EDIT: changing to 1 star. The owners consistent narrative of availability and reasoning to charge these actually absurd prices is malarkey and is taking advantage of being one of 2 gaming stores in town. They are also charging 75$ for a STARTER deck for Riftbound, the new LoL TCG. It is 20$ IN STOCK to pre order on Riot’s official page. Do not do business here if purchasing. There is NO reason to upcharg 300% on a pre order starter deck. This price has been confirmed numerous times in person and over the phone. I recommend everyone take business to Spellbound or online if you want actual normal prices. Do not feed into this ridiculous marking up of every product, especially ones that are still in print. It’s sad and the excuse are ridiculous. I’ll start off with the good. So far everyone has been nice and helpful with my questions. Lots of product to choose from and clean store overall. The main reason for 2 stars is I’m *extremely* disappointed in the pricing practices of this store. Let’s break it down MSRP & “Dynamic” Pricing: Almost everything that’s card related is above MSRP at an outrageous rate. We’re talking 50-70% or even higher than product that is IN STOCK on various sites and other stores. The claims I’ve seen is to be “anti scalper” but that isn’t anti scalper and does nothing to prevent. Many other stores have at MSRP prices and still maintain limitations on scalpers. And we all know most scalpers don’t go to LGSs. Some examples I’ve seen is their commander decks that are priced higher to take advantage of the popularity. Example: Endless Punishment is a MTG deck that has grown in popularity than its MSRP price of 60$. But they have it at 130$. This is in stock at 60-80$ unopened in the box at multiple stores online, in person and TCGPlayer. Another example: Counter-Blitz and 2 other Final Fantasy MTG decks are 140$ at PC. These are IN STOCK at Walmart and other stores, online, and even other local LGSs for 50-60$. These are just two examples. They have spider man bundle boxes at 100$. These are in stock everywhere for 60-70$. Now let’s talk about their dynamic pricing. I witnessed first hand with a photo that for the MTG Spider-Man prerelease, they priced the scene boxes that MSRP at 40-50$ at over 100. I’m pretty sure they were priced at 199$ initially. But once the pre release weekend ended, they’re now down to 49.99. You can faintly see in the photo the 2nd sticker. Their Pokémon section is even worse. The point is I see multiple complaints on price and the owner responding about “anti-scalper and market price” but none of these sealed products are traded in. They’re all new and bought from distributors and marked up artificially. If they were traded in I would understand the mark up. These aren’t anti scalps tactics, as there’s so many other ways to go about it that many many other LGSs implement. It’s taking advantage of customers and popularity under the guise of anti-scalp and the market. It really disappoints me that a store that provides such a good gaming place partakes in these practices, making it more difficult for entry into these games. Let’s not forget if you pay for their 50$/month patreon you can buy ONE item at the price they bought it at. Besides the other benefits that are arguably negligible such as waiving seat fees (I have never seen another store charging seat fees for events, even for 80+), you don’t get your money back in that MSRP purchase UNLESS you’re purchasing an item that was marked up higher than 50$ artificially or some outrageous priced item. So you’re paying to pay for a normal price once a month. I’ve seen many of the comment responses and I know the store will continue these pricing practices regardless. And in that meantime I recommend people to take advantage of the awesome gaming space and events they host, but to not purchase product from them. Stores like Spelbound may be smaller and less active, but the fact that they have Spider-Man collector box at 449$ but PC has it at 600-700$ is showing.
