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Blue Highway Games
2203 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
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Sh
Review №1

What an excellent friendly local gaming store! I have gone to several of their Friday game nights, and always had a great time. The staff and the patrons have all been extremely amicable and Ive made new friends there.The library is extensive and fairly current for those in the cult of the newand youll also find several modern classics. They also have some drinks and snacks for those long games youd be playing here. Cant say enough good things about the store!

Br
Review №2

Lovely board game store with fantastic staff. All very friendly and helpful, always willing to help newcomers or veterans find their next obsession. Can’t recommend it enough. Prices are fair for what friendly local board games have to do to get stock and have good staff. You definitely get what you pay for!

Ra
Review №3

So many puzzles! Lots of games and different age ranges. They have a have library where you can try games before you buy them, they buy used games, and give you points in money spent that goes towards a future purchase. This place is great!

Ky
Review №4

Excellent aesthetics, and a wonderful selection of games. Their used section has a bunch of hidden treasures, and they even have some tables out where you can play games from their game library.

Jo
Review №5

Great game and puzzle store with events, space to play, sales, and helpful knowledgeable staff. Also has tables to play at and a great used game section.

An
Review №6

If Mox is the fine dining of game stores in Seattle, Blue Highway is the Soul kitchen. This is the place you go when you want to know who everyone is, and you want them to know you as well. Its cozy, its well kept, and its a fantastic place to hang out for a few hours, play some games with friends, and chat with the super cool people who work here. They have a great selection of games both to purchase and to play, tons of table space, and they let you bring food in from the local restaurants. I couldnt ask for a better local game shop.

Ra
Review №7

Lots of games and puzzles to pick from. Probably the most puzzles I have seen at a game store before. They also have a program to buy used games for in-store credit, and you can get points for money spent there that can go towards taking money off future purchases.

Ni
Review №8

Family favorite! Amazing store with friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Ma
Review №9

Amazing & helpful staff, good recommendations, very thorough selection of puzzles and games. We will be coming back to grow our collection of games and puzzles as our kids get older!

Gr
Review №10

Fun little board game shop with knowledgeable staff.

Ge
Review №11

Helpful staff, wide selection. Good used section upstairs.

Se
Review №12

It is a wonderful place. The games catalogue is vast, for all ages and genres. The personnel attending this place are very friendly and helpful.

Ri
Review №13

Good selection of games with friendly knowledgeable staff.

Ch
Review №14

If you want a Carcassonne expansion kit, this is the place! My family really enjoys playing this game and expansion kits are a great way to add variety to a game we already enjoy playing. When were ready for our next challenge, well be back.

Ch
Review №15

My favorite shop, I get all my games from here. Could not ask for much more.

Ma
Review №16

Play the games before you buy. Amazing?

Sc
Review №17

Nice collection of games and very friendly service

Ch
Review №18

Great selection, knowledgeable staff, and can order online

Jo
Review №19

Cannot recommend the store enough. Long time card Kingdom fan but you will find better deals and contribute more toato local game store who needs it by shopping here. Ive been a client of card Kingdom since I was a kid when they had a storefront in the u-district. Blue highway will be seeing 99% of my business in the future because of the amazing customer service

An
Review №20

Great class to teach me and thebkid how to play Pokemon

Te
Review №21

Pretty cool place! They thought me how to play Pokémon and have lots of games. Sort of overpriced tho.

Ma
Review №22

I love this game store. Every time Im here I just want to buy a hundred things. Lots of options across the spectrum from casual to serious gaming. Recommended.

Ma
Review №23

I ordered a game from their online store and they shipped very quickly and the game came in perfect condition. Will order from here again!

Be
Review №24

My absolute favorite place to try out new board games. its quite and has a large and fun selection to choose from (and its free). Games are updated frequently and the workers there are very helpful gamers who are very knowledgeable. I would recommend this place to a anyone.

St
Review №25

Super active game shop, lots of events and friendly people. A few snoots but mostly everyone was down to earth. Game selection is fantastic! Huge library. I recommend the Friday night meet-up or the beer socials.

Au
Review №26

Nice, cozy store home to many board games and good times. The staff are pretty nice and they run lots of events for many different games. Theyre pretty chill there and have a two story gaming area which is really cool! You can purchase board games, card games, and other games and refreshments for in-house. You can check games out there too. I just wish it was easier to get to!

Sa
Review №27

Whenever I need to get my geek on, this is my place. Love coming here, I always have a blast when Im here. The staff are amazing and the other customers that shops here are so friendly. Such a great atmosphere here, youll make a lot friends shopping here.

Al
Review №28

Great place for board games. Great staff that can recommend you the best games. We love the Pokemon events!

