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Blue Bridge Games
954 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States
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Blue Bridge Games
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Er
Review №1

One of my favorite businesses in Grand Rapids. Owners are super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Great selection as well!

Jo
Review №2

This family owned business at Fulton and Diamond is a welcome addition to the neighborhood! Blue Bridge is a great place (within walking distance) to find a new game or share an old favorite with friends and strangers alike. The owners, Margaret and Ken, are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful to their customers. More than once I have felt like they went above and beyond to provide me with excellent service. I would highly recommend checking them out and supporting them with your business. You might be able to save a few cents if you give your business to an big online monopoly, but between the customer service and hospitality you receive at Blue Bridge, the choice is obvious. I always find something Im looking for when I go in (even if I didnt know I was looking for it before I arrived) and it feels great to support a local business that is so clearly a passion project for the owners.

La
Review №3

Great place for games and puzzles! Wide selection of items and I rarely leave empty handed. The owners are some of the nicest people, and you can tell they have a passion for what they do. They are extremely knowledgeable and have good recommendations if you need one. I love supporting this local business and seeing all of the new items each time I come in.

Ti
Review №4

Great selection of games from classic favorites to items a little off the beaten path. Games for all ages and tastes. They have a nice area with tables and beverages/snacks if you want to play with some friends, and dont feel like cleaning off your own table. Staff is very knowledgeable of the different things they sell. Cant wait to go back and see what else I can find.

B
Review №5

Very friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. Would be a regular customer if I lived anywhere near here. Great selection of games, well worth the visit.

Ri
Review №6

Updating my review from 3 stars to 1 star based on the response from the owner.Nothing like doubling down on insinuating that Im attempting to commit retail fraud.

Ry
Review №7

Great game shop. Some of the best variety around. Space in the back to try out some new games.

Er
Review №8

I love everything about this shop! It is super inviting and has all the best games. Plus, the owners are such kind, wonderful people. They make the shopping and in-store gaming experience one of a kind!

J.
Review №9

Excellent business with superb, knowledgable staff. Couldnt be happier with my experiences!

Am
Review №10

This is such a fun shop! So many awesome board games, card games, 2 player games, dice, DnD books and more. It will be a continued staple in this gaming family.

An
Review №11

Membership program for overnight game rentals, free in-store play, events. Members can also sell thier used games on consignment. All the big titles for reasonable prices... as far as brick and mortar stores go.Welcoming and friendly!

Co
Review №12

Very cute, interesting store. A good variety of games.

dL
Review №13

Best game shop in town. The owners are wonderful people wholl get to know you. In non covid times, you can rent and play games in the back of the store so you can try before you buy. Big selection of DnD texts and dice. They also offer a lot of wonderful events for members like game nights, rpg sessions, special sales, game maker clubs. Would totally reccomend becoming a member if you love any sort of table top games

Li
Review №14

This is a fun shop with such a wide variety of games! Perfect spot to stop for unique board games and the employees were very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Great find!

Al
Review №15

My husband and I love it here! They have so many games, from popular to some less well known, theres always a great variety! The owners are super friendly, we always leave with a great game and a smile :)

Ch
Review №16

This is THE place to find boardgames in Grand Rapids. This is an easy 5-star rating to make.This is an excellent shop for everyone from the casual to cultivated board gamer. The retail selection is impressive, and expands within what appears to be a modest storefront. Plenty of tables in the shop and with just $5, you can play as many games as you wish from a large library of games for the entire day. Many of the games in the library are also for sale new, so if you dont like one particular game, put it away; if you do like it, consider buying. Come and go as you please, and the $5 still gets you all-day access. The staff had GREAT suggestions for lunch ideas nearby, and a watering hole two doors down also had excellent and reasonably priced potent potables. My wife an I spent a couple hours here this weekend, and enjoyed playing games and chatting up the friendly owners. Stop in some time just for your curiositys sake; youll end up lingering because of how well you are treated.

Am
Review №17

Great game selection however not so great if you have any children with you. I have been in many a game store where my kids were not a problem but not this one. I cant get out often without at least one kid until after 8 or 9 pm and most game stores are closed at that time so its hard to avoid bringing them. Plus, they will be playing the games as well so its nice to have them there to check them out.

Ry
Review №18

Really nice selection of games with a very nice couple who worked the front desk. Highly recommend!

Te
Review №19

Place was great, went from mtg and they had plenty and more. Will being going back.

Ka
Review №20

Awesome place to buy games, great selection, friendly staff! Masks being worn by all inside which was refreshing. Great place to buy gifts for others!

