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Ettin Games ABQ
8252 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, United States
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Ettin Games ABQ
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De
Review №1

My son enjoys it very much. So I went in to get him some gift Credits for his birthday. The gentleman at the counter was extremely nice and although they dont have actual cards he gave me little card to put in The birthday card I bought my son.

N.
Review №2

The gentlemen running this store were super helpful and friendly. They offered to order specific items and gave realistic wait times which is appreciated. If youre looking to get into War Hammer 40k or any other table top game this store is a great place to start.

Ni
Review №3

I love this place. I was able to preorder some cards through them, and they are the best place to buy card sleeves.

Ri
Review №4

Great shop with an amazing selection and very knolagable staff

Ke
Review №5

Kind staff here, rpg miniatures, wh40k gear, and other great adventures await your discovery.

La
Review №6

They had the answers we were looking for, the dice we wanted, the games we liked and offered $5 mini painting on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (they provide the paint). Nice people.

Ch
Review №7

Friendly staff with a clean well lit space makes this FLGS inviting and fun.

Jo
Review №8

This store is fantastic, friendly and helpful. Excellent selection even during the lockdowns always able to order or swing by for pickup. Have seen the owners, and managers always try to go above and beyond. Cant wait for games to be back!

Ns
Review №9

Excellent local games store with a friendly atmosphere, and importantly a Code of Conduct for players that is listed and enforced. This sorta thing should be standard for game stores as there is often very... lets say “rude” behavior within gaming communities.Excellent selection of board and card games as well as miniatures, painting and other supplies etc.Come here if you want to play in a friendly atmosphere without as many aggressive and rude players.

Br
Review №10

Really friendly and helpful staff! Great selection of minis, paints, and games.

Me
Review №11

Went in on my way through town, looking for a copy of CAH for a family gathering. Stood without being acknowledged for 10 minutes as both employees chatted with a regular about Warhammer lists. Probably a great place to be if youre a regular, but I wasnt impressed.

Di
Review №12

Fun fun fun! Big and lots to do.

Mi
Review №13

From what i could see they have a fine selection of Warhammer and D&D rules and minis. Plenty of board games to try. Battletech(Aka Mechwarrior), Magic the gathering, dice, and i believe pokemon. They have 5 tables of stuff for sale or that can be bartered for lower prices. So far i greatly enjoyed my first time around. Next time im in new mexico i am stopping by.

Ga
Review №14

What a great store. Ive been searching for a place like this for ages. All the cool tabletop games in one spot. Loads of source books for DnD and other rpgs, board games, MTG, Warhammer, and a very charismatic proprietor of some sort always willing to help.

ro
Review №15

Excellent selection of board games, miniatures, paints and other hobby items. Friendly and helpful staff.

Su
Review №16

Great customer service, great selection.

Jo
Review №17

Super friendly staff and the store is well kept. If they dont have it, they can order it.

Is
Review №18

Man, I love this place. My very first introduction to DnD was playing Adventurers League here, and the staff were super friendly and quick to find us a table. They had a ton of dice to pick from, character sheets, etc. Their collection of board and table top games here is pretty impressive. I like their tab style policy for drinks and such when youre playing here as it makes it very quick to grab a drink/snack and get right back to your game.TL:DR - great people, fun games.

Re
Review №19

Ettin is the best game store in Albuquerque. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

An
Review №20

Amazing store! Ettin’s customer service is amazing. They are always willing to help! Would give more stars if allowed!

Ro
Review №21

I love coming here for MTG, D&D and to talk to the friendly staff. This is a great place, very clean and comfortable.

da
Review №22

Absolutely love this shop! The staff are always friendly and welcoming. If they dont have what you are looking for in the store they will order it for you. The shop is always clean and well organized. Plus for a small business shop Ive never felt like the prices were unreasonable.

Wa
Review №23

The staff is so helpful, knowledgeable, and extremely pleasant when we were looking for games for the family. I will definitely go back!

