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Misty Mountain Games
4672 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716, United States
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J
Review №1

They openly talk politics. I play games to escape from real life, not to be bombarded with the horrible stuff that is happening around me. Wont be back.

Ko
Review №2

Very kind staff. Only been there a few times but they know me by name :) very welcoming and they are very knowledgeable!

Jo
Review №3

Solid store with helpful staff and a large playspace. Organized Play and tournaments are run through the week.

Ga
Review №4

Great find after dinner tonight. Found 3 new games and Scott did a great job picking out a booster pack for us!

Ni
Review №5

Quick stop to pick up some D&D stuff they were friendly and had what I wanted.

Sc
Review №6

One of the most fun places in Madison for nerdy people to hang out.

Ti
Review №7

I am all for supporting LGSs but not here. They bait-n-jacked me. I called ahead of time and was quoted $25 for an Evolving Skies pre-release kit then was charged $30 when we were in the store. We came from out of town and scheduled/organized our trip into Madison around the kits. I mentioned it to the employee and they just said, Thats what they ring up as. The other local store was charging $25 and we could have easily went there instead but it wasnt worth another seperate trip.

Ja
Review №8

Cool store and smart staff, I have yet to go to any of their events, but I would assume they are fun

Za
Review №9

Great selection of games and MtG products. I have also had great experiences with their employees and their customer service in general.

Pa
Review №10

Great place. Wide range of trading cards for sale. Friendly staff.

Da
Review №11

Decent selection of games but seem really ready for table top games like Warhammer and Magic.

Fl
Review №12

Scalpers disguised as a card shop. avoid at all costs. tried to sell card boxes retailing at $49.99 for internet price ($90) on the day of release. Just bad business practice honestly.

Ch
Review №13

Good selection of more games than I have time to play. Easy, hassle-free, and convenient online ordering. In-store browsing permitted. Safe, friendly, and painless curbside pickup.

Au
Review №14

Since quarantine I have been playing with a D&D group on Roll20. As nice as it is to have the compendium at hand, I hate trying to read up on something on my character sheet and accidentally having it pop up in group chat. I looked for the 5E Players Handbook on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, as well as Misty Mountain Games. Misty Mountain was better priced than Amazon. I selected delivery, and was not expecting it to show up at my door 30 minutes later! Thanks for the fast, friendly service!

Mr
Review №15

This place is great friendly staff & very helpful with my Warhammer 40k questions!

Mi
Review №16

Nice gaming store with a good amount of gaming space in the back.

Sh
Review №17

Placed an order online for pikachu case files 24 total at 10 a piece. They cancelled my order and then bumped up the price to 20 a piece. Very bad business....Dont do business with them. Theyll scam you just like they did me.

He
Review №18

Curb side pick up is amazing and sooooo fast!

Da
Review №19

Great place to get cards and board games and all of your other needs in the field of table top games

Da
Review №20

Well organized store, good service, wide selection and they take all the covid precautions.

Ch
Review №21

I was very impressed with the selection of DnD figures. I had heard from a friend that the sales area was bigger here than at other game stores. That was definitely the case. Plus nearly every day they have some game group playing something. Ill definitely be going back for more figures in the future. This store comes highly recommended by me

Lu
Review №22

Lots of good stuff here folks. Lol

Ca
Review №23

Worker gave an atmosphere of not caring and wondering why I was there.

Zi
Review №24

Grate store pre Covid I went every Thursday to play AL. Great customer service and the owner is very nice.

De
Review №25

Amazing 👏

Ch
Review №26

The new ownership has made a huge difference. Weve been visiting since they moved to this location. But it was getting harder an harder to find what we wanted and our visits were becoming rare. We heard they were under new management so we took a trip down there. Its like a different store. They have a great selection, the game tables had people at them again, there were demos of the games out and the staff felt welcoming. We found a handful of things wed been looking for, and when i asked about something I didnt see stocked - the person I was talking to said hed order in a few copies for the shelves. thats a good approach. Well definitely be back again soon. The two things we judge a game store on are a wide selection of games (more than just Magic) and staff that is friendly and non-judgy (I hate when you get that are you sure you should be in here look). Misty Mountain now meets both those criteria. Well done.

Ma
Review №27

This is just a real swanky place. Its my go-to game store. It has board games, paint supplies, RPGs, anything a gamer could ask for. In non-covid times they have tournaments. Puppy goes there a lot too!

Se
Review №28

Excellent selection with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Its always fun to see people playing amd having a great time while you shop.

Be
Review №29

Friendly staff. Great selection of games and minis. We did Monday paint a mini night and it was really cool.

Ch
Review №30

I play cards and board games here every so often. The storefront has seen better days but the atmosphere of the people and staff is what keep me going back. If youre looking for a nice place to play some games give it a look!

Br
Review №31

Bad service, dirty, bad selection of Pokemon cards. Guy wouldnt get off his personal phone to help me find booster packs

Ma
Review №32

They didnt have what I was looking for in stock, but offered to order it for me directly! The staff were extremely helpful and enjoyable to talk to. They offer a number of tournaments and play times throughout the week!

