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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
About Game Empire
Game Empire is a card shop located in San Diego, California. Game Empire is a Kearny Mesa game store covering chess, board games, card games, jigsaw puzzles, miniature wargames, RPGs, poker and mah jongg, with space to play on site. It posts a regular events schedule and runs Tabletop Game Swap, a separate site for buying, selling and trading cards. Google reviewers most often mention its friendly staff, Dungeons & Dragons, game selection and board games, with Warhammer also a frequent topic. Game Empire is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.5 stars from 846 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for sealed hobby and TCG boxes, autograph and patch cards, rare inserts and parallels, local card shops like Game Empire in San Diego are the heart of the California hobby community. Visit Game Empire online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
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Game Empire reviews
Is Game Empire well reviewed?
Game Empire has a 4.5-star average from 846 Google reviews. The average for the 22 rated card shops in San Diego is 4.6 stars, so Game Empire is about the same as the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Game Empire
Where is Game Empire located?
Game Empire is located in San Diego, California at 5037 Shawline St, San Diego, CA 92111.
What should I expect at Game Empire?
Game Empire is a local card shop in San Diego, California. 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 Game Empire open?
Game Empire's listed hours are: Monday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Game Empire?
The closest are Clairemont Sportscards in San Diego (0.5 mi), Coastal Collectors TCG in San Diego (0.6 mi), One Piece Card Game in San Diego (1.3 mi).
Card Shops near Game Empire
The closest other card shops to Game Empire, by distance:
Clairemont Sportscards
Coastal Collectors TCG
One Piece Card Game
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