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Changing Hands Book Shoppe
528 Virginia Ave, Joplin, MO 64801, United States
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Changing Hands Book Shoppe
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Ka
Review β„–1

They do have an πŸ’₯amazingπŸ’₯ selection of tabletop gaming stuff, minis, paints, dice, card games, rule books. Anything they dont have can be ordered in. This is THE place to go for gaming in Joplin.Great prices too. πŸ‘Husband and wife operation since 1992!Theyre very helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and fun to talk to.Used books and gift area as well!

Ra
Review β„–2

Interesting bookstore concept. Great selection of TT roleplaying and board games. Good selection of Osprey books and plenty of miniatures. Reaper Bones and more.Not a huge selection of non fiction or reference books but plenty of fiction.

Er
Review β„–3

Best gaming store in southwest Missouri. The owners are wonderful and have quickly become two of my favorite people as well as my wifes. They are kind and personable and will always lend a helping hand. A great place to shop for all your gaming needs!!

Da
Review β„–4

I bought my first gaming supplies from this store back in 1996. Since then life has led me all over the country and I have yet to find a store like this one. I recently visited and the staff is still very nice with a great selection of gaming books, accessories, and cards. The book store has expanded and offers an even larger collection of books. It was really nice to visit again!

An
Review β„–5

I’ve been to several gaming shops around here and this store will always be the best. The atmosphere is phenomenal and so are the people who own this place.

A
Review β„–6

Awesome hidden gem. Tons of tabletop games, dice, and figures . Cool used books that you wont find in big book stores. The owner is super helpful.

th
Review β„–7

It is such a nifty little bookstore and has so many interesting books and a bunch of stuff for D&D. I honestly really love it!!

Na
Review β„–8

This is one of my favorite local shops. It is a staple of Joplin, and there are few longtime residents who havent stopped in. They sell local history books and stock you cant find elsewhere.The gaming section is a fun, inviting place, and they are always ready to see their customers. They carry a full selection of games and supplies.

Al
Review β„–9

Very friendly, and great service, nice selection of items for books and games. Definitely suggest visiting .

Ga
Review β„–10

Great place to check out games and books. Very friendly owners and reasonable prices.

bu
Review β„–11

Super friendly, always a unique find

Bu
Review β„–12

Relaxed atmosphere, family friendly and very helpful & knowledgeable staff. Very good selection of tabletop games, RPGs, CCGs and figures.

Ni
Review β„–13

One of the best places in Joplin for gaming supplies and dice. Always have new stock and will order what isnt available on the floor.

Sk
Review β„–14

The owners are incredibly nice and very helpful, having vast knowledge of all of their products and being great sources of conversation! Ive been coming here for over ten years and have always felt more than welcome. Tons of wonderful games and books, and above all else, friendly and wise service. Highly highly recommend this wonderful store!

Br
Review β„–15

Theyre a great little store. Best place in Joplin and surrounding areas to get your D&D needs. Dice, miniatures, mats, etc.

Er
Review β„–16

Great value. And the owners were super helpful. They knew all the local gems.

Du
Review β„–17

This has been one of the best places to go for boardgames and Tabletop RPGs in Joplin. Its run by two of the nicest and most knowledgeable people I have the chance to ever get to know.

To
Review β„–18

Best bookstore and game shop in Joplin. John and Susie are really top-notch and have a fantastic business. Really enjoy going there for gaming and having great conversations with them.

Br
Review β„–19

Lovely store with a decent selection. Well worth stopping in and checking out them out. Dice located right in front so I knew I was gonna like it.

Mi
Review β„–20

Very friendly staff and have cheap books. They also have a wide variety of DND dice that arent that expensive.

Ka
Review β„–21

They had reasonable prices and a huge selection. I found an awesome Christmas present for my daughter and a few things for myself. They even allow trade-ins on some of their merch.

Κα
Review β„–22

A little treasure grotto of graphic novels, boardgames, and even jewelry items can be found at this well-established... establishment. 😏But, please, bring cash-only tho for purchases under $5.

Jo
Review β„–23

Love this place super nice family owned business the store owners are great

Ra
Review β„–24

Havent been since Uni-Con 99. Loved the place then, love it now. Give them your monies.

Ke
Review β„–25

Very helpful staff! Nicely organized stock, but it was pretty limited. Definitely will make this a regular stop!