De
Review №29

This place is a great store. Staff takes time to engage everyone, even when its busy. They do a lot to cater to a younger crowd for their events.Great product selection with games, puzzles, and models. They have great signage and a unique and cozy play area.They are in a great part of town. Lots of interesting businesses nearby within walking distance. Pretty sure we grabbed a cupcake and coffee at a little local chain place after leaving there.

Bu
Review №30

Great store. It is very well organized and easy to navigate. We had to head there to get some games to preoccupy ourselves.

Ca
Review №31

So much good. This is a gem in the city. A welcoming space to play a variety of games. I appreciate the knowledgeable and helpful staff. Always a great go to for gifts.

Ca
Review №32

The best store I have ever been to.

Sa
Review №33

Amazing game store!! They have almost every game imaginable and even have an area in the back where you play a bunch of games which are already opened. Its a great way to see if you like a game before actually buying it.

To
Review №34

Very friendly atmosphere and a great selection of games. We have been customers for years. They have a very comprehensive game library that is free to use, and plenty of tables. Just make sure there isnt an event going on before you visit.

Pa
Review №35

Good selection of family puzzles and games as well as the more esoteric and complex expert games. Check out their cool new imports from Japan!

Ni
Review №36

They make the most of their space! The products are well merchandised. They have a section in the back where you can play test most of the games before you buy them. They also have a used section upstairs and its the only store Ive seen that does that. They have lots of games that started on kickstarter which I thought was cool. I drove up from Olympia to visit them again.

A
Review №37

A great selection of new and used games (I LOVE their used games library). Polite and prompt staff, too. I highly recommend it!

Pe
Review №38

Its got all the important stuff! 1) Super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. 2) Good selection of games to try and buy. 3) Nice tables and playing area. 4) Great walking and eats options in the neighborhood.

Ri
Review №39

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xr
Review №40

I enjoyed a recent visit to Blue Highway Games. A very well-stocked store with extremely helpful and friendly personnel.Not only do they have a great selection of new games, but also sport a large collection of used games. They are doing the gaming community right with a large number of events, many of which seem to be aimed at bringing people together and highlighting/teaching newer releases.They were very patient and helpful with me last month during my visit; answered my questions and even opened a game and scared up players for a demo for me.My only disappointment not living closer!

Jo
Review №41

Everyone here is incredibly approachable and knowledgeable on all things board game related. They have a great board game library and have a wonderful environment to play in.

Ji
Review №42

Great selection and very friendly helpful staff. Will definitely shop here again

JR
Review №43

Been shopping here for over a decade. Theyve really set the gold standard for how tabletop gaming shops should be run. Friendly, inclusive, and professional. Really the perfect neighborhood store.

Wi
Review №44

This place is awesome! You can come in and play any of the games in their library at their tables for free, and their staff are super friendly and fun! Their game is selection is simply rad, and theyre quite knowledgeable about board games! They also know a bit about card games as well as tabletop gaming and even teach classes for each! If you happen to be looking for a group to play certain games with, want to learn about some games, or want to start your own gaming group, they have a poster board in the back for people to post bulletins for such occasions with info and times for meetups!This place has tons of events too so grab a calendar and see whats up! :D

cy
Review №45

This place is great. The people are so much nicer than the people from Card Kingdom. Good prices and free frequent buyer program. Great selection. You can also have fun and have a beer.

Ch
Review №46

A great spot on top of the hill, very friendly and knowledgeable staff to help you pick out a game. They have a wide selection of games, from family and kid friendly to heavy strategic games, to classics and bits and pieces for games.In the back of the store, they have a library with most of the games they sell that staff are willing to help set up, and anyone can come in to test out which is amazing!

Gu
Review №47

A nice experience

Sh
Review №48

Best. Board game. Store. Ever.Seriously.Best staff. Best library. Best atmosphere. Also the tall redhead who works Friday and Saturday is the best and most handsome man alive.

Ma
Review №49

We LOVE this place! Their board game selection is the best and you can even go to their library to play most games! I wish that there were more board game shops just like this shop.The employees are helpful and are willing to help you to understand a game. I couldnt recommend Blue Highway Games enough.

Ry
Review №50

The atmosphere is amazing the folks running the place couldnt be any cooler then they already are. I had never even heard of the place till a friend of mine mentioned that these folks were putting on a Board Game Life Auction. Not only was it supper fun to have a day out with my friend but the people all there were just a blast to be with. 10/10 would do it all again and totally plan on it too!

Mc
Review №51

Good deals on used games. Definitely a place to check out!