Sa
Review №21

Blue Bridge Games is a treasure. The staff are amazing, the selection can appeal to anyone, and they also have play spaces and games to rent (when there isnt an active pandemic). I cannot recommend this place enough. I often find fun things in the used games as well.

Za
Review №22

This is a fantastic store that has always had a game I was looking for. Best part is they dont price gouge. Ive found games that were the same as Amazon and even a few times cheaper than Amazon.The owners are extremely helpful and have played any games Ive had questions about.This is a great local business that Ill continue to support.

Ku
Review №23

A great game store, the owners are great people. And always willing to recommend good games. They always have a great selection of fairly priced and graded mtg singles as well. Their is a nice area in the rear of the store to play some of the Ganges before you buy them as well.

Be
Review №24

A fantastic store. Local and committed to positive consumer experiences. I participated in a DnD session a guy hosted there. I had to pay admission to go, because I wasent a member, but it is totally worth it. Most recently, they held a copy of Watergate for me. Just messaged them to see if they had it, they said they had some coming in soon. Same day when the order came, they notified me and I went over and picked it up. They love games and the community and are looking at ways to bring them together.

Na
Review №25

Great atmosphere, really fun games. Expensive, but you gotta support your small businesses.

Er
Review №26

This place is incredible. The vibe is so welcoming and the owners are so pleasant and knowledgeable; I truly never regret coming here to game, relax, shop or socialize. If you’re looking for an accepting place that doesn’t feel like it was made for a specific kind of gamer in mind, or if you’re new to the hobby and would like some help navigating it: Blue Bridge Games is the perfect place for you ❤️

Jd
Review №27

An incredible establishment, about a year old as of this review and the shop is amazing. The owners are incredibly nice and helpful and can answer basically any question you have. Highly recommend this shop for any and all board, card, role playing game needs

Ma
Review №28

So nice to have a dedicated game store in town! Very well curated selection caters to many tastes - if youre new to the hobby, or if youre looking for the latest greatest thing youll find it here - and owners that are passionate and know their stuff.Theres also a great play space in the back, with a very good library of titles to play in store. If youre looking for something other than the bar scene and find coffee shops dull, this is a great place to bring some friends for a fun night out!

Je
Review №29

Had a great afternoon with friends. They had an incredible library of games to choose from. The space was charming and the staff is friendly and helpful. It might be the best value in Grand Rapids and the perfect rainy day activity. Also they had a great dice selection.

Jo
Review №30

Stopped in during a quick visit to Grand Rapids to visit friends and loved it!Super friendly and awesome selection. If I lived in GR, I could see myself being a regular!

Jo
Review №31

Was sent on a recommendation from a friend in Chicago whose sister-in-law’s brother owns the place. Awesome space, awesome place. Will be back next time we’re back in GR! Found a childhood favorite game (Racko) and it was a holiday hit

Ma
Review №32

This is a great new game store in Grand Rapids that is focused more on the board games and less on card games -- which is a welcome change from the standard magic the gathering dominated stores.They offer rent-to-buy games, and a small library to borrow from with a membership plan. If this game store can get itself established with a core group of purchasers and members, it will last a long time. You can really tell the owners care about it.The place itself is fun, and will maintained, clean, and nearby to some good restaurants!

Ke
Review №33

Extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff, great organization and curation of available games. The rental and play area is spectacular. Weve had a wonderful time every time weve gone. Whether it was just to browse and find something new or hang out in the play area.

Be
Review №34

Definitely my new favorite gaming place in town. Great curated selection of games. Played some commander there with friends around the area and it was a blast. The store has a super fun lively flare to it that feels welcoming! The owners are super knowledgeable and enjoyable to talk with.

Ja
Review №35

Awesome place! The owners are so accommodating and nice. Its a perfect spot for any game or dungeon master to hold a session.

Ju
Review №36

Wow. I was just delighted from the moment I stepped in the store to the moment I left. The atmosphere is cheery and playful: excellent selection of all types of games for casual to dedicated gamers, very well organized so games are easy to find, and wooden tables and chairs in the back to play games from their library (affordable snacks, too!) The owners are friendly and knowledgeable. 10/10 will go again.

De
Review №37

This store is a great addition to the area. The shop is clean, comfortable and well lit with a great inventory of the most popular games. The owners are very friendly and helpful too! Highly recommended to check it out and buy a game.

Li
Review №38

We stopped by in hopes of getting a two-person game as well as a party game. Lots of unique games to choose from! The owners were helpful and clearly very knowledgeable about their inventory. We ended up going with their suggestions for the two games we bought. Looking forward to a return visit in the near future!

