Card Quest Inc.

Two-floor Corona game store under the 7 train with big tournament space, MTG prereleases, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! boxes and house-built decks.

Card Quest Inc. sits on Roosevelt Avenue under the elevated 7 train, a few blocks from the 111th Street station. Play space is its big asset. Visitors describe two floors with plenty of tables, and the shop's weekly tournaments regularly fill them. Reviewers say the prize support is generous and the room is usually a full house.

The focus is game play across Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh!. Magic prereleases draw lapsed players back. One reviewer returning after more than a decade said everyone was welcoming. The shop also sells house-made competitive decks for players who want something tournament-ready without hunting every card themselves.

Event nights are the best way to experience the shop. Reviewers describe packed tournaments with a lively crowd and staff who prepare prize pools that keep regulars coming back. Families are welcome too, and a parent visiting with kids called the store very kid friendly. If you want to play on a weekend afternoon, show up early, because nearby parking fills quickly.

For collectors, sealed boxes are the strength. One regular says box prices beat online scalpers and other shops, though loose packs aren't sold and there's a minimum purchase. Singles stock is thinner. Some collectors looking for specific Pokemon chase cards have left disappointed, and reviews of the counter service are mixed, so call ahead if you need something specific.

Hours are simple: noon to 7PM, seven days a week. Outside food and drinks are allowed, and with Corona's food scene right outside, long tournament days are easy. Bring your own deck for events and check entry fees in advance. If you want a Queens card shop built around playing rather than just buying, this is a strong option along the 7 line.