Heading to Fair Game? Check 12 things before you buy: free Card Buyer’s Playbook.
PDF, downloads right away. You’ll also get the CardsCollx daily email. One click to unsubscribe.
| Monday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
About Fair Game
Fair Game is a card shop located in Downers Grove, Illinois. Fair Game in Downers Grove is a board game store that also carries Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon cards, Warhammer and Dungeons & Dragons supplies, with sister stores in La Grange and Geneva and an online shop. It holds game nights and tournaments and runs a used game program and rewards program. Google reviewers most often mention Magic: The Gathering, the game selection and friendly staff. Fair Game is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.8 stars from 466 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 Fair Game in Downers Grove are the heart of the Illinois hobby community. Visit Fair Game online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Fair Game at a glance
- Ranked #2 of 4 rated card shops in Downers Grove by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (10:00 AM – 9:00 PM) · Open Sundays (12:00 – 5:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Mark's Card Shop in Downers Grove, 0.1 mi away.
- Carries: Sports cards, Trading cards, Magic.
Card Shows coming up in Illinois
- Lakeview Recreation Center Card Show — Nov 1, 2026, Peoria
- Cross County Mall Sports Card Show — Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026, Mattoon
Fair Game reviews
Is Fair Game well reviewed?
Fair Game has a 4.8-star average from 466 Google reviews. That ranks #2 of 4 rated card shops in Downers Grove once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 4 rated card shops in Downers Grove is 4.4 stars, so Fair Game is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Fair Game
Where is Fair Game located?
Fair Game is located in Downers Grove, Illinois at 1015 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515.
What should I expect at Fair Game?
Fair Game is a local card shop in Downers Grove, 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 Fair Game open?
Fair Game's listed hours are: Monday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Tuesday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Thursday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Friday 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Fair Game?
The closest are Mark's Card Shop in Downers Grove (0.1 mi), Hotsauce Games in Downers Grove (1.2 mi), The Baseball Card King #3 in Downers Grove (1.3 mi).
Card Shops near Fair Game
The closest other card shops to Fair Game, by distance:
Mark's Card Shop
Hotsauce Games
The Baseball Card King #3
CollectNow -Pokemon & TCG Packs For Sale
View all 240 card shops in Illinois →
More card shops in Illinois
- Chicago (22 card shops)
- Naperville (6 card shops)
- Springfield (6 card shops)
- Freeport (5 card shops)
- Joliet (5 card shops)
- Moline (4 card shops)
Buying or selling cards? Start here
Straight answers to the questions collectors ask most, with numbers you can check.
- What Is the Best Place to Sell Cards Online in 2026?
- Is It Worth Getting My Card Graded?
- I Inherited a Card Collection. What Should I Do First?
- Is This a Fair Price for My Card?
Want all of it in one place? Buying and Selling Cards: The 2026 Guide