Upstate TCG

Animal House Cards is a highly recommended card shop known for its friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming staff who go above and beyond for customers of all ages, including children. The store is clean, well-organized, and offers a large selection of Magic: The Gathering singles, sealed product, and bulk, along with Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Flesh and Blood. They host well-organized cEDH tournaments and provide a great play space with many tables. Students receive a 5% discount on purchases. The atmosphere is inclusive and magical, making it a favorite local game store.

Boardwalk is a highly regarded game store with a large selection of board games, puzzles, and card games. Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The store features a lively play area and hosts a variety of events including speed puzzle competitions and chess tournaments. One negative review criticized the store's handling of Pokémon card buying, citing poor condition assessment and low buy percentages. Overall, the atmosphere is welcoming and the store is recommended for its community focus and in-store play opportunities.

Borderlands Comics and Games is a large, well-organized store with a wide selection of comics, TCGs, miniatures, board games, RPGs, and collectibles. The staff is generally friendly and helpful, though energy levels vary. The store has a spacious gaming area for events and casual play, and it runs the SC Comiccon event. Prices are fair, and it is considered a great community resource.