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Gamingetc
531 Main St H, Acton, MA 01720, United States
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Er
Review №1

Excellent store for gaming! Lots of space for various types of events. Courteous and knowledgeable staff. And something I very much appreciate - they keep it clean. You arent walking into a dungeon that smells like middle school gym. They have a huge selection of games and accessories, and run all kinds of varying events. Highly recommended.

Br
Review №2

Great quantity of products ranging from Digimon, Pokemon, and Mainly MTG. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Lots of room to test play against people or for holding events. Very clean as well, which is very important during corona season.😁👍

Ch
Review №3

The selection of cards (single or sealed) and other products is as good as you can expect. But when I went in to sell some of my collection of MTG cards from high school and was low-balled on all but 1 of them. The owner was snappy with her employees and I could even hear her complain to them about me under her breath.For buying cards, great!For selling cards, better luck on E-Bay or card kingdom

Jo
Review №4

Excellent selection of cards, boosters, and accessories. Staff was great even when the shop was a little busy. Only reason Im giving 4 stars is some of the booster packs were definitely overpriced

Me
Review №5

I love this place! The staff are always helpful & knowledgeable when my kids are looking for something specific. The place is organized & well run especially during COVID. We love supporting a woman owned business in the area! 💪🏼

Jo
Review №6

Like the vast majority of other reviewers here I feel this is THE premier place to play Magic the Gathering in Central Mass, with the largest selection of product, the most knowledgeable staff, and the cleanest, brightest, most spacious play area anywhere. Family and kid friendly. Good social media presence so its easy to find out what events are happening and when. Easy to order online for curbside service. Couldnt ask for more.

Br
Review №7

Certainly one of the best New England LGSs. The owner is both knowledgeable and helpful and her prices are awesome. I have been doing business with Michelle for decades - no better place to sell your cards.The shop is always clean, well lit, and absolutely stocked floor to ceiling with all the best games and cards. Visit once and youll be a forever customer.

Mi
Review №8

Great store and great place to play Magic and other games. Largest selection of cards anywhere. If you want something from Power 9 to a new standard rare this is the place to go!Every employee is always very helpful in helping you find what you need whether its a game, singles, sleeves, or anything other accessories!They have events for every skill level of players.

Ju
Review №9

God I’ve been to so many gaming stores across the east coast and while every one has something to offer gaming etc really does it all for magic. I don’t think I’ve ever asked for a card I needed and they didn’t have it. Great place, professional staff.

Jo
Review №10

Hands down the best store I’ve been to. The staff are not only super helpful and friendly, but they know about everything they sell. The owner is awesome, and creates a great environment to play. You are genuinely missing out if you don’t go to Gaming ETC.

Ja
Review №11

This store consistently has the most expansive product suite of any gaming store I have run across in the state. This store has virtually anything you could ever need when it comes to magic, Pokémon, and board games. It is spacious, well lit, and always kept clean. The events are well run, a ton of fun, and the owner is probably one of the most knowledgeable and amazing people I have ever met in the magic community. She has done an awesome job fostering an awesome store and an awesome community and this store is without a doubt a home run!

Ri
Review №12

Selection of minis and boardgames was decent but not spectacular. Staff was occupied with some MTG transactions, but seemed to be good with those customers. They had some solid stuff, but nothing to set the store apart. Ill be sure to check it out again post-COVID everything negatively affecting retail spaces!

ig
Review №13

Love this store for the variety of games from card games and board games to play with friends. Also very spacious and friendly staff. Been a customer for many years from when they where in CT and even now. Keep up the amazing working.

An
Review №14

The best trading card game experience you will find outside of a convention. I have gone there for various different game nights, and there have been a different group of friendly people. There is a full selection of singles cards, booster packs, storage boxes, dice and card protectors. Even before the pandemic, I was able to send in an order for single cards, they would have everything in stock, and it was ready when I arrived.

