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| Monday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
About Gear Gaming
Gear Gaming is a card shop located in Birmingham, Alabama. Gear Gaming in Birmingham is a tabletop game store whose Google reviewers most often talk about the friendly staff, the play space and the paint selection. Warhammer 40K and other miniatures share the shelves with card games, and the store runs tournaments. Reviewers also mention HeroClix and a private room for play, so it serves both card players and miniatures gamers. Gear Gaming is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.7 stars from 216 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for Pokémon singles, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed hobby and TCG boxes, local card shops like Gear Gaming in Birmingham are the heart of the Alabama hobby community. Visit Gear Gaming online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Gear Gaming at a glance
- Ranked #1 of 7 rated card shops in Birmingham by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (12:00 – 8:00 PM) · Open Sundays (12:00 – 6:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Game X Change Hoover in Hoover, 0.7 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Sports cards, Trading cards, Magic.
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Gear Gaming reviews
Is Gear Gaming well reviewed?
Gear Gaming has a 4.7-star average from 216 Google reviews. That ranks #1 of 7 rated card shops in Birmingham once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 7 rated card shops in Birmingham is 4.5 stars, so Gear Gaming is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Gear Gaming
Where is Gear Gaming located?
Gear Gaming is located in Birmingham, Alabama at 1929 Hoover Ct, Birmingham, AL 35226.
What should I expect at Gear Gaming?
Gear Gaming is a local card shop in Birmingham, Alabama. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is Gear Gaming open?
Gear Gaming's listed hours are: Monday 12:00 – 8:00 PM; Tuesday 12:00 – 8:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00 – 8:00 PM; Thursday 12:00 – 8:00 PM; Friday 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 – 8:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Gear Gaming?
The closest are Game X Change Hoover in Hoover (0.7 mi), Wow Games in Hoover (1.6 mi), Casa Cards in Vestavia Hills (3.3 mi).
Card Shops near Gear Gaming
The closest other card shops to Gear Gaming, by distance:
Game X Change Hoover
Wow Games
Casa Cards
Sasquatch Toys & Comics
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