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GeekLife
728 W 20th St, Houston, TX 77008, United States
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Ka
Review №1

Very cute shop! I got to meet Angel, the owner, she was awesome! Great selection of books, games, and action figures/collectables. Definitely check it out!

J-
Review №2

This is a family-friendly game store. They even have geeky childrens books. Its a little far for me to visit often, though I anticipate attending events there on occasion. The staff is cheerful and helpful. For the gifting holidays, they had mystery gifts in wrapping paper with suggested ages and the type of game it was (matching, card, etc.).

Lu
Review №3

This is THE place to game, shop, and connect with the nerd community in Houston. Angie has created a welcoming world in a super cute converted bungalow- complete with a TARDIS out front. Highly recommend!

Ro
Review №4

Great store, the owners are some of the most gentle and caring people I´ve ever met. Never been more satisfied with the service in game store before, and I know some pretty good ones.None of them compare to this one., this is THE One store to rule them all.

Su
Review №5

Went to a MTG prerelease here a couple of weeks ago. It was super fun and homey! They give packs to pretty much everyone too because even the person who looses all the games gets one.

Ry
Review №6

Tiny shop hidden in the heights. Friendly staff, limited selection. Seems mostly focused on tabletop and RPG gaming as well as Magic:the gathering. Could be a gold mine for back issues on comics though. Found a few great gems myself!

Ch
Review №7

This is a laid back comic book/game store. I love that its local and small. Weve bought fun kids versions of super hero and star wars books here as well as gifts for friends. They have a good game selection too. There are plenty of tables for game play and theyre open late Saturdays for that reason. Highly recommend this place!

ja
Review №8

It was a cute small game store. Not alot of games to buy. Very small selection. It was still a cute shop and they were having a Halloween party. They had tables set up so you could play games too

Je
Review №9

Amazing experience for Free Comic Book Day. The cashier was super friendly, the selection was AMAZING, the free comic books were fantastic (not that the store has any control over those). We had so much fun visiting this store and looking around. I love that the store is in a house! Parking can be a little rough but we didnt have any trouble.

Da
Review №10

Extremely friendly and casual mtg environment. Great place to go if youre new to magic, everyone is extremely nice and understanding. Its a little small but very cozy. Magic accessories inventory isnt amazing but the other inventory is - board games, comics, etc.

Da
Review №11

I came here for the Pokemon TCG meetup, and had a blast! Everyone was really friendly, and they gave me a bunch of free energy and promo cards! The store itself has a really cozy, homey vibe, and I was impressed with the selection of board games they had on display. I look forward to coming back!

Ge
Review №12

Really, really nice people. Helped me find a great gift for a good friend.

Ro
Review №13

Love this place. Great atmosphere, and friendly staff. I come here every Wednesday night to play D&D.

pa
Review №14

Store closing! So sad. But they will continue in some form.

Er
Review №15

Everything you needed in a game store - polite, informed, helpful geeks to play and hang out with. You should check this place out.

dd
Review №16

Literally the best folks run this place! Always enjoy going there.

Am
Review №17

Super cute house in the Heights with lots of games to play and toys and comic books to buy or browse. The staff is super helpful and will help you set up games and go over directions.

Sa
Review №18

Quaint little card and geek shop. Kinda hard to find with no street sign other than a TARDIS out front, but worth looking for it. The guy working was very nice. They also host events regularly!

Ma
Review №19

Super friendly. Great games selection. Decent comic books. Will order what they dont have. Epitome of FLGS. Great locally owned neighborhood shop. Great seating to bring your gaming group to. Great back porch, too.

St
Review №20

Very nice shop. Friendly people who know their products. Very helpful. I will definitely be there whenever I want to buy board games/rpg supplies.

Ro
Review №21

Thank you for showing me this place Rachel, this place is amazing. Cool action figures and games galore.

Ri
Review №22

Excellent experience! Friendly staff and they were very kind to my energetic autistic kiddo. Will definitely be back.

D
Review №23

Went there to look for games. They recommended a game and we bought it. We had a blast and it was an excellent recommendation! So far we have played the game at several parties and events.The also allowed us to order two more games and I look forward to those as well as heeding whatever recommendations they have for other games!