Ph
Review β„–26

Independent. Friendly staff. Well organised. Table top gaming. A cool find.

Ro
Review β„–27

One of my favourite secondhand book shops in town. Great selection of books and the staff are super friendly. I highly recommend.

Br
Review β„–28

Amazing staff with a wide selection of books and game equipment. And the best part its all reasonably priced!

Da
Review β„–29

Best book and game store

Ja
Review β„–30

One of the best for used, local, and unique books (and non-electrictronic gaming related stuff too)!

Gw
Review β„–31

Beautiful store with wonderful owners, will come again

Ei
Review β„–32

Great store. Great selection of board games.

M
Review β„–33

Stopped in on a whim and definitely not disappointed!! Great variety of books, games and game accessories. Not to mention the prices are reasonable. The owners are super nice and helpful. A little something for everybody. We will most definitely be back to this treasure.

We
Review β„–34

Great place to find cool board games as well as D&D campaigns! Really great and helpful owners.

Ja
Review β„–35

Great place friendly and a hidden πŸ’Ž

Jo
Review β„–36

Loved the atmosphere and loved the welcoming people!

An
Review β„–37

Great owners! And great prices! Love this place!

Ch
Review β„–38

Great selection of everything, books, games, even pens. Anytime I go near main street in always stop by. Best game/book store Ive ever been to!

Ed
Review β„–39

My go to place for d and d gear. Plus they have other gear for other games. The staff is knowledgeable and always up to date with the games and accessories.

Fl
Review β„–40

Lots of d&d merchandise

Ky
Review β„–41

Nice home owned well organized book store. Not a huge science fiction collection. But great role playing games and accessories.

St
Review β„–42

This is the second time i had went to this amazing store, they have lightly used books on one side, and table top games on the other side, with a mix of D&D figures, with paint and supplies. The owners are very friendly and i await to go back again

R.
Review β„–43

This place hasnt changed since college. With the exception of using Square. Nice selection of used books on one side. Game tables on the other. Board games dominating the walls on the gaming side. I was glad to see that the staff is still friendly and that they are still hosting MtG game nights.

En
Review β„–44

Friendly faces and great prices a great place to get all your second hand books or table top gaming needs met all at once

Sa
Review β„–45

Very friendly people that love what they do and the people they sell to are pretty much best friends as long as they behave. Interesting smell, like old book. No public restroom.

Pa
Review β„–46

Best place to get D&D supplies!

Mi
Review β„–47

Best! The only place I buy RPG products. Great for Pathfinder, D&D, Magic, Axis&Allies, and so many more. There is also an extensive and amazing book collection. Overall great atmosphere, quite, and the owners are extremely knowledgeable in their fields.

Te
Review β„–48

A clean, bright store with a great selection of both books and games. The owners are always great to talk with about a myriad of topics.

Da
Review β„–49

Great experience very friendly and knowledgeable staff that knows everything about dice and overall table top gaming supplies.

Jo
Review β„–50

A wonderful Little Gem of a place run by people who are passionate about what they do.

an
Review β„–51

Good selection of board and table top games. Owners very friendly!

An
Review β„–52

Perfect small store for any book assignment. Also good if you play DnD, has a good variety of miniatures and paints.

T.
Review β„–53

Great shop, intelligent owners, great game selection, game nights and Game-a-Thons are awesome. I cant say enough nice things about this place and its owners. FLGS (favorite local gaming shop).

Ni
Review β„–54

Its a gem in downtown Joplin. I always find what Im looking for and always find more that I enjoy.

Th
Review β„–55

Nice quiet place to get books, trading cards, and board games. Very nice couple owns it. Very good prices.

Ma
Review β„–56

A good mix of games and books across plenty of genres. Knowledgeable staff and friendly faces make it worthwhile, good variety of games to satisfy any games, and a quiet environment for a book lover. Will definitely go back when I get back to Joplin.

De
Review β„–57

Changing hands has always been the best place for me to get gaming materials. On top of that, I love supporting my friendly local game store.

T
Review β„–58

Such a cool shop, they will have any thing you could need for game night, from minis to dice to book, even new games to play, and while waiting for the next game night they have a great selection of books to read. Im proud to keep it local and buy here instead if online.

Da
Review β„–59

Great place for books and games. Wonderful selection

Ki
Review β„–60

Such a great place! Surprisingly large collection of board games new and old! Love this place.