Al
Review №15

Incredible store! Beautiful space with great inventory options for all types of games. Go there any time I am in the area to grab what I need and see the knowledgeble and helpful staff!

Ch
Review №16

Friendly staff, spacious play space, large MTG inventory and plenty of other hobby and collectibles items. Tournaments fire and are ran extremely smooth. What else do you need from a hobby shop?!

La
Review №17

My twins love Magic the gathering - this is their favorite store. It’s clean, organized well & staff is knowledgeable about products. Would like your website to have more info about Friday Night Magic nights.

Ni
Review №18

Large store with fantastic selection. Great atmosphere and helpful employees. Everything you want out of a game store.

He
Review №19

Great store to game! Excellent selection of games, spacious, well lit and clean. Staff is both knowledgeable & friendly

Gl
Review №20

Clean, Friendly staff. Sweet gaming space. Singles selection is great. I visit every time I am in the area. Never disappointed.

Li
Review №21

We had called ahead of time to schedule a time specifically to sell some cards and purchase new ones. The owner was extremely hostile and was also very rude. Its a shame because all the other staff is nice and the card selection was good.

Ch
Review №22

My overall first impression of this store is that it was spacious, clean, and had a large selection of product. Although I may consider coming back to give this store another chance the owner was completely unprofessional and lacks the knowledge on how to conduct herself around customers. Trying to take care of multiple customers at once, being rude to customers and employees. Another annoying part of this experience was the wrong times posted on Facebook for events causing part of my group to miss the tournament.

Ma
Review №23

The cleanest, best lit, and safest game store around with the best selection of MTG and board games. 5 stars!

Or
Review №24

Clean and spacious gaming area, wide selection of products from Magic singles to board games and more, excellent staff and vibrant community. Couldnt ask for more in a game store!

Pa
Review №25

One of my favorite places to visit, they always have the cards I’m looking for, and are super friendly. They have a huge play space that’s kept very clean.

La
Review №26

I go to the store nearly every single week. Seriously. I think Ive missed maybe a handful of visits in the 2-ish years Ive been going. And it isnt just because I have a bit of a MtG card addiction. I actually really like the people who work there and it feels like Cheers when Norm walks in. You know the feeling. Where everybody knows your name?What more could you want, really? A great selection of cards - not just cards, they have board games and Warhammer stuff too - and fellow nerds who you can chat all things nerd with? Its comfortable there and my routine is more than just adding to my card hoarding.Lastly... the owner is a female! As a female nerd, I gotta say thats a huge bonus for me.Really...cant give enough of a glowing review. Go to the store. Trust me.

Ja
Review №27

Its been my pleasure to know Michelle for over 40 years, since the Ayer comics days, for those who remember lol. You wont find a kinder, sweeter, more professional person around. Shes passionate about what she does and what she believes in. Absolutely not a bad bone is this ladys body. I am proud to know her and anyone that really knows her knows what Im talking about. Dont go changin Michelle, we love you just the way you are.

Ch
Review №28

Discovered this gem a year after I moved to Acton not realizing it was 2 miles from my apartment. During this time I was driving far and wide for tabletop miniatures. Spacious and clean, the store has more than enough room for tournaments once safety restrictions have been lifted and the world has returned to normal.

To
Review №29

One of my favorite places to play magic. I love how knowledgeable and passionate the staff and owner are.

Do
Review №30

If you are into Magic the Gathering, this is the place to go. I brought my son there and he was in heaven. They have lots of single cards on display in cases for sale. They have a huge selection on packs for sale and complete sets. There is parking and entrances in the front and back of building. Must wear mask while inside the store.

De
Review №31

Great store, great staff, great selection. Highly recommend.

Ry
Review №32

Always a pleasure to shop and play Magic: the Gathering here!

Re
Review №33

We loved it here! One of the best selections of MTG merchandise Ive ever seen! The store was well organized and had lots of parking. Well worth the drive from Boston.

