Tinker & Smithy Game Store

Gamers Grotto is a welcoming game store praised for its knowledgeable and friendly staff, including a cool owner. It offers a wide selection of classic games, classic systems, card games, DVDs, and board games. Customers appreciate the store's inclusive atmosphere, especially for kids, and the owner runs many local events. The store buys and sells items, and while some prices may be a bit high, the warm welcome and good customer service make it worthwhile. They also carry used electronics like controllers.

Ray Gun Comics is a shop with a diverse but limited selection of comics, board games, CCGs, toys, and Funko Pops. It has a play space for games with a $5 table fee that gives a $5 purchase credit. Staff are knowledgeable but sometimes too laid-back. The store has potential but lacks focus, with some customers finding the selection shallow.

Dark Tower Games is a long-standing local game store in Saint Johnsbury with a mixed reputation. It is praised for its friendly atmosphere and community, but criticized for inconsistent volunteer staffing, disorganized inventory, predatory trade-in margins, and a lack of competitive events. Some customers report difficulty contacting the store or receiving online orders. A serious concern was raised about an unregistered offender among volunteers.