Je
Review β„–61

Good place and good prices. Books seem to be on the way out so if you like books here is a good place to go for Good help, and great prices too!

Da
Review β„–62

If you like games and / or books this is a great place to go! The owners are super friendly and helpful.

To
Review β„–63

Nice store. Nice owners

An
Review β„–64

Great game shop! Very nice folks

Is
Review β„–65

Such a pleasant, soothing atmosphere. The owners are very nice, and its a great place for calm tabletop gaming with friends.

Ca
Review β„–66

Very nice couple who run the shop are also very helpful. Good selection of books and they have games, too.

Mr
Review β„–67

I have shopped changing hands for many years. I own a treasured and much worn vintage scoundrel tee. It has always been a great experience to shop there.

De
Review β„–68

Service is excellent and the store is tidy and organized. A very great shop.

Br
Review β„–69

I been a customer for a long time and never have trouble finding what Im looking for or getting answers to questions about games.The book selection is awesome also

Da
Review β„–70

Excellent place! The owners are wonderful, they do everything that they can to make their customers happy. They have board games, RPGs, and of course books.

Ch
Review β„–71

The people there are always nice and friendly.

Th
Review β„–72

Very nice, very clean and well organized bookstore. A definite must stop in Joplin, MO. Highly recommended.

Dr
Review β„–73

Great place awesome staff. Has a huge selection of die and figures as well as dnd and pathfinder stuff. Nerd memorabilia galore as well as a ppethera of games and models from star trek and star wars. They are super helpful and will answer any questions you might have. They also host games weekly and have a large gaming area. Stop in and enjoy

Ka
Review β„–74

My bf comes here every weekend, and I love coming here when I can! John and Susie have a really cute shop with books, journals, board games and snacks!!

Je
Review β„–75

Great selection board and tabletop paraphernalia. In a mildly difficult place to find but worth the extra effort if you need dice or dnd minis

Br
Review β„–76

Great place with a good selection and friendly staff.

Ba
Review β„–77

Great selection of games and used books. Friendly owners.

Ja
Review β„–78

Small, but with good prices.

Jo
Review β„–79

Great book store. Good selection and great customer service.

St
Review β„–80

Loved this place so many older games you can find there and if you play D@D great place to find that stuff

be
Review β„–81

Very well organized and friendly looked at books and my son got a game. Yes

Ja
Review β„–82

One of the best bookstores in the Joplin area! Used and new books as well as hobby and tabletop/ role-playing games and magic cards!

Br
Review β„–83

Nice hole in the wall bookstore. No big chain here. Small local long-standing mom and pop.

Ta
Review β„–84

Wonderful people and selection of books and games

Ea
Review β„–85

He was able to answer my questions on the phone and they also let me know to come down

Ro
Review β„–86

Always friendly, even when my kids come in. Knowledgeable about their products.

Ra
Review β„–87

Just an incredible place, selection, inventory, and the owners are truly the best people!!

Mi
Review β„–88

Great place for books and gaming supplies. John and Susie know their stuff and are great people

Ja
Review β„–89

Very friendly staff that is very knowledgeable

Jo
Review β„–90

Great selection, great owners, awesome place!

Jo
Review β„–91

The products this place has are every thing you need to have a lot of gaming fun!

Ke
Review β„–92

Prices are fair and store is clean and uncluttered.

Du
Review β„–93

Best place for all your hobby gaming, and miniatures needs!

Mr
Review β„–94

Good local mom and pop game store. Worth dropping in.

Ch
Review β„–95

A must visit! The best place to visit and to find a great book or board game.

Ja
Review β„–96

Always friendly and well-stocked with dice, RPG materials (i.e. miniatures), and all the used books your heart desires. I could spend every paycheck in this place.

zw
Review β„–97

Awesome people nice and kind good books and games inviting atmosphere

Ca
Review β„–98

A local treasure, board games, books, and cool dice.

Da
Review β„–99

A lovely mom & pop book store. A small gem in downtown Joplin.

Ja
Review β„–100

Always great service

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  • Address:528 Virginia Ave, Joplin, MO 64801, United States
  • Site:http://changinghandsjoplin.com/
  • Phone:+1 417-623-6699
Categories
  • Book store
  • Game store
  • Used book store
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:10AM–7PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–7PM
  • Thursday:10AM–7PM
  • Friday:10AM–7PM
  • Saturday:10AM–7PM
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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