Gr
Review №34

Normally I do not leave reviews. However, in this case I felt it was absolutely necessary. While the selection of products is vast, I was utterly disappointed at how rude the owner was to fellow patrons and staff. It is clear that there is no regard for customer satisfaction or human decency. I will certainly not be returning to this establishment, and would caution others to stay away.

Ja
Review №35

Amazing selection for magic freak

Da
Review №36

Friendly staff willing to help, big selection on magic cards

Ju
Review №37

Very large selection of magic the gathering cards in d&d figurines definitely going to come back here to add more to my collection.

Co
Review №38

It’s okay. Prices are a little inflated. Single card selection is typically meh. Now they’re beginning to limit products of how many you can buy due to Pokémon boom. Not a big fan of this - comes off as communistic and not good business. Staff also does this creepy thing when you’re looking at a product not close to them at the registers they send someone to “work on that computer” when you can tell they’re trying to make sure you don’t steal somethings. It’s annoying and has prevented me from buying products many times just because I feel like someone hovering over me while I’m browsing.

Da
Review №39

Awesome store, huge selection, super clean and friendly community environment. Have been coming here for years and I cant wait until they can hold tournaments and events again once Covid is under control.

Jo
Review №40

Crazy prices for anything Pokemon, if youre interested in paying 100%+ over msrp for the new set they have a storefront lol

Ma
Review №41

Helpful staff great place for all things tabletop

Pa
Review №42

Good selection, good events, good people, good store!

Je
Review №43

Came by yesterday night, with two deck lists for magic I wanted to make.Even after a big weekend event they were able to find like 96% of what I needed on the spot, and they are very welcoming to more casual players.Also felt like they went above and beyond trying to do good service for me as a customer, will be back soon for more cards!

Ki
Review №44

So far I have been here twice and both times the staff were helpful and knowledgeable. They have a great MTG singles collection, a big selection of card game supplies like mats and deck boxes. Nice board game selection too. Also a lot tables and just open space.

Ja
Review №45

Great MTG inventory. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Lots of thing going on throughout each day. Plenty of room to play.

Mi
Review №46

Employee was very nice and knowledgeable. My five year old was looking for Pokemon cards, the employee was great dealing with him! Shop is clean and very spacious.

Ja
Review №47

An excellent experience! Michelle and Tom were very helpful in gathering old cards for my collection. They took hours of time out in order to search for the cards. They are very dedicated to their customers. I have been to many different locations in order to complete my collection and Gamingetc is the best. The product was in excellent condition and was labeled at a reasonable price. They have excellent communication through email as well as on the phone. I highly recommend this location for all of your Magic and Pokemon needs. Thank you so much for a pleasant experience! I will be by again very soon!

Da
Review №48

Nice staff, and are pretty good with helping new players figure out what they need. Huge play area, pretty clean. The only reason its a 4 and not a five is that they are a bit pricey at times and with certain things but that extra tiny bit is worth if for the service.

Ro
Review №49

This place was wonderful for me with such a wide array of cards. This establishment always had a card I was looking for, whereas my other Local Game stores did not. However;I found a deck that was $99 and contemplated buying it, but left it. The next day I decided I wanted it and I called asking if they could hold it, which they replied No, but that was fine I was driving there anyway. When I got there, the same deck that I asked for was priced at $140.00, with the $99 sticker under it. They marked it roughly $40 more just because I called about it. I will not be doing business here or attending at any event.

Le
Review №50

The woman who owns this store is so incredibly abusive to her staff. I have never seen any LGS owner verbally belittle and berate seemingly nice employees who were trying their best on a busy Saturday. She was also wildly rude to someone next to me trying to buy sealed product. Its a shame because the store is spacious and the card selection is great.

Ke
Review №51

This is a mostly Magic the gathering store with daily Magic events and lots of sealed products and singles. I always come here because of these things. Staff is consistently friendly and knowledgeable. There are also various board games and pen and paper style games if thats more your interest.

