This place is definitely up there with regards to all of the card shops I've visited!…read more The atmosphere was great (not crowded at all, but I went with a couple of friends close to closing) and the person at the counter was friendly, knew their stuff, and easy to talk to. Good selection of singles, and the prices are reasonable too. Would totally come back again!

Best card shop in Gilroy! They always have a good selection and are always friendly with my 9 year…read moreold who takes forever to decide on what he wants to add to his pokemon collection. Lol great place to take your kiddo who wants to add some singles to their pokemon collection as they have a good selection of unique cards for a good price. They also have an awesome stream on whatnot as well.

So many games! And puzzles! I love going here to buy gifts for little ones and people that I don't…read morealready have a gift idea for.

The attendants were very patient and helpful with all my questions. Considering my server lack of…read moreknowledge of pokemon trading cards and the like. I will def be coming back 10/10

Customer service is a 11/10! The man behind the counter was…read morevery friendly and inviting! Asked me if he could help me find what I was looking for and I was stunned by the level of organization from this card shop. The prices of the cards I asked about are very reasonable and competitively priced. I almost walked out with a whole bunch but I didn't have too much time on my hands. Next time I'm in town I'm definitely dedicating a good chunk of time to fill in my decks with better cards from here. Awesome experience! The token cards are 10 cents each.

the owner is really rude and hostile towards his employees, he yelled at his employee and made her…read moreget off the register while in the middle of a transaction. if he feels he can create such an outburst in front of his customers im scared for how he acts with others alone. I encourage anyone looking for a good game store to look further into downtown as there are a few great ones nearby.

We stumbled upon this place as were walking by and as big board game players, and my partner being…read morea coffee drinker, board game cafes are a must visit. They have a wide selection of games and even had a platter of cookies out for patrons to have. The owner, Wes introduced himself and was very friendly! He was happy to answer all of our questions and even explained the premise of games we showed interest in.

Was taken down, but sorry, I do have a right to put My review here. So here it is…read more You have got to be kidding me. I was taking a break from seeing my boyfriend's band in Kono Hawaiian Grill around the corner and decided I would sit down for a cup of coffee. Can you believe I got kicked out of there after I ordered a cup of coffee and wanted to sit down at one of their EMPTY"game "tables. There were at least three big "game "tables with at least four chairs around each one... And I bought a cup of coffee, left the generous tip and proceeded to sit down at one of the tables in this almost totally empty establishment. The manager or whoever he is proceeded to come over and RUDELY tell me I'm sorry these tables are for people who want to rent them to play games. Really? In this empty place? I just bought a cup of coffee and tip to generously and you're kicking me out because I didn't bring in a group of people to play board games on one of your many empty tables. You've got to be kidding me., Santa Cruz. The party of peace, love and light... And you can't even let me sit there for 15 minutes to have a cup of coffee. HAVE A BLESSED DAY.. I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE.

This is one of the best hidden gems in the Bay Area for a board game afternoon. The collection is…read moremassive, with every genre and skill level covered, and the upkeep is genuinely impressive: every single card is individually sleeved in plastic, so the games always feel brand new. The space is spotless, well-organized, and the staff make you feel instantly welcome. They've also got snacks and drinks on hand, so there's zero reason to leave once you've settled in. Needless to mention, unlike almost any other board game cafe in the Bay Area, they don't charge you just to sit and play. On top of that, they have a huge collection of comic books, board games, and comics-related items and artifacts available to purchase, so it's easy to walk out with more than you came in for. I love this place so much that it's always hard for me to leave. They close at 7 PM on weekends, and every single week, I find myself wishing I had just a little more time before heading out. If you want a calm, genuinely fun way to spend an afternoon, this is the spot in the entire Bay Area.

The energy here is IMMACULATE. Wonderful staff -- friendly, ridiculously knowledgeable, inclusive,…read moreand accommodating. Inventory is really thoughtful, they have a fantastic selection of anything a nerdy heart could desire. Definitely recommend. My fiance also comes here for MtG events, and he has nothing but glowing things to say about this place.

Magitek is my goat. Sells product at MSRP and customer service is great. They usually only have 1-2…read morestaff members manning the store though, so patience is a must

Another one of my favorite card shops in the area. Johnny is super cool and fun to talk to about…read moreMTG. Very knowledgeable and welcoming. The store also has dozens of arcade machines upstairs ! Highly recommend for TCG, arcade games, and good vibes.

Lots of warhammer stuff including books!!! Plenty of different cards to buy and card protectors and…read morethings to put your cards in and tabletop games and stuff. Cozy little store with super helpful and knowledgeable staff who are very kind and eager to help. You can really tell they're passionate about the hobbies and their job and helping people find what they need. Love coming here more than any other local game store on the peninsula.

They had one piece and no pokemon. Retail at $12 / pack which is insane, but I just wanted to open…read moresome. Staff were super nice.

I accidentally walked in during Free Comic book day, I think that was May 2nd. It was so much fun…read morewalking down the yellow brick road of the shop. Also the staff was super helpful and friendly. My day was made.

My favorite board game shop!! Whenever I travel, I try to check out all the board game shops I can,…read moresince they're so few and far between. Illusive is just unmatched. The customer service, the vibe, and the selection are all sooo good. I got into board games about a year ago, and discovering that you can play games for free in-store or rent from their huge selection for a small fee was a game changer. It really helped me and my partner figure out what kinds of games we liked before committing to a purchase. Every time I'm in, or whenever I have questions, the employees are so accommodating and kind. You can tell they genuinely know their stuff about every game they carry. They're also dog friendly, inclusive, creating a really welcoming community that i really appreciate!