Ja
Review №24

Big selection of paints and models. Very friendly staff. Brians geinune love for hobbies brought me back. Keep up the good work!

Jo
Review №25

Great Atmosphere. Had a fun time with Kids and Family

Me
Review №26

Good location and atmosphere. I always try to go when Kaitlynn is around. She is friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Whatever questions you have, she can answer them. She even helped get me started in D&D as well as other games. Just wonderful!

An
Review №27

This place is awesome. DnD with great DMs. Generally packed

Je
Review №28

Great staff, great selection, great atmosphere.Im happy to support my LGS and give them business whenever I can.I consider myself extremely lucky to have this store so nearby. 5 🌟s across the board.

Sh
Review №29

The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They are dealing with the COVID regulations well and if they dont have what you want, they can order it for you. I havent noticed an absurd markup on their goods and for the most part I think they are competitive with online prices.I cant wait to start gaming there once the plague is over with.

Ja
Review №30

Awesome selection, kind and knowledgeable staff. I love this place!

Re
Review №31

Great store with a good selection. Where this store really shines is customer service! If you have the pleasure of working with Kaitlynn, one the employees, I can promise a good experience! Shes knowledgeable, dedicated, kind, and willing! Swing by if you havent!

Le
Review №32

Very Clean. Very good safety protocols in place for COVID. Still the best FLGS in town.

Re
Review №33

Ettin is the best game store in Albuquerque.

Na
Review №34

Sweet spot to find all kinds of hobbies

Co
Review №35

Ettin is always a great place to go to, they carry a lot of different products and the staff are super friendly and helpful.

Ch
Review №36

Excellent place to play boxed/tabletop games, miniature games, or Role playing games! Friendly staff! Snacks/drinks available for purchase, & a few restaurants (& fast food) within walking distance.Free use of family friendly board games to play while there. They also sell supplies to create/maintain miniature armies for the more complex games.

Au
Review №37

Employee was very knowledgeable and friendly, my hubby loves Warhammer 40k so I am trying to get into so we can play together and the nice man behind the counter was able to answer all of my silly questions and help me decide on what army I want to start with.

Ka
Review №38

Amazing customer service! They are knowledgeable about the games they have to play as well as the ones they have for sale. They are very inviting and were able to help me find the right game for the occasion. 15/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a fun time. Not to mention it is free to go and play games anytime they are open. That is amazing. Truly a great experience and I will be back.

Br
Review №39

Great selection and customer service.

Ga
Review №40

Great variety of games to choose from and extras for collecting.

Mo
Review №41

This is a wonderful shop for gamers of all ages and types. The owner and her employees are warm, kind, and welcoming people who genuinely want to share the fun of gaming with customers. Their selection is excellent and the shop is well organized. I loved it and Im excited to go back!

Ry
Review №42

This is a great little store, lots of board games and items for Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, Pathfinder, Magic the Gathering, and more. Very friendly staff that are very knowledgeable about their products.

Dr
Review №43

The best Friendly Local Game Store in Albuquerque, bar none!

Cr
Review №44

Friendly staff. Runs games and campaigns often. Great selection of gaming supplies including mini painting sets and giant dice. One of the last good gaming shops in Albuquerque. My friends all shop there too for dice and campaign supplies. I snagged a Critical Role guide (Taldore) for less than amazon. Highly recommend.

Ke
Review №45

Wonderful staff, atmosphere and selection! Always clean and smells pleasant (unlike some other game stores; just being real)! Good selection of snacks and a free gaming library available all day long! D&D nights on Wednesday and Saturday are packed with friendly faces and lots of action! Highly recommend! Go to Ettin and ask for Kaitlynn!

Ma
Review №46

The best game store in town, hands down. They might not have everything you could want in stock but theyll happily order it for you. Clean, comfortable space to play. Well stocked board game library for trying stuff out.

Bu
Review №47

Big beautiful and clean and the staff is so friendly. I found so many nice minis and we found Dungeons and Doggies and Cats and Catacombs. Also Vox Machina and the Mighty Nein minis. I cant wait to visit again one day. Highlight of my trip.

