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Craving For A Game

Game store

👍👍 This is the best board game store around. Buck, the owner, is the sorting hat of boardgames​... Tell him what mechanics you enjoy in a game and he'll find you what you want. The prices here are usually lower than other shops in the city. People often mention games, store, game, board, selection, find, owner, Buck, great, friendly,


Address

10153 King George Blvd #2293, Surrey, BC V3T 2W1, Canada

Website

www.cravingforagame.ca

Contact

+1 604-580-2856

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (498 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: games (35) store (25) game (25) board (16) selection (14) find (12) owner (12) Buck (10) great (10) friendly (8)
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  • 5/5 More Memorable E. 3 years ago on Google • 685 reviews
    Fabulous place to find fun gifts for everyone on your list and for yourself. Buck, the owner, knows about all the games and is a very personable host in his store. We always find cool games or puzzles that we can't wait to use when we get home.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ary i. 7 years ago on Google
    This is the best board game store around. Buck, the owner, is the sorting hat of boardgames​... Tell him what mechanics you enjoy in a game and he'll find you what you want. The prices here are usually lower than other shops in the city.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amir B. 1 year ago on Google • 433 reviews
    Great gaming store, with tons of board and role playing games. Lots of D&D figures. Very clean and organized with a very friendly manager. Looking forward to going there again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark V. 2 years ago on Google
    I’m absolutely blown away by the level of customer service here. Definitely did not expect it from a games store of all places. The staff are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about their products. Can’t remember the name of that really fun game you played years ago? They probably do. They carry casual party card games, hardcore board games, and everything in between. Their prices are competitive. Support small businesses because this one definitely deserves it! ☺️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mj S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service Always friendly and helpful Supports community.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Noodle C. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful Experience. Employees are knowledgeable, helpful and polite, not to mention passionate. All products are well organized and the variety is simply amazing. No matter what you're looking for in Board Games, Card Games, or tabletop hobbies, this store likely has it. The play area in-store is currently closed due to covid, something that is made very clear by the posted signage and from conversations with the employees. I look forwards to coming here to play once things have reopened! I would highly recommend coming to this shop. Excellent in all ways.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MISTER L. 3 months ago on Google • 251 reviews New
    Fantastic store. Buck (owner) and his team work very hard to ensure every customer leaves with a smile! Whether it be games or puzzles or cards they really know their stuff and this is (in my opinion) the go-to store in the Lower Mainland for board games. If you are there on the weekend ask for Buck - he will find you a game you will absolutely love!

  • 5/5 Vince M. 3 months ago on Google • 208 reviews New
    Great customer service! Like the best I've experienced. Fantastic prices. Staff very knowledgeable and if the store isn't slammed, they'll pull a game out to play with you. Best board game collection in the GVRD. In person Magic The Gathering tournaments on Friday, Flesh & Blood tournament on Sunday, board games Thursday. Easy 5 stars. Thanks for helping! Buy local.

  • 5/5 Suzanne W. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    This is the best game store around. The owner is super friendly and knowledgeable and answers all your questions with a smile on his face. Everything I have purchased here has been fun.

  • 5/5 jesse b. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Best game store I've been to. If you don't find a board game here then there's something wrong. The owner is super knowledgeable and takes the time to show you amazing game choices and is not pushy either, which is great. Thanks guys!

  • 5/5 Jean-Marc S. 3 months ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    Amazing game store that I've been going to for the past 15 plus years. The owner is a kind and humble man who is always ready to help out his fellow gamers. I feel bad not leaving a review in the past 😅.

  • 5/5 Ceston C. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    I’ve been passing by this store for many years, only now did I need to buy something. If you ever need a board game this is the place to go. I met who I believe is the owner, he really knows his stuff; explains the games well with great detail and enthusiasm so much that you’ll get excited too 😂, you can tell he loves what he does for a living, it’s great

  • 5/5 Kayla K. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    The owner was super helpful and lovely. The store has an incredible selection and we found both games we wanted. The prices were extremely competitive. Will definitely come back and support local!

  • 5/5 Thomas C. 1 year ago on Google
    Buck is absolutely amazing and is always willing to give you a suggestion or two for games you will enjoy. We have been going to Craving for a game for almost 20 years.

