Denver Central Games

This place has a decent selection of board games for sale, but I would describe the interior decorating as «industrial» and there was something in the air that definitely made me feel light-​headed after being there for a while, which made the whole place seem a little sketchy.

If your looking for Magic Cards this may be the place for you. I liked it when it was Troll, then they moved and someone else bought them and it went down hill for what i need. I only get 40k stuff (minis, paints, etc) and some puzzles\games but at the new location if you don’t speak the Magic language they ignore you. I waited over 10 minutes at the counter last time while the «employees» argued over some card, then i got the «Oh your only getting warhammer stuff huh» comment when I paid. I don’t mind the cussing and whatnot, but the smell can get pretty bad. I find it funny that the regulars don’t care for the «elite people» who complain about cleanliness and not smelling BO, but guess what its that $ that helps keep the store going. I hate to say it but I’ll take my 40k needs to Hobby Town up the street or if i am desperate enough the 40k store on Colorado.
Plus the location is sketchy as hell. I seriously don’t feel safe leaving my vehicle in that parking lot for a long period of time.

Reviewing local businesses is not as some might think a flippant and half hazard kind of an affair. I would not want people judging me and posting it on the internet in a public forum. However, I feel the need to support DCG by reviewing the store. And that is exactly that: My reviews are here to support, any constructive criticism I provide is exactly that. There are things that DCG just does great: The «Rated R Game Store» atmosphere, knowledgeable and personable employees (mostly) and a mostly nice community of players willing to throw down. There are things it can improve on: such as frequency and thoroughness of bathroom and play table cleanings and the floor. Even if they keep it as is I will still be going though.

Ok. Time to start boycotting Denver Central Games. They have Magic products like BFZ fat packs in stock yes but they $ 60 here not $ 40 like the MSRP. We are not talking about FTV limited products. We’re talking fat packs.
So, to be sure. This place is a total ripoff and they are exploiting the system. We as a magic community must force places like this to pay for their manipulation of a thoroughly corrupt distribution system.
That is bad business. Too bad I can’t give you Zero stars.

I have only gone in a couple of times, and each time has been less than satisfactory and a jarring reminder of why I do not frequent the store despite living about a mile away.
First off, if you want something other than Magic cards or their accessories, good luck. The selection is scarce and limited to a single corner.
Second, if you go at any time there is an event going on, be prepared to feel as though you are about to get mugged by the half dozen or more smokers right outside the door. And get used to the smell of their cigarettes and vapes because…
Three. The store reeks of body odor, cigarette smoke of varying varieties, and possibly last week’s Hot Pocket which you dropped beneath the sofa and forgot about. And if people are fine with it, saying it keeps the customer base to those who don’t mind (or heaven forbid, enjoy) that smell such as a previous reviewer, more power to ‘em. I had to step away from people a couple of feet away just to breathe.
The only thing which earns this store a 2-​star rating is the staff. They are knowledgeable even about games that aren’t Magic, at least enough to answer basic questions. Which is fine. You cannot expect every store to have every employee know about everything. They are also enthusiastic in talking about it, even if a sale is not imminent.
Bottom line:
If you want a store which lives up to the stereotype of gaming stores, smell and all, this is your place. But I’ll go elsewhere.

This is the place to go for Magic!
Large, friendly playerbase with interests in all formats, nice selection of singles, and very helpful staff. Unlike some magic shops, the place is clean and orderly. Best of all, the refrigerator is stocked with Boylan sodas :)

Great/​popular store, knowledgeable staff, and a nice spacious atmosphere for the players.
They will focus on the customers they are currently serving and won’t cut off to another customer that may be trying to squeeze in.
Can’t think of any negative experiences from the staff.

Great legacy turn out every Monday. Friendly staff with decent amount of card single stock. But be ready to pay corporate prices of scg. Overall great store

Really? Not a single review? DCG has been at this location for almost a year now and it usually pretty busy with a very loyal fan base so I’m shocked to be the first. FIRST! Now that I’ve gotten that out of my system…
Full disclosure: I am biased. My partner Sean is the store manager and we are very good friends with the owner Phil. That being said, I’ve been to many a game store and I will be as object as possible with this review.
DCG was formerly Troll Country Games at Hampden and I-​25 but went under new ownership and moved to its current location shortly thereafter. The old location was in the basement of an office building, so the move to an actual retail space was a big improvement. Unlike many of the game stores around town that focus on selling food or retailing, DCG is set up to be a place for the gamer community to gather and spend time together. There’s a small retail area that takes up about ¹⁄₃ of the total space and the rest of the store is tables with gamers playing miniatures, specialty board games, and of course Magic the Gathering, which is the biggest draw for the store and their primary focus.
The first thing you’ll notice when you go to DCG is that it is «no frills» — there are minimal decorations, the walls are white, and the tables and chairs are of the plastic fold up variety. That’s about the only negative thing you can say about DCG. The selection of board games, cards, and miniatures is very good and they are happy to special order anything not in stock or keep their eye out for the card you are looking for. The staff are all incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and will not just make you feel like a valued customer but like a friend, a part of the community. I like to think of DCG as a «secular church» of sorts — a place where like minded people can to come together and stay as long as they want. DCG does TONS of in-​store events and tournaments and encourages people to stay for hours on end. They’ve got a good selection of drinks and snacks that are cheap — $ 1 – 2 — and if you need something more substantial there’s a new Arch Pizza that opened next door.
If you’re looking for a game store in your area that you can spend time at, make friends, and feel welcome, this is the place to be.