Stratagemma — Local services in Florence

This is a (slightly) hidden gem of a FLGS (friendly local gamer store). The store itself is huge and packed with a vast array of games of all different kinds from the popular ones to the more niche ones. They seem to do game nights there too and it had a very friendly atmosphere.

The staff are the star of the show. Let me tell you that my Italian isn't the best, but after struggling through the transaction in Italian, the shop assistant picked up on my blank staff and immediately said to me in English "Do you speak English? Why didn't you say so? We can understand each other then!" And proceeded to have a friendly and very literate conversation with me in English with a smile on his face, clearly in-offended at my accidental butchering of his mother tongue. 5/5 Non-Italian-speaking...

A gamer paradise in Florence. The store is full of table top games, roleplaying games and board games. Famous games like Warhammer and Dungeons and Dragons are here, but so are a number of smaller indie publisher games. They have an extensive selection of games for all ages and for all levels of complexity and skill. They also have a wide selection of miniatures, dice, and other gaming accessories. Additionally they have some fun gaming props and memorabilia for sale (for example, they had a replica of Legolas's swords). I did not venture downstairs, but they appear to have tables for gaming in-person, so I wager this becomes a very lively spot at the right times....

This is a great game shop steps away from the Duomo on a not to busy street. Their selection is vast and serves a large selection of fandoms. I was able to get a dungeon and dragons manual in italian as a keep sake at a good price. And they also had vintage dungeon and dragon books from the very start of the franchise. Staff was helpful, but their english does not appear to be to strong. But I had no trouble communicating with them as needed. They also have 2 tables in the back where you could play magic or...