WELCOME
The Nerd Store is Albany's home for games, gear, and geekery! Whether you're battling dragons, painting minis, or swapping cards, this is your place for tabletop adventures, gaming events, and collectible treasures.
Our Services
There’s always something happening at The Nerd Store—whether you’re here to compete, create, or just hang out. We offer a range of services to make your time with us fun and friendly. Check out what’s waiting for you:
Merchandise
Tournaments & Events
From Magic The Gathering and Warhammer to Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, paints, and supplies—we’ve got the gear to keep your game going strong.
Join us for weekly tournaments and events like Warhammer Wednesday, Tutorial Tuesday for beginners, Pizza Night, Tournaments of Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!, and more!
Open Play Tables
Our tables are always open! Bring a friend or find a game. A $5 door fee is kindly recommended to support the space and community.
Snack bar
Fuel up mid-game with any of our various snacks and sodas from our front counter. Quick, affordable, and always within reach.
Build & Paint Services
Need help with your minis? We offer flexible build and paint services—just chat with staff for pricing and project options.
Locker Rentals
Keep your cards, minis, and gear safe between visits with locker rentals starting at just $10/month.
Upcoming Events
Our Story Begins...
What started as a passion project has grown into Albany’s favorite hangout for tabletop lovers, card sharks, and fantasy fans.
We opened our doors to create a space we always wished existed—a place where everyone, from casual fans to lifelong strategists, could feel welcome.
Since day one, we’ve believed in the power of games to bring people together. And whether you’re rolling dice, flipping cards, or painting minis, we’ve got the tools—and the community—to help you do it right.
What Our Customers Say...
xavier
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Great people, very welcoming and helpful for getting into table top. Definitely recommend for your table top and game needs. I got into painting miniatures with their help and have been enjoying my hobby significantly!
Delmar N.
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I visited here looking for something to do in this town, and the employees here are super helpful! They have custom digital DND tables for rent, Warhammer, card games, and seems like a fun place on a weekend evening if you don't drink, and still want to hang out other Human Beings! I will be visiting again!
DJ K.
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Wonderful space with wonderful people. A true home away from home. Warhammer, D&D, board and card games, tournaments. It's all there and with a friendly face. Snacks available for purchase and an air brush painting area for rent.
All reviews provided via Google Review
