Reviews of Weekend Anime and Games. (Book Store) in Portland (Maine).

Weekend Anime and Games

211 Reviews

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Game store

492 Main St, Westbrook, ME 04092, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Weekend Anime and Games

Barbara Mele

This is a very fun spot! They have tons of games for purchase, and knowledgeable staff who are good resources. There is a used game section, with discounted prices, and they also have an area to play games in-store for free, or borrow and take home as part of their $5/month membership. They had some hardship during covid, with a contractor who took their money without doing the expansion work, so currently the lending library is somewhat limited. They’re running a GoFundMe to cover the expansion costs.

Rick Kreinheder

A nice trading card game shop staffed with great people who are knowledgeable on a wide variety of games and hobbies. Edit 9/14/2022 Something my initial review failed to mention was how truly kind the staff members of the store are to those in their community facing hard times. Your words of kindness have likely had a larger impact than you may have expected.

Kris Pahel

This is an epic little joint. They've been around a long time. They have a good stock of games and magazines and books. More games. While I was in the store there was a good mix of people. There was a family of four. There were some teenagers who were all friendly enough. My daughter and I were of course there. We went looking for dungeons& dragons stuff. We had no issue finding these things. We got a dungeons& dragons starter kit. She also wanted some pokémon cards. We lucked out and found some other cool trinkets and toys that she thought would be fun to have. All in all, we left with a good bunch of stuff and smiles on our face. I really can't think of any games that we wanted that we didn't see. As I was leaving we talked to a little boy and his dad. The little boy said he goes there every Sunday. I thought that's kind of cool.

Ryan Whatley-Loveall

They have a really cool selection of board games, sealed TCG product, anime figurines, gunpla, and various gasha blind bags. They have lots of accessories for each hobby mentioned and the staff is usually very friendly. It's a bit quirkier than your standard LGS, but they likely have what you need.

Joshua Mathews

The best collection of models, figures, board games, trading cards, stickers, Keychains, Japanese snacks, and general geek goods I have ever seen in the state. The staff and customers were very friendly, and I enjoyed spending time there. Highly recommend if you are a fan of Japanese products that you cannot easily find online or in the state. I can gurantee they have atleast something that will catch your eye! 😁

tiga hero

This is an Amazing place. This is the most complete range of Gundam models I've ever seen here.

Ryan Davis

Being from Williamsburg Virginia we don’t have very many Pokémon card shops ( the ones we do have not very good) this place Weekend Anime absolutely PHENOMENAL staff very helpful and very knowledgeable. Will definitely be visiting again in the future.

Chelsea Jordan

Big game store! I play Magic The Gathering and went here for a Pre-Release. Super fun and the people were all very kind. I'm from Texas and everyone was welcoming and nice to me. Went alone and left with invitations to other events from players! Store was clean and has a bathroom. Not much parking, but there are a few spots in the back.

Alex Chandler

Neat little shop, shop may be small but inventory is huge. Thanks for helping me find the right type of base station for my gunpla and having the best price for them around

Hannah Libby

I go to this store all the time, the staff is amazing and the item selection is great. I find myself recommending this store to my friends all the time. If you’re looking for Pokémon cards or anime merch, all for a good price, I can’t recommend this store enough. Keep up the good work!!

Patĉjo MeKarti

It's a wonderful little shop with anything you could possibly need. Like I guarantee it's waaay more than you're picturing now. Just go. Check 'em out

Arthur Armington

This is the best game store I've ever been to in my life. they have a great variety of games, game accessories and sundries. Also, the staff are exceptionally friendly, generous and helpful

Katy Hollander

They have $5 “bricks” of used Pokémon cards that are great for a kiddo who is just getting started! Staff was very helpful to this parent who didn’t know what she was looking for! 🤪 …

Diego Guerra

It was an amazing experience going in, very helpful and pointed where the item i needed was. Amazing stock. 10/10 will buy from again.

Mindi Stavish (Simply Stavish)

My son was thrilled with the selection of Pokémon cards. The owners was super friendly too!

Curtis Powers

This is a Hidden Gem for Gamers. Board games, Anime, and I stopped for the D&D selection. Great selection of RPG accessories and different die (huge selection🎲) Gamers get to Westbrook!! And see this shop for yourself, if you haven't already!! Check the hours online. Support Local Business.

Jena Kitteninstrings

Weekend anime is one of my favorite local game stores. Its neat and clean and well organized. The employees are friendly and knowledgeable about products if I have questions. If they don't know they're willing to look up answers for me. Highly recommend!

Dawn Laughlin (mrscrazy69d)

Your one stop for all your gaming needs your fun cute Japanese Chinese memorabilia and some yummy snacks

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I recently made a purchase of an item that is out of print and very difficult to find in the U.S. The price was unbelievably low compared to other retailers. It arrived in perfect condition in less than 2 days. I'm glad I was able to buy locally and I am very happy with my purchase.

Kyle Aarons

Just moved to Westbrook mid pandemic. I can't wait until the vaccine starts to hit and we can go back to doing things! The few times I've been in there have been really great! Wonderful staff, large quantity of games, really neat snack area .. All in all a great asset to my new community! I'm looking forward to being a part of it!!

