Heart Of The Game
85 S Rossler Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206, United States, Buffalo, NY
Reviews
Jacob Irons
2 months agoMore like Heart of The Lowball, lol. Seriously, ridiculously low offers on high demand games. Its like they dont want your business
Jacob Irons
2 months agoMore like Heart of The Lowball, lol. Seriously, ridiculously low offers on high demand games. Its like they dont want your business
SaltyFryMageTv
1 month agoGood shop for some cards and games at very reasonable price too!
SaltyFryMageTv
1 month agoGood shop for some cards and games at very reasonable price too!
Gregory Daily
1 year agoCome play FIGHTING GAMES every Saturday with the Buffalo Fighting Game Community! 2p-10p. Bring your own PS5 controller and jump in the ring with Buffalo's finest. Andy and the crew that run HotG are also pretty ok, too. :D
Gregory Daily
1 year agoCome play FIGHTING GAMES every Saturday with the Buffalo Fighting Game Community! 2p-10p. Bring your own PS5 controller and jump in the ring with Buffalo's finest. Andy and the crew that run HotG are also pretty ok, too. :D
george bonisteel
10 months agoAthena was an absolute delight helping me build my first commander deck; super knowledgeable and helpful throughout. And the customers were giving advice and helping me too. I chose 1 commander squirrel and she spent a good amount of time perfecting my deck to my liking!
george bonisteel
10 months agoAthena was an absolute delight helping me build my first commander deck; super knowledgeable and helpful throughout. And the customers were giving advice and helping me too. I chose 1 commander squirrel and she spent a good amount of time perfecting my deck to my liking!
WNY Soccer Mom
11 months agoDefinitely not worth the trip, my son wanted to get some Pokémon cards and the selection was horrible. The staff seemed to be bothered that my son was looking for a couple cards. Ended up buying a couple items and one of the video games didn’t even work. We won’t be back. Staff should learn to treat... Read more
Definitely not worth the trip, my son wanted to get some Pokémon cards and the selection was horrible. The staff seemed to be bothered that my son was looking for a couple cards. Ended up buying a couple items and one of the video games didn’t even work. We won’t be back. Staff should learn to treat customers nicely and there games should be tested before being put out for sale. Show less
WNY Soccer Mom
11 months agoDefinitely not worth the trip, my son wanted to get some Pokémon cards and the selection was horrible. The staff seemed to be bothered that my son was looking for a couple cards. Ended up buying a couple items and one of the video games didn’t even work. We won’t be back. Staff should learn to treat... Read more
Definitely not worth the trip, my son wanted to get some Pokémon cards and the selection was horrible. The staff seemed to be bothered that my son was looking for a couple cards. Ended up buying a couple items and one of the video games didn’t even work. We won’t be back. Staff should learn to treat customers nicely and there games should be tested before being put out for sale. Show less
W Elijah Clark
7 months agoThe people at the counter are nice, and they were able to use a disc cleaning machine to refurbish my PS2 copy of Persona 4 for about $2. It works again, which I'm quite happy about! The only downside I can think of is that depending on which retro console you're looking for, you might have less lu... Read more
The people at the counter are nice, and they were able to use a disc cleaning machine to refurbish my PS2 copy of Persona 4 for about $2. It works again, which I'm quite happy about! The only downside I can think of is that depending on which retro console you're looking for, you might have less luck finding something you might want to play (e.g., it seems like the selection of N64 games is a lot smaller than, say, the Wii or PS3 selections.) Show less
W Elijah Clark
7 months agoThe people at the counter are nice, and they were able to use a disc cleaning machine to refurbish my PS2 copy of Persona 4 for about $2. It works again, which I'm quite happy about! The only downside I can think of is that depending on which retro console you're looking for, you might have less lu... Read more
The people at the counter are nice, and they were able to use a disc cleaning machine to refurbish my PS2 copy of Persona 4 for about $2. It works again, which I'm quite happy about! The only downside I can think of is that depending on which retro console you're looking for, you might have less luck finding something you might want to play (e.g., it seems like the selection of N64 games is a lot smaller than, say, the Wii or PS3 selections.) Show less
matt jusiak
6 months agoBeen stopping in here the last couple months if shopping in the plaza. Half of the TCG items and cards are much greater than msrp if not double. The other half is on par or a tad over. Know you're prices before going and you'll do ok
matt jusiak
6 months agoBeen stopping in here the last couple months if shopping in the plaza. Half of the TCG items and cards are much greater than msrp if not double. The other half is on par or a tad over. Know you're prices before going and you'll do ok
Damien Lee
3 months agoSketchy vibes and horrible prices for used, worn out items. Dude charged me $45 for a Xbox 360 controller that doesn't stay connected to your console.