Us
Review №48

If you plan on coming here to play board games, expect not to. On board game nights, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 tables are taken up by miniature players. This is unfair considering what these nights are planned for. I feel like Im not welcome anymore sometimes. I know quite a few people that dont come in anymore because of this. Thats how Im starting to feel as well. What Im saying is, get here early of you want to play boardgames, cause the mini plays will take over the store in a flash.

Li
Review №49

This place is amazing for tabletop gaming. Just a wonderful place. The people are extremely nice and helping. One and only complaint was the miniatures and dice etc. Are a little over priced but overall I love this place.

Am
Review №50

Friendly staff, clean store, and well organized stock

St
Review №51

Excellent gaming store with lots of minis in stock, Warhammer goods, rulebooks and more!

No
Review №52

Cool little shop for those interested in tabletop gaming. The prices on some of the items are a little outlandish, but thats fairly standard in the retail Local Game Store industry. I would say the best value to be found here is in their weekly painting night, where you can pay $5 to use the paint and other supplies to paint your miniatures. My only real problem is that there is some un-utilized space inside that could be used to sell more items. I bet Magic the Gathering would be a viable additional revenue stream, since MTG and tabletop gaming share a lot of the same fanbase. The gaming tables here could easily be utilized for MTG tournaments, and selling singles and sealed product doesnt require much research or work to sell. So theres a little free advice to the people who run this business. But I hope this business lasts, because a dedicated tabletop gaming space is a difficult business model to get to work for a long period of time. Good luck and godspeed.

Jo
Review №53

A great place to game. Awesome board game collection, excellent RPG selection, and great for miniatures like game workshop (Warhammer). I love the collection of demo games, which lets you try out a board game in the shop before you buy (which also makes for a fun Friday night!). The best part of the shop though is the staff. Incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend this shop for both experienced gamers and anyone new looking for help to understand it.

Al
Review №54

Great store with friendly and knowledgeable staff. If they dont have something in stock they will happily order it for you. Great place for avid gamers and those new to table top as well.

Jo
Review №55

Voted best game store in ABQ! Well the reasons are obvious: Great customer service! Present owners! Brings in new product! Clean and safe play environment! Run by gamers for gamers!

Et
Review №56

Its great

Br
Review №57

Very impressed with Ettin Games. They’ve always been super helpful and down to earth. Today, I picked up a game that we were incredibly excited about - got to the car and found that it was missing a piece. Went back in and the gentleman at the front desk helped me troubleshoot what might have happened and how we can rectify the problem with the manufacturer. In the meantime, he replaced the piece free of charge. I was so pleased with his integrity even though this wasn’t something that they were at fault for!

Br
Review №58

What a fantastic shop! I am really looking forward to bringing my kids here on a regular basis as they get older (4 and 1 now). Im so happy they will have the dream game store I didnt when I was growing up.

Sa
Review №59

I love this place. Its one of the few #games places in town I feel comfortable in as a #women. The owners are super helpful and kind. I just wish they had more magic cards!

Ca
Review №60

Awesome place! Good selection of games, but the space available to play with others is great. Some snacks and drinks available. Be on the look out for the monthly meet ups!

Pa
Review №61

Great staff, good selection and if they do not have what you need they will order it. Fair priced

Be
Review №62

I love this place. Definitely a nerds paradise!

Pa
Review №63

Chill vibe. Great snacks on the cheap. Informed, involved, and helpful staff. TONS of great games and gaming accessories for the tabletop gamers in your life. Aaaaand the holidays are just around the corner. JS...

Ch
Review №64

It is an amazing location for many individuals. If you are playing Magic the Gathering, D&D, killteam for 40K, etc. There is also a wall of board games that are free to play. I appreciate their code of conduct that is posted on the front regarding being a reasonable person,respect and etiquette. There is a variety of people that attend and I enjoy buying miniatures from this local business.

