Blitzkrieg Games — Local services in New Braunfels

Went twice, probably not going back again. The shop could be doing more to service it's gaming community, and would be a lot more successful. Just because it exists doesn't automatically mean locals should feel obligated to give patronage. They have very limited stock; no comics (even though it's in their name's title); and the owners show very little interested in actual games people come to play. They also have a "shop-dog", a big shepherd, it's always there; it's hair and dander are everywhere. It wouldn't be so bad but the dog does occasionally bark at either delivery drivers and/or customers; I can't tell if it playful or not, but it is a little unnerving. I had never barked at me but during my first visit the dog began barking at the delivery driver, at first I didn't know if it was barking at me or not, I was the only other person in the shop. The owner didn't seem to mind the dog barking nor if it made the customer uneasy. After several minutes of this, I'm guessing the owner noticed my unease, he apologized and said the dog was barking at the delivery truck as he moved the dog into one of the back rooms. On one visit I was waiting for a group mate to play some Warhammer, while I waited I played a game of MTG with another pair of gamers waiting for the rest of their group. When one of their group arrived the shop-dog began barking at the customer. The customer didn't seem bothered; being new to the shop, I couldn't tell if the animal was being playful or not; but it was still unnerving. On my last visit, while playing Warhammer I found the dog poking around in my bag, the animal gave me no trouble when I shoo'ed it away. The reason I've decided not to give further patronage to this shop is because on one rare evening my wife decided that she would really like to join me and learn to play, having already showed her how to play Warcry. However, she is Terrified of dogs. I reached out to the owners and offered a compromise, maybe leash the dog behind the counter. They seemed perturbed by my request and wanted to know how long we'd be playing for. If you don't mind a large dog having free range of the shop, then this...

Nice place with great staff and good pricing. Games are fair and people are pretty polite too. They tolerate me, so that says a lot. I've been coming here for a few years now. Definitely check them out for board games, card games etc.

If you're interested in learning a new game or trying a game before you buy it, this is the place to go. Billy will likely play a game with you and explain it to you and has great advice on a lot of games out there. Barbara is also fairly knowledgeable about some of the games.

I know they have Magic: The Gathering draft on Fridays and commander on Saturdays. Occasionally some people go in on Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday as well.

Last time I checked they also have Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh nights too. Oh, and Warhammer with two different tables to play on.

If I haven't convinced you, then at least checkout the YouTube channel under the same name, or find them...

Wonderful game store that has only improved over time. This store is legitimately a case study in how to do a small, independent business correctly. At first it was kind of cramped, but they expanded outwards when they got the opportunity. They adapt constantly to the wants and needs of their customers, provide excellent customer service, and stand by their values of creating a fun, family-friendly space that caters to all kinds of crowds. Their staff is friendly, informed, and patient. Their owner is deeply involved and savvy. Their inventory is clean and kept up to date. I could go on about what they have done to improve themselves over the years, and to be honest, they started out in an amazing place. So they have only worked...