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Glendale's Best Independent Independent Toy and Game Stores

Glendale, ArizonaMarch 24, 20260 views

Independent independent toy and game stores in Glendale is smaller than it was fifteen years ago. What remains is genuinely good. Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. Here are the shops worth making a special trip for.

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#1

West Supply Glendale

Independent independent toy and game stores in Glendale

Old Town Glendale

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Glendale shop has operated since 2016 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#2

North Market Glendale

Independent independent toy and game stores in Glendale

Downtown Glendale

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Glendale shop has operated since 2016 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#3

South Exchange Glendale

Independent independent toy and game stores in Glendale

Eastside Glendale

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Glendale shop has operated since 2003 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open late Thursday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#4

East Market Glendale

Independent independent toy and game stores in Glendale

The Heights Glendale

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Glendale shop has operated since 2007 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Wednesday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.
#5

South Works Glendale

Independent independent toy and game stores in Glendale

Downtown Glendale

Board games, toys, and shops where staff knows what's actually fun. This Glendale shop has operated since 1996 and built its customer base through word of mouth alone. The owner usually knows the inventory personally. That increasingly rare quality is the reason to make a trip.

Closed Sundays. Open late Friday evenings.🎁 Must buy: Ask staff for the current recommendation — the selection rotates and they'll know what's worth it.