The Fun Factory is the best trading card retailer in the area and has an entire wall of "gamer"…read moretype board games (think Catan, Ticket to Ride, not Monopoly or Scrabble). There's a small but adequate selection of D&D products and dice as well. I would call ahead if you're looking for something specific. Trading cards are where this shop really shines. Lee, the new owner of about three years, makes big efforts to make sure his inventory is as robust as possible. This is primarily a Magic: the Gathering spot, but The Fun Factory also carries Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, Star Wars and Flesh and Blood sealed product. Singles are overwhelmingly Magic, but there is inventory of most of these other products, as well. For Magic players, there are gameplay events four or more days a week, with Commander gameplay on Tuesdays (casual), Thursdays (Commander Night), as well as FNM and Saturday events. Lee is currently (beginning of 2026) overhauling events to expand options for players. Prices are fair. On par or better than one typically finds at a local game store for both buying and selling. Sealed product is around market rates. Some other, older reviews have indicated that The Fun Factory has higher prices than online retailers, but that's only true to a degree. It isn't really reasonable to expect a small business to match bottom dollar online retailers. Secondly, there's something to be said for being able to hold a card in your hand and inspect it prior to buying, and not having to pay shipping or worrying about your purchase being "lost" in the mail like an online seller. Some of the customers have the sort of hygiene problems that one might expect at a tabletop store, so it can be a little funky during busy events. The store is clean and regular upkeep is done. This is a well-run business, especially among small hobby stores, where it is close to the ceiling of expectations. Reviewer is a regular, longtime customer of the business and perceives that The Fun Factory continues to change for the better, and is particularly improved over the past few years.

If you like paying for sky high over priced items like Pokémon, Magic, and there really minuscule…read moreYu-Gi-Oh! Content, also with the creepy stares you get from the main guys in the store when you walk in, and with the musty air you smell when you walk into the store then the "fun factory" is for you.

First time coming here, me and my wife recently visited this place just browsing around stores. The…read moreowners there were very friendly and welcoming upon our arrival and this store offered a lot of home decor, i really enjoyed the wacky socks upstairs. There are plenty of great items feed you here. Overall, I did find a store a little bit overpriced but many of the items I've seen it various other home goods stores. Still worth checking out!

Everyone here was so nice. Lots of cool stuff to look at, I got a great pair of socks, but I wanted…read moreto buy so much more. I'll definitely make it a point to stop here when we make it back to Traverse City. I loved the variety. There were some really cute odds and ends, and jewelry, bags, pins, socks...etc, all at fair prices! Just a really cool store with friendly staff. I loved it. It is two levels, so be sure to check out both floors.

Oh hey, yo. A thrift store with actual thrift store prices, they don't gouge you like the place…read morethat rhymes with 'over the hill.' haha. I crack myself up. Anyway, moving on. I had to return some shoes I had bought here, for returns you have a week, and just get store credit. My mother got an awesome floor length teal puffer coat with faux fur collar. 10$. I got a few things too, two pairs of mittens (priciest thing I bought but, homemade and a fundraiser for their church youth group.) I also got some leg warmers, cause why not. And a long sleeve t-shirt. Stocking up on the winter wear, lol

Huge selection of women's clothes, purses, jewelry, house wears, etc! There is also men's and…read morechildren's clothes but not as big as selection. Clean, well organized, and cheap! Plus all their blue tags were 50 cents today! Goes to a good cause too which is always nice.

I am a fan of Big Lots for the most part. Staff are helpful, or have been in my experience…read more Their furnishing selection is large, I haven't bought any here, though. Some kid's toys available. A random, and appreciated, selection of snacks. Chili- lime mango jerky, don't mind if I do. Thanks very much. They always have coconut chips too, and those are my obsession. I was tempted by the dried dragonfruit, but I decided today was not that day. Lastly, I have been on a hunt for chalk, and I saw some in Big Lots Memorial day ads (thanks to our neighbors heading out of town over the weekend and letting us have their paper) and well, voila. Now, I can commence to cover my driveway with cacti or flamingos or whatever *appropriate* ideas may be floating around in my head.

I shopped at Big Lots today. Always a very positive experience. Both of the male cashiers are very…read morefriendly. There was also a young lady stocking items in the food aisles, also very friendly. Great place to shop!

Very clean. Not over crowded. It felt a little bigger than most target stores. My friend and I were…read morein MI for the weekend and the weather had changed. Since the temperature dropped we needed some warmer clothes. This was a perfect stop. Typical target prices. There was no service. We did self checkout.

I had the best experience with this Target. I called various Targets from Washington D.C. to…read moreTraverse City, Michigan, my home state. The LeBron James doll dropped today and sold out everywhere! No manager at any Target was willing to assist me. I wanted to go online and order but was unable to for some odd reason. I called Traverse city and spoke to Ryan, the manager at the store. He was awesome! He bent the rules one time and held 1 figurine for me. He showed humanity and exemplary customer service!!!!!! I work for the government and sometimes I have to show my humanity side also and it gives me a sense of pride to help someone and it gives me hope that there are still some great people in this evil world. I have to say Chris was awesome as well! He showed my mother kindness and for that I am grateful! I realize it's their job to give excellent customer service but, a lot of people don't! I thank Ryan and wish that more companies would hire the best of the best! Ryan you are world class and I hope that executives from Target will read this review and truly give you the praise that you deserve! Again, thank you, thank you and thank you Ryan, Chris and I forgot the man who answered the phone and added Ryan to the call, Great job Team Target- Traverse City, MI!!! Go Lions!

Recently came here with my wife the shop for toys for family and even ourselves too if something…read morewere to pop up. We almost found our duplicate of the game Mastermind! I was surprised they sold that. Great variety of kids toys at a fair price. Mostly toys that are geared for children under 12. Staff was very friendly and Interactive. Overall, I found it as a good store to check out!

Disappointed! Looked cute but wasn't open at 10:00 when it said. We waited for a half hour but no…read moreLuck! No one opened. Looking inside it looked nice and super cute!

Meijer always offers great selection, fair prices, clean store and helpful employees (who will…read morealways cheerfully help you find an item)--and the Traverse City store meets that expectation. But extra props to the Traverse City team: they have solved the restroom problem of hands dripping water on the floor while en route to the hand dryer by installing a fan specifically to dry up the resulting puddle. Creative and successful solution, well done!

Meijer's has everything you need in plus high quality and friendly service. I would highly…read morerecommend this place.