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The Island Games
5107 Westfields Blvd, Centreville, VA 20120, United States
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Sh
Review №1

Thank you everyone for your feedback! We take this all very seriously and do our best to ensure everyone is heard. I understand venting your frustrations, but feel free to call us anytime. This helps understand what the issue is and how we can solve it or prevent it from happening again.

El
Review №2

AMAZING LOCATION had tons of singles and even did CFV

Br
Review №3

These guys are awesome. They are more than willing to take the time (even when its inconvenient) to help pass on a love of board games to kids (and re-awaken it in parents). Theyve got a great selection of fun games for kids and are knowledgeable about playing them. Im really looking forward to meeting their Pokemon trainer and getting trained with my son.

Da
Review №4

Your Centreville source for table top gaming. They have a selection of board games, card games, and miniatures. They also have paint for the miniatures as well. Dice, books, and accessories are also available. They recently updated their layout and expanded their stock. Both good things as their selection seemed limited before.The store itself is a bit narrow, but its long allowing for enough space for the tables in the back where you can play. The staff has always been friendly and helpful when asked. It always has a great games store vibe in here, but can feel a little cramped at times.

Na
Review №5

Island Games is great. I have been playing Magic here for a year or two now.... The staff is friendly, the store is large enough for a good crowd, and they always have something going on. Its kid friendly, and most of the regular customers are friendly to play against... Prices are pretty good for a store like this (its hard for them to compete with online prices, but they do a pretty good job.), and their entry fees and prize support is usually pretty good as well.

An
Review №6

Great shop. Knowledgable about the products. Always find some good things here.

Je
Review №7

Great little game shop. It always seems hard for game shops to stay afloat, but this place has such a fun and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are very knowledgeable and nice. Good selection of games too!

Jo
Review №8

Nice shop filled with board games, tabletop games, and card games. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. The merchandise is an assortment of different products from magic the gathering to star wars x-wing.

Tu
Review №9

It is the closest store to mae and I love it. I only come here for Magic the Gathering and the community is grrat and the selection is good. I can recommend this place for anyone close by.

Da
Review №10

I always love coming here. Especially for someone who plays card games as a hobby. Great place to go and hangout too

Kr
Review №11

Really cool place to play. Come here every week for weekly events and prizes. Ian and Carl are the guys to talk to. Theyll help you out about everything in the store and will help you out with no problem. Customer support may be iffy at times. But theyll always try to resolve issues.

Ch
Review №12

I decided to come to this store with my friends because a store closer to us was out of booster boxes. I liked the selection of board games and ended up getting a booster box and a copy of secret hitler. I don’t think I would go back for any reason other than availability of product though. I did not like that I spent a decent amount of money and the guy behind the counter did not thank me for my business or say to have a good night on my way out the door. Other than that the shop was fairly decent. It was significantly less cluttered than most card shops. The art on the walls was really cool. They could just use some work on small customer service things.

Th
Review №13

Cheap cards cheap snacks cheap events cheap fun. Great place great people. Go here more often if I didnt have work. 😊

Al
Review №14

The employees didnt even acknowledge that I had walked in the store, or asked if I needed help. I was the only customer in the entire store after walking in 30 minutes after they had opened. I wish I could rate their people skills and customer service but they didnt even give me a head nod, just looked in my direction and casually returned to the conversation the were having towards the back of the store. If I ever want to feel insignificant and have all my questions regarding board games left unanswered, nonchalantly be ignored and waste a good 5 minutes of my life again, then Ill be sure to come back to island games.

Ma
Review №15

A convenient place to play yugioh competitive locally from where I live. However, the locals and even one of the staff exhibits predatory behavior on new players, like myself, whenever they know you have a valuable card. The environment attracts toxic behaviors, be wary.

Ka
Review №16

Very cool local game shop (LGS), with a nice group of regulars. Lots of MTG players, as well as a bunch of fun games to play for free.Good folks, for sure.

Er
Review №17

Went in looking for a Ticket to Ride and expansion packs. Theyve got a great selection of up and coming games and kickstarters that you wouldnt find many places. 5 stars for the staff, these guys rock.

Mi
Review №18

Great clean shop! Stopped in for game day while on vacation. Would highly recommend

Ge
Review №19

Pretty good spot for all your tabletop and card gaming needs. Professional, friendly, knowledgeable staff really invite the best of the community they serve. Whether youre a veteran of such games or new, this place will take care of you.

Ka
Review №20

Great place to find unusual games. Can also play many different games on site with friends. Check out a game before buying.

Jo
Review №21

Very friendly and helpful staff, very good selection of boardgames, reasonable prices, lots of scheduled events!

An
Review №22

Great place for Friday night magic or miniatures, lots of space for board games as well.

Wh
Review №23

Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. They staff supports all sorts of games ranging from tcg to board games. The location is a bit tight, but there is always enough room to play.

Sa
Review №24

Its so cramped, and indeed the predatory practices have been witnessed. I barely frequent this store except for hobby paint, if that these days. I used to be a regular, but the crowds that fall into my hobbies go here because they can get away with toxic behavior and nothing happen to them.Ive known the owner since the store was opened, and if you ever wanted to leave feeling like youve been talked down to, hes your guy. I am certainly not always right, but he sure is.Id advise anyone to take the extra 15 to 20 minutes to Huzzah Hobbies in Ashburn. Similar selections, better staff, compassionate (and not condescending) owner.

