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| Monday | 1:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 1:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
About Critical Hit Games
Critical Hit Games is a card shop located in Iowa City, Iowa. Critical Hit Games is an Iowa City game store where Magic: The Gathering is the biggest draw, backed by board games, miniatures and a dice selection. The shop runs game tournaments and Magic events, and it also has an arcade. Google reviewers most often mention its Magic selection, board games, arcade and knowledgeable owner, with many praising the friendly staff. Critical Hit Games is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.5 stars from 296 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for autograph and patch cards, rare inserts and parallels, vintage wax and modern singles, local card shops like Critical Hit Games in Iowa City are the heart of the Iowa hobby community. Visit Critical Hit Games online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Critical Hit Games at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (12:00 – 9:00 PM) · Open Sundays (12:00 – 6:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Bartertown Toys and Collectibles in Iowa City, 0.2 mi away.
- Carries: Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
- Find Critical Hit Games on Facebook.
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Critical Hit Games reviews
Is Critical Hit Games well reviewed?
Critical Hit Games has a 4.5-star average from 296 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Critical Hit Games
Where is Critical Hit Games located?
Critical Hit Games is located in Iowa City, Iowa at 115 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52240.
What should I expect at Critical Hit Games?
Critical Hit Games is a local card shop in Iowa City, 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 Critical Hit Games open?
Critical Hit Games's listed hours are: Monday 1:00 – 9:00 PM; Tuesday 1:00 – 9:00 PM; Wednesday 1:00 – 9:00 PM; Thursday 1:00 – 9:00 PM; Friday 1:00 – 9:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 – 9:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 – 6:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Critical Hit Games?
The closest are Bartertown Toys and Collectibles in Iowa City (0.2 mi), Jayedax Trading Post in Iowa City (0.6 mi), The Hobby Corner in Iowa City (1.6 mi).
Card Shops near Critical Hit Games
The closest other card shops to Critical Hit Games, by distance:
Bartertown Toys and Collectibles
Jayedax Trading Post
The Hobby Corner
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