Griffon Bookstore
| Category: | Book Store |
| Address: | 121 W Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN 46601, USA |
| Phone: | +1 574-287-5533 |
| Site: | griffon-bookstore.com |
| Rating: | 4.9 |
| Working: | 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–6PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 11AM–5PM |
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Bryant Vande Kolk
I see there hasnt been a review in a little while, so because I just visited a few weeks ago, I feel I should lend Griffon another great review. Im a board gamer; I enjoy Axis and Allies, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Risk, Monopoly, etc., and this store had almost any game I could imagine Id want. The purpose of my friend and my journey was to pick up TransEuropa, a simpler strategy game than the ones I listed earlier. Griffon not only had the game - for a better price than I could find anywhere else - they also had TransAmerica! Of course, we couldnt NOT look around, so my friend and I perused more and fell in love with the bookstore. The plethora of games, expanse of bookshelves, and knowledge of the owner nearly overwhelmed us (in a good way!). And from perusing, we ended up getting another board game and a few books. You better believe Ill be back soon. In short, go; experience what this bookstore has to offer. Its wonderful that South Bend has a gem like this in its downtown area.
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Zach Willey
Let me preface this by saying that I have not visited the game room, my experience was limited to the store itself. That said, its an incredible place to find tucked away in DTSB (downtown South Bend) if youre at all interested in hobby gaming. Though they certainly dont have *every* game under the sun the selection is extensive and includes some surprises. The staff there is super friendly but not intrusive -- happy to let you simply browse but able to answer questions if you have any. I do recommend shopping around as their prices trend closer to the MSRP than online retailers but for many truly collectible games it can often be a blessing to pay merely $40-50.
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Chris Valentine
Cool local game store. Trading card, table top RPGs and viard games are all found here. The lower level is filled with discount books. The main floor is for display and sales with a lot of the usual suspects in play. The top floors are the play spaces, open fairly late on the weekends. The owners are great, friendly people. Knowledgeable in the gaming field and even host their own game Con. If gaming is your hobby, check it out. Operation hours for the main sales floor is a little early but if you have the time its worth the visit
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Kyle Ziegler
I have been going to the Griffon for 3 decades. Wow its hard to believe its been 30 years. I remember buying first edition Temple of Elemental Evil module in 85, buying first edition Hardcover AD&D MM, Players Handbook, DMs Guide. I cant even count the books I bought and treasured out of the basement. To me the Griffon is a slice out of time that we could never afford to lose.
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Andrew Helms
Board Games, Books, Miniatures, and more. You can join like-minded people to try out games before you buy them upstairs. The owner is one of the most kindhearted people youll ever meet. This is the kind of shop you dont see in a small town like South Bend. I could save a few bucks buying my board games online, but Id rather support this wonderful establishment and you should too.
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Britt Winchester
This store is incredible. For any kind of tabletop gaming need you could possibly have, visit the Griffon. Their collection is amazing, the building is quaint and adorable, and their prices are pretty reasonable. My spouse grew up in South Bend, and we visit here every time we have been back in town together. Their book collection is, of course, also amazing.
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cbutler91510
Love the staff their selection is excellent. They even have some older more antiquated things that you wont normally find, while still also carrying the more trending games. I brought my kids in, and the cashier was very nice to them, offered them both suckers for free, which of course made my kids very happy.
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A Private User
A truly unique bookstore, South Bend is lucky to have it. It offers a wide selection of books and games; with a great staff that is always helpful and knowledgeable. If the Griffon offered only half of what it does, it would still be the best independent bookstore in the area.
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DAN GRALL
One of my favorite places of all time. Stop in and absorb the atmosphere. Pick up a new game. One of the few great places south bend has left. Ken and Sarah are two of the nicest and knowledgeable people youll ever meet.
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Justin Rittenhouse
A quirky bookstore that doubles as your FLGS (friendly local game store). They have a good selection of games, including a number of uncommon or hard to find titles.
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Richard Lester
If you have ever had an interest in playing RPG or strategy games before this place is for you. They have just about everything and have been around forever.
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Patrick W. Deegan
A local treasure for games, figures, models and various other kinds of arcana in a clean, well-lighted space. Lots of stuff for younger game players too.
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Ryan Hogue
This is a great little game store. They have a big selection of games and the owners are super nice. Ive heard they play games upstairs on occasion.
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A Private User
Something different than Borders! A great little shop with a good selection and a wide variety of subject categories. Well worth a bit of your time.
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Amanda F
My favorite game store! The owners are helpful, kind, and make great recommendations. Open and free gaming weekly. A local treasure for sure.
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Corey Beron
This place is great! Tones of games, figures, equipment for models, books and more. And up stairs they have rooms to play games in.
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MrChiddi
Lots of amazing board games that will keep you entertained. Many amazing old books and a wide variety of military books as well.
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Thomas Osborn
I have been going here since since they were in their very first location, great palce to go for all your gaming needs.
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Jon Loftus
Fantastic gaming and book store. the owners are very sweet and enjoy the games they sell as much as their customers.
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Justin Morgan
Lots of cool games at decent prices. Plus their basement level is full of books and other media. Even VHS tapes lol!
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Jeremy Friesen
Great selection of board games, used books, and role-playing games. The owners are knowledgeable life-long gamers.
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nathaniel rozum
I love this place ive been going scince I was a very little kid. the owners are very nice as well
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Stephen K k
The owners of this place are fing anchors of the nerd community. Please shop here
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Ben galbreath
Great selection of games and merchandise and the lady running the counter was nive
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scott fowler
Love this place, I have been going here since i was 14. they are so knowledgeable
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Martin M
Awesome selection of board, card, and role-playing games. Super helpful staff.
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Brian Neises
Great local game & book store with a nice selection of games of all types.
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John Leasor
40 years of being the best game and book store in South bend. Nuff said
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Sarah Siklas
Friendly employees and a large selection of a variety of board games.
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Tristan Witt
They host public game nights on Fridays! Try before you buy!
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glasswalker22
Nice and friendly. A huge selection of games and supplies.
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Kendra Roberts
Friendly helpful staff. Always willing to go the extra mile
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David Qin
Huge selection + great game room on second floor
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Vince Londini
Huge store. Friendly staff. Great selection.
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Kenneth Stratton
Love the store geeatful for helpful owners
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D Rock
Great local shop to get vinyl records!!!
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Sarah Edington
Great place to find pathfinder Minis.
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Trent Reynolds
Huge selection of games and supplies
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David Cheeney
Ken and Sarah are the best!
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Jim Hurst
The pate is exquisite.
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Chris Williams
Still the best!
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