Gamelandia Wins Best of the Peninsula Award!

Hey everybody!

We are super pumped to announce that Gamelandia was voted as the "Best Boutique" and the "Best Place to Take Your Kids" in the peninsula! 

We just wanted to thank our awesome community for voting for us and for making the store such an awesome place to play. We couldn't do it without you!

Here's the article published by the Bay Area News Group:

Situated along the California Avenue retail corridor near Stanford University in the heart of Silicon Valley, Gamelandia stands as an inclusive tabletop game store and community hub where individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels are embraced.

The store boasts an eclectic and thoughtfully curated assortment of games, books, and gifts, catering to the diverse interests of families and friends. To cater to both novices and seasoned players, Gamelandia offers in-store demonstrations, weekly Learn to Play events, and personalized recommendations. 

Once you enter Gamelandia, you will be amazed to find three distinct play spaces, including a Space Room and D&D Room adorned with stunning hand-painted murals by local and nationally recognized artists. Customers have the option to reserve an entire room for private events like birthdays or work gatherings, or simply a table to explore any of the over 600 titles in the store’s library. 

Gamelandia also hosts after-school and summer programming tailored for children, featuring activities like Kids D&D, Kids Magic the Gathering, and Pokémon Jr. League. For adults, the store organizes weekly game nights for popular trading card games, along with FREE student game nights on Thursdays. Additionally, Gamelandia serves as a venue for regional tournaments that attract enthusiasts from across the state. 

At Gamelandia, the philosophy that learning through play is not only effective but also enjoyable resonates deeply with the staff and gaming enthusiasts that seem to love the place. The store’s ultimate aim is to foster joy through human connection, welcoming all to experience the magic of gaming. 

Here’s what people are saying about Gamelandia: 

“We ‘love’ this store. It’s amazing in so many ways. They have a great selection of games as well as super friendly and helpful staff (they’ve suggested new games to us, which have gone on to become family favorites!). And the games rooms are a great gathering place for friends and groups! The game rooms are beautifully decorated, have free tea and drinks, and the staff will provide personalized recommendations from their game library. My son and his friend had *so much fun* here on a rainy Sunday morning. We can’t wait to go back! They are truly a gem in Palo Alto.” ~ Helene Grossman 

“Great staff, super nice, organized space and really cool game rooms where you can play with your friends. We got a room for 6 people for around $10/person for 2 hours. Owners are really nice. There is free hot chocolate and tea if you want. We played Catan and Sequence and chatted with the owners. It is a fun place to spend time with friends and play your favorite board games. They have it all!” ~ Nijat Behbudov 

“Easily the best game store in the Bay Area!” ~ Lucy Wang