Where do you buy board games?

[Best Aunt]

Where do you buy board games? I am looking for particular board games. There are some games on the list that Target and Walmart don't have. Do I have any options other than amazon?

(Toys R Us closed, K-Mart closed. Big Lots, Kohls and Five Below have some board games but not the ones on the list.)

 

[Allison]

Did you Google the names to see where they show as being sold?

 

[SteveH]

I'd say in most larger Cities you will find some niche shops that cater to board games and often things like Comics. My teens boys often asked for various non-mainstream board games, and I right where to go, but it's not a chain.

 

[missnic]

Try bookstores. I know Barnes and Noble has some board games, and 2nd and Charles has a bunch. Or, depending on what type of game, try GameStop or Best Buy.

 

[alohamom]

Online is your best bet

https://boardgamegeek.com/

I am in Canada so this probably doesnt help but last year I was looking for a particular game and every where was sold out, including Board Game Geek but this place in Toronto had it.

I am sure they would ship to you

https://store.401games.ca/

 

[MeggyScumEsquire]

We usually try to find things first at a local comic book store but when I can't find it there I usually have good luck with Amazon!

 

[Disneefun]

The three online "biggies" for board games in the US are:

CoolStuffInc.com
MiniatureMarket.com
Cardhaus.com

There's another, more upstart company, Gamenerdz.com, and I've heard good things about them, but have not personally bought from them. I have dealt with the other 3 and all are great and run pretty close on price. You will find that it's pricey to get to free shipping, usually $100, and if you don't hit that, shipping can be expensive (games can be heavy and large).

Outside of that, you'll be looking for a game store in town, but they usually sell board games as a sideline to comics, D&D, Warhammer, or Magic the Gathering type items.

If you want to PM me with your location, I can help you see if there are any near you. (I write board game reviews as part of my living, so I'm in the hobby pretty deep and know where to look.)

 

[kymom99]

Meijer

 

[aml3679]

Amazon