Ch
Review №33

Great place for playing CCGs and there were a *lot* of D&D games happening Thursday night. Great to see such a vibrant community of like-minded people coming together for a fun experience. Prices are reasonable, staff is friendly and helpful. I will definitely be back!

Pa
Review №34

Amazing game shop, friendly staff and an excellent area in back for to play games. Ive seen everything from groups playing trading cards, to D&D, to a family enjoying a board game night, and I think that really speaks to the quality of the shop.

Wa
Review №35

This is a really good game shop. They have a lot of games and their staff is very knowledgeable about most everything they have stocked. I was surprised by the amount of games that they have. There is also a very large play area for Magic, Pokemon and other assorted games. Ive played Heroclix here a number of times. It is very nice.

Le
Review №36

New owners have turned up the joy of gaming in this place, highly recommend a visit and play.

Al
Review №37

Good local card and game shop. Owner and staff are friendly and welcoming. They hold sanctioned Magic the Gathering events. You can play Friday Night Magic here. Theres usually groups of people playing other games as well. There is a selection of games available to play as well.

Re
Review №38

Awesome selection of board games for the entire family! Be sure to check it out, its great for Magic but much much more since a change in ownership! You wont be disappointed.

Li
Review №39

Misty Mountain is amazing. The staff are really helpful; one young man helped me pick out a present for my husband. Thursday night is Dungeons and Dragons and they are totally cool with a bunch of grown men taking over most of the store to play pretend stuff.

Ry
Review №40

Really cool game store with awesome staff. They have tons of games you can demo and the staff will often play something with you. They also host game nights for various tabletops, card games, etc... they’ve been really generous with my particular group and have purposely kept stuff in stock for me.

da
Review №41

Just a great source of all hobby materials

sn
Review №42

Price gouging to a next level for a store that has access to wholesale pricing on pokemon cards and they sell the products double to triple the retail price do not shop here unless you want to be ripped off

Ma
Review №43

Helpful staff and a great selection of games!

Pa
Review №44

Great game store, whether youre into miniatures, collectible card games, board games or table top RPGs. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, regular in store gaming and events. Overall fun joint.

Ni
Review №45

Great tabletop gaming store. Lots of open tables, friendly atmosphere, and all sorts of products for warhammer and d20 games. They also have a nice section for board games.

Za
Review №46

Great place to find anything you might need for tabletop gaming. The staff is always friendly and helpful.

Aa
Review №47

Good local game store. Friendly FNM even for new players. They have a decent selection of board games and supplies in store and they they are willing to order more for you if you cant find what you are looking for.

An
Review №48

I do not feel comfortable coming here as a woman. I have had uncomfortable interactions with the staff, especially the owner.

Ti
Review №49

They dont really keep much in stock despite their big size. Ive called to see if they had books for several different games, WoD, L5R, Exalted - and theyre either always out or simply just dont bother ordering them. It may be better for people who do miniature stuff.I recognize they can order things... but if I want to order things why not just shop from Amazon?

Am
Review №50

Large selection of games including kid/family friendly selections.

Au
Review №51

Nice nerd store with all the main games. Nice friendly owner. Good events each week

Pa
Review №52

Smaller store/selection but I always try in store before online. They have a nice section in the back for playing games although Ive never done that.

Co
Review №53

Good selection of board games and the only place to buy magic singles this side of the isthmus.

Be
Review №54

New ownership doing a great job! Lots of events. Store stock is much better

Pa
Review №55

If you play Magic, the tournament structure is fine. However, they dont care about other card games. They refuse to restock packs for prize support, and kick people out when they close rather than wait 5 minutes for the tournament to finish. If you can find another store to play at, go there.

ch
Review №56

My go to for any paints or other hobby needs.

Be
Review №57

Its a large, well stocked gaming store with all the trappings one should expect. If youre in the mood for Magic: The Gathering or D&D, this is the place for you.

Fe
Review №58

Interesting venue. Lots of space to geek out. Family friendly too.

Al
Review №59

Even if youre not there to buy, play, or talk magic, you are welcomed. The guy whos usually behind the counter (handsome falcon main) will always acknowledge you if you ask him something, even if its about Yu-Gi-Oh or Pokemon. All employees Ive dealt with have tons of patience for casual players of any game.

Da
Review №60

Great mtg cards but they need to restock there singles more often

Ty
Review №61

Grear place. Good selection of board ganes and ttrpg. Large area to play with in house games. Big Magic community and a welcoming DDAL community as well.

Cy
Review №62

Misty Mountain has fair pricing, a good selection, a great gaming space, and staff thats friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Both new and seasoned tabletop gamers will find things to love about Misty Mountain.

Ma
Review №63

Best, friendliest, place for tabletop games in Dane county. open tables are... open.

W
Review №64

Having played RPGs since the mid 70s, and having worked retail for the past thirty years, I am not usually surprised by the indifferent customer service often found in gaming stores. Though I have had decent encounters with some of the staff here, I will probably not be back after today. Ignored by the young man behind the counter when I walked in (he was loudly reading game text from a computer screen to a patron/friend), I was sneered at when I was finally acknowledged. Dealings with this particular clerk in the past have been much the same, and today it made the difference. Store management might want to consider some staffing adjustments. I have been hiring, training, and firing staff for retail sales for much of the last twenty years. This kid would not have made it past the first interview, and, if he had, would have been fired for treating any customer that way.

