Durbanville Games - Your Friendly Local Game Store

258 reviews

SHOP 22A, CNR CHURCH &, Palm Grove Centre, Main Rd, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7551, South Africa

www.durbanvillegames.co.za

+27212047925

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Durbanville Games - Your Friendly Local Game Store is a Game store located at SHOP 22A, CNR CHURCH &, Palm Grove Centre, Main Rd, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7551, South Africa. It has received 258 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday9AM-5PM
Tuesday10AM-5PM
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10AM-6PM
Friday10AM-11PM
Saturday10AM-11PM
Sunday10AM-11PM

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  • The address of Durbanville Games - Your Friendly Local Game Store: SHOP 22A, CNR CHURCH &, Palm Grove Centre, Main Rd, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7551, South Africa

  • Durbanville Games - Your Friendly Local Game Store has 4.7 stars from 258 reviews

  • Game store

  • "Rude staff"

    "Be careful when shopping online at this place"

    "It started on a Wednesday walking in this store and asking about Magic: the gathering"

    "Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to Durbanville Games this is true"

    "I was extremely disappointed as an avid MTG collector I always visit different outlets to help improve my deck and was always encouraged to visit this store"

Reviews

  • Louis Fourie

Rude staff. I found a board game that I thought I recognised from having played it once before. Noticed that it was open with a sticker on it saying "Demo game. Try me!" Popped open the box, checked out the board, and was closing it back up when one of the staff members started speaking to me. From half way accross the store (just standing there. Definitely not occupied with something that prevented him from coming over.) Had to ask him to repeat himself a few times, since... half way accross the store, but I eventually managed to make out that he was asking whether I had asked to look at the game. I was pretty confused, and pointed out that it was open and marked as a demo, but he just kept repeating the same line. I said that I hadn't but that I was done with it and in the process of putting it back. Same line. Very bizarre. Eventually, the other assistant in the store came over to do damage control, and said that they just like to "try and keep everything together." Sure. Ok. In his defense, there may have been a sign saying "ask before looking at the demo games." Certainly didn't see any, but if so, my bad. There are definitely more polite ways of pointing it out, though. For the record, it was indeed the game I was thinking of! Now I know what to look for elsewhere! Thanks!

  • Jurgens Weber

Be careful when shopping online at this place. No detailed product dimensions/ descriptions are given. Images are manipulated to give the impression that items are larger than they actually are. I bought a bunch of goblin warriors. They turned out to barely taller than 5mm. The picture on the site creates the impression that they should be at least 10mm long. I also bought a pack described as Misprint Villains of 100mg thinking I will get quite a few number of villains, even if they are misprints. I mean they are villains after all, so who cares. In the pack I only got 3 misprinted Villains. The rest of the 90 mg are cut offs of body parts and weapons. Again the picture on the site did not indicate this at all. It had a picture of a bag full of miniatures. A very disappointing purchase for me. I don't think I'll buy from them again in the future.

  • Tauriq Latief

It started on a Wednesday walking in this store and asking about Magic: the gathering. I had no idea what this is and my knowledge only took me far as YuGiOh. Then on Friday, I was told to attend the MTG night to meet and greet the MTG players. The owners and salesman at the counters were very welcoming and the environment here is clean, vibrant and every Friday night MTG. The groups of people you meet and play MTG with here are really welcoming and friendly. This is the kind of environment where you go to just have clean fun! It really makes you look forward to the next time to play MTG again. I was happy to purchase my 1st ever MTG Commander Deck (with some professional assistance from store owner) in this store and their products are always in well condition.

  • Brent Eichstadt

Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to Durbanville Games this is true. Whether you're a in depth board gamer, who likes to relive the battles of Star Wars or the like, or the everyday citizen who wants a simple and straightforward card game, Durbanville Games can help you. Furthermore, every now and then board game competitions or quiz nights are held, where players of the chosen game can test their skills, and sometimes win a prize. Durbanville Games is a shop suitable for young or old and pro-gamer or first timer.

  • Taariq Warner

I was extremely disappointed as an avid MTG collector I always visit different outlets to help improve my deck and was always encouraged to visit this store. On arrival, I felt very unwelcomed. Staff , who I assume were family members kept shouting at me and never really wanted me to voice my needs. It seemed as if they just wanted me out of the store immediately. Honestly regret making my purchase there even though they are the closest card game outlet to me.