Julie York

Love the shop and the community that goes here. The changes from the pandemic have been good (everything online, curb side ordering, the discord!) and mixed (miss seeing all the players...!!). But it's nice to know there's still a place to go nearby to connect with. :)

Avery Smith

Great location if you're looking for any kind of board games, from casual to hardcore, lots of selections of trading cards, good spot for Magic: The Gathering. Staff is friendly, has a good sense of humor. If you or someone you know is a total board game nerd, they will feel right at home here.

Gabe Larsen

Pros -Awesome people -Big demo library -Large variety of tournaments -Lots of buying choices Cons -Too many screaming kids on Sundays -_- -Sort of small -You're reading this review and not going there! Overall an awesome store and I totally recommend to anyone interested in board games, card games and especially Magic the Gathering™! I just don't recommend going on Sunday, as the noise levels are high and it's quite hard to enjoy anything on that day =p (or you can just wait for Pokemon to end (at about 4:00 P.M))

scott harris

I really enjoyed this place, a lot of great selections on anime, pokemon, magic and more. Some really awesome things in clearance. Friendly staff and great card supply section. Will not be disappointed.

Adam Lancaster

As someone who puts a lot of money into hobbies such as card games, I have tried a lot of options as hobby shops go, and weekend anime has proven to be the best possible choice. I would rather support them than buy elsewhere. The atmosphere and friendly staff make everyone feel included and valued in the space. The selection of imported novelties, board games, and hobbies make weekend anime and games a haven for anyone who embraces nerd culture. I used weekend anime and games for majority of my holiday presents through the WA care packages available on the online store. Not only was it a convenient way to order, but the 10 flat rate for shipping was very affordable, and the care packages exceeded expectations, everyone had fun seeing what they got in the grab bags. Thank you for being the best choice around for hobby shops.

Ram Ram

I just stopped in for my first time and really enjoyed my short visit there. There was a lot to choose from and the gent on duty was very outgoing and helpful. I will definitely be coming back when I'm in town again.

John Talbot

Literally the best hobby store I've ever been to. Need trading cards for MtG/Yugioh/Vanguard/more? BOOM you got it. Need em in sealed or blind bags? BOOM you got it. Need a new board game? BOOM you got it. Need TTRPG supplies? BOOM you got it. Need the most affordable Gundam supplies in the US? BOOM you got it. Need to be able to get an exact item from a gacha machine so you don't waste money? BOOM you got it. I just can't think of any hobby store so well stocked in every area and all at prices that are super good. I hate that I'm only able to visit once a year here because I absolutely love it. Edit: I do wish there were a little more manga and anime DVD/blu-rays on sale but this is a huge nitpick. An awesome store, again.

Chris Clark

A great place to play Magic: the Gathering and other tabletop games. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the community of regulars is fun and welcoming to players of all experience levels. The best game store around!

Anthony Boynton

Such an awesome shop! Extremely friendly staff who are all very helpful. It's too bad more stores like this one don't exist anymore!

Hannah Jewel

Very helpful staff and amazing store. Wide selection of MTG singles and packs including some Japanese packs. Tons of cute key chains for the anime lovers and they even make their own designs of keychains and jewelry.

Dale Magliola

Really cool store, they had lots of Japanese gatcha ball prizes and other blind bag/box collectables for sale.

Jody Holt

Wow! Great customer service still exists! I am in Maryland and found an obscure, hard-to-find book on their site and called last night to see that it actually was in stock. This was literally only one of a couple that I could find in the entire U.S. in stock. Instead of jacking up the price (like the other couple sellers had done), they gave it to me for cover price, very affordable shipping, and actually placed it in the mail to be picked up later that night. Followed it up with multiple emails to me with receipt and tracking while I was on the phone. Very friendly and will put them at top of my list to contact for anything in the future. Would rather support small businesses like this, than trying to save $2 for Amazon-ish entities whom have exported their customer service to increase their margins. Thanks!!!

Colter Bishop

Awesome games store run by incredibly friendly and helpfully staff. One of the better places in the state for table top games.

Matt Horne

We walked in and we're immediately greeted as though we had been friends for years. We were inmediatly asked if we were attending the potluck game night and then chatted about out interests. Sadly we were just passing through and could not attend the potluck. I stopped specifically looking for MTG cards. The shop has a great selection of cards for all formats as well my favorite - boxes of bulk rares to sift through. I half built a new EDH deck as well as found quite a few fun cards that I didn't know I was even looking for. I wish I lived closer because the atmosphere was really wonderful for a game store.

Kyle Porter

I posted this same review on Yelp. I visited this shop for the first time at the recent Pokemon League Cup, and man was I blown away. When I went to previous shops, the only TCG they actually really cared about was Magic and that was about that, the other selections limited and such. At Weekend Anime, while it seems a tad apparent that Magic is still popular, they don't give the cold shoulder to other TCG's and have an amazing selection of product. They also have all the best sleeves on the market here and even though I only bought some KMC's, I can assume their prices are fair if not really good. The owners were some really awesome people and the people that came to play were really cool too. Can't forget to mention the huge selection of board games, figures and other cool stuff that I didn't get to check out. The experience here has me excited for my future with Pokemon since TCG's never worked for me before and I definitely will be coming back on a regular basis!

