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    The Compleat Strategist

    4.3 (158 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Kurt P.

    I think this store is wort on the visit and gets five stars on selection alone. As a veteran gamer I saw titles and games that I have never seen on physical shelves. Frankly sorting through the store was overwhelming and satisfying at the same time. I also want to shout out the great display cabinet with some truly classic minis.

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    Juan B.

    More like the complete game store! It feels like a library of board games ranging from chess and mahjong to D&D and party games. There are stacks and stacks and stacks of board games. A huge section of it are D&D games, expansions, stories, and figurines. The staff are nice and efficient. It's definitely a cool place to come for your own board game collection.

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    It's a Great experience. The staff is always ready to assist and is knowledgeable about the RPG games I enjoy.

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    Excellent store for Strategy games, very knowledgeable staff, outstanding customer service. Highly Recommend A +++++

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    Whenever I'm in Manhattan I always like going in. Tons of games stuff jammed everywhere.

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    I didn't know places like this existed and legit don't know how to describe it. I've never seen so many games before!

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    Great place that's filled with great stuff from the past and present. I look forward to going here to meet my gaming frenzy.

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    7 years ago

    How do you rub a business when you're never open? Closed by 6, most people don't even get out of work till 6. Totally ridiculous.

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    Do you carry sports cards or only trading card games?

    We do not carry sports cards. Ware a tabletop game store. We carry tabletop card games including Magic, Arkham Horror, and Lord fo the Rings. We do not carry Pokemon or Yugioh on our online store and stock these products in our store when they are… Read more

    Do you host any D&D campaigns? If so, can someone fairly new to the game enter?

    Hi, most D&D at our location is managed through this meetup: https://www.meetup.com/NYC-DND/

    Do they sell D&D terrain and monster miniatures?

    Yes, we do. We carry the full line of D&D products from WOTC and other companies, including WizKids Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures and other miniatures lines. We also carry RPG accessories from many other companies.

    Do they sell monopoly sets?

    Yes, we do. We have Monopoly as well as a wide selection of other versions of the Monopoly games based on various media properties.

    Do you buy Pokémon cards?

    No we do not buy or sell single cards for any card games.

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    I don't think there's space to demo or host any gaming, but I don't know enough about the store to say for sure.

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    Toho Shoji has a great collection of MIYUKI and Delica beads! They don't have Toho!! The employee…read morewas super helpful when addressing my questions because when I first arrived, I didn't know where to find the toho beads! The value is standard for NYC, a little more pricey but generally in step with the market for US!

    I've loved Toho Shoji since their days on 36th St. and 6th Ave, been shopping here since I was 16…read more They're the only bead and trimming store from that era still standing, and I've always appreciated their consistency. Kazumi has been my favorite manager for years--our encounters are always joyful--and today I also met Tamaki, who had a wonderful, welcoming presence. Normally my visits are a 9-10/10, but this time fell short due to Kaoru's behavior. After I politely declined a tray in the crystal section, she sucked her teeth and muttered something under her breath. Later at checkout, Kaoru -- a woman with a bob haircut) -- ignored my question until I repeated it, tossed my receipt at me, didn't bag my items, and walked away when I asked her name, telling me "it wasn't necessary". I also couldn't help but notice I was the only one who looked like me in the store at the time, which made the interaction feel targeted. This was especially disappointing because every other transaction I've had here has been handled with care. As a loyal, long-time customer, I hope Kaoru's attitude improves, because the warmth and professionalism I've consistently received from Kazumi and Tamaki are what make Toho Shoji such a special place.

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    4.2
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    We met here in 2021 for our first date. Thought the concept of a board game café date was unique,…read moreinteresting, and spent the evening getting to know each through each game. Had such a great time that it didn't even matter that the staff forgot the coffee I ordered. Walking distance from Washington Square Park where we took the most romantic stroll afterwards. One year later, celebrated our first anniversary at the same spot and the same table. It's 2025 and happy to report we're getting married in October! This will always be a special place to us.

    I love board game cafes! So I was excited to try out this place after finding it listed on two…read moredifferent NYC blogs. First, if you're planning to come here on the weekend, RESERVE YOUR SPOT ONLINE AHEAD OF TIME!!! And I'll tell you why... My friends and I decided on Friday afternoon that we wanted to come here the next day (Saturday). Me, being the planning-type person that I am, immediately hopped onto their website. I found a tab for "reservations", so I checked it out as I had a feeling that they might be pretty busy on the weekend. Sure enough, for our group of 6, they only had availability between 11am and 4:45pm or at 9pm. That was it! We were hoping for an evening slot, but we all decided to settle on the 4:45pm slot and just go have dinner afterwards. Before continuing, it's important to note that each person pays $17 for unlimited use of the board games for a 3-hour duration. When booking online, you have to pay for the entire group's "game time pay" up front in order to get the reservation. So, since it was 6 of us, I went ahead and paid $102 to secure our spot. **They are clear that they do NOT do refunds so make sure you can actually make the time slot you are booking!! Upon arrival, we gave them my name and they showed us to our reserved table. They gave us some quick instructions on what to do with the games when we were done with them, then they left us to have fun! So why is a reservation important? Because I can't tell you how many people we watched get turned away because they showed up and the place was already at max capacity! Our table happened to be right in front of both the door and the counter, so we watched a constant flow of people walk in and then immediately walk back out. Another important thing to note is that they don't allow outside food or drinks, but they also don't serve food... They have coffee drinks available to order as well as a few smoothie options and bottled/canned beverages. Additionally, they had some bagged chips and a few pastries, but that was it. So if you book a slot during dinner or lunchtime, you might want to ensure you eat beforehand as you won't be eating a meal here. The setup inside was a little chaotic. Very crowded with little space between the tables. Also, the staff seemed to not really care to want to be there. They weren't really attentive to the patrons there nor to each other, for that matter. At one point, the trash can was overflowing and I watched one staff member struggle with it and yelling for help but no one came to assist her... Final verdict: If you love board games, definitely come check this place out!!! Reserve your spot ahead of time and bring at least 3-5 people with you for maximum enjoyment!

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