Gu
Review №25

They have open gaming every Tuesday. Additionally if you dont know anyone they will help you find a game. Other nights they have different activities I only go on Tuesdays though.

st
Review №26

Okay selection and decent amount of play area. Staff is friendly and helpful. A good place to game.

Da
Review №27

Game selection was limited but to be expected from a mom and pop game shop. Without a doubt, my go-to game shop.

Jo
Review №28

Cashier was very nice and informative. They were having MtG games in the back half of the store while there and they do D&D, too.

Gr
Review №29

Staff is awesome and super knowledgeable. Ive been coming here for about a year and the staff is so enjoyable to be around that last week when I had a personal matter I had to attend to and head to drop out of their Yu-Gi-Oh tournament I still stayed until closing strictly because of the people. All of the staff members will always help you with getting into games or teaching you more about them. For example, Kevin, one of the staff members, helped a friend of mine try out Yu-Gi-Oh for the first time in years. He created a perfect environment for fun. I also have had great experiences with the staff when selling cards. They always do their absolute best in making sure that you are satisfied with what they are offering you. Finally, although I am a Yu-Gi-Oh player, Ive met a few cool magic players and got great advice for learning and picking up magic.

Na
Review №30

First time coming to this store I had a great time. The staff was very helpful and friendly and the space for the store is great

Sh
Review №31

Great place, good people, and a lot of people who play card games and board games. It a fun place over all .E 10+ Rating

Ry
Review №32

The store itself isnt too big, but the staff and game selections are top notch. Customer service is superb.

Da
Review №33

Awesome card/board game shop with a super amazingly nice community here.

Sh
Review №34

Its a great place with gaming tables you can host games at.

Ti
Review №35

Play here with my friends from work. They have games to try. Lots of fun.

1
Review №36

The Island Games are an international multi-sports event organised by the International Island Games Association. Competitor teams each represent different island communities which are IIGA members. SLOPEX UNBLOCKED BEST GAME EVERY SPENT 5 HOURS ON IT AND ONLY GOT A SCORE OF 9 LOL LOL

Ja
Review №37

A good selection of miniatures, cards, board games, dice and more. Not a large space, but they make good use of it.

Mi
Review №38

Great shop, Ian is great and always gives honest advise on games. Great prize support for tournaments and great atmosphere

Ky
Review №39

Good staff, well run yugioh tournaments (but its a bit too competitive for me), but tables are squished close together making it jam packed to move. Theyve recently improved theyre formerly awful yugioh product selection.

To
Review №40

Loved this place a little tight but loved the service. Has good playing space and great stock

Ma
Review №41

Clean, well-lit, spacious, good selection of games, and the staff is enthusiastic and knows their stuff. Also, the store has the benefit of catering both to generalist board games like Catan as well as deeper, more specialist games like mtg, x-wing, etc.

Jo
Review №42

I really enjoy my time playing Yu Gi Oh with everyone, the tournament was very competitive and the store is clean with a HUGE selection for every game. Good for Magic players, Good for Yu Gi Players also.-Note: The people that work there are verynice.

Ja
Review №43

Awesome store.The employees there are very nice, and extremely knowledgeable about the current games being played (including my favorite: Cardfight Vanguard),Cant wait to go again :)

Ma
Review №44

Great place for MTG. EDH Wednesdays. 30+ players on Fridays.

Ch
Review №45

Best TCG and Gaming Store around!

Ry
Review №46

Directly next to an ABC! Perfect

Da
Review №47

Good selection of a variety of board/games. Game tables are open in the back for all customers.

Ni
Review №48

I legit love this places biscuts more then their chicken

Pa
Review №49

Refused to pull cards because I did not give them 24 hours in advance notice. Drove 25 minutes in the rain on my lunch break and they did nothing for me. I wanted over 200 dollars in cards..Ill take my business else-wear.. the manager seemed to care less... just let me leave no apology or anything... Thanks for the terrible service!!!!

Tr
Review №50

Fun place to hang out for game nights.

Pe
Review №51

Lots of tables for play and supplies for a lot of card gamrs. They also host regular tournaments for CFV and Yu-Gi-Oh, but they can go late into the night it seems.

Da
Review №52

Played D&D for the fist time, had a blast!

Lu
Review №53

Awesome store for tabletop gamers and card gamers alike.

Ju
Review №54

The staff here is always eager to help suggest new games and get you involved in their weekly schedule. If youre looking for a new hobby or to meet new friends, look no further.

Ja
Review №55

So much fun and good service

bi
Review №56

Its a pretty decent hobby shop, with a competitive atmosphere

To
Review №57

Awesome store. Great place to play magic.

Fr
Review №58

Nice, local game store with friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff.

En
Review №59

Best place to play card games and board games with cool people.

Mi
Review №60

Island Games has a friendly, knowledgeable staff and tables for gamers to play on.

