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Explorers Emporium, Inc.

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👍👍 Great place, I think a lot better than what's in my area personally they have a great selection to choose from. If your a DM looking to expand your inventory of tools great place. If you love magic the gathering great for that too. So much to see and a lot to gather in one visit. Definitely going to... People often mention great, store, shop, games, selection, friendly,


Address

306 S Ironwood Dr, Apache Junction, AZ 85120

Website

www.explorersemporium.com

Contact

(480) 671-9534

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (77 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 7 PM
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (8) store (8) shop (8) games (7) selection (6) friendly (6)
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  • 5/5 Pedro A. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place, I think a lot better than what's in my area personally they have a great selection to choose from. If your a DM looking to expand your inventory of tools great place. If you love magic the gathering great for that too. So much to see and a lot to gather in one visit. Definitely going to be my main store to get my Pathfinder group set for games or to get the latest of MTG. The Customer service was more like having a new person to geek out with.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nick M. 1 year ago on Google
    - Awesome tabletop hobby store emporium (and other hobbies!). I met one of the owners, I don't remember his name, I want to say it started with a J but I could be wrong, anyways he was awesome. He is more than happy to show you anything and talk about anything and everything in the store. I visited multiple gaming stores today and this one was the best one in terms of what's available at your fingertips to use for a very affordable price - unlike other places that charge a lot more to use their table(s)/painting. I saw they had a table here that you bring your own miniatures, use their paint, $2. You can't beat that. They had some great prices, they can 3D print what you bring in from Hero Forge (blueprint), extremely affordable hobby shop, a very wide selection of hobby items - from very niche to D&D everything. They have costume pieces as well, for Ren Faire and what not. There's a lot of unique things here. I loved this place, a true hidden gem.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffrey M. 3 years ago on Google
    This is just a wonderful local Game Store! They have so many unique things. Decent Magic Card selection, a lot of D&D merchandise, crafting supplies, clothing items, polished Rocks and stones. Something for everyone here. There is a back room where you can use table space for various games. If there was a complaint, it would be that there are limited arrangements for food and snacks so you have to bring your own with if you will be there for awhile. Also, you cannot try on the clothing because of Covid right now either. But these are minor gripes on what is truly an excellent store.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie 1 year ago on Google
    Love coming here for D&D and also for shopping for crafts or magic he's got a great selection. Owner is always very nice and helpful! So lucky to have it so close!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 justin q. 4 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing shop. My kids were obsessed with the gems, minerals, replica fossils, and all of the cool educational yet entertaining products. Awesome selection of magic cards and D&D products. It looks like they’re increasing their board game inventory. My family and I will absolutely be frequenting this shop from now on. A huge thumbs up for having better customer service than ANY card shop that I’ve EVER been too. Such a friendly and helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Matthew R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great game store. They also have clothing for Renisance Festivals.

  • 5/5 Hunter D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly shop owner and well-kept store! Definitely a nice place to peruse and meet friendly people! And there’s a Pokéstop!

  • 5/5 Debra K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly owner. Great supply of DnD minis and books etc. Ren faire clothing available here. Also witchy things and dinosaur things lol. I enjoyed my visit and will be back!

  • 5/5 Summer T. 1 year ago on Google
    Super unique shop and really nice shop keeper. Worth the stop if you're in the area!

  • 5/5 Dan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Wide variety of materials, very pleasant atmosphere Staff (owner?) was incredibly helpful, polite, cheerful

  • 5/5 Rachael M. 8 months ago on Google
    Jerry is an amazing store owner and customers flock there for his energy and playing tables. Tables available for tabletop games such as: Dungeons and Dragons, Magic the Gathering, and other tabletop board games. Tables are also available for arts and crafts, leather working, sewing, and other cosplay workings. 3D Resin printers available for stl printing (see Jerry for details,) crit to cut machine and laser engraver also available (prior knowledge needed,) and extra scraps of material and tools for various crafts also available for use. Honestly, if there is something involving card games, tabletop games, leather working, cosplay, or need a little extra space to not bother the neighbors this is the place to go. Jerry also offers incense, wiccan works, dinosaur fossils, and miniatures for whatever your imagination might come up with! Did I mention he also sells many types of dice and dice sets? Yea. He does that too!!

  • 5/5 Melissa M. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly service. Excellent D&D selection. Good prices

  • 4/5 Steve M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very neat place to go a lot more than i ever thought would be inside, staff was outstanding.

  • 5/5 Mike G. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome store, steampunk, D&D accessories, games, a wide variety of items. Jerry is great. Nice hidden gem in the east valley

  • 5/5 Nick K. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a great place to buy D&D supplies. The owner is friendly as well.

  • 5/5 David C. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to go for a multitude of things! Owner is friendly and will be happy to even just talk with you. Knowledgeable on the subjects as well!

  • 5/5 Blaike S. 1 year ago on Google
    This shop has it all from TTRPG minis to steam punk masks. Jerry was also a delight to talk to. Next time I'm in the market for some Ren Faire wares or D&D related-items I'm stopping here.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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