Na
Review №65

They had all the Citadel paints I wanted and shipped them to me here in Albuquerque. One day local shipping! So you dont get the Rona.

Br
Review №66

Very helpful and nice staff. Helped me with my selections to improve my experience with my first table top rpg. Good selection in store and many more options for ordering things they dont have in stock. Awesome place to go for your gaming needs.

Ca
Review №67

This store is the best like it in Albuquerque. The staff are super friendly and knowledgeable. They have a huge selection of products including board games, Warhammer kits, Role Playing books and miniatures, and trading cards. If theres anything you want that they dont carry, they will gladly order it for you. They always make me feel at home whenever Im in the store.

Ta
Review №68

Today was the second time I have shopped at this store, again everyone was really nice and they have a really good selection of board games. (Though my solo self would like a few more options for solitaire play) Their prices are very reasonable. They also offer a selection of games that you can just grab and play at no extra cost. Which I did after buying a game; I spend 3 or so hours just playing a game and was never made to feel like I needed to leave or spend more money. (Though I did buy dice on the way out XD)10/10 would recommend

Da
Review №69

Is a clean and comfortable place and a nice Shopping Center. They have an open door policy to have anyone come in and play games at their tables. Saturday and Wednesday nights are for D&D. The staff is very friendly and the place always seems to have new and interesting people in there. I really love Ettin gaming

Ti
Review №70

Game library and good local folk s! They have a great selection of board games I like

ol
Review №71

Had a great variety of board games and had a group of gamers playing a game together. Made me wanna join in if I had the time.

Na
Review №72

This place is amazing! DnD every Wed & Saturday...but dont be late, tables fill up fast. Some nights Id say BYOC (they actually run out of chairs). Always a good time & Ettin is accommodating, non-judgmental and extremely helpful if tour new to the game.

Ch
Review №73

Great staff with a great selection of games, but to try and to buy! The free table space and many scheduled events make this a really special place!

Ro
Review №74

Fantastic service helped us pick out a few items also great selection of dice

Da
Review №75

Ya this place is aight. They got good games and an great community. If you play 40k keep an eye out for me so I can fold you into the community before I fold you on the table 😤😤😤

Do
Review №76

The people here were very nice to us, being our first visit and not knowing how everything worked.

No
Review №77

Ettin Games & Hobbies is perhaps the nicest tabletop gaming store in all of Albuquerque. Friendly staff and excellent service are complimented by reasonable prices and a pleasant play environment. Ettin offers a free board game library and table space to players to try out many of the titles they offer for sale before you buy them! They offer plenty of table space, and they sell snacks and beverages should you choose to simply play or bring your own games and utilize the space.Dungeons & Dragons Adventure League games (pick-up games of D&D that new or returning players can simply drop into to learn the game or find a play group) are Wednesdays and Saturdays at 6 PM. If you want to reserve a table for your own play group or game, they ask that you call at least one week in advance to reserve one.Ettin does not buy cards or product from collectors, but they do sell sealed products and they will allow you to pre-order or special order almost any game or tabletop-related product from their distributors.As a tabletop game player I am always trying to support local shops. I have shopped at every single one in Albuquerque. The level of service and attention that Ettin provides has now made them my go-to.

To
Review №78

Super helpful! Welcoming. They seemed excited about games, and seemed genuinely interested in helping my family find cool stuff and be excited about games, too.

Ni
Review №79

Love this store. Helpful staff. Going the extra mile to put handicapped teens to work thru a city project. Large game selection. Awsome atmosphere. Large house game collection you can play. And frankly quite a few people just sitting around playing games. Highly recommended.

Ry
Review №80

Personally I never like to travel far for anything I need, but in some cases I make that exception Ettin is one of those exceptions for me. There are options similar that I could most likely walk to if I wanted but I have not found anywhere as welcoming and friendly as Ettin. For me the customer service and the atmosphere of the store make it completely worth it to travel across town for the visit.

