Cinderheart Gaming - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Francis W.

Cinderheart; what an unexpected, intensely enchanting experience.

Byfar, a most impressive shop; every wall lined with an extraordinary selection of interactive games, collectibles, trinkets, and mystery items for every age range. Upon perusing, it seemed as though most relevant fandoms were represented in some way;  from gamer cassics such as World of Warcraft and Dungeons and Dragons to mod fandoms such as Yugioh, Pokemon, One Piece, and My Hero Academia.

What a fun, eclectic array of board games; I was tempted to pick one up, but opted for a unique, artfully-crafted One Piece starter deck instead (refer to attached media). I deeply appreciated that while there was a broad selection thematically geared towards the more accelerated gamer, there were also simpler board games available (appeared to be equally as exciting) for those of us who are still a bit new to the scene.

(Just a notation; tons of clearance, and incredibly fair pricing. Also an optional survey with opportunity for discounted checkout available at the register.)

From the attached media, you will notice the wonderfully organized shelving; whereas many gaming stores tend to seem a bit overcrowded, Cinderheart is quite easy to navigate (+5 points for kid-friendliness). A few additional facets of this shop that solidify it as a must-return in my book: friendly, warm service, exclusivity of merchandise, on-site events, and a spacious game room for the larger party.

If you are one who tends towards collecting/ values exclusivity of stock, for fair, affordable prices, Cinderheart is the place for you.  What a range of action figures, (discounted) dice, interesting trinkets, individual cards and decks that would definitely peak your interest.

For the more inexperienced gamer, or those new to a particular fandom, there are tons of starter decks available and a vast selection of phenomenal, fun merch (plushies, mini figures, mystery packs, etc).

Upon concluding for the sake of post length, I must emphatically mention; what an incredibly beautiful layout to the entire store.

Craftsmanship of every fixture excellent; from lighting to interior decor, the overall design of Cinderheart amplified atmospheric quality and thereby; shopping experience.

Truly, there is something for everyone at Cinderheart.

Dear readers, I implore you to see for yourself.

Thank you, Cinderheart, for the memorable experience. 💎

Rusty R.

Stopped by while in town for a work trip and enjoyed the great experience. The owner is super friendly and took his time going over the value of a few cards that I purchased. Highly recommended for those into TCG and/or board games!

Tim B.

Great local game shop with a really cool interior ambiance! I love the decor, brick and torches on the wall. It gives the shop a great feel and there are tables to play games with friends. They also have a tv with gaming shows on which is a nice touch. Pricing is reasonable too. ⭐💥✨

Amanda M.

Awesome little game store, they have a little bit of everything. Great selection of MTG items.

Francisco C.

Stopped in on a quick trip to the city and I absolutely love it. Great prices and selection on games. I will definitely be coming back every time I come to visit.

Seven A.

These guys run a great little board game shop! New location, all of the interior was decorated/themed with props made by hand - just a really nice atmosphere overall. Fransisco and his dad were very knowledgeable and friendly! I came away with a couple of Pokémon card booster packs and a handmade wooden dice case. I'll definitely be coming back for board games, as they seemed to have a lot of new stuff in stock when I was there last.

Cynical O.

Absolutely stellar experience at Cinderheart! From the moment you walk in, the decor is breathtaking, with modern aesthetics in a way that’s both nostalgic and refreshing. Every corner is meticulously designed, making it not just a shopping destination but an immersive adventure. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, always ready to help with recommendations or answer questions.

Anthony L. (.

Amazing gaming store. Super clean and well organize. Owner is really friendly. Highly recommended for those into TCG or board games.