Double Phoenix Games

Thousand Oaks-area San Antonio card shop splitting space between Pokemon, Magic and sports cards retail and a small arcade and game room.

Double Phoenix Games opened with a grand opening on Thousand Oaks Drive and has collected a near-perfect rating since. The space is split in two. One half handles retail and tabletop play, and the other holds a small arcade and game room, making it one of the more family-friendly card shops in north San Antonio.

The staff know their trading card games, from Pokemon to Magic: The Gathering and beyond, and sports cards are on the shelves too. Reviewers describe a good selection for the size of the space, fair prices and a welcoming place for beginners to play and learn. If something isn't in stock, staff will try to get it.

Community is a big part of the appeal. Players come to play and trade, and the shop hosts events that newcomers describe as fun. Parents bringing kids for Pokemon packs say the staff are friendly and patient.

Hours are noon to 7:30PM Tuesday through Sunday, and the shop is closed Monday. After-school visits and weekend afternoons are the natural times to stop by.

The arcade side gives families something to do between card purchases, while the retail and play area hosts casual games and organized events. Newcomers say it's an easy place to learn a game, and the staff's enthusiasm for the hobby comes through in reviews. Trades between players are common at the tables.

The store is on Thousand Oaks Drive in north San Antonio, with parking in front. Follow their website for event schedules and new arrivals.