Me
Review №24

This was a cozy little shop; the people were very friendly. They have a lot of knick-knacks around the room from books to toys for children.While I was there, people were playing magic and starfinder. They do politely ask for a minimum of $5 purchase for table space which is completely understandable. They sell snacks and drinks there, so it was easy to spend the money while being there hanging out and playing.

Ma
Review №25

Good casual game store. Friendly staff and decent selection.

Er
Review №26

We have a gaming store in the heights! And they serve sodas and small snacks! And they have a small library of games to try!! And they are nice! (Pause to breathe). A nice store in a converted house with four tables to play on, including a big one for large RPG or war games. I love this place. Seems family friendly, based on a small sample set.

Ll
Review №27

Expensive. Lets get that out of the way first. But its a great location, friendly people, and decent selection.

hu
Review №28

They are small and quaint and give a real feeling that you are around family the house like building also adds to that and I can proudly say theyre great

Ba
Review №29

Love coming hereI prefer this comic book shop over any other place Ive been too and I come all the way from east Houston just to buy my books hereAnd the staff is very friendly and helpful.

Na
Review №30

Great place to play magic, good people and a friendly environment.

91
Review №31

Awesome lil shop. Miss these from back home

Ju
Review №32

Friendly staff, and she great place to [table-top] game. The location is small, so the stock is much smaller than other game shops, but the name says it all. These guys are building a community with events and local games. If youre into Magic: The Gathering, D&D, or any other table-top game, GeekLife is where to be.

Ge
Review №33

Comics, figures and so much more. Cute shop. Lots of genres.

St
Review №34

Play D&D here one day most weeks. Pretty good. Staff is good and they even have snacks.

Li
Review №35

Nice game store. A little cozy for 20+ but comfortable. Cool owner & workers.

Na
Review №36

Great place to get your Table Top gaming on. Lots of different games to play and buy. Weekly events for kids of all ages and lots of sweet things to buy your nerdy friends and family. Always willing to help if you have questions and all of the store regulars that hang out there are really friendly and dont mind if you strike up a conversation. Its a charmingly old converted house tht doesnt look like much, but just like the Tardis parked out front, Its a lot bigger on the inside.

La
Review №37

Small sweet little spot where you can pick up ha Annes with other like you. Check thier calendar.

Sh
Review №38

Such a quaint little spot to spend time chatting about RPGs. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Love it.

Ru
Review №39

The staff here is so amazing. The people that shop at this store are also extremely welcoming. Overall, a fantastic place to go if you want to support your FLGS.

ge
Review №40

Great little comic & games shop. Has tables for mtg and I assume other games as well. Cozy place and very friendly staff.

Ni
Review №41

Super helpful and friendly staff. Came in looking for cooperative game for two people and left with two and some nights to come back and try others! Tons of space to have games too.

Th
Review №42

Chic little place that makes you feel actively welcome in the gaming community!!

Al
Review №43

I have played, and bought much from/at this place... Good people, always make you feel at home.... Which is great, because the business once WAS a home... Lol....

Ma
Review №44

Quaint little place. They have a decent amount of almost everything and good game nights.

Ke
Review №45

I love this little store. Game and Fandom accessories with tables to play. They even have tester games available to play if you want to try something new. Come by and meet their friendly staff

Cl
Review №46

Was alright. Freindy staff and people but we payed 15 dollars for a draft and didn’t know there was no prize support. I can buy 3 packs for 12 to play casual. So don’t think I’ll be drafting again.

Ki
Review №47

Cute place, very small. Definitely catering to a niche market, but you can find all kinds of geeky things here and there are some tables for TTG. Extra points for the TARDIS outside. I checked though, and sadly it isnt bigger on the inside.

Jo
Review №48

Open but wont let know one in.

Mi
Review №49

Got a good selection of table top gaming essentials.

Ke
Review №50

Best place in Houston for the MTG crowd. This place gives off a warm home feeling (not just because its in a house), the staff are all very friendly and will do their best to welcome the new visitors as there are a lot of familiar faces.

as
Review №51

Ill just get my board games on Amazon, since the owners/staff cant be bothered to re-stock or be at all helpful.

Pa
Review №52

I love finding a game store that isnt full of aggressive, nerd elitists. Youd think that people into a bunch of nerdy games and hobbies would be more tolerant but some other game shops forget that. GeekLife is great no matter what sort of games youre into.

