Phoenix Nest Games

Extremely rude I wouldn’t recommend going here

Super courteous and attentive staff! Excellent space to both find product and play games. A++++++

5/5 100% recommend coming here if you’re visiting Hocking Hills and need a game shop for MTG, 40K, D&D, etc. This shop was very welcoming! James is extremely knowledgeable and friendly! Yes, they have singles as well as sealed!

My first time visiting Phoenix Next Games, accompanied with my son. This is not a genre I am familiar with. The store is full of figurines for a variety of games people invest in, such as D&D. There are a variety of tools available for sale for those who decorate and paint figurines of various sizes. There are a wide variety of boxed games (I assume board games), and I also noticed a section of supplies for older game consoles, such as Nintendo 64 controllers or an xbox360 power supply. There are several tables, and a rack of games available for rent so they can be played at those tables. The real stars of the store are the workers. There were two there when we visited, and a family was there, as their young boy was gifted several trading cards. It was wonderful to be a fly in the room as the workers patiently talked about the quality of the cards, and about the differences between the various colors, and ways that he might want to protect and preserve the cards (I want to note here that a parent suggested purchasing a protector box, this was not a push sale from the workers). Athens is a small town that has a pretty good size University within its bounds, and it is great that a shop like this is here. When we left, my son mentioned he could check online to see if the items he liked are less expensive. I agreed they may be less expensive, but sometimes it is better to pay a little more so local shops with knowledgeable workers are able to stay in towns like this one for as long as possible.

Nice local game store. They have everything from a game about Karens to all things Dungeons and Dragons. I don't know much about the really complicated stuff but the owner is totally willing to help. Also, the owner develops relationships with all his customers, my family included. If I tell him I need something for my dad he knows exactly what I should get him. They also host game nights and other things like that. Great place overall!