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TerraCrux Games
760 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States
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Eb
Review №1

This place is awesome! They have all of your needs as far as figures, dice and other like items go. They even have a ton of board games, many of which Ive never heard of but makes me want to expand my collection at home! The staff themselves are very helpful and kind too. I will absolutely come back.

Td
Review №2

This place has the most helpful staff of any game store Ive ever been to. Endless selection of titles and the guy behind the counter was even nice enough to give me an actual mask when I was wearing paper napkin over my face because none of the breweries would give me one😁. This place is awesome I will be back.

T
Review №3

There’s a huge selection in this store and a lot of space for gaming as well. Douglas was extremely helpful and patient. I’m still learning a lot about MtG and he explained with the perfect combo of detail and succinct. There’s a lot of construction in the street at the moment but it wouldn’t stop me from going back!

Da
Review №4

Not recommended for a local MTG store, not sure how the other products are handled, but even the owner here will gouge you.Call around to other stores and you will observe the difference in sincerity and competency for yourself.

Tr
Review №5

Great shop and the owner has always been friendly and helpful, even with difficult orders. The shop is really well laid out, and there are a ton of great tables to play on. There is also an excellent selection of nitro brews!

No
Review №6

The guys behind the counter really do matter. Helpful and cool. Will come back here more often. Their selection is vast and have multiple tables for play!

Ja
Review №7

Everyone here is very kind and generous. A very nice change of pace compared to other card shop cultures where some people can be overly competitive or cranky. A positive shop culture is very important. Events are on the casual side which is great if you want that but if youre trying to spike an event so to speak this may not be the place for you.

Ke
Review №8

Super super busy place! I found this place to be in a place that is in down town tacoma near the Theatre District. Everyone and their brother was coming and going! I found the sleeves to be priced a dollar more than another place and this was disheartening. I was trying to get recommendations for deck building in Magic the Gathering, however they were unable to help me with that but they recommended that I used a couple of different applications to help me look through the cards that they had online and that would be more helpful in a way if I was more experienced in that card game. I wasnt able to get an intimate experience at the store and felt a bit overwhelmed with the crowd rolling in and out. The store holds events and that is pretty cool maybe when I learn how to be a better deck builder I might join them to win cool prizes. If they had training games held their I think that would bring in new customers and hopefully make friends in the process. Not a bad place at all it was just too busy for me. Really nice people super awesome attitudes. Any one else would say 5 stars if they didnt have social anxiety. Id say 4.4 stars

Do
Review №9

I went here in a hurry looking for some games.A staff member quickly noticed I could use some help and jumped in to support.He asked me some questions about what I was looking for and recommended absolutely perfect games for my description of the group!I highly recommend this shop!

Ty
Review №10

I love this place. Recently moved to Tacoma and discovered the best game store. Super helpful staff always makes sure youre finding what you want and give useful advice. Super well stocked with just about every game, mini, and painting supply you would ever need.

CI
Review №11

Stopped in yesterday and am so glad I did! They are kind and so helpful. They asked questions to find out the type of game I was looking for and helped me get an amazing game! I will be back for sure!

Sk
Review №12

Loved the store, employees are friendly. Board games, D&D, and playing cards available. I recommend this store if you are looking for a game night.

Mi
Review №13

Friendly staff, large space, great selection, and a few racks of hobby materials to boot.

Mo
Review №14

My son really likes this place. Due to street construction its hard to get to but still worth it.

Tr
Review №15

Very nice employees.... super knowledgeable and helpful. Will be going back soon.

Cl
Review №16

Super helpful and friendly staff all around a pretty cool place definitely recommend checking it out.

Cr
Review №17

The owners are really cool and will help you getting what you need even if not in stock talk to em and they will usually give you a good deadline for new product.

Fi
Review №18

Great customer service. Friendly atmosphere. Love going in to see everyone.

