Gamestoria

Astoria tabletop store with one of Queens' strongest MTG singles selections, Commander nights, D&D sessions and a basement full of older cards.

Magic: The Gathering players in Queens know Gamestoria on Broadway for one thing above all: singles depth. One reviewer called its MTG singles selection something no other shop in the city seems to have. They described staff heading to the basement for a box of old basic lands from Onslaught and Odyssey, sets more than twenty years old, and sorting through it with them.

The shop is a full tabletop store too. Shelves carry board games new and old, and the calendar includes Commander play, Dungeons & Dragons nights, open play, and events posted on the website, on Eventbrite and in a Discord community. If you're after MTG in Astoria, this is where the pods form.

The welcome for beginners also stands out. Reviewers describe staff who are supportive of amateur players and newcomers to tabletop gaming, while also handling oddly specific requests from veteran Magic players who need a particular printing or an older basic land. The mix of casual tables and serious Commander pods gives the room a relaxed but busy feel most evenings.

Pokemon packs are stocked, but the selection is smaller than at Pokemon-focused shops, and one reviewer was frustrated by limited options. Come for Magic, board games and play space. The shop also buys cards, though one regular wishes the resale offers were higher.

Weekday hours run late, 1PM to 11PM Monday through Friday, so evening Commander is easy to fit in. Saturday is noon to 8PM and Sunday noon to 7PM. Snacks and drinks are sold in the store, and the Broadway strip outside is lined with places to eat between games.

Gamestoria is a short walk from the Steinway Street station. It's an easy stop for anyone looking for an Astoria card shop with tables and a steady crowd.