Ja
Review №52

Went there for the MTG events and found the place to be spotless, bright and inviting. The staff were very knowledgeable and the players were both good winners and gracious losers. Will definitely go again.

Co
Review №53

This is one of the cleanest and most well set-up game stores in the area with plenty of friendly people both attending events and working there. Honestly the only thing keeping me from giving this place a higher rating is how flat-out awful the owner can be towards both her staff and customers. I have never had a positive experience interacting with her or seeing her interact with her employees, which is a complete shame as they seem to put so much effort into making sure people feel welcome and taken care of inside the store.

Te
Review №54

Best damn card store in New England. Period.

Ku
Review №55

Of all the trading card game locations, this one is the best; especially for magic the gathering events. They have a great, organized shop with lots of space for tables for their events. Their staff is extremely helpful and friendly.

St
Review №56

Amazing variety of board games! They have hundreds of options covering many genres of games.

Di
Review №57

A clean and welcoming place to play Magic the Gathering. The owner and staff are always helpful, complemented by a huge inventory of cards. Gaming etc also has a plethora of board games and such.

Be
Review №58

Great Gaming space with large tables and a large mens restroom. Great for larger events.The card selection and pieces are competitive and they also have a large selection of vintage staples which is rather rare.

Th
Review №59

Its hard to review a Local Gaming Store, but in the three weeks Ive visited Gamingetc Ive found it to have friendly staff and patrons. This is a nice place to enjoy Pathfinder Society, though the local scene seems to be focused on Magic The Gathering. The folks who play Pathfinder regularly are very welcoming, friendly, and enjoyable to be around. The staff has always been warm, jovial and accommodating to me.

An
Review №60

Great place and Michelle the owner is the best! Shes an incredibly hard worker and goes out of her way to make her customers happy. Well be back!

Bl
Review №61

A very well done game store. Tournaments are run well and the people who attend are pleasant to play with. Great selection of board games.

Ia
Review №62

Outstanding store. Great staff. Handsome judge.

Co
Review №63

The standard in which magic/board game stores should be judged. I have been to many store like it but none hold a candle to gaming ect. Michelle knows the game from years in the business and it shows. From the leaving a legacy 1k to standard qualifiers gaming ect shows they are not only proficient but excel at running tournaments. They also run many weekly events for standard, modern, legacy, commander and pauper as well as a monthly vintage (15 proxies). They have by far the best prices and selection out of any store and I cant wait to go back.

Ot
Review №64

Huge selection of singles and great tournament turnout. But the owner...

An
Review №65

Great selection of singles, as well as sealed product. Large, well lit gaming area too.

To
Review №66

Spacious. Relaxed. A laid-back player community. Draft every Monday night.A fine place to play some magic.

Pe
Review №67

I started coming to Gaming Etc. for their monthly vintage tournaments and now I go to most of my pre-releases there. The play space is huuuge, one of the largest Ive seen of any store in MA. Not only that, but the windows that run all the way around it let in a ton of nice natural light. Plus its super clean.My only complaint would be that the prices on magic singles is a little high, but I gladly pay that tiny bit extra to support such a nice space to play.(Also anyone who is interested should come to the vintage tournaments, that happen the first Saturday of every month. The 15 play test cards rule means you dont have to shell out for power, and the format is a ton of fun.)

Mi
Review №68

I’ve gone to approximately 3 events (visited for one, only watched a few minutes), and can say that going to Gamingetc is worth your time and money if you’re willing to try. If you’re like me, and prefer a more casual setting to play mtg, Saturday’s are better than Fridays as FNMs tend to consist of more competition than any other FNM I’ve been too. Otherwise, great store for buys, meeting people or even just watching if you’re interested.

Ke
Review №69

Great store for Magic the Gathering. Amazing assortment of singles and sealed product. Events held daily!

jo
Review №70

This is honestly one of, if not, the best game spaces in New England with fantastic inventory.Unfortunetly its coupled with fact that the owner is incredibly rude to everyone and is unbelievably hostile with her staff and patrons. So much so it pains me to do business here but it is where most of the major events are hosted. So if I want to play, there isnt much choice.

