Okay I want to get real here for a second. I have been contemplating making this comment for a couple days but it just keeps nagging at me. I hope in posting it, it helps people and the business in the future. I have some concerns I feel really need to be considered and addressed. I have come into the game store a couple of times and have been in awe of the selection of games, the kindness of painting nights and the fun look of the place. On the other hand I have seen and heard uncomfortable topics such as sex, suicide, and disrespect on those who have passed away multiple times being discussed openly in the store. I understand you can’t always control what customers say coming in but most of these conversations have been the staff starting or playing into them. They aren’t quiet about it and they often make crude jokes about personal people’s lives. This wasn’t in relation to certain games and their lore either, but people that they actually knew. Making comments on suicide and laughing about it when it was an actual person who had tragically lost their life and the family it affected! I don’t care how you felt about that person, this is wrong. Me and the person I was with were so uncomfortable and frustrated we walked out of the store and this isn’t the 1st time either. I’ve heard people fantasize and joke about inappropriate clothing, or causally joke about death in crude ways. This stuff is hurtful and not something to mess around with. If your talking about it, it’s extremely unprofessional to speak and joke about it so openly in front of customers even if it’s just a joke. It isn’t right. I don’t usually comment on this stuff but in an environment that could have kids in and out, people struggling with said tough topics or just anyone coming in, it’s uncomfortable and I hope that one day I can feel safe coming back again. The main reason for this review is to raise awareness and to hopefully see some changes to at least keep these conversations behind closed doors if you must. Anyway this is already long. I just felt like I needed to get it out there.
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This game store is the place to go for your tabletop game needs! They have an great assortment of games at at an amazing price. From paints and miniature minis to Pokémon, Magic The Gathering, and card accessories. Not only the store has amazing selection of games but they also have a friendly community of tabletop players too. Giving plenty of opportunity to play with new people, try new games, or just hang out while painting your miniature project. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to talk to the owner at the store, he is super helpful and kind.