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Gaming Stores in or around Chicago?

Started by timrichter9, September 29, 2008, 02:09:08 AM

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timrichter9

September 29, 2008, 02:09:08 AM
Anybody know of a good gaming shop in Chicago?
I am not interested in any shops that just stock Magic and WoTC.  I am mainly interested in game stores that have been around for a while and have a good selection of used RPG books (or in the alternative, a book store that has a large used RPG selection).
I will be in Chicago for 4 days in about 2 weeks and am trying to find some books that are out of print and always love to experience a new game shop.
Thanks
Tim

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Koltar

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September 29, 2008, 02:20:38 AM
YES!!

 And why 3 threads to ask??

Do a topic search for Chicago or Illinois - about a month or more ago the Chicago area folks on here were rving about a really good one i think they said was near DuPage county.
It might be the same one I remember from my teenage years.
I don't live there - but my grandparents did and my parents grew up in that area....thats why i;m somewgat familiar.


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timrichter9

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September 29, 2008, 02:39:21 AM
Quote from: Koltar;252505YES!!

 And why 3 threads to ask??


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Huh?  3 Threads to ask?  What does that mean?
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Devil #1 to the PCs:  Come help us, the benefits are wonderful.
PC #1 to Devil:  Is there a dental plan?
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timrichter9

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September 29, 2008, 02:40:17 AM
I get it now.  My browser hung up twice.  I assumed they did not go through.
Sorry
Tim
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Overheard when the PCs were being \'recruited\' to the dark side by some devils:
Devil #1 to the PCs:  Come help us, the benefits are wonderful.
PC #1 to Devil:  Is there a dental plan?
Devil to PC #1:  Sure.  You can have as many teeth as you want.

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Want to Play: Hackmaster, DiTV, Paranoia XP

Koltar

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September 29, 2008, 02:46:37 AM
Alright - I'll do most ogf the legwork for you.

 When I typed in the word " Chicagoland " , I got this on the subject search:

http://www.therpgsite.com/search.php?searchid=39152

Which includes THIS thread about a game store in that area:


http://www.therpgsite.com/showthread.php?t=11777&highlight=Chicagoland


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James J Skach

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September 29, 2008, 10:37:19 AM Last Edit: September 29, 2008, 10:40:02 AM by James J Skach
Quote from: timrichter9;252503Anybody know of a good gaming shop in Chicago?
I am not interested in any shops that just stock Magic and WoTC.  I am mainly interested in game stores that have been around for a while and have a good selection of used RPG books (or in the alternative, a book store that has a large used RPG selection).
I will be in Chicago for 4 days in about 2 weeks and am trying to find some books that are out of print and always love to experience a new game shop.
Thanks
Tim

PM me or email direct to honda 305 at comcast dot net
I'm sure Koltar probably linked to the thread...

Games Plus, 101 Prospect Ave. Mt. Prospect IL. A quick ride on the Chicago Northwest train to the Mt Prospect station and walk a block or so.

Too bad you won't be here this weekend - the bi-annual (or is it semi-annual?) auction is on.

ETA: And if you're lucky enough to come in on a Wednesday night after 6:00, you'll have the awesome pleasure of meeting me :D
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Mark Plemmons

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September 30, 2008, 10:13:40 AM
Quote from: James J Skach;252582Games Plus, 101 Prospect Ave. Mt. Prospect IL.

Absolutely.  One of the best gaming stores in the nation, for my money.
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