  • Darren Croucher (darcro)

Everything you could want from a shop specialising in tabletop games. Plenty of boardgames, miniatures, trading card games, D&D dice and resources, hobby paints, etc. Offers many weekly events to join in and play - such as the D&D group I am part of every week. To accompany the play, there is a coffee counter with some snacks available too. The shop attendants are all down to earth and very friendly. The best game shop in the Western Cape.

  • Emille Hoffmann

I always have a good experience at the store! It has become our regular hangout on Saturdays to get our weekly TCG (Pokemon) fix. The staff are friendly and always willing to help. They have a epic range of boardgames to choose from at competitive prices and they can source any boardgame (big or small) if its not on the shelf. I highly recommend visiting this store and come see for yourself to explore the world of boardgames.

  • ChrispyTatoes

If you looking for a friendly environment to learn and play new and exciting board games, Durbanville Games is the place to go, from regular board games to exciting journeys through unknown realms all the way to trading card games taking you back to your childhood, this place has it all. The friendly owners and staff along with a relaxed and interactive community will definitely get me to return again.

  • Burger Jordaan

At this store I went in to find some Magic cards and was surprised about how many people there were and how much they contributed to the busy atmosphere of the shop. Ruan was very helpful and even took some time to teach me the game. Its quite a big store and the have alot of tables for people and kids to play their games. Thanks guys you will see me very soon again.

  • Lu-Aan Ras

The store is much bigger than expected. They have a fantastic range of products and it reminds me of Wizards in their prime. The prices are very good. Many products are cheaper than any of the other retailers. They host gaming events as well but the price is a bit steep. Overall I will continue supporting them.

  • mark ritter

Owner sells everything online and stuff can be sold out while you busy purchasing them. Staff member made me feel like a thief , did not want to open the door and asked me if i brought in the bag in my hand *Joey’s meat* and I offered to open the bag with the mince inside. Rude and uninviting

  • Roxy Norman

Affordable and relaxing place to spend the afternoon or evening. Coffee and refreshments served, or bring in food. R30 to spend the afternoon playing demo games. Open during loadshedding (bit no drinks). The best place to relax and try something new and bring down your screen time.

  • Roean Marais

Great place for having old fashioned fun. The shop hours are great if you are working as they only close at 23:00. They have the most competitive prices, and they will advise you of your purchase before you waste money. As the owner said, it is more about the player than the shop.

  • Johan Carinus

This is a little hidden gem. If you love boardgames, Dungeons and Dragons, or Magic: This is the place for you. I got into a Dungeons and Dragons group thanks to the owners. They host a lot of events that you can get involved in and do their best to help you get what you need.

  • Rulich Pretorius

Ordered my first product from them on Monday. Received a little personal touch with a note from the shop - sturdy and safe packaging. Never going to order D&D material anywhere else than with these guys again! Highly highly recommended. Supporting you all the way!

  • Clifton Diedericks

Very helpful with a huge range of games. My son wanted to test the latest Star Wars game and we were able to play on the night of our visit with one of the other star wars games and are going back to join in on a Star Wars Legion game next week.

  • Megan Olwage

Amazing place to sit down and play boardgames, Magic the Gathering, D&D, Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokémon. Warm and friendly atmosphere. The community is so lively and welcoming to new players that it makes you want to join every possible event on

  • Luryk Nadel

Best boardgame store in Northern Suburbs, maybe even in whole of Western Cape. Friendly staff, loads of events and the community for each game format whether TCG, boardgames, D&D etc. are very welcoming and keen to help new comers.

  • ANGELUS GHOTTI

Have only played D&d once before but am looking to join a party if anyone has an opening in their group or party for someone relatively new to the game,would love to participate and become a more active dungeons and dragons player

  • Renier Z

Great place for all manner of board games! Very friendly staff, a great place to hang out, play games and meet people. They have snacks, cool drinks, coffee etc that you can enjoy whilst playing. Great selection of games, too.

  • Nitish Doolub

Julia and Michael are amazing hosts, together with their team. I highly recommend visiting and enjoying the events they host. They are a credit to the Pokemon community. Also they have some incredibly cool products!

  • Alek Palkowski

Great bunch of people there. Played magic the gathering and met fun new people. They have many events going on every week, their website can keep you updated. Lots of miniatures and board games to browse too

  • Regart “Reggie” Swart

I've been here a few times, the staff is always on the dice, ready to answer questions and make recommendations. If you love boardgames or your curious about them, this is the place to go. Do it! It's fun!

