Great Escape Games

I went here in search of miniatures for my daughters 4^th grade mission project. I struck out, they had nothing along those lines… all role play stuff. Staff was helpful but there wasn’t anything I could use.

This place is so much fun. I’m really glad to see the tabletop game still have a standing in todays society, The fact that this place is been able to keep its doors open for so long is really amazing. I’ve been to some places where they treat you like you don’t belong there but this place is just outstanding. The employees are approachable and friendly and love to answer questions.

I am an older female gamer. I can’t stand the way I’m treated on most game shops. I LOVE this game store. Not only was I treated with respect but was embraced as a gamer. I went in to buy a gift. Someone was always available to take me seriously and answer my questions. The store was well lit and clean. I also like that you can rent a gaming room if it gets a bit noisy.
I love that they have so many gaming events going on.
This store will be getting a large share of my gaming dollars and I look forward to gaming there.

A bit hard to find, but worth the treasure hunt! Not only does it obviously cater to serious game players, but I also saw a father and daughter comfortably shopping in here. The guys that work here are incredibly polite, helpful, and pretty funny also. They have a great selection, and after five other shops (major and small) were the only ones to have what I needed to get. They also reminded me of their Black Friday deals at the counter, which I think is the sign of a caring employee. All in all, it was a great experience and a pleasure to visit.

Magic The Gathering Cards

One of the best places in the region to get gaming supplies… love this place

My husband and I are new to Magic: the Gathering and went to Great Escape based on the reviews posted here on Unilocal.We were not disappointed in any way!
The store is incredibly spacious and clean, with private gaming rooms to rent in addition to having a large space for tournaments. The staff was pleasant, engaging, and didn’t treat me differently because I’m a female (which has sadly happened in other gaming shops I’ve visited in the past). The store carries an excellent variety of board games and even has some «demo games» on hand so you can try them out before you buy them (which was great since we’d been considering picking up Eldritch Horror). We will DEFINITELY be back!

Love this place! Finally I found my Gundam store! please bring more number 1 here!

Stopped in on a trip to Sac. My son, a 9 year old, is getting into Warhammer and this place seemed like a good choice to visit. And, as it turns out, it’s one of (if not the) coolest game stores we’ve ever been in!
The guys took time to explain things to my son, actually engaging him (not talking down at him). The super cool local hotshot gamer guys took time to chat with him, even though they were prepping for a big tournement. Needless to say, this all left a great impression with my son, my wife and myself.
Thank you! We’ll be back, maybe even a special trip just to visit this shop again.

This place is so cool. The owner really knows what he’s doing. He is incredibly helpful and hospitable. He let me try out a game for FREE. Even thought me how to play!!! Definitely a great place to buy a new game for the closet.

Great store shockingly well stocked and great prices. Was looking for some custom play mats for my kids and they had a nice selection of unique mats. Friendly service. I may not be from sac but when i am traveling through this place will get my business.

This is a really wonderful store and I don’t think I can say nice enough things about the staff. As a woman there is a lot of stigma about going into comic books shops, gaming stores, etc. because you run the risk of being snubbed for being a casual fan or even being taken for granted. That is 100% NOT the case here.
The staff is very welcoming and inviting, and are incredibly knowledgable about their products. I consider myself a hardcore gamer when it comes to consoles, but in the world of table-​top and cards I’m a definitely a novice. They helped point me in the right direction, steered me towards attending one of the weekly game nights, and go above and beyond to help find your product (whether it’s holding it or special ordering it!).
I attended my very first game night, which at first I found a little intimidating, but the folks at Great Escape helped me find others who were interested in playing the same game as myself, and it was a very welcoming experience! The people I played with, veterans in their own right, were very informative (and accepting of my lack of skill/​knowledge) and patient as they not only let me sit in on their game, but taught me to play. It was really neat being able to join in on such a fun event, and the people I played with even offered pro-​tips on how to build my deck. :)
But honestly, the customer service here is outstanding, the staff is outstanding, and the regulars are outstanding. For me it’s definitely worth the drive (out of my way!) to come here and shop rather than buy online from other retailers!