From the moment I walked into the game store, Pabel’s warm smile and confidence caught my attention. There was something effortlessly charming about the way he greeted every customer, his voice carrying just the right mix of enthusiasm and sincerity. It wasn’t just a job for him—he truly loved this dazzling world of games. I had only meant to stop by for some new card sleeves, but talking to him convinced me to invest more time and money! He listened intently as I explained what I needed, his eyes lighting up as he shared his own thoughts on deck protection. There was an undeniable energy coming from his aura. 10/10
Hard pass! I’d rather go So. Philly to the other Card Shop in town: Frustrating Experience That Shifted My Perspective I used to visit this shop with genuine excitement. The selection of cards—from Pokémon to One Piece and Magic: The Gathering—was broad, and the initial vibe felt promising. The shop even has a friendly dog, Pepper, who adds a warm touch to the space. However, my most recent visit revealed troubling issues with inventory management and pricing transparency. I inquired about a card in the case, and the owner appeared unaware of its value, unsure of what he’d paid for it, and unable to provide a price—even after taking time to look it up. It felt as though he wanted to retract the card from the case altogether once realizing it was worth more than he expected. He never followed up with a price or resolution. On top of that, I’ve bought cards here previously that were scratched or damaged—yet priced as near mint. That’s a real concern for collectors, especially new ones. These patterns suggest a lack of consistency and care in evaluating and selling inventory. I genuinely wanted to support this shop as a Fishtown local, but unfortunately, I can’t recommend it after this experience. Word to the wise: examine cards closely and ask clear questions if you’re considering a purchase.
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Phoenix Fire Games is the perfect spot for gamers and hobbyists! They’ve got an awesome selection of tabletop games, card games, miniatures, and more—something for everyone, no matter your experience level. The staff is super friendly and always happy to help, whether you need a recommendation or just want to chat about games. They also host fun events that make it easy to meet other gamers and try something new. If you’re into games or looking to pick up a new hobby, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend checking it out! 🎲🔥
Event List Click here to view our full event calendar Weekly Events Monday530PM - 9PMFlesh and Blood Armory Tuesday530PM - 9PMPhoenix Haven Hosted Dungeons And Dragons 5th Edition Campaign. Wednesday530PM - 9PMWarhammer/Final Fantasy TCG Thursday530PM - 9PM RiftboundPokemon Night! Friday530PM - 11PMFriday NightMagic the Gathering Special Event! Friday November 7th 6:00pm-10:00pm Chaos DRAFT!!! Saturday4pm-10pm Casual…
Piece of the game l shop sports cards, gaming cards, and collectibles. "The apple store of card shops." A 5 star sport card and hobby experience! Boxes, Cases, And Packs. Free shipping on domestic +$250 orders. Shop New, past, and Pre order products From Topps, Panini, Upper deck, Pokémon, Metazoo, yu-gi-oh, and Magic.
Piece of the game l shop sports cards, gaming cards, and collectibles. "The apple store of card shops." A 5 star sport card and hobby experience! Boxes, Cases, And Packs. Free shipping on domestic +$250 orders. Shop New, past, and Pre order products From Topps, Panini, Upper deck, Pokémon, Metazoo, yu-gi-oh, and Magic.
Pink Gorilla in the U District is a Seattle treasure. This is hands-down the best spot for retro games, import titles, and just soaking in genuine gamer culture. Walking in feels like a blast from the past in the best way possible. The selection is incredible—they have everything from classic NES and SNES cartridges to rare Japanese imports for systems you've barely heard of. It's not just a store; it's a museum where you can actually buy the exhibits. The staff are always super knowledgeable and friendly, not gate-keepy at all, just fellow enthusiasts who are happy to chat about games or help you find that one specific title you've been hunting for. Whether you're a hardcore collector or just feeling nostalgic for your childhood, you have to check them out.
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It was our first time coming in. Not only were both of the gentlemen working super friendly, but they had a great selection and were very knowledgeable. My 9 year old son is just getting into collecting and the guy was super cool about talking to him about it. He showed us part of his collection. He definitely made an impression on us and gained some repeat customers! My son is still talking about how awesome the experience was!
This place is awesome. I came here to find a place to start a D&D campaign and my experience was a 10/10. Staff is always looking to see how they can help you out even when you’re just browsing. The selection is overwhelming and had me the most excited I’ve ever had been in a game store. If you’re looking for anything at all to fit your fancy this is 1,000% the place to go! Cant wait to come back!
