Guardian Games

Portland's Grandest Game Store. Games, events, geekery, and beer!

9 / 10
235
ratings
  • Phone

    (503) 238-4000

  • Website

    guardiangamesportland.com

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  • Type

    Toy Store

Address

345 SE Taylor St (at MLK) Portland , OR 97214 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes

Comments / 34


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Jon Cassie

My pick for the finest friendly local game store in the whole country . Super nice owners and employees, HUGE play area , equally huge, comprehensive stock (they've got everything...).

Erik

There are no finer a game shop around Portland than here. Love the vast number of tables and the games you can play inside the "Adult" room. The prices here are also good.

Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate

I was amazed with the amount of products, they even have Issues from Dragon Magazine, also Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition books !

Jay

They have an extensive array of board games and other bits and bobs! They also hold game nights rather often for Magic etc.. A great place for kids too :)

Gordon Mei

One of the largest board game stores I've ever seen. Beers served in the playing area in the back. Abundance of Crispin pear ciders .

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Micah Spieler

I can't believe how big this place is! So many board games , plus they have a bar in back if you want to have a beer while playing.

Eliot Johnson

The staff is super friendly , they have the best selection of magic the gathering cards, and board games . Go to the 21+ game night ! Free play magic night is awesome too.

Mike Waleke

Good library , great selection, friendly staff , and they have an onsite bar .

Joshua Conley

RPGs, cards, video games , miniatures, board games - these folks have you covered. The customer service is excellent.

Brad Tait

Tremendous selection of board games , knowledgeable staff , and some fun special events !

Christine Mooney

Any game you can think of, lots of space to wonder & play in their new awesome digs. Woot Angel

Mary S

Wow. Biggest selection I've ever seen. So many games! You can even play them too as a trial.

Courtney Shannon

Helpful staff , but neither pushy or mansplainy. If they don’t have a particular game, they usually can order it for you.

Mike Waleke

If you are with a kid and want a drink, you can always leave it in the bar area.

Bill Mac

If the lot is full, there's plenty of street parking on weekends.

Portland Geek Council of Commerce and Culture

Official Geek #Olympathon 2011 Event stop! Come by between 5-11pm on Saturday 6.11.2011 to roll Critical Hits In The Critical Sip. Will Frau Fortuity send you her sweet kisses to roll perfect 20s? 21+ Read more

Steve Rankin

Awesome array of table games.

Chavtastic Jinx

The staff is fantastic. Ask them anything. :)

Ash H

Try before you buy. Good selection of games there to check out and play with your friends. Small World is a must!

Mazda

Their goal is to bring the community together. Guardian's monthly calendar is jam packed with recurring and special events to fit every gamers needs.

Jordan Cruz

Think I may have gotten goosed by one of the cute girls that work here, I'm coming back!

Joy Palludan

Battle wizards and $2 PBRs!

Mike Waleke

They have a chinook book coupon.

Merrick Monroe

Go to the Beer & Pizza game night , 21+, on the third Wednesday of most months. Magic , board games , Wii, RPGs, pizza , and BEER ! Read more

Jesse Liberty

It's really really big! Lots of magic boosters packs from history...

matthew lindsey

Board/card/mixtures games. They have it all.

JoBin Smith

Best game store I have ever been to

Pearl Dunn

Lots of D&D supplies

Brett

Play all the games

Aaron Irwin

Doesn't accept American Express.

Locke Lode

It's an adult McDonalds palace

Chris Christian

Now stocking LEGO!

shandye synyster

close up magic ......

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