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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
About Core Games
Core Games is a card shop located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. Core Games is a Burnaby game store best known for board games, with card games including Magic: The Gathering on its shelves as well. Google reviewers most often mention its knowledgeable staff and owner, the board game and overall game selection, and a quiet atmosphere for browsing. Reviewers also bring up its MTG product, card games and expansions for games they already own. Core Games is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.6 stars from 282 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for rare inserts and parallels, vintage wax and modern singles, sports card rookies, local card shops like Core Games in Burnaby are the heart of the British Columbia hobby community. Visit Core Games online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Core Games at a glance
- Ranked #3 of 7 rated card shops in Burnaby by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM) · Open Sundays (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Tazmanian Comics in Vancouver, 0.3 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Sports cards, Trading cards, Magic.
- Find Core Games on Facebook.
Core Games reviews
Is Core Games well reviewed?
Core Games has a 4.6-star average from 282 Google reviews. That ranks #3 of 7 rated card shops in Burnaby once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 7 rated card shops in Burnaby is 4.4 stars, so Core Games is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Core Games
Where is Core Games located?
Core Games is located in Burnaby, British Columbia at 3978b Hastings St, Burnaby, BC V5C 6C1.
What should I expect at Core Games?
Core Games is a local card shop in Burnaby, British Columbia. 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 Core Games open?
Core Games's listed hours are: Monday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Core Games?
The closest are Tazmanian Comics in Vancouver (0.3 mi), Wally's Pro Sports Cards & Novelties in Vancouver (1.5 mi), The Connection Games & Hobbies in Vancouver (2.0 mi).
Card Shops near Core Games
The closest other card shops to Core Games, by distance:
Tazmanian Comics
Wally's Pro Sports Cards & Novelties
The Connection Games & Hobbies
The Trading Gallery (Clark)
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