Damien Lee
3 months agoSketchy vibes and horrible prices for used, worn out items. Dude charged me $45 for a Xbox 360 controller that doesn't stay connected to your console.
Alexander Schlote (The Freeman)
1 year agoSpent a weekend in Buffalo and decided to do some retro game hunting. Will say they have a decent selection of older games when compared to other stores in the area. Great staff too.
Alexander Schlote (The Freeman)
1 year agoSpent a weekend in Buffalo and decided to do some retro game hunting. Will say they have a decent selection of older games when compared to other stores in the area. Great staff too.
Rowen Zielinski
4 months agoThis place is cool they bought my cat for 80% store credit. Good vibe they buy and sell cards and video games too.
Rowen Zielinski
4 months agoThis place is cool they bought my cat for 80% store credit. Good vibe they buy and sell cards and video games too.
Eric Wudarski
2 months agoGreat card shop. The staff was very helpful and they had the items I was looking for.
Eric Wudarski
2 months agoGreat card shop. The staff was very helpful and they had the items I was looking for.
Adam London
6 months agoGreat store it had a lot of the older stuff I was looking for. I didn't have time to play in the event that was going on but the people that were there were helpful.
Adam London
6 months agoGreat store it had a lot of the older stuff I was looking for. I didn't have time to play in the event that was going on but the people that were there were helpful.
Josh Gifford
2 months agoA game store with a bit of everything. They have retro games/consoles, magic/pokemon card games, board games, some tabletop games as well as space for card games or tabletop gaming. I enjoy seeing their offerings for video games.
Josh Gifford
2 months agoA game store with a bit of everything. They have retro games/consoles, magic/pokemon card games, board games, some tabletop games as well as space for card games or tabletop gaming. I enjoy seeing their offerings for video games.
GingerBread Ree
4 months agoGreat selection of magic cards and the computer you can use to look for cards as well is extremely helpful. Love going here especially to see the dog who is almost the best part of visiting
GingerBread Ree
4 months agoGreat selection of magic cards and the computer you can use to look for cards as well is extremely helpful. Love going here especially to see the dog who is almost the best part of visiting
Jacob Budzizewski
4 months agoThe best selection of cards, table top, and games in town, the weekly events and activities are fun and relatively affordable for what you get. They are also very friendly to new people trying to learn how to play thing.
Jacob Budzizewski
4 months agoThe best selection of cards, table top, and games in town, the weekly events and activities are fun and relatively affordable for what you get. They are also very friendly to new people trying to learn how to play thing.