Fi
Review №19

Massive selection of board games and friendly advice. Has a nice discord community for minis, d&d, board games and discussion as well.My fav store, hands down.

mi
Review №20

Amazing place will return often great selection and amazing workers and owner highly recommend

Mi
Review №21

First, cashier would rather tell me about pre-ordering something new rather than help me with what I wanted to buy. Second, he was talking down to me the whole time. Third, two employees were in the store as well as the owner and I was told to look at an online store to make an order. When Im standing in the store, maybe one other customer. They were too busy says the cashier.

id
Review №22

The owner and others working there were very nice, my friend and I were stuck in downtown Tacoma and were waiting for an Uber to come pick us up and the people at TerraCrux Games not only allowed us to wait inside for our Uber to come pick us up but also talked with us and made our tough situation better. Were not super into the type of games they sell however when I asked them questions about the games they were very knowledgeable and explained them.They hold multiple tournaments throughout the week including Magic the Gathering and other titles like that and seem to be very down to Earth about how they conduct their business.If you want to learn more about games like Magic, Warhammer or any other sort of table top rpg or are a veteran stop on by and enjoy our time there.

Em
Review №23

TerraCrux is my favorite game store in Tacoma with friendly and helpful staff. The event schedule online could use some work though~

Se
Review №24

The owner of this store is so outrageous. My mom is disabled and doesnt drive she lives in the winthrop apartments next door and occasionally I have to pull up in one of his parking spots( only when he has at least 2 available and there is no other spots available) to drop groceries etc.. of at my moms. Im so fast I never even leave the car unoccupied she meets me outside and today he was snapping pictures of my car and called the tow company. Ive nicely explained that Im just dropping groceries of for my mom and he is so incredibly selfish he feels the need to snap pictures of my license plate and make phone calls.

Ge
Review №25

Visited this shop while in the area. Staff was super friendly. Good selection of board games, as well as RPG books/minis. Prices are right at MSRP. Definitely worth checking out if youre a local!

Na
Review №26

Awesome selection of models, paints, and board games. The owner was really friendly and willingly to help and answer questions. I look forward to going back!

Za
Review №27

Owner was super nice and helpful. Recommended some stuff and just enjoyed chatting about games. When I had realized that I had bought the wrong size sleeves he quickly helped me ID which ones I needed and exchanged them out for me.

Al
Review №28

Great staff great organizers, wish I could go up today.

Ma
Review №29

Very friendly and helpful service, would of gave 5 stars but knocked one star because price tags were on the back of packages and you cannot touch anything so had to ask for prices of everything. Other than that they were awesome and even gave us a free game to try out. Highly recommend this store.

Ga
Review №30

Absolutely amazing customer service. Local feel and a great selection! Fun crowds too.The cherry on top? I work at a treatment facility for youth and these folks donated THREE THOUSAND CARDS to the kids. Not just basics either! Could not be happier with this business, we are super grateful!

An
Review №31

As always great customer service

Co
Review №32

Awesome place! The owner is very nice and helpful, he helped us find two new games today. Definitely recommend this place and we will be back for more!

Te
Review №33

The owner goes above and beyond for his customers, making each one feel like theyre VIP. For that, I will happily go out of my way, as well as pay extra, to give this store my business!

Bu
Review №34

Excellent local game shop. Staff are awesome, and there plenty of board games, card games, tabletop games, dice, and miniatures to look through. I am a regular MTG and Adventures League player at the shop and they always have the best staff to help.

Sa
Review №35

Hands down best game shop in Tacoma. Every time Im in here to pick up a board game, they have great recommendations, thoughtful conversation, excellent customer service and they even donated a gift certificate to my kids school auction. Theyre a community treasure, and they help to bring foot traffic downtown, making our city just a bit more vibrant. Thanks terracrux!

Gr
Review №36

Was purchasing some Magic cards for my kids. The staff were friendly knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed what the do. It was a very positive shopping experience.

Br
Review №37

This is my one stop shop to go get board games, miniatures, paint, and whatever other gaming needs I may need or want.The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and provide great service!

Co
Review №38

Very helpful staff and very clean and neat

Al
Review №39

Staff was helpful and honest. Selection of board games, mtg cards, and minis is vast. My new go to for tabletop games.

