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Whirlwind Games, LLC is primarily a TCG shop with a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, though one reviewer found it cliquey. The owner and staff are praised as helpful, knowledgeable, and accommodating. They host many events and tournaments. Product pricing is generally seen as fair, with booster packs at MSRP, but one reviewer felt prices were high. The store buys and sells Pokémon cards, but inventory of Pokémon singles may be limited. No information is provided about RPGs, board games, miniatures, comics, play space, or a game library.
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Whirlwind Games, LLC is a friendly local game store (FLGS) located in Chesapeake, Ohio. It serves the local tabletop gaming community.
Whirlwind Games, LLC is one of Chesapeake's go-to destinations for tabletop gamers.
The store is open Monday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM, Tuesday: Closed, Wednesday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM, Thursday: 3:00 – 9:00 PM, Friday: 3:00 – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 1:00 – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 1:00 – 6:00 PM and welcomes players of all experience levels. This listing has been verified by the store owner.
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