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| Monday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
About The Brooklyn Strategist
The Brooklyn Strategist is a card shop located in Brooklyn, New York. The Brooklyn Strategist in Brooklyn Heights is a community board game store and cafe with a library of hundreds of games for walk-in play, plus after-school clubs, camps and lessons in games such as chess, Catan and Warhammer. It hosts Magic: The Gathering drafts, prereleases and tournaments alongside monthly hobby leagues, and sells games and wargaming product. Google reviewers most often mention the friendly staff, game selection, Warhammer and MTG, and some note its unionized staff. The Brooklyn Strategist is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.6 stars from 252 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 The Brooklyn Strategist in Brooklyn are the heart of the New York hobby community. Visit The Brooklyn Strategist online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
The Brooklyn Strategist at a glance
- Ranked #11 of 25 rated card shops in Brooklyn by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (9:00 AM – 11:00 PM) · Open Sundays (9:00 AM – 11:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Pokémon card shop in Brooklyn, 0.4 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
- Find The Brooklyn Strategist on Instagram, Facebook.
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The Brooklyn Strategist reviews
Is The Brooklyn Strategist well reviewed?
The Brooklyn Strategist has a 4.6-star average from 252 Google reviews. That ranks #11 of 25 rated card shops in Brooklyn once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 25 rated card shops in Brooklyn is 4.5 stars, so The Brooklyn Strategist is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about The Brooklyn Strategist
Where is The Brooklyn Strategist located?
The Brooklyn Strategist is located in Brooklyn, New York at 148 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201.
What should I expect at The Brooklyn Strategist?
The Brooklyn Strategist is a local card shop in Brooklyn, New York. 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 The Brooklyn Strategist open?
The Brooklyn Strategist's listed hours are: Monday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near The Brooklyn Strategist?
The closest are Pokémon card shop in Brooklyn (0.4 mi), Colibri Cards in Brooklyn (0.7 mi), CardVault by Tom Brady in Brooklyn (0.9 mi).
Card Shops near The Brooklyn Strategist
The closest other card shops to The Brooklyn Strategist, by distance:
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CardVault by Tom Brady
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