Firefly Toys & Games

Columbia’s ultimate gaming hub with trading card games, board games, retro video games, a coin arcade, pinball machines, and a massive play area for events and tournaments.

Firefly Toys & Games is the beating heart of Columbia’s gaming community, occupying a sprawling space in the St Andrews Shopping Center that packs in more fun per square foot than anywhere else in the Midlands. The shop carries Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and other TCGs alongside a deep selection of board games, retro video games and consoles, and a demo library where you can try before you buy. The real magic is in the experience: coin-operated arcade games, a lineup of beautifully maintained pinball machines (Medieval Madness, Attack from Mars, Twilight Zone, Lord of the Rings, and more), and a giant play area in the back for tournaments, leagues, and casual game nights. The staff is remarkably friendly and knowledgeable — they’ll happily explain any game and help new players feel welcome. Firefly also offers buy-sell-trade on cards and retro games, with fair cash and store credit offers. Late-night hours (open until midnight Tuesday through Saturday) make it a prime hangout after work, and their regular event calendar keeps competitive and casual players coming back week after week. Whether you’re hunting rare Pokémon pulls, building a Commander deck, or just want to play some pinball, Firefly delivers.