GMI Games — Local services in Jurupa Valley

Decent prices and reasonable staff.

Not quite as welcoming as some other game stores in the area, but they’ve always been reasonable and polite to me so I have nothing to complain about.

I haven’t played much there, but it’s clear their play space is great for miniatures, but seems only fine for anything else - not bad, but nothing special on that front.

For better or worse, they usually follow TCG player prices closely. This means if you didn’t pre-order and it’s a popular set, they’ll up the price to market value - however high that is - sometimes well above any nearby stores. But on the flip side, if they have product that’s less popular they’ll generally discount it below other local stores to match TCG player prices. If you know what you’re willing to pay for something this works out fine, and I can’t blame them for trying to make money in the fine margins a game store operates, but it’s worth knowing what you’re getting going in.

They do offer more than some of the closest other stores for trade it, but have a bit less selection to spend that trade in credit on. Again, a trade off, but one I’ve been very happy with on many occasions.

I can’t say this is my favorite game store, or the best experience ever, but I also can’t get behind the 1 star reviews they have. If they have what you want (and they have a reasonable mix of collectible games and more casual/ strategy card and board games) you’ll be able to find it for a fair price - and I think that deserves 4 stars. If you like miniatures, their extensive terrain in their gaming area probably push them up to 5 stars and best in the area, but if you’re into cards there are other local stores that run better events or have larger variety of available singles and that might push them down to 3 or 3.5 stars.

Overall, I think they’re a just fine store, and while I do most of my playing and shopping at other game stores in the area I still sometimes come here to buy or trade in and I’ve always been content with what they...

So, I was very hesitant to write this review. I have been in GMI games before and after Covid, and I have found that the way the store was and is managed is poor at best. The attitude that Catherine and I believe her husband had was very rough and if the new owner is the person I interacted with, it's only gotten worse. Many reviews have stated unfriendly atmosphere, rude staff and pricing shenanigans and I 110% agree with these points. Sadly it feels like the owners just don't care and if you are in this for profit solely, you are in the wrong business. It breaks my heart because I have had good times, however the bad far outweigh the good. I hope they will see this and...

This store blew my mind!! This was my first time in a gaming specific store and it was incredible! Wes (the owner?) was extremely helpful and gave us a great tour of the store. I was looking for DnD minis, paints and terrain making stuff and he had it! My only problem was deciding on what to get as he had everything and more!! They have a big room where people can come in and play games. There is another room you can rent for your game group that comes with all the terrain and minis you can use, as well as props you can wear! He has armor, treasure and weapons you can use as props in your game!! This store is so cool, I drive 4 hours just to go here!...