This store is really big and special because it has LOTS of cool stuff, all in one place. Role playing games & accessories, party games, board games, table puzzles, puzzle toys, stuffed animals, kite accessories, throwing disks, etc, etc. There are tables and rooms in...
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This store is really big and special because it has LOTS of cool stuff, all in one place. Role playing games & accessories, party games, board games, table puzzles, puzzle toys, stuffed animals, kite accessories, throwing disks, etc, etc. There are tables and rooms in the back for gaming. There is a lot of light and overall, the store is very attractive and well organized.Why three stars? Well, the staff is usually pretty upright about rules, and although I go in happy, I always leave deflated. And this is coming from a person who is happy to acquiesce when someone tells me I'm breaking a rule. The tone in the store is definitely "library": don't throw (just to the person right next to me), don't use (who doesn't want to try out a stage knife with a disappearing blade?), don't touch. At times, wear a mask. The vibe is weird when someone tells you you're out of line. I immediately change my behavior and smile to show no hard feelings, but the worker doesn't smile back. You're watched until you leave. I feel nervous and uncomfortable. But why? Obviously, if I break it, I'll buy it... But I've never broken anything.It's a bummer because this place seems so fun, and I really want to support stores like this. I could compare it to Mr. Mopps toy store: special products, great variety, small business, local. But they are super welcoming there, in comparison to Games of Berkeley, and my experience is overall more enjoyable.