immediately took exception to us, sitting at the table and said she refused to be our DM. We were pulled aside by the leader of the DND group Grant. Grant explained to me that Sophia believed that I was stealing her ideas and copying her characters. After me and my friends had a quick chuckle over this Sophia appeared from the back room and immediately started screaming that we're all racist Against minor elemental creatures. She had a full on meltdown inside of the store and started accusing our characters of roofing people because some of the abilities and spells allow you to put people to sleep in the game None of which is true. Needless to say none of my friends, or I have returned since, but even though this was witnessed by the regular working staff of level up games, nothing was done to stop her from bullying other individuals. In fact one employee told me this isn't even the first time that she's done this. read more

I met some really good guys here to play cards with, the staff is always happy to see me as well. It feels good walking in every Wednesday.

Thanks Level Up games for being open on a Sunday at 5pm for me to purchase a replacement Wii U cord so we could finally play our console again!! Also, cool store and variety of other items not video games! We will be back! read more

The two gentlemen that helped me were very knowledgeable & informative as well as funny. Got a few games for my son's Wii U.

Went here yesterday with my bf. The vibe was great. Incredible inventory. Staff was so friendly. I'm glad I live close! Highly recommend this store if you're looking for retro video games, board games etc. we will be back. read more

Very Nice employees! I went there to look at dnd stuff and they showed directly to the stuff I was looking for. They were very nice recommending what I should buy! Definitely would come here again!!! read more

I love visiting Level Up Games. It's one of my favorite game stores in MPLS that hosts events and has a good variety of cards, video games, comics, and board games. You'll find a new favorite for your game night or a classic to gift to a friend. The staff is knowledgeable and able to provide great recommendations so be sure to ask! read more

My boyfriend and I stopped by this shop, as he is a huge MTG fan and we play a lot of board games. Pretty cool shop, wish we lived close because the employees (most likely the owners) were super friendly just like our card shop back home! read more

We really love this store. Firstly the atmosphere in here is really cool. The store physically looks fantastic. Secondly, the staff are always incredibly friendly and helpful. They also have a great selection of Magic The Gathering (the most organized individual card selection I've ever seen), board games, comics and RPG's. Also, their prices are consistently better than any larger store I've seen and even better than many online prices. We will be picking up a retro game system from here in the next few weeks and can't wait to go back in! read more

Great place with friendly employees. Retro game selection isn't overly vast and has many more PS2 / PS3 games s than anything really retro.

Parking a little tough but a neat store with lots of playspace, more than you'd expect, got a great deal on a gold Scoop Up Net

Great selection- fun for any gamers, tabletop or otherwise. Service was also excellent; new staff member was very personable/helpful and friendly! read more

Level Up Games is a great independent game shop. They have something for everyone including board games, table top games, video games, and trading card games. The space is cozy, tucked in the basement of a building near Loring Park. They even have a room with tables for you to hang out and play a game, including many demo copies of games they keep in house. You might expect prices to be high at a local place like this, but many of they games are priced lower than MSRP. The staff is very friendly as well.If you're in to games at all, I highly recommend you stop by. (They will be adding a coffee shop to the store soon, opening date not yet announced) read more

Level Up Games Minneapolis - Playing Betrayal in the game space - Hobby Shops Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Awesome little game store in the heart of Minneapolis, cozy atmosphere and knowledgeable staff! Madeline is great, and she makes great recommendations! Worth checking out if you're in the area or looking for a new regular hangout. read more

This is one of my favorite game stores for a number of reasons. The atmosphere is laid back and nice for browsing, and they get new games and cards in all the time. The staff is always very friendly and helpful, as Madelyn and Colin will point you in the right direction for whatever you might be interested in or may need. It's the complete service and the friendly, engaging environment that will prompt me to come here first when I'm looking for Magic cards, board games, or gifts for friends. read more

I love this place so much! All the staff are nice and remember the regulars there and have a great selection of games, comics, and merchandise. I love the space, and it's so fun playing dungeons and dragons there. read more

I was astonished by the charm of this store, welcoming, organized, and an incredible selection. It was only outdone by the wonderful staff that took time to share their expertise and advice in answering any question I had. I wish I lived to closer to visit more frequently. Make an effort to shop here, it's worth it. read more

Obsessed with this place. All around a fantastic gaming shop. Anything from magic to retro collect to board games and merch. The workers are incredibly knowledgeable to help you find what you need and don't hesitate to recommend somewhere else if they can't accommodate. They have daily events and listen/response to requests for events. They have great relationships with the gaming community and are incredibly knowledgeable with so many aspects of the gaming world. I can't praise this place enough and am willing to travel to Minneapolis just to give them business because they are so phenomenal. read more