Phantasm Gaming - Branford, Connecticut

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I visited here about a month ago and was able to trade in a few pokemon cards for some cash. Before visiting I had called, and the person I spoke to was polite. Once there a second gentleman worked with me looking up my cards. During that process he apologized for the wait with the prior customer, let me know exactly what he was looking at and for with my cards, and multi tasking when other customers came up for questions about gaming. I knew what my cards were worth based off many things, and I thought he was completely fair on the offer.
The store is filled with tables for card playing and it was pretty packed when I went. Behind the counter and in the cases are cards, packs, and boosters. Snacks for the ones playing at the tables as well. Clean and organized. Not overwhelming. I received a stack of business cards to recommend people to because i am in the same business, and sometimes my store can not help with certain trades like they did for me. Cards are all gone. I forgot the gentleman's name, but it began with an A. I plan on coming back before I move out of state, and I'll keep telling everyone about this place. I know they found a good home for my charizard. Thanks for the great experience.

AJ L.

Friendly store full of helpful employees and a welcoming community of nerds. I came in here looking for a board game and while they did not have it in stock, the staff were super warm and gave me the details of events and BYOB and game nights on Friday. They have a great selection of games and nerdy gear and plushies too. I’ll definitely be back soon for one of their game nights. If you’re a nerd in the area— check them out!

Dmitriy K.

Always a great time coming down. Great selection of cards and other great items. Played a couple games with my friends last week and felt very welcomed and comfortable. Highly recommend!

Lucas M.

Attended a few MTG pre-releases here with no issues. Went in with some friends to play some 40k Kill team and was immediately greeted at the door. The employee (who may also be the owner) offered to help us get a table set up with the proper terrain, and checked in periodically to see if we needed anything. Overall a great place for TCG and tabletop. They also have a varied selection of board games and collectible figures!

Timothy Z.

0/10 review. This store is the reason the Pokemon hobby is fading into obscurity. $15 for a Prismatic Evolution or 151 pack? They should be ashamed. If I could leave a 0/100 review I would. With poor customer service from the main gentleman behind the glass(Glasses and beard you know who you are), save your time and go somewhere else

Tom Y.

Came here for the first time last week on a whim to see if they had any of the chase cards I’ve been looking for. They had what I wanted and more. The staff was very knowledgeable and really fair with pricing. I will definitely be back.

Brian C.

My wife and I were looking for a spot to prolong our night out. We almost never have a babysitter, and we wanted to take advantage of it. We found Phantasm Gaming, and decided to give it a look see. I am a RPGer, and my wife is a board gamer, and I love to visit gaming shops.

We met the owner (Justin), who greeted us when we came in. He was very friendly, and happy to talk about his shop or give ideas on what to play. Having seen my local spot close, its great to see a place open for a year and looking like its doing well.

There was lots of tables, and most of those tables were filled. Card games seemed to be the theme; from Magic the Gathering to games I am completely unfamiliar with. The owner actually offered to introduce us to some of the people, see if they wanted to get a game going. That sense of community is so great.

They also had the obligatory Warhammer models available ,with paint and some tables with scenery to play on. Warhammer really isn't my scene, but its everywhere. The tables could probably be utilized for Battletech and Gaslands, which I am forever working on getting started in, so I could see looking in to a meetup for that happening when I get time.

Five dollars to rent a board game sounds insanely cheap, so that alone is a great deal. The boards game available ran the gamut from Connect4 all the way to Pandemic. My only feedback would be adding some more cooperative games possibly. I know most people look to compete, but my wife is more of a co-operative gamer. Games like "Arkham Horror" may be a bit much for a pickup game, but any of the Forbidden series would probably be a good add.

I didn't ask if there was pre-made magic decks to play, cause honestly, its been 30 something years since I played a game and it would be fun to play. I don't think my decks would hold up to the times.

Anyways I am rambling; my wife and I will plan better and make another trip out this way to play games. It seems like a really cool spot, and I look forward to using it.

Brendan C.

Great gaming store - best place to play Warhammer in Connecticut!