St
Review №71

Big, clean shop. They are really set up to handle a large group. My son loves it there and I feel safe leaving him there to play MTG. I have no hesitation supporting them as my LCS.

Da
Review №72

One of the cleanest, well stocked, and well run stores for magic the gathering in the Northeast.

St
Review №73

Huge amount of play space super friendly guys and owner! Its been a long year of COVID and I honestly Im so grateful to Michelle and her staff for being amazing and making it through! Ill be in to see you soon!!!!

Ty
Review №74

Great selection of cards, both the staff and the local players are very easy going and fun to be around

za
Review №75

Great selection of magic cards and board games. Pick whatever magic format you enjoy playing and they have a night or 2 for you.

Jo
Review №76

I love this store and frequent their Friday Night Magic events. A great place for Legacy.

ch
Review №77

Came here for a star city event and was impressed with what they had in stick. Mtg sealed boosters going as far back as fallen empires. Not only that they have sealed commander and duel deck sets from over the years including the Commanders Arsenal. A high recomend for anyone in the area looking for a quality LGS

Co
Review №78

I have been playing magic the gathering here for 2 years and have never had a single bad experience with the staff or owner. I would recommend it for any tabletop enthusiast, competitive or otherwise.

sm
Review №79

Amazing selection! Good place to go if you are looking for duals.

Ja
Review №80

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great selection of Board games, Pokemon and Magic Cards.

Ni
Review №81

This is a card shop that sells a wide variety of board games and card games. Their specialty is Magic the Gathering. If you are looking for any Magic the Gathering cards or a certain board game, this is the first place to look.

Ph
Review №82

Didnt know about this place til recently. Its got a great set up for large gaming tournaments. Would come and play again.

Lo
Review №83

They support all formats and they are filled with some good people.

dh
Review №84

Big selection good pricesI recommend this

Mi
Review №85

Has a nice, wide open playing area

Se
Review №86

A wonderful selection of alphabetized common and uncommons from old sets. As an edh lover thats really great to be able to call and see if they have an extremely obscure card ahead of time.

Mi
Review №87

Fast, fun and friendly staff. Great Mtg Playspace

Ju
Review №88

Best store for Magic: the Gathering in the state. Huge play area, tons of singles and boosters going back decades.

Ca
Review №89

Great place to game. Very helpful staff.

L.
Review №90

Huge play area, excellent selection of Magic the Gathering singles.

Gr
Review №91

Nice owner clean LGS, has basically every card you could ever need.

Ch
Review №92

Alot of room and good product.

Jo
Review №93

Play space was amazing, product selection is unrivalled by any Ive seen, and staff was nice and knowledgeable. I drove 35 minutes to play a pre-release here, and am now considering this as my shop of choice.

Ae
Review №94

Great place to get together to play tabletop or card games and a large selection of games to purchase. They have a huge space and friendly staff.

mi
Review №95

A very hood card shop if MTG is your game. Cards sleeves deckboxes everything you could need.

Ia
Review №96

Awesome store. Great staff.

Ri
Review №97

Nice place. Great owner, and management.

Ja
Review №98

Friendly environment. Biggest selection of magic the gathering products Ive ever seen.

Fr
Review №99

Pretty fair prices and wide selection of cards

Ia
Review №100

As others have mentioned, the owner is very rude to customers and would rather use insults than negotiation if you are looking to sell something. Steer clear if at all possible.

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  • Address:531 Main St H, Acton, MA 01720, United States
  • Site:http://www.gamingetc.com/
  • Phone:+1 978-263-5793
Categories
  • Game store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–6PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:12–7PM
  • Thursday:12–7PM
  • Friday:12–7PM
  • Saturday:12–7PM
  • Sunday:12–6PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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