  • Pieter-Paul van Jaarsveld

I wish I could give them MORE than 5 stars! Absolutely fantastic experience with their online store. Ordered a last minute Christmas gift and arrived (in Cape area) with more than enough time! Thanks team.

  • Brigitta van Besouw (Gita)

Pleasant staff and atmosphere. Prices are standard and sometimes cheaper than competitors. If one is a fan of tabletop games, you can even go play there with fellow enthusiasts during game night.

  • Clinton Matos

Came down from Joburg for a Pokémon tournament and had a great time. Super well run, very inviting, lots to do and everything you could ask for. Will hopefully be back in the future.

  • Garth Holmes (Paran0id Panda)

Placed order on Saturday morning (23/01/2021) recieved it a few minutes ago. Thank you for the extremely fast and excellent service. Will definately be making more purchases soon.

  • Anthony Laruffa

Great place...the staff have been superb in dealing with my 5yr old son and me...giving advice. Helping us learn the game...and just making it a great outing with the family...

  • Adam “OOPMan” Jorgensen

Great selection of board games and plenty of space for large crowds. Definitely worth a look if you're looking for something new to bring to the table or want to run an event.

  • Bhavesh Valodia

Best games store ever Julia and Michael are absolutely brilliant, super friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Wide selection of boardgames, miniatures, TCG supplies and more

  • CYBER REX'S gaming

It's nice and clean, there's a lot of nice people there that makes you feel welcome and I play yugioh there on Wednesdays.There card price is really cheap then other places

  • André Veldsman

A little piece of heaven. Huge variety of board games. Very relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and well informed owners and staff. You won't regret visiting this business.

  • Thabit Harris

Regarding SPE 16-17 June 2023. Venue is too small for an event of this size. Bathrooms very inconvenient to reach. Also lacks a Halaal food option around the venue.

  • Chaydon Van Vuuren

Massive thanks and shout to the Durbanville Games and TCG Trader Team. Friendly staff, Great service and great packaging! Would recommend then everyday of the week!

  • Robert Verhagen

Great place to hang out with like minded individuals and play some games. Also great place to buy games and game hardware such as card sleeves and booster packs

  • Tinashe Bandama

Great place to get and play some really awesome board games. They have days when they host group games, and it is worth a try of you want to learn new games

  • Clive Crous

Fantastic collection of tabletop games on display and for sale and they'll order in if you have something unique in mind. Very friendly and knowledgeable.

  • Tronell Lessing

Great store, great atmosphere and very knowledgeable staff. Thursday evening games night is always great fun and an easy way to expand your comfort zone.

  • Line Dunn

VERY RUDE guy working there. I would never go back there. Would rather pay more to buy on takealot than buy at his store. Wouldn’t even give it one star

  • Michael Linstrom

Great place. Awesome selection of board games. If you like pokemon or Magic this is the place for you. Their 2nd hand book section is really worthwhile

  • Aadil Khan

I'm from Durban so I order from them alot, but they are very reliable and helpful with queries, also have the best prices for singles. Highly recommend

  • Sean Langdon

I frequent here weekly and its a pleasure every time. Everyone is friendly and helpful. A very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Thanks and keep it up

  • Aduan van Eeden

Slegste plek om games te koop en te speel. Jy sal beter dien aanlyn kry as die plek. Wens daar was ñ minus 5 ster. Die plek sien my nooit weer nie.

  • Stefan de Wet

Great! The team there are friendly, helpful and welcoming. I will be spending a lot more time there with their game evenings and tournaments.

  • Noobslice

Great selection of product and great community. Trading Card Games, Board Games, Miniature Games and Role-playing games all available here!

  • Francois Wooding

Brilliant store to find anything table-top related and more. Awesome games plus they have events almost every night. Folks are friendly!

  • Tony Franco

Awesome venue. Takes me back to the days of D&D on paper. Friendly people. Tables to play at. And games available to try before you buy.

  • Jean-Paul Willemse

Large selection of board and card games. I would recommend visiting the store instead of ordering online. Orders are not easily tracked.

  • Phillip Crawford

Very friendly and helpful. Lots of cool games. They had some pretty hard to find stuff in stock, which was great. Go buy some games!

  • Pieter vd Walt

What a relaxing envoronment. You can enjoy your board games with friends. Good books and games. Will bring my kids around more often

  • Jacob O'Brien

Very friendly and helpful, they even opened the store early for us! They also have a good vereity of TGC accessories and cards

  • Teb Schlebusch

Really awesome place. Lovely to visit, and the online store is run fantastically. Also very welcoming to absolutely everybody.

