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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
About Fantasy Books & Games
Fantasy Books & Games is a card shop located in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Fantasy Books & Games in Fairview Heights says it ranks among the biggest hobby shops around St. Louis, stocking new comics, graphic novels and manga next to Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards. It also carries action figures, statues, Gundam kits, Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer miniatures and board games. Google reviewers most often mention its play area, tabletop games and Dungeons & Dragons, and several note the gaming room. Fantasy Books & Games is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.7 stars from 787 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for vintage wax and modern singles, sports card rookies, PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, local card shops like Fantasy Books & Games in Fairview Heights are the heart of the Illinois hobby community. Visit Fantasy Books & Games online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Fantasy Books & Games at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) · Open Sundays (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Impact Gaming Center in Fairview Heights, 1.5 mi away.
- Carries: Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards.
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Fantasy Books & Games reviews
Is Fantasy Books & Games well reviewed?
Fantasy Books & Games has a 4.7-star average from 787 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Fantasy Books & Games
Where is Fantasy Books & Games located?
Fantasy Books & Games is located in Fairview Heights, Illinois at 1977 W Us Highway 50, Fairview Heights, IL 62208.
What should I expect at Fantasy Books & Games?
Fantasy Books & Games is a local card shop in Fairview Heights, 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 Fantasy Books & Games open?
Fantasy Books & Games's listed hours are: Monday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Fantasy Books & Games?
The closest are Impact Gaming Center in Fairview Heights (1.5 mi), Twilight Comics - Swansea, IL in Swansea (1.7 mi), Better Loot in Belleville (3.6 mi).
Card Shops near Fantasy Books & Games
The closest other card shops to Fantasy Books & Games, by distance:
Impact Gaming Center
Twilight Comics - Swansea, IL
Better Loot
Fantasy Book Inc
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