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| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 – 8:00 PM |
About Checkmate Games and Hobbies
Checkmate Games and Hobbies is a card shop located in Toledo, Ohio. Checkmate Games and Hobbies has been a West Toledo tabletop game and hobby store for more than 15 years, stocking board games, puzzles and trading card games in the St. James Shoppes. It runs a busy weekly event schedule, including Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon and Heroclix tournaments, a Commander league, Disney Lorcana league nights and D&D sessions. Google reviewers most often mention its friendly staff and Magic: The Gathering, with others noting board games, preorders and product selection. Checkmate Games and Hobbies is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.6 stars from 270 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for PSA- and BGS-graded slabs, Pokémon singles, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, local card shops like Checkmate Games and Hobbies in Toledo are the heart of the Ohio hobby community. Visit Checkmate Games and Hobbies online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Checkmate Games and Hobbies at a glance
- Ranked #3 of 6 rated card shops in Toledo by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11:00 AM – 10:00 PM) · Open Sundays (1:00 – 8:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is I-75 Sports Cards and Gaming LLC in Sylvania, 2.1 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Sports cards, Yu-Gi-Oh, Trading cards, Magic.
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Checkmate Games and Hobbies reviews
Is Checkmate Games and Hobbies well reviewed?
Checkmate Games and Hobbies has a 4.6-star average from 270 Google reviews. That ranks #3 of 6 rated card shops in Toledo once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 6 rated card shops in Toledo is 4.5 stars, so Checkmate Games and Hobbies is about the same as the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Checkmate Games and Hobbies
Where is Checkmate Games and Hobbies located?
Checkmate Games and Hobbies is located in Toledo, Ohio at 6725 Central Ave L, Toledo, OH 43617.
What should I expect at Checkmate Games and Hobbies?
Checkmate Games and Hobbies is a local card shop in Toledo, Ohio. 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 Checkmate Games and Hobbies open?
Checkmate Games and Hobbies's listed hours are: Monday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 – 8:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Checkmate Games and Hobbies?
The closest are I-75 Sports Cards and Gaming LLC in Sylvania (2.1 mi), The Dragon's Roost in Holland (3.4 mi), PokeBond Vending, LLC in Toledo (3.6 mi).
Card Shops near Checkmate Games and Hobbies
The closest other card shops to Checkmate Games and Hobbies, by distance:
I-75 Sports Cards and Gaming LLC
The Dragon's Roost
PokeBond Vending, LLC
Refined Gaming LLC
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