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| Monday | 4:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 5:00 PM |
About Uptown Gaming & Collectibles
Uptown Gaming & Collectibles is a card shop located in Ankeny, Iowa. Uptown Gaming & Collectibles in Ankeny's Northside Plaza is a veteran-owned shop where customers buy and sell video games, with retro consoles and older titles a specialty. It also stocks Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon cards, including bulk cards. Google reviewers most often mention its Pokémon cards and retro games, plus its console and card selection. Uptown Gaming & Collectibles is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.7 stars from 162 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed hobby and TCG boxes, autograph and patch cards, local card shops like Uptown Gaming & Collectibles in Ankeny are the heart of the Iowa hobby community. Visit Uptown Gaming & Collectibles online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Uptown Gaming & Collectibles at a glance
- Ranked #3 of 5 rated card shops in Ankeny by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11:00 AM – 8:00 PM) · Open Sundays (12:00 – 5:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Rodman Comics in Ankeny, 0.3 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
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Uptown Gaming & Collectibles reviews
Is Uptown Gaming & Collectibles well reviewed?
Uptown Gaming & Collectibles has a 4.7-star average from 162 Google reviews. That ranks #3 of 5 rated card shops in Ankeny once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 5 rated card shops in Ankeny is 4.7 stars, so Uptown Gaming & Collectibles is about the same as the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Uptown Gaming & Collectibles
Where is Uptown Gaming & Collectibles located?
Uptown Gaming & Collectibles is located in Ankeny, Iowa at 219 SW Cherry St, Ankeny, IA 50023.
What should I expect at Uptown Gaming & Collectibles?
Uptown Gaming & Collectibles is a local card shop in Ankeny, Iowa. 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 Uptown Gaming & Collectibles open?
Uptown Gaming & Collectibles's listed hours are: Monday 4:00 – 7:00 PM; Tuesday 4:00 – 7:00 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 8:00 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 Uptown Gaming & Collectibles?
The closest are Rodman Comics in Ankeny (0.3 mi), Jay's CD & Hobby in Ankeny (0.5 mi), Atlas Games in Ankeny (0.5 mi).
Card Shops near Uptown Gaming & Collectibles
The closest other card shops to Uptown Gaming & Collectibles, by distance:
Rodman Comics
Jay's CD & Hobby
Atlas Games
Dungeon's Gate
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