El
Review №52

I love this place. Nice, cozy spot to play games and sip on a cold one. No better way to spend the weekend! Love this place!

Sh
Review №53

Awesome place. Great, knowledgable staff. Good place for kids of all ages :)

Su
Review №54

Best game shop ever. Generous game library and table space downstairs and in the loft. The employees are always welcoming and helpful in finding a game and giving gaming advice. I like their best of/top selling game charts by the register. The cherry on top is that you can have a beer too!

Pa
Review №55

Love this place. It has great inventory, a friendly staff, and they are active members of the community. They run game nights, tournaments, auctions, and even run events for local schools. Id drive here for all my games, but Im fortunate enough to be able to WALK over.

Ma
Review №56

Great place to hang out and play games. Helpful staff, will be to buying all my new games here instead of online.

Ta
Review №57

Friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, events for kids and adults with a great crowd. Nice selection of games available for play, too. Come here if youre new to modern board gaming or looking to try something new.Also notable in that theyre the friendliest, least cutthroat/rules lawyery place Ive found to play Magic. Perfect place to start drafting whether youre fairly new or just casual.

Br
Review №58

Whats not to love? Great selection of games with plenty of area to try games out and relax with friends. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly

De
Review №59

My go place for gifts and fun board games. they always have a good suggestion, or two, and gift wrap it beautifully. My sons LOVE BHG. its fun for our entire family

Al
Review №60

It has a lovely friendly environment, with the latest selection of popular board games for casual and experienced gamers alike.

Ty
Review №61

We recently held a company appreciation party here and found the venue well laid out and accommodating. Their staff was helpful and knowledgeable, teaching us how to play games and making recommendations. Very welcoming!

Be
Review №62

There are two stores in Seattle that gave a great selection and a knowledgeable staff. This is one of those two stores.They have a free play library of board games, and some great neighborhood food options that they seems ok with being brought in ( bring some napkins and keep those games separate of your food ;D ).In addition, Ive found that this place also has tons of harder to find games, and usually is the shop that has certain games if my closer game shop doesnt.

Ka
Review №63

Fantastic game shop! They have the latest new debuts, old favorites, and unexpected finds. They specialize in board games but you find a selection of RPGs and card games such as Magic. Board games are divided out by theme, with a whole wall of family games and a section for 2 player games. The staff is super knowledgeable and they have a fabulous selection of games to try out.

Ja
Review №64

I had a great online ordering experience from Blue Highway. I ordered from them instead of *cough* a certain larger online retailer, because I was buying for friends who lived near Seattle and I wanted their gift to ship from nearby to show up on time. They did a fantastic job getting it out on time and according to my friends, the gift wrapping was great. Thanks! :)

Ke
Review №65

Great little FLGS. I dont live close enough to frequent it but any time Im in the neighborhood I make sure to stop by. They have an extensive library and a cozy little play area. Knowledgeable staff. Typical pricing.

No
Review №66

Nice board game shop with a pretty good selection of titles relative to its size. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They have a great lending library of games and some nice tables to try them out. I wish the location was a little more convenient for me so I could visit more often.

A
Review №67

Much better selection of games than Mox. If only they had the ambience

Z
Review №68

Love this place! The employees here are always very happy to help us find exactly what we need. Good prices on dice.

Va
Review №69

This is the only shop that focuses on selling board games! For most board game shops, they need magic for the income. But this place only has magic once or twice a week! Its very family friendly and you can meet some great people here. The owner Scott is very nice, and he has a HUGE board game library, that you can play in the store.

do
Review №70

Love this place. Tons of great games for families and for anyone who loves games and very knowledgeable and helpful staff.

Sh
Review №71

Great little game shop with lots of community events. Friendly workers happy to help teach you a game from their library. 100% recommend!

Sa
Review №72

A gem of a store with a lot of cool stuff and youll have a ball just looking at things in the shop. The staff are very cool and extremely helpful.

Me
Review №73

This cute store had a BIG selection of games to select from. A knowledgeable staff member assisted me in selecting a great game for our family. This is quite a challenge as we have a lot of games already. I also added that we needed a smaller sized game given the constraints of our luggage. I was also able to find the invisible ink yes and know books there!

Em
Review №74

My husband and I moved to queen Ann recently and we are hooked on this store! The staff has recommended so many great games for us! They have yet to lead us astray. And if you arent sure you can always play it before buying it. Best game store!

Jo
Review №75

My favorite board game shop. It is very cozy and feels more comfortable and less retail oriented than other ships like card kingdom. They have excellent staff who answer questions and are happy to recommend and teach you board games from their large library of free games to try out.

