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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 10 PM |
About gamesIRL
gamesIRL is a card shop located in Avon, Connecticut. gamesIRL is a small game store in Avon serving the Farmington Valley, with trading cards, retro video games and vintage media on the shelves. It hosts daily events and free play for Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana and Dungeons & Dragons, and it buys TCG, video game and vintage media collections, with appraisals by appointment. Google reviewers most often mention Pokémon and friendly, knowledgeable staff, along with MTG, a welcoming atmosphere and fair deals. gamesIRL is well-reviewed by the local collector community, earning 4.4 stars from 183 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 gamesIRL in Avon are the heart of the Connecticut hobby community. Visit gamesIRL online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
gamesIRL at a glance
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (12 to 10 PM) · Open Sundays (12 to 10 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Two Guys Comics and Collectibles in Canton, 2.4 mi away.
- Carries: Trading cards.
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gamesIRL reviews
Is gamesIRL well reviewed?
gamesIRL has a 4.4-star average from 183 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about gamesIRL
Where is gamesIRL located?
gamesIRL is located in Avon, Connecticut at 192 W Main St Unit C, Avon, CT 06001.
What should I expect at gamesIRL?
gamesIRL is a local card shop in Avon, Connecticut. 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 gamesIRL open?
gamesIRL's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 12 to 10 PM; Wednesday 12 to 10 PM; Thursday 12 to 10 PM; Friday 12 to 10 PM; Saturday 12 to 10 PM; Sunday 12 to 10 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near gamesIRL?
The closest are Two Guys Comics and Collectibles in Canton (2.4 mi), HobbyTown Toys Westfarms in Farmington (7.6 mi), Thousand Sunny Cards & Collectibles in West Hartford (7.7 mi).
Card Shops near gamesIRL
The closest other card shops to gamesIRL, by distance:
Two Guys Comics and Collectibles
HobbyTown Toys Westfarms
Thousand Sunny Cards & Collectibles
Tabletop Gaming Center
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