Ke
Review №40

I found the selection of the store to be very broad. It was a little silly to be told we cannot touch anything when all the price tags are on the backs of the games, boxes, and books. Im all for covid safety measures but creating a rule without thinking about the shoppers experience is short-sighted. With how NOT busy it has been every time Ive gone in there and with how slow covid has made them in general you would think they would have the time to relabel the products with visible tags. As for the staff, I found them to be quite rude and dismissive. I came in with my partners, a staff member talked down to one of my partners about D&D and when he explained that I was the one interested in it he tried to talk down to me about the books and the play style as well. I have been play testing D&D with Wizards of The Coast for almost 5 years and the staff member talked over me to condescend to me about a game that I have worked directly with the manufacturer on. At this point a regular customer walked in. Mid-sentence this staff member walked away from me to greet that regular by name and have a conversation with them. My partners and I were then able to leave the store without the staff so much as noticing or saying good bye because they were so caught up in their conversation with their regular customer.In short: The store does not seem to think of the customers overall experience, staff was condescending to me about a game I worked with the creators on, staff made me feel like I would not receive quality service unless I had been an established customer.

Th
Review №41

Amazing and safe service. Friendly owner.

Ja
Review №42

Owner and staff are all super helpful and friendly. Asking them about a game is more informative than reading BoardGameGeek.com

Ba
Review №43

Its awesome. They have a great selection and a good vibe. ;)

Br
Review №44

This is an amazing store. Everyone who works here genuinely cares about their customers and together they work to foster a community not just within the store but for Tacoma gaming as a whole. The parking isnt great but being right next to a light rail stop does really help. They are all great people and the local gaming scene is better because of their existence.

Is
Review №45

Great selection and knowledgeable staff. They even have a website with all of their stock so you can check in advance when trying to find select items

Co
Review №46

Great local game store always willing to help me get anything I need. This LGS is well worth supporting. Thanks!

R.
Review №47

This game and hobby store has everything for the tabletop game fan and more. Tons of board games, card games, RPGs, miniatures, and accessories. When the pandemic restrictions are not in place, they have a ton of space for in-store gaming.

Ne
Review №48

My husband and son love coming here. The owner is a very guy.

Jo
Review №49

- BEST LGS EVER -So Ive been a customer of Terracrux for a few years now and Ive gotta say, they offer so much more than cards and games. The experiences Ive had there are always casual and everyone seems to be happy to help out. What really stands out is that the staff are super engaging and hilarious at times. Also the regulars are super cool people and theres always a nice mixture of competitive and jank play going on.If youve ever been considering joining for a event I would highly recommend swinging by and checking this place out.10/10 would do again.

Ta
Review №50

Good selection of books, board games, dice, and minis. Very accommodating with regard to special orders. Staff is super friendly.

Ji
Review №51

Doug, Steve, Michael and the rest of the staff are amazing. Every game they have recommended has been an absolute hit. Its not easy to find a game store that truly understands games that are great for both young children and adults. They KNOW games.If youre looking for the perfect game, head down to TerraCrux and just tell them what youre looking for. Theyll match you up with a winner.

Ro
Review №52

Best gaming store in town. It is the place where I spend my hard earned money.

Gi
Review №53

The best place a gamer can go. Doug has amazing selection of games. Great place to find a gaming group. The people there are the most helpful, there is always an event going on. Doug makes the whole family feel welcomed.

sa
Review №54

Friendly, helpful and working to keep people safe

Ty
Review №55

Visited during Black Friday sales with a friend while visiting the area for Thanksgiving. Doug seems super awesome and is very customer service oriented. Prices seem comparable with other local game stores; however, the specific game expansions I was looking for werent available. The expansions for a different game were available, unfortunately even with the special sale, it just couldnt come close to beating Amazons regular prices. I generally like to support brick and mortar but I couldnt bring myself to spend almost double on a game in store that I could get online for half the price.

Ch
Review №56

Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff and offes a great selection.

Mi
Review №57

Selection was fantastic books,games,and all the roleplaying goodies you need right there,and service was friendly and knowledgeable,all in all worth it.

Ch
Review №58

Online order came super fast!

Be
Review №59

My favorite game shop; I shop here often

To
Review №60

I stopped by here today when I was in Tacoma. It was nice store, clean, well lit, and inviting. They have a good selection of board games and a good selection of magic singles (I was impressed by their considering grading, a card that I bought was marked and priced as being heavily played, but was in surprisingly good shape). Ill definitely stop by next time Im in town.

Ba
Review №61

Dudes are super helpful. Owner is top notch the friendliest guy imaginable.