Ry
Review №53

I came in looking to learn and get started play Magic the Gathering. Angel was very kind as she answered all of my questions and explained to me the game and how I could get involved.I returned Friday night for a draft tournament. Everybody was very patient with me as a learned the game and participated. I had a lot of fun and made some new friends.I definitely recommend Geeklife if you are new or looking for place to play casually.Support your local businesses! This one is a winner.

Ed
Review №54

The clerk and DM were great!

Ni
Review №55

Causal place to hangout, play board games, and RPGs like D&D. Workers are helpful and easy to talk to.

Ka
Review №56

The staff is super friendly, and they host a number of events. They have an interesting selection of games and comic books.

Na
Review №57

It has cool little stuff, friendly people, just not my cup of tea and it stinked.

Br
Review №58

Very small, not much selection. Looks like an old frat house

Ma
Review №59

Very friendly and inviting place. Owners try hard to make it a welcoming place for everyone to come and play games.

Da
Review №60

Cool hidden gem in the heights, has a little bit of everything and very helpful staff

MG
Review №61

Great place that has good options and really friendly. Love it.

Re
Review №62

Called at 11 AM on a Tuesday 4 Four times… According to Google Maps it isn’t a busy time but no one bothered to answer the phone. I’m looking for something specific and I don’t have time to wait for a return call from a voicemail

Je
Review №63

The people here are really nice and they have alot of games i cant find anywhere else.

Ma
Review №64

Best place for DnD.

Ra
Review №65

Very nice people, great environment, very helpful staff!

Em
Review №66

Great local game shop, run by good people. Thursdays are board game night!

Co
Review №67

D&D Wednesday nights, Magic the Gathering Fridays, and board games that you can play for free whenever you want, especially on the weekends. They also have snacks, memorabilia, board games and are very family friendly.

De
Review №68

What a cool store. I am so happy that this place exists now! The sales person I talked to was super nice, not super knowledgeable about everything thing in the store but with their diversity of nerdom it would be tough to find someone who knew all that. I guess they could hire me and then they would LOL JK. Back to the store, great selection of comics, board games, table top games, collectibles and more. Please go and help support of local geek store!

ma
Review №69

Friendly people, great selection of games, and they always have something going on.

Vi
Review №70

Love playing commander/EDH magic the gathering here.

Jo
Review №71

Come at least twice a week to play games. Welcoming players and staff.

Ma
Review №72

Good fun and good ppl to hang around

An
Review №73

Holy board games, Batman!+ fantastic & knowledgeable staff+ great gameplay nights+ board games, comics, figures & more- minimal overhead- slightly pricy

MJ
Review №74

Great community, lots of games to pick from and play!

Ch
Review №75

Great place to play some games with friends.

Dy
Review №76

Nice little store awsome find

Jo
Review №77

A great place run by friendly people.

Co
Review №78

Very friendly and knowledgeable owners

Jo
Review №79

This is a nice little neighborhood comic and games store. The owners are friendly, visit here to support local.

Mi
Review №80

Love them.

Ja
Review №81

Would love to have an Ingress event here! Viva la resistance!!!

Pa
Review №82

In the loop, wonderful staff, easy to find.

Mi
Review №83

Very cool place ! Convenient place for MTG cards !

mi
Review №84

Very friendly staff! I cant believe someone 1* you all because someone didnt answer their phone call once. Suburbanites amirite? :) Stay in burbs in youre going to hate.

Ch
Review №85

Fun place awesome people

C
Review №86

Great place for gaming in the Heights!

Se
Review №87

Awesome space to play games

An
Review №88

Best for Commander!

Ba
Review №89

Small selection and, unknowledgeable staff.

Da
Review №90

Local nerd shop for all your nerd needs

Gr
Review №91

The woman that works there is rude and she will never get my service.

Je
Review №92

Awesome community.

Ty
Review №93

Great place

Ka
Review №94

Thank you!!

Ma
Review №95

MtG

Kh
Review №96

Bad organization

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  • Address:728 W 20th St, Houston, TX 77008, United States
  • Site:http://shopgeeklife.com/
  • Phone:+1 713-864-2880
Categories
  • Book store
  • Board game club
  • Toy store
  • Comic book store
  • Gift shop
  • Hobby store
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:1–7PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
Highlights
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:No
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
  • LGBTQ friendly:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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