Dylan Pratt
7 months agoWent in to sell some games a few months ago and they didn’t have enough cash in the register to buy what we had already discussed over the phone. Then brought in cards recently after being told they are buying only to show up after driving 30+ mins to them not having any cash in the register again a... Read more
Went in to sell some games a few months ago and they didn’t have enough cash in the register to buy what we had already discussed over the phone. Then brought in cards recently after being told they are buying only to show up after driving 30+ mins to them not having any cash in the register again and being told they could only offer store credit. As I was leaving a person who was hanging out talking to the staff offered me 20% or less of comps… Store has a decent amount of games for sale on the shelves but definitely air in the side of caution when looking to sell. Show less
Dylan Pratt
7 months agoWent in to sell some games a few months ago and they didn’t have enough cash in the register to buy what we had already discussed over the phone. Then brought in cards recently after being told they are buying only to show up after driving 30+ mins to them not having any cash in the register again a... Read more
Went in to sell some games a few months ago and they didn’t have enough cash in the register to buy what we had already discussed over the phone. Then brought in cards recently after being told they are buying only to show up after driving 30+ mins to them not having any cash in the register again and being told they could only offer store credit. As I was leaving a person who was hanging out talking to the staff offered me 20% or less of comps… Store has a decent amount of games for sale on the shelves but definitely air in the side of caution when looking to sell. Show less
Thomaslee Knapp
2 years agoAbsolutely amazing place! On site console and card battles. The best trade in value for your old consoles, games and accessories alike! The customer service is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. I walked in looking for a charger, and they didn’t have one in stock new so they gave me a used one f... Read more
Absolutely amazing place! On site console and card battles. The best trade in value for your old consoles, games and accessories alike! The customer service is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. I walked in looking for a charger, and they didn’t have one in stock new so they gave me a used one for free. Today they’ve gained a new customer, and a life long one at that. I went back three times within the hour. Very thankful for their expertise and honesty. Being in the store brought out my inner nerd and I’m thankful. Show less
Thomaslee Knapp
2 years agoAbsolutely amazing place! On site console and card battles. The best trade in value for your old consoles, games and accessories alike! The customer service is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. I walked in looking for a charger, and they didn’t have one in stock new so they gave me a used one f... Read more
Absolutely amazing place! On site console and card battles. The best trade in value for your old consoles, games and accessories alike! The customer service is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. I walked in looking for a charger, and they didn’t have one in stock new so they gave me a used one for free. Today they’ve gained a new customer, and a life long one at that. I went back three times within the hour. Very thankful for their expertise and honesty. Being in the store brought out my inner nerd and I’m thankful. Show less
Liam Murphy
6 months agoThe customer service here is amazing and you should go here for all of your card and video game needs.
Liam Murphy
6 months agoThe customer service here is amazing and you should go here for all of your card and video game needs.
C. Hasenauer
6 months agoCool shop, having later hours on Friday and Saturday is really particularly cool. I'm from Rochester so I don't get out this way very often, and I'm a little spoiled with the card shop in my town. However my trip here was really enjoyable, I was able to look through cards physically which is a reall... Read more
Cool shop, having later hours on Friday and Saturday is really particularly cool. I'm from Rochester so I don't get out this way very often, and I'm a little spoiled with the card shop in my town. However my trip here was really enjoyable, I was able to look through cards physically which is a really cool thing. Good prices on cards and games. Will return. Show less
C. Hasenauer
6 months agoCool shop, having later hours on Friday and Saturday is really particularly cool. I'm from Rochester so I don't get out this way very often, and I'm a little spoiled with the card shop in my town. However my trip here was really enjoyable, I was able to look through cards physically which is a reall... Read more
Cool shop, having later hours on Friday and Saturday is really particularly cool. I'm from Rochester so I don't get out this way very often, and I'm a little spoiled with the card shop in my town. However my trip here was really enjoyable, I was able to look through cards physically which is a really cool thing. Good prices on cards and games. Will return. Show less
Melissa Karsky
4 months agoThey have a wide variety of cards for magic, Pokémon and others. Great staff and fun events weekly and daily! Personally i love that they have a girls night on Tuesday for magic!
Melissa Karsky
4 months agoThey have a wide variety of cards for magic, Pokémon and others. Great staff and fun events weekly and daily! Personally i love that they have a girls night on Tuesday for magic!
logan
5 months agoThese guys were so kind. I got a CRT TV from them for a PS2. They have one left as of 09-25-25. They even let me use their equipment to get it to my truck. They have a great stock in all your hobby needs. Will be coming back for some 40k stuff and games. Thanks guys
logan
5 months agoThese guys were so kind. I got a CRT TV from them for a PS2. They have one left as of 09-25-25. They even let me use their equipment to get it to my truck. They have a great stock in all your hobby needs. Will be coming back for some 40k stuff and games. Thanks guys
Jonathan Krollman
4 months agoThe store is good and has a decent amount of staple stock for higher tier play. For anyone who is a collector of a number of games you will find the employees useful in either knowledge or deck construction assistance.