Ga
Review №76

Blue Highway Games is a rock star in the board and card community of the Puget Sound. Located right on the top of Queen Anne Hill, I almost view Blue Highway as a sort of palace. Its fun and exciting, with a huge library of games to play in the store for free, and they host Magic: The Gather, Pokemon, D&D, and other games and tournaments weekly. The staff is friendly, and will always point you in the right direction for new games to buy and try.Theyre open game nights on Friday and Saturday evenings cant be beat: full of fine folks from around the Sound, and lots of games to play!

Jo
Review №77

Small game shop with all the right things. Large library of games. Tables to play on. Many engaging events. Friendly staff and nicely displayed inventory.

Ja
Review №78

So nice here! Let you try out games or just come in and play around! So relaxed!

Ki
Review №79

Just wonderful

Je
Review №80

Support local game stores!Friendly, knowledgeable staff can help you out with selecting the right board or table top or collectable card game for you.This place is a local institution hosting regular events around a variety of interests.

Al
Review №81

Great shop to find board games. A little on the pricey side, but its a good way to support local businesses. They have a wall of games you can try out before you buy any in the shop, to make sure you like it.

Ze
Review №82

Amazing selection of board games

Ma
Review №83

Quiet little shop down in Queen Anne with a great selection of board games and card games along with a couple of tables and a library of board games that you can try with your friends. In terms of price nothing here is cheaper than something like Amazon but I find it more meaningful to spend the extra couple dollars to support a local store than a giant like Amazon.

Ro
Review №84

Staff is friendly and approachable. Selection is top notch.

Lu
Review №85

The most pedestrian friendly board game store in Seattle. Lots of demo games and tables to play them on. There are some bottled drinks and snacks but more food options would be nice (though there are plenty of food venues within a block).

Pa
Review №86

Weve been regular customers of Blue Highway for years. This place is such a treasure if youre looking for a Friendly Local Game Store. Invested owners, a welcoming space, and smart/kind/helpful/funny staff.

Ky
Review №87

Seriously my favorite store in Seattle. Whenever I am within a few miles I have to just pop in, even just to look with envy at the game selection. They have an awesome library of games to test out and play, plenty of space and it even smells normal!!Staff are amazingly friendly and knowledgable. Went there with my parents and wife to check out a game once and the employee sat down and explained all of the rules in an easy to understand way.They have a frequent buyers program where after spending $200 in store you get a $20 gift card. They do loads of events and game nights as well.Definitely recommend!

Sh
Review №88

Great place to try out and buy all kinds of games! Super knowledgable staff.

Ki
Review №89

Nice game store. Great selection of games. They have a few tables where you can play or try out a demo game.

Ke
Review №90

Fantastic selection of board games and puzzles; great local shop.

Ad
Review №91

Really nice community spot, very kid friendly, nice variety of events, the loft is a great spot to hang out and play games. Have heard really really wonderful things about the Pokémon community in particular.

Je
Review №92

Great selection games. By far one of the best in the city. The layout of the store is awesome and the staff are all very helpful.

Ru
Review №93

Very friendly staff and you can play games whenever you wish for however long. very nice

Be
Review №94

They have a great selection, with an option to order any games they dont have on shelf with no obligations to buy it. Staff are friendly and helpful, the owner is passionate, and the store is involved with different gaming communities (MtG, board gamers, etc). Their library of games available to play in the store is better than even cafe mox. While they dont serve food or many drinks, its in a great area with near by food options available.

Da
Review №95

Great game shop, wonderful place to play Keyforge

Ka
Review №96

Looooots of games. My favorite is the upstairs where they sell used games for super cheap!

A.
Review №97

Delightful shop with a wide array of board games, puzzles and the like. Plenty of seating and games available for play. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Re
Review №98

Packed with fun games and staffed by helpful people. Monthly beer+games night is fun. Maybe they could stand to get an AC upstairs for the summers, though.

Bh
Review №99

A++++. Highly Recommend. Excellent customer service, ton of events, very friendly staff, huge game library to pick up, great selection of games.

js
Review №100

The coolest and best store in Seattle! Family fun like no other. College kids, grade school kids, adults, seniors there is something for everyone! Free game demo library, game nights, beer and game nights, kids only pokemon and magic, im telling you you owe it to yourself, your spouse and your kids to go there some night!

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  • Address:2203 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, United States
  • Site:http://bluehighwaygames.com/
  • Phone:+1 206-282-0540
Categories
  • Game store
  • Toy store
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–7PM
  • Tuesday:10AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–8PM
  • Thursday:10AM–8PM
  • Friday:10AM–8PM
  • Saturday:10AM–8PM
  • Sunday:10AM–8PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:No
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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