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| Monday | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 4:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 1:00 – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Affinity For Gaming
Affinity For Gaming is a card shop located in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Affinity For Gaming is a locally owned hobby and game store with locations in Crystal Lake and DeKalb. It sells Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering singles and packs, Commander decks and Riftbound, along with board games, D&D supplies, dice, wargaming terrain and miniatures it 3D prints in-house. Commander nights run each week. Google reviewers most often mention its friendly staff, Pokémon and D&D. Affinity For Gaming is well-reviewed by the local collector community, earning 4.3 stars from 199 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 Affinity For Gaming in Crystal Lake are the heart of the Illinois hobby community. Visit Affinity For Gaming online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Affinity For Gaming at a glance
- Open 6 days a week · Open Saturdays (1:00 – 11:00 PM) · Closed Sundays.
- The nearest other card shop is Pop N Toyz in McHenry, 9.1 mi away.
- Carries: Sports cards, Trading cards, Magic.
- Find Affinity For Gaming on Facebook.
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Affinity For Gaming reviews
Is Affinity For Gaming well reviewed?
Affinity For Gaming has a 4.3-star average from 199 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Affinity For Gaming
Where is Affinity For Gaming located?
Affinity For Gaming is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois at 19 Berkshire Dr Ste 3, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.
What should I expect at Affinity For Gaming?
Affinity For Gaming is a local card shop in Crystal Lake, Illinois. 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 Affinity For Gaming open?
Affinity For Gaming's listed hours are: Monday 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM; Tuesday 4:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday 4:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday 4:00 – 11:00 PM; Friday 1:00 – 11:00 PM; Saturday 1:00 – 11:00 PM; Sunday Closed. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Affinity For Gaming?
The closest are Pop N Toyz in McHenry (9.1 mi), Home Team Collectibles in Barrington (10 mi), Top Shelf Sports Cards Elgin in Elgin (13 mi).
Card Shops near Affinity For Gaming
The closest other card shops to Affinity For Gaming, by distance:
Pop N Toyz
Home Team Collectibles
Top Shelf Sports Cards Elgin
Drawn Together Games
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