Jonathan Krollman
4 months agoThe store is good and has a decent amount of staple stock for higher tier play. For anyone who is a collector of a number of games you will find the employees useful in either knowledge or deck construction assistance.
Dan Ruckus
4 months agoI come here often for Thursday and Sunday night commander. Great group to play with, pre releases are a blast. Wide selection of magic, pokemon and video games. Would highly recommend for a local store for new and returning gamers
Dan Ruckus
4 months agoI come here often for Thursday and Sunday night commander. Great group to play with, pre releases are a blast. Wide selection of magic, pokemon and video games. Would highly recommend for a local store for new and returning gamers
Low Test
4 months agoI wish I could give 0 or negative stars on this. First, yes… they have retro games and systems. Yes, they sell magic and other cards. Prices aren’t awful but not great. That’s about where it ends They aren’t friendly. They don’t smile. They don’t help. They don’t welcome. They stand behind the coun... Read more
I wish I could give 0 or negative stars on this. First, yes… they have retro games and systems. Yes, they sell magic and other cards. Prices aren’t awful but not great. That’s about where it ends They aren’t friendly. They don’t smile. They don’t help. They don’t welcome. They stand behind the counter on their phone and don’t say a single word when you’re the ONLY person there. I have given this place chance after chance and have tried to engage the workers without them talking first, still fails. I hope this store closes so their inventory will go to someone that gives a care, even in the slightest. Please close or be shut down by your “customer base” They are LBGTQ+ friendly, which is great, but I think they need to focus on being overall good employees as well. Show less
Low Test
4 months agoI wish I could give 0 or negative stars on this. First, yes… they have retro games and systems. Yes, they sell magic and other cards. Prices aren’t awful but not great. That’s about where it ends They aren’t friendly. They don’t smile. They don’t help. They don’t welcome. They stand behind the coun... Read more
I wish I could give 0 or negative stars on this. First, yes… they have retro games and systems. Yes, they sell magic and other cards. Prices aren’t awful but not great. That’s about where it ends They aren’t friendly. They don’t smile. They don’t help. They don’t welcome. They stand behind the counter on their phone and don’t say a single word when you’re the ONLY person there. I have given this place chance after chance and have tried to engage the workers without them talking first, still fails. I hope this store closes so their inventory will go to someone that gives a care, even in the slightest. Please close or be shut down by your “customer base” They are LBGTQ+ friendly, which is great, but I think they need to focus on being overall good employees as well. Show less
Michael the Mountainous
2 months agoOMG! This store literally has it all, I went in on one of their MtG nights and it was the most ridiculous amount of fun Ive had in quite sometime! The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, very kind and fair when selling older cards or just in general, and they have just about any game you can think o... Read more
OMG! This store literally has it all, I went in on one of their MtG nights and it was the most ridiculous amount of fun Ive had in quite sometime! The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, very kind and fair when selling older cards or just in general, and they have just about any game you can think of! I had an absolute blast playing, I didn't win but that's not the point, once you get there you're just happy to be a part of the fun and the other patrons are super friendly and are just happy to be there amongst others that enjoy games as much as you or I do! Please, do yourself a huge favor and stop in! The sheer amount of games in cards they have can be a tad overwhelming at first but they will definitely steer you in the right direction and they will never steer you wrong! I think I found one of my new favorite places to go! Show less
Michael the Mountainous
2 months agoOMG! This store literally has it all, I went in on one of their MtG nights and it was the most ridiculous amount of fun Ive had in quite sometime! The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, very kind and fair when selling older cards or just in general, and they have just about any game you can think o... Read more
OMG! This store literally has it all, I went in on one of their MtG nights and it was the most ridiculous amount of fun Ive had in quite sometime! The staff are incredibly knowledgeable, very kind and fair when selling older cards or just in general, and they have just about any game you can think of! I had an absolute blast playing, I didn't win but that's not the point, once you get there you're just happy to be a part of the fun and the other patrons are super friendly and are just happy to be there amongst others that enjoy games as much as you or I do! Please, do yourself a huge favor and stop in! The sheer amount of games in cards they have can be a tad overwhelming at first but they will definitely steer you in the right direction and they will never steer you wrong! I think I found one of my new favorite places to go! Show less