  • Willem van Dalen

Very friendly staff. The store offers various games, such as boardgames, Magic the Gathering, and Pokémon trading card games.

  • Reuben Oosthuysen

Friendly staff and well stocked. The owner went the extra mile to accommodate me and in helping order an Axis & Allies game.

  • Stephan Steyn

Many games available that i would have had to purchase online. You pay extra for the convenience though. Cosy little place.

  • Leon Nortje

Great service and great Warhammer 40k product range. Their prices are decent and the staff are very helpful and friendly.

  • OhHellsBells 5

Huge selection of board games, also have space upstairs for people to play card games and board games. Go have a look

  • Kahlil Burns

The store is very fun i enjoy playing there o Friday's alot. They even have like in store challenges sometimes

  • Malinda Potgieter

Best shop for all your board and card games. Lots of entertainment view their website for future tournaments.

  • Nico Vermeulen

They stock all sorts of cards and host all sorts of tournaments. Knowledgeable staff with a real passion!

  • Arunith

Friendly service, best place in Cape Town for all your Pokemon, Magic and all sorts of table top games!

  • chané.

Any collectors dream. Very friendly and helpful staff. The owners are lovely. Highly recommend.

  • Jennifer Eves

I found it very informative and my grandson came 9th in a recent tournament in Tygervalley....

  • Jason Wood

Really great place, friendly staff, great atmosphere and some of the best fun I've ever had.

  • Anina Pieterse

Owner was extremely helpful and knows his stuff! One of my favourite game stores in SA.

  • Shiraj Coenraad

Amazing selection of board and card based games from Catan to very specialised games.

  • Rene Roux

Great game shop! They were very helpful and had everything that my son requested✔

  • MrJP

Awesome people and cool games! I'd definitely recommend checking this place out!

  • Nizaamodien Abdool

Awesome game store in Durbanville! Relaxed vibe with friendly staff and players.

  • Tac

Amazing place they mostly have stock and the people who work there are very nice

  • JACK GRANT STANILAND

Great place for family fun. Board games, books and coffee. Love the atmosphere.

  • Gerhard Kriel

A lovely family orientated business. Friendly and precise advise. Kids love it.

  • Ludwig van Deventer (Ludi)

Great hobby shop. Staff are super kind and helpful. Very nice shop community.

  • David Edwards

Friendly staff and comfortable environment. Does regular tournaments also.

  • Derick van eyssen

Awesome awesome awesome. Board games to costumes this is the place to go.

  • Thorsten Reisinger

Really really fantastic service. Highly recommend Durbanville Games. :)

  • Francois Muntingh

Every nerd should visit! Go see their D&D accessories and figurines...

  • William Paine

Very nice and open space for board and card games. Friendly staff too

  • Vincenzo Koopman

Very cool, welcoming and helpful. Going to be a regular hangout spot.

  • jacques_za

Friendly and helpful, with regular game days to try before you buy!

  • Tazzy88

The place to go no matter your age. You will feel like a kid again.

  • Arnie Nel

Great shop. Great vibe. Great owners. Very friendly and helpful

  • Andrew Vink

Definitely my go to store for board games, highly recommended!

  • Wieland Bosch

Great place to go and enjoy some games and learn some new ones

  • Duran Barnett

Great couple running this store. Super friendly & welcoming.

  • Harry Neethling

Friendly and helpful staff. Wide variety of items in store.

  • Brian Grewe

Awsome place with always friendely help. Highly recommended

  • Ron Golan

We love you guys. Your the best gamer and Pokemon shop!

  • Noura AlJoaib

Amazing selection of games and a community of gamers. ⭐

  • SPUDDMD

Owner was very helpful with my requirements and needs.

  • Dan Boud

Super helpful and very friendly. Great gaming store!

  • Franco Austin

Huge selection of board games, nice discounted shelf

  • Bradly Lawrence

Always friendly and welcoming. I love the place!

  • Alan Willemse

I've never seen so many games before in my life,

  • Mathis Bld

Hello, do you have a celebration Pokémon items ?

  • Savage Family

Reasonably OK service, great and friendly people

  • Infyrna Sinath

Best place in durbanville for table top gaming.

  • theo nel

Great games and a good community to play with.

  • Jeanrique Nel

Great game nights. Loads of games available.

  • Andre Davids

Best and widest selection of in store games.

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