The Game Preserve

Indianapolis's most beloved board game and tabletop store since 1980. Four decades of outstanding selection, expertise, and community — carrying MTG, Pokemon, Warhammer, RPGs, and thousands of board games.

The Game Preserve is an Indianapolis institution and one of the oldest continuously operating game stores in the country, founded by Kit Newkirk in October 1980 in the funky Broad Ripple neighborhood. Now located on Union Chapel Rd on Indy's northside, this flagship location carries an extraordinary selection of board games, card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Flesh and Blood), Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar miniatures, RPGs (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder), dice, puzzles, and gaming accessories. The store's mission centers on kindness as its most important value — a philosophy that shines through in the knowledgeable, genuinely helpful staff who can recommend the perfect game for any group. A large dedicated play area hosts regular tournaments, league nights, and community events. The rewards program keeps loyal customers coming back, and the ever-rotating sale table offers great deals on excellent titles. With a 4.7-star rating from 346 reviews and four decades of service to the Indianapolis gaming community, The Game Preserve is the gold standard for local game stores.