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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 6:00 PM |
About Play the Game Read the Story
Play the Game Read the Story is a card shop located in Syracuse, New York. Play the Game Read the Story is a Central New York game and comic store with two Syracuse locations; this one doubles as an event center with hundreds of square feet set aside for demos, tournaments and casual play. It stocks games, hobby modeling supplies, graphic novels and comics, and buys Magic: The Gathering and comic collections. Google reviewers most often mention comics and helpful staff, plus Magic, D&D and board games. Play the Game Read the Story is well-reviewed by the local collector community, earning 4.2 stars from 345 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 Play the Game Read the Story in Syracuse are the heart of the New York hobby community. Visit Play the Game Read the Story online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
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Play the Game Read the Story reviews
Is Play the Game Read the Story well reviewed?
Play the Game Read the Story has a 4.2-star average from 345 Google reviews. The average for the 5 rated card shops in Syracuse is 4.3 stars, so Play the Game Read the Story is about the same as the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Play the Game Read the Story
Where is Play the Game Read the Story located?
Play the Game Read the Story is located in Syracuse, New York at 689 N Clinton St, Syracuse, NY 13204.
What should I expect at Play the Game Read the Story?
Play the Game Read the Story is a local card shop in Syracuse, 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 Play the Game Read the Story open?
Play the Game Read the Story's listed hours are: Monday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM – 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 Play the Game Read the Story?
The closest are Play the Game Read the Story in Syracuse (1.0 mi), Larger Than Life in Syracuse (1.1 mi), Newbury Comics in Syracuse (1.1 mi).
Card Shops near Play the Game Read the Story
The closest other card shops to Play the Game Read the Story, by distance:
Play the Game Read the Story
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Newbury Comics
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