Tr
Review №62

Great store, friendly and helpful staff that take the time to help you out. Whether you have been gaming for awhile or are brand new at it, this is the place to go!

Ke
Review №63

Undoubtedly the best tabletop gaming experience in Pierce County. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, a wide selection of products from RPGs to Minatures to Boardgames.If you want more than Monopoly or Sorry and their ilk come here. Ive been a customer for years and have patronized nearly every shop in the county and THIS is THE one. Look no further. As long as they are in business theyll be getting my money.P. S.Park a block or two away, the parking on Commerce isnt abundant.

Ja
Review №64

Friendly and very helpful!

Ka
Review №65

Decent game shop. TONS is space for gaming with friends, some board games to play or you can bring your own. Simple selection of retail items.

An
Review №66

I was having a bad day and thought Id buy some magic cards to make it better. Couldnt find the cards at first and then was doubly sad. Thats when the staff interviened and personally assisted me in finding really nice cards for my deck. Made my day so much better! Thank you guys so much!!

Ky
Review №67

Great store, with plenty of variety when it comes games. Theres plenty of tables, and the workers are very helpful, and kind. This place is really worth checking out if you can.Congrats on 6 years TerraCrux!

Er
Review №68

I love this place. The guys behind the counter are always helpful. Lots of games, lots of space to play games.

Jo
Review №69

A great convergence of fun people, any game you could want, an awesome owner, and good deals. You may walk out with more than you meant too, but never regret it. Highly recommend anyone curious to stop on in. After all, seeing is believing.

Se
Review №70

Terracrux is one of the best gaming stores period and has one of the nicest, most friendly owners around.

se
Review №71

It can be a bit messy and the location kinda sucks, but they’re very, very nice and helpful. If they don’t have what you’re looking for they offer to order it or make another recommendation. So much more fun than other local spots.

Cl
Review №72

Wide variety of board games and great staff recommendations!

Br
Review №73

One of the best game stores I have ever visited!The owner, Douglas, was the most friendly, helpful game shop owner I have ever encountered, and so were his staff. His son even graciously agreed to play one of their test games with my kiddos and they had a great time-- it helped they were similar ages.I wish we lived closer- we would shop here all the time! As it was, we walked out with some games that have quickly become our favorites!

Se
Review №74

Store owner Doug always tries to ensure to be as helpful as possible. Great little Puget Sound shop with a little of everything for tabletop gamers.

Am
Review №75

Best game store in town! We love going here and there is always something you can play. They have games for everyone.

Lu
Review №76

Limited selection. Friendly and helpful staff. Amazon has lower prices, along with a larger selection.

Wa
Review №77

Dont listen to people who rate this store and every other store they go to 1 star. This place is amazing. They are fairly priced on everything, they are receptive, helpful and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you have an enjoyable time there. Doug makes sure the store is family friendly and is a comfortable place for everyone and anyone who may be possibly interested in gaming in general. They have an excellent selection and are more then willing to order items in if they dont have it in stock. They host multiple events throughout the month and are constantly working to make the store a better place. The staff are knowledgeable about their products and if they dont understand something, they have no problem either looking it up or checking with someone who does. I highly recommend Terracrux and I have enjoyed my time there every single time I have gone. Go to Terracrux, you guys will love it.

Mu
Review №78

Love this place. No sales pressure, just friendly guys helping you find what you need. Ive gone in multiple time to buy board games, and this time went in for some paints and brushes for minis I was making. The team set me up with a cool warpaint box by letting me know it was there, letting me mess around with the box, and then compare to the individuals. Didnt hover around me, offered help but didnt tell me how I should do things like other shops have in the past. Really enjoyed myself. Definitely going again when I need more supplies

Ty
Review №79

The best local game store Ive seen. Friendly staff and a great selection of games and miniatures. They have tables in the back, regular tournaments, drinks, snacks, everything you could ask for. And if they dont have it now they can get it for you.10/10 Would buy too many dragon figures again.

La
Review №80

Nice local place. Service was friendly.

KC
Review №81

Great atmosphere and an even better owner! A very cool guy that always has time for his customers. They now have D&D 5e games running every Tuesday night at 6-10. All are welcome no matter how new or experienced you are.

