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| Monday | 1 to 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 1 to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1 to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 1 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM to 8 PM |
About Upper Crust Games
Upper Crust Games is a card shop located in Monroe, Connecticut. Upper Crust Games started in 2019 as an online store and now runs a 2,000-square-foot shop in Monroe's Big Y Plaza. It carries Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, One Piece, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, Riftbound and Elestrals, plus board, card and dice games, and holds weekly events such as Commander Night, drafts and constructed play. Google reviewers most often mention Magic: The Gathering, its friendly staff and board games. Upper Crust Games is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.9 stars from 28 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 Upper Crust Games in Monroe are the heart of the Connecticut hobby community. Visit Upper Crust Games online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Upper Crust Games at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (10 AM to 9:30 PM) · Open Sundays (11 AM to 8 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is The Captain's Corner in Shelton, 6.1 mi away.
- Carries: Trading cards.
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Upper Crust Games reviews
Is Upper Crust Games well reviewed?
Upper Crust Games has a 4.9-star average from 28 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Upper Crust Games
Where is Upper Crust Games located?
Upper Crust Games is located in Monroe, Connecticut at 535 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468.
What should I expect at Upper Crust Games?
Upper Crust Games is a local card shop in Monroe, 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 Upper Crust Games open?
Upper Crust Games's listed hours are: Monday 1 to 5 PM; Tuesday 1 to 9:30 PM; Wednesday 1 to 9:30 PM; Thursday 1 to 9:30 PM; Friday 1 to 9:30 PM; Saturday 10 AM to 9:30 PM; Sunday 11 AM to 8 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Upper Crust Games?
The closest are The Captain's Corner in Shelton (6.1 mi), Fun Stop Collectibles in Trumbull (6.2 mi), Immaculate Cards in Newtown (6.8 mi).
Card Shops near Upper Crust Games
The closest other card shops to Upper Crust Games, by distance:
The Captain's Corner
Fun Stop Collectibles
Immaculate Cards
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