Va
Review №61

Clean with plenty of table space for open play. A newer store in the area that is open minded to customers opinions and criticism. Calendar is filled with many events throughout the month and offers to schedule events of interest from customers.Many games available to demo and a friendly community of regular gamers that attend the store.The regular players in the store are great for answering questions for their respective games, and really help out new players. Be wary of special Magic the gathering events on weekends and Thursday Yugioh nights if you do not play those games, the store will get pretty crowded with few open tables.Store offers discounts for special ordered games made through them, if the item is not normally carried. Discounts also given to popular board games of the month.As a whole, the store is still in a growing phase which allows it to be versatile in catering to its regular customers and a growing community. A definite must visit at least once, and Sunday School event is a great time to bring the family out to learn a new board game together.Edit (11/20/2015):With the addition of personel, performance as a whole has improved significantly. Changes and improvements are implemented much quicker and is noticeable by any regular customers.The community base has been rapidly growing which may act as a double edge as game groups will tend to want overlapping days of the week which limits available table space.From simple observation; Thursday, Friday, scheduled miniature tournanents and special card game event weekends will tend to leave little to no table space. It is advised to contact the store or check the calendar before planning group meetups at the store for space availability.TL:DR. A great new local store offering a lot of options for new gamers, or veterans. Plenty of space with room for improvement before receiving top marks. See for yourself.

Em
Review №62

The store smelled like straight BO or like a nasty gas station bathroom. However the staff and selection of games was great.

Ro
Review №63

Had a bit of a bad experience there today. I signed up for the 1/17/15 Fate Reforged pre-release. A day or so before the release I was sick and called the store to explain that I would not be able to make it due to my illness and what options I had to either get a refund or the pre-release kit. The guy on the phone (cant remember the name) told me I could just come in at a later date and get the kit or do the refund. I chose to get the kit, while still talking to the same guy he asked if it would be ok if I just gave my kit to someone else instead who could actually be there instead of me taking it. I said sure why not, that sounds fair. Instead I would just get regular packs. Fast forward to 3/11/15 I go in to pick up my packs because I am feeling well. The guy in the store (not who i talked to on the phone) called the guy who i talked to on the phone to confirm my story that I indeed was to pick up packs because i already paid my 25 dollars. While on the phone I guess the guy told him to tell me that I need to be better about coming in sooner because its been 3 months already (only had been less than 2 and I was never given a time frame to pick them up) and that I cant just let them sit for that long.I didnt understand the problem because I already called ahead and explained my situation and they already had my 25 dollars. So why am I being scolded? I just would like what i paid for which ended up being 6 packs (still lost a dollar because it is 24 dollars for 6 packs). So i explained to the guy at the store i have been battling cancer for a year and a half and had chemotherapy done slightly before the pre-release that wasnt scheduled due to my cancer growing. Anyone who has been through chemo or knows someone knows that you feel terrible for a few days or weeks afterwards. I didnt think i would have to get that far in depth in to my personal history but apparently I did before he apologized. Due to this disrespect to me after I had given up my pre-release kit after they asked me to and accepting 6 packs and losing money I will just end up driving to Fairfax Comics and Gaming due to how nice they have been to me in the past.

PJ
Review №64

Trying to shop local. The guy (owner?) behind the counter didnt bother to stop his personal conversation while ringing up my sale, no greeting, no thanks. I overpaid by 30% for horrible service. Never going back.

Ch
Review №65

This is a great tabletop gaming shop.

JA
Review №66

Great place to play card games

Ja
Review №67

Too bad the are closed sing, had been a great spot since they started.

Jo
Review №68

Great hobby shop with excellent service !

St
Review №69

Not much here. The staff is nice though

Ci
Review №70

Always greeted by friendly staff

De
Review №71

Went to a pokemon tournament today and the entry fee was 15 dollars. I paid for it, but saw my bank was charged 30 dollars for the entry fee?!?!?!? Really??? How can you mess that up? Not happy about this incident at all

Er
Review №72

Excellent selection of games. Friendly staff.

Vi
Review №73

Great selection. Many games.

Ed
Review №74

Great people, good selection.

Ca
Review №75

Nice size card shop

Ra
Review №76

Excellent variety.

Ja
Review №77

Fun place to place a game.

Mi
Review №78

Coolest place ever

Ge
Review №79

Cant really beat $10 FNM drafts.

Ca
Review №80

Friendly staff, Well stocked

Ma
Review №81

Not as good as huzzah hobbies

Na
Review №82

Love this place!!

As
Review №83

An often hopping game store

el
Review №84

Nice shop

Er
Review №85

Friendly staff.

Br
Review №86

Very friendly staff

Jo
Review №87

Good site for players of both magic and yu gi oh.

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  • Address:5107 Westfields Blvd, Centreville, VA 20120, United States
  • Site:http://theislandg.com/
  • Phone:+1 515-599-0360
Categories
  • Game store
  • Hobby store
  • Trading card store
Working hours
  • Monday:11AM–11PM
  • Tuesday:1–11PM
  • Wednesday:1–11PM
  • Thursday:1–11PM
  • Friday:1–11PM
  • Saturday:1–11PM
  • Sunday:11AM–11PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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