AJ
Review №82

Owner and the employees are knowledgeable and very friendly. Always attentive and their attitude really adds to the welcoming atmosphere.

Ci
Review №83

Great selection of games, helpful customer service, nice local vibe.

ky
Review №84

Always a great experience. The folks here know how to create an extremely inviting environment. Excellent selection of singles for Magic: The Gathering and A HUGE selection of board games for all interest types. Any of the folks there would be happy to spend some time teaching a board game of choice, of which they have a large selection of open-play store-copy games.At the very least, it is worth a visit if you’ve ever appreciated the nerdier side of gaming.

Me
Review №85

Great place, good variety for the crowd we were buying for. Definitely not your run of the mil game store. Service either, its also great. I encourage you to check it out. Im glad we did!

Pe
Review №86

I sold my old collection of Magic cards here, and I am impressed by the staffs honesty and professionalism. Their genuine enthusiasm for games of all kinds really gave me a feeling that my cards were going to a good home. Ill definitely be returning!

Le
Review №87

Extremely welcoming staff who is more than happy to answer your questions and give recommendations. No pressure to buy and weekly game play time.Table top games to play in store, as well as dungeons and dragons and other role playing games. The table tops are clean and lots of provided extras. They also sell beer to enjoy while you play. Kid friendly, clean, happy

Ky
Review №88

Friendly staff.

Ja
Review №89

The environment is great and the staff doesnt try to push you into buying stuff. I went to another place to play and the guy there kept trying to get me to buy stuff. Will definitely be going back to TerraCrux.

S
Review №90

Visited this store to pick up some DnD books after hearing excellent things from other friends. Store was clean, organized, and huge. After talking to the owner and staff, these guys are serious about providing the best gaming experience. Humble, knowledgeable, and super easy to talk to. Gaming tables are plentiful and free! Best local game shop in the area, hands down.

An
Review №91

Great selection of games. Nice little sit down area where you can play some open games. Also an excellent discount section of discontinued games.

K.
Review №92

Very friendly staff, welcoming and helpful. I wasnt able to find what I originally came in for, but they had some helpful and creative solutions that ended up being better than my plan. Prices were lower than expected, selection was solid. Clean and tidy store.

Al
Review №93

Great selection of games. Friendly staff. I love that they have a place to sit down to demo the games.

Ch
Review №94

Great specialized selection with passionate friendly staff. Doug made great recommendations and took the time to explain the games. They will even let you try out a game. I love getting my kids to unplug and sit around the table as a family. If you only think of board games as what we played as kids you are missing out.

Da
Review №95

TerraCrux Games is a fantastic venue, for its selection as well as its service. The more time you spend in the store, the less you feel like a customer and more like a friend to the staff. The community and environment created within provide both a welcoming atmosphere and the ability to be yourself. Whether or not you come to the store on a regular basis, you get the feeling youll be remembered and welcomed should you choose to return. Hands down the best place in Tacoma to go for games, cards, and great conversation.

Pa
Review №96

My wife gets her hair done at Embellish across the street. The staff always let me and my little girl (just turned 5) hang out for an hour. They have great tables for tabletop minis games, and plenty of figs they let her play with. Also, board games and other games we can play to kill time. FOR FREE. These guys are fantastic.

Ma
Review №97

This is a great game shop! The staff is incredibly friendly and the shop has quite the variety of games to play.If I had to specify one downside, is that it can sometimes be challenging to find mtg singles. But all in all, very highly recommended!

Lo
Review №98

I have been going to Terracrux for about a year and a half and I have to say that Doug, Steve, and the rest of the crew are amazing. They always grant their customers ample time and attention on any questions that they may have, and are extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all things board game, miniatures, and card game related. You honestly cant find a better card store in the Tacoma area.

Be
Review №99

Best FLGS around, cant recommend more!

Ps
Review №100

Im new to board gaming. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Nice selection of games, and they have a selection of games available for people to play freely.

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  • Address:760 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA 98402, United States
  • Site:http://terracruxgames.com/
  • Phone:+1 253-203-1647
Categories
  • Game store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–7PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:12–8PM
  • Thursday:12–8PM
  • Friday:12–8PM
  • Saturday:12–8PM
  • Sunday:12–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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