Indulge Your Gamer Fantasy

Friday Night Magic at Multiverse on Broadway.

Multiverse Comics

Breakups suck, obviously. But what makes the recent termination of my three–year relationship even worse is the fact that the person who dumped me took our shared collection of 1000+ Magic: the Gathering (MTG) cards off to NYC, and my partner in love and mana was lost forever. Lucky for me, and those like me who love to indulge in epic fantasy play, there’s a solid crop of local game stores that not only sell everything a budding Planeswalker needs, but who host regular gaming nights for a variety of different fantastical amusements.

Head over to Multiverse Comics on Providence’s West Side and more often than not someone is up for a juicy MTG battle... as long as the store’s not too busy. Add to your MTG library with their extensive collection and follow them on Facebook to keep up with official MTG game nights, themed-deck release parties and Sunday drafts. 
265 Broadway. 223-2112.

For the serious gamers, Die Hard Games in Lincoln is the MTG and Yu-Gi-Oh capital of Rhode Island. They host multiple drafts/tournaments every week with special prizes, as well as larger monthly tournaments for the ultra-competitive.
101 Higginson Ave, Lincoln. #111 312-3407

Untapped Games started out as an eBay-only operation and has grown into a major collectable card seller. Whether you’re looking for MTG decks or for something more obscure, Untapped is likely to have the fantasy game you’re looking for. They host weekly drafting events and tournaments for a variety of different strategy games and RPGs. Visit their website and check out their calendar for more info.
545 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket. 368-1619

Don’t be swayed by Mana Core’s semi-hidden location in Olneyville; this is a gamer’s haven. I mean, their tagline is “Where Planeswalkers Gather” (if you do not know what a “Planeswalker” is then this is probably not the place for you). Mana Core holds a special version of MTG, hosts league nights on Tuesdays and tournaments on Fridays. They also carry a number of board games and collectables for those looking to start something new.
679 Broadway. 888-584-GAME

Lastly, if you’re a gaming newbie or perhaps just interested in meeting other like-minded fantasy lovers, but aren’t quite ready to show up to a tournament, then check out The Rhode Island Gamers group. It’s a 723 member strong online organization of live action RPG lovers and strategy game enthusiasts. Chances are, if you’re looking to play some MTG or to embark on a lengthy Dungeon and Dragons quest, this is the best place to organize some epic adventures.