Be
Review №81

A great place to play with friends. Staff is friendly and helpful. Very, very clean restrooms for a game store. They sell a variety of collectable card games, table top games and board games. Layout is open so you never feel crowded. Over all very inviting for anyone who is looking for a place to meet up and play games with.

To
Review №82

I love this place. The code of conduct on the door makes a comfy place to do stuff without people being awful.

Ry
Review №83

Super friendly staff and spacious accommodations. Good selection of games to buy and demo.

Gr
Review №84

This is an awesome store. They have a great option, and the staff is very helpful.

Ja
Review №85

Why would you shop anywhere else for your dice and table top RPG needs? Literally I went to every other game, comic, and hobbie shop in ABQ and Santa Fe and this is the only one stop shop I have found and will no longer be going to any of the other ones. Friend Staff too!

Mi
Review №86

I absolutely love the staff at Ettin! They are all very friendly and willing to offer assistance both in the store and about games and products. Everytime I go to Ettin I feel welcomed and cared for.

al
Review №87

Great store, lots of nice people - if you need anything for a table top game, check here first.

Ch
Review №88

Hands down best gaming store/gaming community in Albuquerque. Usually these types of places are cliqueish/don’t smell too great but Ettin is the opposite! Very friendly staff that go out of their way to help you, anywhere from learning how to play a game to how to assemble/paint miniatures. Facility is also very clean, including the other gamers! (Read no B.O. here) If you need a game store, Ettin is your place!

To
Review №89

Nice and clean. Very spacious and has a lot of board games to choose from. Great for D&D

Ca
Review №90

Nice little game shop. They were about to start some DnD games when we were there and looked pretty active!

A
Review №91

Store does not run D&D Adventure Leagues by league rules, will not establish store policy regarding Adventure League play, expects you to pay DMs, and then throws you out of the store when asking for a clarification of store policy and league rules. Store owner is verbally aggressive and will not address player concerns. Claims to be the best welcoming shop in Albuquerque - not by a long shot

Li
Review №92

Great staff, service, and products.

Se
Review №93

You know that game store cliche of the elitist owners/staff who look down their noses at you if you dont have enough nerd cred? Yeah, that is beautifully NOT Ettin. Im constantly impressed by how welcoming and helpful everyone is at Ettin. I started DMing and painting minis relatively recently and Sean (he spells it the right way too!) has been immensely helpful. Hes helped my painting go the next level and stopping in is always a pleasure. This needs to be YOUR Friendly Local Gamestore!

Da
Review №94

Awesome spot! Great community! All the employees were super helpful and knowledgeable!

Sc
Review №95

Great local game shop, people behind the counter are always super friendly and can give good advice on anything related to gaming whether youre picking out something for a friend, new to gaming, or a veteran gamer. Always some social gathering going on here every almost every night since the gaming space and library are free to use.

Mo
Review №96

Nerd-tastic environment! Friendly and knowledgeable staff! They stopped posting game sessions on the GameFor app though, so its better to call the store to ask.Also be sure to check their calendar for the next used game yard sale!

ja
Review №97

Excellent selection. The store specialises in fantasy and sci-fi miniatures as opposed to generic cars, boats, and planes, So its easy to find a what you need if your into table top gaming. Great dice, paints, and other accessories, will definitely go again.

Ky
Review №98

Great place for playing and buying RPG and card games. Selection of Warhammer items keeps getting larger. They can special order items also. But besides buying the games the have many gaming tables and events. Everyone that works there is very helpful

Ni
Review №99

Super friendly staff and a clean store. They are very happy to order RPGs and can get a wide array of them in! Great place!

St
Review №100

Great staff, family friendly, BEST selection D&D stuff in town, tons of board games, and loads of free events!

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  • Address:8252 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, United States
  • Site:http://ettingamesabq.com/
  • Phone:+1 505-503-6993
Categories
  • Game store
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:12–7PM
  • Thursday:12–7PM
  • Friday:12–7PM
  • Saturday:12–7PM
  • Sunday:12–7PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Safety dividers at checkout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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