Balance Martial Arts & Gaming — Local services in Pinellas Park

How this place has a 4.9 star rating is beyond me.

They. Are. Scalpers.

7$ for modern set packs (bloomburrow) 6$ and up for packs that came out in the last 2 years and aren't even some hot commodity

It's pathetic when a lgs has worse prices than Walmart and target and I should just go there or order single packs online. (Every pack they had listed was cheaper in online stores).

They are REALLY trying to squeeze those profit margins and just hurt the community.

I bet they are charging 70$+ for the squirreled away precon bloomburrow deck because "that's market price on tcgplayer". I was too appalled by the booster prices to even ask what they had other products at.

The workers the few times I've stepped into the place are often lazy and sitting somewhere. And when they have helped they obnoxiously drink excessively loud when trying to communicate with them and seem bothered that I came in to look at their stuff.

Don't waste your time or money here, and definitely don't believe the 4 star and up reviews. This place is pathetic and needs to rethink what it means to be an lgs. They are supposed to be for the community, they are supposed to care about...

This establishment is nothing short of a unicorn on the gaming side. Wonderful, kind and knowledgeable staff that are interested in the wares they peddle and engages with their clientele. An open environment that is accepting of all who wish to use the space for it's intended purpose; play. The space itself is bedecked with high quality tables meant for what you come here to do, not the mass manufactured garbage tier Home Depot folding tables found at the majority of it's competition in the area. The only knock against it is more of a nitpick, and is a symptom of their recent arrival on the scene: the limited selection of singles available for perusal. This has been slowly falling away as business continues and more cards pass through. Great place to play Magic: the Gathering, Dungeons and Dragons, Yu-gi-oh, Warhammer, or any conceivable board game...

Been going to Balance for nearly 2 years now and it's truly a unique treasure in town. The karate dojo is awesome and the welcoming atmosphere, complete with entertainment lounge and gaming tables to spare, makes it a no brainer for gaming. The staff has been more than accommodating and tries to give their customers what they want above all. Their board game wall of free to play games is enough to supply hours of fun. And if you're there at the right time and want an extra player, the owner might even stop to join your game if you asked. They survived a pandemic and always keep their space clean and safe. If you are a fan of martial arts and/or gaming, do yourself a favor and stop by. Supply your hobby by supporting a...