This store. THIS. STORE. It’s owned and operated by true gamers who understand your need for d20s color-​coordinated to match your favorite shoes. They know that you have to stand and stare at all of the «Sentinels of the Multiverse» expansions for several hours before picking one, and they won’t judge you because they understand that game expansions are serious business. There is always something going on here, be it a board game demo, a mini painting class, or a new RPG. Their board game selection is truly wonderful, and they have reference books for every RPG system your little level-​10, half-​orc barbarian heart could wish for. If they don’t have what you want they will work with you to get it, and even order it so you can pick it up. But let’s be honest, even when I order something for later, I can never walk out empty-​handed.

Great game store! I got here about fifteen minutes before closing but Scott was totally patient with me and helped me find what I needed. Prices may be a few bucks more than amazon but I would much rather support a small local game shop.
Huge gaming area in the back for people to bring their own games and play, really friendly staff, great selection of games, can’t ask for more! Will be back.

I’ve always had good experiences here, but I wanted to relate the experience of someone else who was in the store at the same time as me.
Geekdom is in flux as greater numbers of women and people of color become interested in what has been largely the province of white males, which is awesome. A woman and her daughter came in who had never been in a game store before and one of the workers there was super friendly and helpful. When they noticed his two daughters he mentioned that lots of old-​school gamers are having daughters and bringing them into geekdom and it’s awesome.
I don’t know if they’ll be back, but he did the best he could to make it a friendly environment for them and encourage women in geekdom.

I had absolutely NO idea this place existed! Here, in Arden Arcade, is THE place where Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, and Howard of «The Big Bang Theory» would be regulars in.
It’s not just for nerds and geeks though. If you’re into any type of gaming, modeling, cards, comics, stop in… Even if you’re not, stop in anyway! It’s wide open and friendly, and there’s always something going on.
They have a gigantic space in the back with tables to build and paint things in you’re afraid to mess up your home.
Great, helpful staff, eclectic and welcoming customers and regulars… This is a really nice place to check out. I’m bringing my 13 year old son with me when I come back on Friday!
Get here!

Encountered some of the nicest guys ever when I stopped in looking for Sonic comic books for my son’s birthday party. They didn’t have what I needed but were super helpful in recommending another comic book store. This other place (let’s call them comic store «A») was huge but impersonal and not at all helpful. Wish I could’ve spent my money @ Great Escape. They deserve my business. Thank you guys!

It’s rare to find a hobby shop so dedicated to developing a community, and customer service. In my experience you usually get professionalism, great stock, and dependable hours, or community, events, and great customers service, but rarely both. Great Escape Games has both, the guys are always willing to talk shop, one of the employees remembered my name after my first trip there — WOW. If for some reason they aren’t able to get me the product I need they find a solution. With weekly events, a clean environment, and plenty of gaming space, I highly recommend Great Escape Games.

As far as I’m concerned this is the best game store in Sacramento, and probably the best store in the state. The staff always greets everyone who comes in and they know their product line well enough to answer any questions and help with purchases.
The tables and terrain are good for miniature games, the store space is large enough for multiple events at once, and the community supports the store and plays here. Pick up a game at Friday Night Magic, or play some 40K or D&D or a board game.
You can make new friends and play new games here.

While Great Escape Games doesn’t have the biggest comic collection in town (see A-​1 for that distinction) it does have a great role-​game selection and one of the biggest tournament play schedules — Magic, D&D, Warhammer, Flames of War, Heroclix, WarMachine, World of Warcraft, etc.
The store is kinda like the Tardis from Doctor Who, the store is in a corner, so from the outside it looks small, but inside it is three large rooms. In the game room there’s several tables, usually with several groups of guys and some gals staging campaigns to dominate the universe.
So, if you have a bored 15 year old who needs something to do, or you want to let the bored 15 year old inside of you out — then give Great Escape a try.