Et
Review №39

Extra friendly staff who were more than willing to give recommendations for things to check out. Very nice layout for the boardgames so things were easy to find what you were looking for. They also have a nice play space with the only downside being parking, but with where they are located it is not surprising.

Al
Review №40

Great People! Super helpful and go above and beyond to make things happen. Im very thankful for your help!

Br
Review №41

I like board games and magic cards, they have both. nice, clean, and organized store and the staff is great!

Ma
Review №42

Best tabletop store in Grand Rapids.

j.
Review №43

While they did not have the two particular games I was looking for yesterday, its a beautiful place with a great collection of games and a generous-sized playing area at the back. You will come away wishing you had grown up in this store

Ja
Review №44

This store is incredible! The selection is huge and the staff is perfect. Margaret is the sweetest person whos ever worked anywhere, probably

Em
Review №45

The owners are so wonderful and helpful! $5 to play games all day, and a game library of over 100 different games & growing. The owners are super knowledgable of the library and always help when they can. Large selection of games to buy. Overall, one of my favorite spots in GR.

Jo
Review №46

Best board game store ever!

Be
Review №47

Really friendly and helpful person working. Best selection of games Ive seen in the city. Store is very well laid out.

Du
Review №48

Great concept, Went for the first time tonight with some friends and had a great time playing games. Even played a few rounds with one of the owners. Definitely recommend

mi
Review №49

A good small time game store. Need a borde game that is fun to play but want to try it out first? This is a great place to go for that

Pe
Review №50

Coming here is like visiting family

Hu
Review №51

A charming little shop outside downtown GR. Lots of games to choose from, and a great way to spend an evening with friends!

Du
Review №52

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Selection is excellent and if they special order as well. Tons of tables to play in the back and a huge game library for members.

Jo
Review №53

This place is awesome!

be
Review №54

Very friendly and helpful staff. Good selection of games, play area in the back

Et
Review №55

They have a great selection of games and the couple that own and run the shop are super friendly and helpful. Definitely my favorite game store in Grand Rapids.

Ja
Review №56

Such a cool looking place. Tons of variety and friendly staff. I will be returning

Ja
Review №57

The owners are very knowledgable and are some of the kindest people Ive ever seen behind the counter of a game store. Definitely worth a visit if youre in the area.

De
Review №58

Pleasant staff excellent products. Love the idea of being able to play there!

Li
Review №59

The people were welcoming and knowledgeable of all of their games. It has a great atmosphere. I look forward to going back!

Ke
Review №60

Cool little shop with room for playing games. Staff is super helpful.

Ne
Review №61

GMS a cool guy. Ran a good game

Be
Review №62

One of the friendliest game shops in all of GR. Theyll help you find something youll love

Da
Review №63

I’ve been waiting for a midtown game spot. Awesome people, knowledgeable and friendly. Come support this new local business!

Ja
Review №64

Nice game shop with a great little area to try out many games for just 5 bucks a day. Chill atmosphere and friendly staff.

Ma
Review №65

Very knowledgable and friendly staff. They enjoy the games that they sell and are genuinely interested in providing what the local gaming community wants. I do all of my game preorders here.

Ni
Review №66

The owners are nice, knowledgeable, and have done an excellent job building a local game community with their membership program.

Le
Review №67

I love that the Midtown/East Hills area has a gaming space. The owners are friendly and helpful.

Jo
Review №68

Excellent selection, great service. Looking forward to trying out there space for an upcoming session.

Zi
Review №69

Nice place with friendly staff and a great selection! Its really close to me too so Ill definitely shop there again

Ja
Review №70

A really fun games store with a wide selection of games and very nice and helpful staff!

Ju
Review №71

Super cool laid back environment! I love this place!

Da
Review №72

Awesome people, great games. Definitely will be coming back!

Aa
Review №73

Helpful people, Wonderful store, knowledgeable and genuinely friendly staff, large selection of games for adults and kids, innovative business model, affordable pricing

Lo
Review №74

Quality games. Cool game library/playing area accessed for a small fee.

T
Review №75

Cool store...love the friendly atmosphere.

Pa
Review №76

Friendly staff, great collection, wonderful membership program.

Le
Review №77

Great selection. Awesome addition to this neighborhood.

ic
Review №78

Absolutely charming staff and location.

An
Review №79

Very nice people,!

Cl
Review №80

Very friendly place

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  • Address:954 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, United States
  • Site:http://bluebridgegames.com/
  • Phone:+1 616-427-3585
Categories
  • Game store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–6PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:12–6PM
  • Thursday:12–6PM
  • Friday:12–6PM
  • Saturday:12–6PM
  • Sunday:12–6PM
From the business
  • Identifies as women-led:Yes
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
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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