The Arena

The Game Shoppe is a tabletop game store that primarily focuses on Magic: The Gathering singles and sealed product, with some board games and starter decks available. Customer service is highly polarizing: some reviewers praise the owner and staff as helpful, generous, and welcoming, while others describe them as rude, belittling, and unprofessional. The store's trade-in and cash buy rates are a major point of contention, with multiple reviewers feeling they are unfairly low (around 30-40% cash, 60% trade) compared to other stores. The store has open tables and clean seating for play, and hosts events like drafts, though scheduling may not suit everyone. The owner is noted to be knowledgeable but sometimes dismissive. Overall, the store offers a fun, regular hangout for some, but others recommend avoiding it due to poor treatment and low trade values.

Arena Hobbies is a highly praised TCG-focused store in the Derby/Wichita area, known for its extensive and well-priced selection of Pokemon and Magic cards, with Riftbound also mentioned. The owners and staff are consistently described as exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and treating customers like family. The community is friendly and helpful. Prices are fair, and the store is recommended for both experienced players and newcomers or gift shoppers. No mention of RPGs, board games, miniatures, comics, play space, events, or game library.

Chunky Monkey Cardz is a new, family-run card store in Topeka, Kansas, praised for its friendly, welcoming staff and clean location. The store is primarily focused on Pokémon cards but is expanding into other card games. Customers appreciate the knowledgeable and honest service, fair trade prices, and good vibes. The owner is noted to be a 15-year-old, and the store is still getting established, with some reviews mentioning it is a bit slow as a new business. There is no mention of RPGs, board games, miniatures, comics, or non-TCG products. No events, play space, or game library are described.