Red Seal Gaming - Matawan, New Jersey

Erin L.

Our favorite game store hands down. Eric is the best and every time we come in he makes sure we get what we need along with some laughs and a great experience. He knows literally everything and his personality is the cherry on top that makes every visit magical. You can tell that he really cares about the customers here and that's what keeps us coming back!

Christian M.

I've been coming to this place for the past 2 years and always have a great time! Everyone I interact with here is cool, from other patrons to the staff. The staff don't mind setting time aside to help you find the items you need and even give advice on what to buy if you're just getting into a certain game or building a new deck. Would absolutely recommend to everyone interested in TCGs and tabletop games to pay a visit to this shop!

Anthony D.

An absolute treasure trove of hobbies, card games and board games backed by a family of true gamers that treat you like family. The passion and love they bring to the store and community is unparalleled. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable about all games and products as they play them themselves. If you are new to the area, interested in a particular hobby, have a question about a game, or just passing by, definitely stop in and introduce yourself. You won't regret it!

Vincent V.

They claim that they are LCS for the community but they are far from it. They used to sell TCG at MSRP or slightly less until they got greedy when Prismatic Evolutions came out. They now claim that they sell it at market price and it’s a “supply and demand” issue even though they’re not paying anything higher than MSRP. The employee I spoke with yesterday said that they go based off of TCG player prices, but their prices are HIGHER than TCG Player! When I asked about the ridiculous prices for Prismatic, an employee said “you’re not going to find it cheaper anywhere else”.

There are a ton of card stores that still care about their community and collectors who sell for MSRP and limit one item per customer. Secondly, I’d rather buy it from ANYWHERE else at scalper prices than buy from RSG after being talked down to in the store.

When I asked one employee how they felt about paying those prices, they said that they get discounts. So they reward the employees with buying at retail and screw the customers. I’d even pay slightly over MSRP as I understand they’re a business who needs to make money. I used to buy from them weekly and tell everyone about how they were a great shop, but they unfortunately changed when they moved into a bigger storefront.

FYI Prices for recent Pokemon sets:
Prismatic ~ ETB $150, Binder $80, Poster Collection $50, $45 Stickers Collection

Journey Together ~ ETB $115, Booster Box $260 LOL, Bundles $60, Hops Zacian Box $45

Don’t support scalper prices - force them to sit on inventory until they fix their broken model

Jenna C.

Great store so much to find! Really helpful and friendly workers! Amazing way to colab and game with locals! Worth checking out 😁

Stark Z.

Amazing shop! Took my brother to get him started in magic (also where i got my first mtg anything) and had everything we needed to get started! Loved that they were super friendly and got my little brother talking and laughing while i gathered all the materials he needed. Def getting my mtg needs from here for sure. Plus they have a huge selection of that starwars miniature game!

Noah

I don't write reviews for things usually but I have to say, Red Seal Gaming is by far one of the most spacious, cleanest and vibrant game stores around. Their employees are incredibly helpful and friendly, not to mention their community of players there are just as amazing.

The store carries just so many things a hobbyist like me would be interested in. Into plastic crack? They got you covered with Marvel, Star Wars and Games Workshop minis. Like shiny cardboard? They got MtG, Pokemon, Flesh & Blood, SWU, Lorcana and more. Board Games are your fix? There is a whole section of the store stocked full of board games and a bookshelf full of D&D goodies.

Other stores I've been to in the past are usually stuffy, dark and feel unwelcoming, so I am glad to have found this store in my neighborhood that I can go to for my hobbying needs and jam a game or two after work.

Christian B.

Great staff, friendly community. I have never played magic the gathering before and everyone is patient and great at explaining the rules. I also love the point system and appreciate being involved in such a wholesome enjoyable community. I started coming to RSG in September and I already have so many cards I can’t stop growing my collection.