Diversions Puzzles & Games — Local services in Portsmouth

We are so happy to have a local game store in the area so we don't have to buy games from Amazon. There's a lot to like here; they have many of the most popular board games in stock at all times (including a specific wall of "most popular" games. They have some stuff for D&D and the like (though we don't play those so I'm unsure of the depth), as well as a wide variety of puzzles for all ages. There's also some brain-teaser diversions, as well as some card collecting games. I think every person who enjoys gaming can find something to like at Diversions.

There are game tables in the back with copies of lots of games that under non-COVID protocols you can sit back and try stuff out, and they also used to host regular game nights (again, COVID).

They also have a generous and easy to use loyalty program, which is not something you often see from local shops, and it's tiered so the more you spend the greater the discount. Every person we've met in there was also very friendly and willing to help out if needed.

All in all, a great business to...

I attended Diversion's game nights almost weekly for quite a few years. I also tried to attend other events they held throughout the year. I am lucky to have such a great board game store so close by. What's not to like about this place?

Extensive and updated demo games to try out any time for free? Check. Friendly and knowledgeable staff? Check. Welcoming people during game night? Check. Exciting events throughout the year? Check.

I could go on and on but this is by far, one of my favorite places to go. As far as I'm concerned, Diversions is a staple in the seacoast that everyone should at least visit once. Learn about everything they have to offer, whether it is the tons of events they host and collaborate with local businesses, board games for all types of people, or a wide variety of puzzles to suit your needs. Diversions has it all and I wouldn't have it...

This is probably the best run of the 3 locations they have. If you can't find the quick 30 min parking expect to pay 35$ for a day long tournament. I have been to the other stores that say the start on time but start an hour later. My main complaint and why I give them one star is because they are terrible with consistency among other things. We have been and played in another of the diversions store tournaments, we were early and we were waiting in the cold. No consistency between stores good luck.

We will not be going back to this store, as the parking is expensive among other things, look at their Facebook not their website. We went to the other diversions store in NH and waited over an hour after showing up early and on a day when we had snow apparently this diversions starts on time with no exceptions. These are the discrepancies I am...