Le Valet d'Coeur

Be careful with pricing. They are usually 20-50% more expensive than online stores. For example Terra Mystica big box is 190 vs 150 elsewhere. However, they do have a good selection.

What a jewel of a shop. The largest selection of games I've ever encountered, and in French and English! Super knowledgable and friendly staff. The shop has been around for over 40 years. And I see they are community, oriented, I spotted some guys playing games at tables. And very fair prices. Here's wishing for 40 years more!

Fantastic selection for miniature painting. Knowledgable and respectful staff. It's refreshing to find a game store that isn't condescending towards women.

I’m not even in Montreal right now, but I am just struck with the reminder of how great this place is. The best selection and curation of board games and TTRPGS I’ve ever been lucky enough to see. Whenever I struggle to find something back in the states, this place has it. Incredible store.

My experience with this store raises serious concerns about compliance with Québec consumer protection requirements. Over the course of several weeks, I placed multiple orders for Magic: The Gathering singles. The orders were accepted and remained pending for an extended period. During that time, prices for many of the cards increased significantly. When I contacted the store to ask about the delays, I was assured that the orders would be shipped. Instead, the orders were later cancelled, with the store citing an "inventory error." Since then, I have documented multiple cards from my cancelled orders being relisted for sale at substantially higher prices than those I originally paid. Given the number of cards involved and the fact that I was told the orders would ship, I find the inventory explanation difficult to reconcile with what occurred. Customers should be able to rely on confirmed orders being fulfilled in good faith. In my case, orders were delayed, assurances were given that they would be shipped, and the orders were ultimately cancelled while the same cards reappeared for sale at higher prices. I have preserved screenshots, order confirmations, and correspondence and am pursuing the matter through the appropriate channels. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this store.