  • 5/5 D. T. 2 years ago on Google
    Massive selection of boardgames & card games. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable with hands on experience. They helped me pre-order some Pokemon cards for my son that MOST stores sold out within minutes. They kept me up to date, called me and left messages which I found very, very important. They helped me make some great choices in boardgames and always were very polite and positive when I came by. Their selections are sorted, but I found I needed to ask a clerk how they sorted them based on my son’s age and level, once I knew I was able to browse the store with ease. I love the miniatures and their selection for D&D games are pretty good, though I don’t play I love seeing the new sculptures. Don’t miss hitting up the store, as they are in a quiet area in the mall.

  • 5/5 Jerry E. 2 years ago on Google
    I have been a customer here since the early 2000s when I was just a kid. Buck is the most kind person you will ever meet, and his knowledge of board games really impressive. He somehow even manages to remember which games each of his customers have. The selection here is unrivalled and the prices are always really good too. Buck will go out of his way for his customers, and you will not find customer service like this anywhere else. This store has become a community hub; a safe space for people to gather and socialize over their favourite games.

  • 5/5 Posy A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great selection of games and lots of options. I would go here to support the local stores rather than buying from big retailers. I'd the price is a little higher han big retailers for common games. However, they have a wider selection and more different variations of the same game so you don't have the pick the vanilla option at big retailers. Totally would recommend his place if you are looking for a new board game for board game night!

  • 5/5 Miranda G. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is exceptional. We are big gamers and I have never seen this kind of selection. It was actually a bit overwhelming but the 2 gentleman there were able to offer suggestions to suit out 5-40 age group! Will definitely be back for our next game. Top shelf!

  • 5/5 Brandon S. 1 year ago on Google
    Best board game store I've seen in the lower mainland. Amazing selection, great prices, they even have kickstarter exclusive stuff to be found at way cheaper than any online realtor. Buck and the crew provide amazing service and a great welcoming atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Dave C. 1 year ago on Google
    Best salesperson I've ever met. I think he was the owner. He was interested in what I wanted, he directed me to various options, gave me a great explanation, and let me make my choice. An excellent experience.

  • 5/5 Anthony B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing service! The owner is very knowledgeable and explains board games with a lot of excitement. Was a fun experience in itself simply shopping for the game. Very happy about my experience !!

  • 5/5 Joe 1 year ago on Google
    This place has ALL the games. Biggest selection I've ever come across. When I commented on that to the staff they said they've got around 10k games to choose from. If you're looking for commonly known games or very obscure games or brand new to the market games, this is the place to go. Also, the staff was very friendly and helpful which always makes a big difference. This store will be a go to spot for me indefinitely.

  • 5/5 Emily 2 years ago on Google
    The two gentlemen working there were super friendly and helpful! Managed to find a game hidden in the back for me, offered to hold our games until we were done shopping and even found us a cardboard box to carry them out in! :) super sweet and all around a great place for awesome board games a d a huge selection.

  • 5/5 Kristie 2 years ago on Google
    I come here to buy jigsaw puzzles for my mom usually once a month. There is a fantastic variety of high quality puzzles, I can always find a challenging one. I also get pokemon cards for my son here. The staff are all friendly and helpful. This is the only store I shop at for these items, and I definitely reccomend it.

  • 5/5 Char G. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything you're looking for in a game store, you can find here. From puzzles, common and unique games, paints and minis... you're all set. The owner, Buck, always has great recommendations and his staff are friendly and helpful. If you can't find something, they can order most things in for you. They've got a great variety of games to suit all levels of players, from beginner to advanced. They also get some Kickstarter games too!

  • 5/5 Alex M. 1 year ago on Google
    Knowledgeable and friendly staff. The selection of games here is massive too. Absolutely worth checking out if you're into board or card games at all

  • 5/5 Owen D. 1 year ago on Google
    Buck is the best hobby store owner I have met. If I could rate this place higher I would, it is my favorite hobby and game store in the lower mainland

  • 4/5 Cale W. 1 year ago on Google
    Lots of selection for board games and other table top games, but it seems very chaotic inside the store. It almost has too much selection, and there doesn't seem to be much of a rhyme or reason to how the games are organized. Very good selection though. If you can sift through the madness you will probably find something fun.

  • 5/5 Daniel D. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Greatest game store I've shopped at. I have purchased all my star wars rpg game modules, books, and supplements here over the years. When I spoke to the staff they took the time to find out what I still needed, and now I can complete my collection with ease. Only game store you need!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store pickup
    • ✓️ In-store shopping

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