34 reviews

Thopter Academy is a friendly, community-focused game store run by owner Dan, who knows customers by name and fosters an inclusive atmosphere. The store specializes in Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon cards, with a large singles selection including vintage Pokémon, plus some sealed product. Pricing is fair and negotiable. The store has play space and hosts MTG drafts. A significant downside is that smoking and vaping occur inside, which can be a health concern for some visitors.
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Thopter Academy is a friendly local game store (FLGS) located in Big Rapids, Michigan. It serves the local tabletop gaming community.
Thopter Academy is one of Big Rapids's go-to destinations for tabletop gamers.
The store is open Monday: Closed, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM, Saturday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM and welcomes players of all experience levels. This listing has been verified by the store owner.
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