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Video Game Galaxy is primarily a retro video game store with a large selection of games, consoles, and accessories at fair prices. They also carry Magic: The Gathering cards and figurines. Staff are generally described as friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful, though one review mentions rude staff. The store buffs discs before purchase and offers competitive pricing on vintage consoles.
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Video Game Galaxy is a friendly local game store (FLGS) located in Newark, Ohio. It serves the local tabletop gaming community.
Video Game Galaxy is one of Newark's go-to destinations for tabletop gamers.
The store is open Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM and welcomes players of all experience levels. This listing has been verified by the store owner.
Alchemist's Refuge is a card-focused store with a strong selection of singles, packs, and slabs for Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon, including Japanese Pokémon packs. They have a few D&D books but are not a general tabletop gaming store. The staff and owner are frequently praised as friendly, personable, and helpful. The store hosts fun events and has a decent play area. Trade-in rates are considered fair by some, but one reviewer felt offered only 60% market value and sensed suspicion. A major criticism is that new product pricing can be at scalper/reseller levels even on release day, which one reviewer deemed unethical. The atmosphere is welcoming and clean, with kind patrons. A notable non-card item mentioned is Labubu toys.
Are U Game is a highly recommended store with a friendly, knowledgeable owner. It offers a wide selection of retro and modern video games, consoles, card games like Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon, comics, action figures, niche books, movies, and role-playing games. The store has plenty of play space and is praised for its great atmosphere and fair pricing.
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