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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 1:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 – 10:00 PM |
About Random Encounter Games
Random Encounter Games is a card shop located in Mesquite, Texas. Random Encounter Games is a local game store in Mesquite's NorthRidge Center selling trading card singles, board games and card game accessories, with an online singles storefront as well. Magic: The Gathering comes up often in reviews, and the shop runs weekly events and a loyalty program. Google reviewers most often mention its friendly staff and cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Random Encounter Games is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.6 stars from 100 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 Random Encounter Games in Mesquite are the heart of the Texas hobby community. Visit Random Encounter Games online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Random Encounter Games at a glance
- Ranked #2 of 3 rated card shops in Mesquite by Google rating, weighted by number of reviews.
- Open 5 days a week · Open Saturdays (12:00 – 10:00 PM) · Open Sundays (12:00 – 10:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Game Nerdz - Mesquite in Mesquite, 1.2 mi away.
- Carries: Trading cards, Magic.
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Random Encounter Games reviews
Is Random Encounter Games well reviewed?
Random Encounter Games has a 4.6-star average from 100 Google reviews. That ranks #2 of 3 rated card shops in Mesquite once the number of reviews is taken into account. The average for the 3 rated card shops in Mesquite is 4.5 stars, so Random Encounter Games is above the local average. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Random Encounter Games
Where is Random Encounter Games located?
Random Encounter Games is located in Mesquite, Texas at 1831 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite, TX 75149.
What should I expect at Random Encounter Games?
Random Encounter Games is a local card shop in Mesquite, Texas. 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 Random Encounter Games open?
Random Encounter Games's listed hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 1:00 – 8:00 PM; Thursday 1:00 – 8:00 PM; Friday 1:00 – 10:00 PM; Saturday 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 – 10:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Random Encounter Games?
The closest are Game Nerdz - Mesquite in Mesquite (1.2 mi), LuxTCGCo in Mesquite (2.6 mi), The Collectors Empire Trading Card Shop in Garland (3.5 mi).
Card Shops near Random Encounter Games
The closest other card shops to Random Encounter Games, by distance:
Game Nerdz - Mesquite
LuxTCGCo
The Collectors Empire Trading Card Shop
Brickhouse Games
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