Ro
Review №65

A cool game store. Great for modelling and dnd stuff.

Ga
Review №66

A good place to pick up Magic Cards or Miniatures. Ample space to play in the store.

Br
Review №67

Great place to game and meet other gamers. Great selection. Lots of table space.

Ph
Review №68

Good people, fun times. A great place to get rid of your excess money!

Ry
Review №69

Great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgable staff, plently of events, a hige selection of board games, supplies, cards, and figures. Misty has become my number one go-to for all things magic and board gaming. Highly recommend this store.

Es
Review №70

Drove from Janesville to get a gift card for my daughters boyfriend, and the store itself was amazing,,huge stock of games and models,,plus friendly people

Ma
Review №71

Good place to play card and board games (lots of tables). Decent selection of games to buy.

Wy
Review №72

Very enjoyable. I see a lot of older reviews complaining about tidiness and rudeness. Very quickly upon entering it was made clear to me that they were under new ownership by one of ther regular gamers who was looking at similar products to me (pathfinder books). The person working the counter was helpful without making me feel pressured.I then sat down to play games. After an hour I decided I wanted a snack, and found a well stocked snack and soda machine. As time passed and nature worked its magic I found myself in need of a bathroom. I was relieved to find it clean, stocked and in working order.

Br
Review №73

Great store. Friendly knowledgeable staff.

Er
Review №74

Great place to go for dice and card games. Their prices on board games can be a little high, but not a bad store.

Tr
Review №75

Great store, new owner has ordered a ton of new stuff, and is always willing to help set up new nights for games.

K
Review №76

Theyve got a lot of tables and a good atmosphere.

Ma
Review №77

Friendly staff was helpful and informative.

Co
Review №78

Great shop for casual gamers and experienced alike. Friendly staff, good selection and variety of tabletop games, board games, magic, and war games.

Xa
Review №79

Great selection, very clean store. Employees were friendly and helpful.

Ma
Review №80

Great place to get many types of games, and a good place to play D&D.

Aa
Review №81

Love this local game shop!

Br
Review №82

Love coming in for FNM and drafts. Great employees; fun, helpful, and courteous.

Le
Review №83

Great selection of games. Large playspace. Friendly staff.

Ed
Review №84

Great place to play some games! They hold weekly D&D Cardfight Vanguard and other games for people to join!

Wi
Review №85

Great local game store. Had fun owning everyone at a MTG tournament there.

Ma
Review №86

Friendly and helpful staff, wide variety of games to find and play!

Ma
Review №87

Have multiple tables for people learning to play DnD and those with years of experience. They even have pre-made character sheets if you just wanna show up and try out DnD!

MW
Review №88

Great shop with lots of games, free tables for gaming, and friendly staff!

Ja
Review №89

If you like board games or card games this is a one stop shop

Tr
Review №90

Friendly staff, great selection of all kinds of games. If they dont have what youre looking for, they will happily order it for you.

De
Review №91

Great service and a large selection of games and cards.

se
Review №92

Great gaming space and large selection of dice, board games, and miniatures

Bi
Review №93

Great place to buy gaming supplies, or hang out and game.

Ro
Review №94

Very friendly staff. I played a standard event for the first time and everyone was great!

Ch
Review №95

Had fun playing StarFinder.

Ti
Review №96

Under new ownership and run extremely well, very organized

Ev
Review №97

Very friendly people and they are always helpful if you want something they dont carry.

Ge
Review №98

One of the best game shops in town. The new management was deffinetly an upgrade

Ry
Review №99

Great little shop, huge gaming area that is free to use. Friendly staff

Br
Review №100

Some people are salting the lack of options, but I dont actually feel such a thing. Theres plenty of games and events here, and if you dont see what you want, its easy enough to order it and pick it up at no extra charge (like I did with the Munchkin 8 expansion).Without Misty Mountain, I would be in a very tight circle, but WITH Misty, I have the ability to join up and participate in various events with other friendly players, such as the Friday Night Magic draft, and, on Thursdays, the Dungeons and Dragons Adventurers League.Plus, theres lots of games to choose from, especially popular series like Munchkin and Fluxx, and CCGs like MTG, Pokemon TCG, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. Just know that if Misty carries a game, they do their best to carry as many of its variants and expansions as possible.The one thing Id like to see is a tangible rewards program, possibly similar to Im Boards VP (Victory Points) program. I havent played a giant amount of events yet, but an incentive program would motivate me even more than I already am to play in events and purchase additional games.Overall, Misty Mountain Games makes a statement despite all the mixed reviews, and I owe the friendly staff and decent selection a few (dozen) more visits. But dont take my word for it. After all, Im just a Turtwig...

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  • Address:4672 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716, United States
  • Site:https://mistymountaingames.com/
  • Phone:+1 608-441-0312
Categories
  • Game store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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