Colin Wagner

Walked in and there were several tables set up with people energetically playing magic. It was obvious that they were a group of regulars and were having a blast. The atmosphere was great and the selection of games and cards was just what I was looking for.

David Pearson

Came wrong day for event and staff turned my opps to win kids got great new cards and boxes free and they made Dad look like a champ. They also were curious and kind. Pos system was so fast we had time to look around. Front of store looked little shady but kids liked the pikachi lawn cut outs. Inside was well laid out. Don't think the kids liked the comment on the door about all stuff geeks would want or what ever. Tried to not remember that one. This store knew much more than the two in NH. Very relaxed feeling in the store. One associate looked like he was wearing pajama bottoms. Over all due to knowledge and over all kindness we will be back for sure for yugioh day. KIDS got started boxes for being new players. (Dad was new player too) so the kid in me was jealous but it was about them any way. Great way to spend a weekend day that was rainy.

Zachary Goater

Tim and the Team are always helpful (and, if you've ever been to a game store, tremendously patient.) If you need a board game, TCG supplies and cards, used games, Japanese snacks, singles, and various nerd ephemera, don't sleep on Weekend Anime.

Jackson Petro

I came into the store during a visit with my inlaws in Maine to pick up some dnd stuff. I was very sorry that my visit didn't allow me to spend more time here but I managed to get in two visits, the second just to hang out and talk with people. I found that there was a pretty diverse selection of dnd stuff to purchase, a lot of stores have a lot more limited selection, and there was a wonderful atmosphere at this shop for gaming and fun.

Yunfa Chen

It is a wonderful little store that doesn't have much anime but does have tabletop and card gaming as well an enormous stock of manga shelved along every wall. The decor is a bit austere but there is an unparalleled atmosphere that makes you feel like everyday is like summer camp and all kisses are just like your first. A really great place and a wonderful shopping experience!

Ben Katz

A great place for tabletop games, RPGs, anime, and more. The owners and staff are wonderfully helpful, and will make you feel very welcome. Perfect atmosphere, and they'll even let you host your own games/events!

Peter Maranci

Wow. The place looks like a house from the outside, but inside there's more manga, board games, card games, and roleplaying material per square foot than any place I've seen - and I've seen a LOT. I found a card game there that I have never seen anywhere else, and their collection of manga simply blows away every other store I have checked out in New England. Definitely worth a long drive to see.

Cody Norwood

Just got my cards in very quickly and they have unique envelops too. Would order from them again

Alexander Hinckley (Ya Boy Blu)

Good place to sit down and play any card game or board game. Staff members are nice and helpful. The place is a little small but it gives it a comfortable and cozy feeling.

Kat

There is so much fun stuff to find in here. I’ve taken a bunch of my friends there recently and they were all happy with what they bought.

Corey Toomey

I like going to weekend anime every Saturday and Sunday if i can. The staff is awesome and very helpful and so are the customer that visit and play there. The prices are also anothet reason i keep going. My only complaint and its small is that i wish more force of will was played on the weekends lol this only cause i work 2nd and i cant play on the weekdays. Other than that i love it and i plan on going back every weekend.

Robert Hunley

Awesome card shop with a great system for looking up singles.

Nate Johengen

Weekend Anime is amazing for a lot of reasons. These include(But are not limited to), The large demo library, thew people that go there are really nice, The events that are held are fun and are a good experience in themselves, and, while the anime selection itself is lacking, the manga, board games, and card games are everywhere. Of course, its not all sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows. It gets pretty cramped on there, as well as how loud it gets on occasion. But don't let that stop you. 5/5 stars.

Rebekah Ann

Huge variety of board games! Friendly, nerdy people! Tournaments and weekly activities for Pokemon, magic the gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh players (plus more games I'm sure)! 10/10 would visit again!!

Seth Ward

Got my Magic The Gathering prerelease packs in 2 days. I will be ordering more magic products in the future, from the website.

Andrea Nakamura

Weekend Anime is owned and operated by the most lovable nerds I've ever met. If you like manga, anime, tabletop games, or geek culture in general, you will love stopping by! Whenever I'm in Maine visiting family, I always go out of my way to see the WA crew. <3

recan777

This place is pretty great for games, pokemon, and misc anime stuff. Tim is a real MVP, super friendly and accommodating.

Arthur Moore

Great place to go to and have a great time can still play at the store

Brian Laliberte

A hidden gem. This is a fantastic store. Everything you could possibly want in terms of games and anime. Definitely worth checking out.

Larissa Ponomarenko

Great place if you're into anime or any sort of gaming like d&d magic etc. Has gaming nights. Fun place. Great place to meet new people who share your interests.

Virginia Aikens

Great selection of CCGs and board games. Very small selection of models and Japanese merch. No anime or manga. Friendly staff.

Liz K

This local store has a huge selection of games, and a friendly atmosphere. They run lots of weekly events and tournaments as well!

Noah Reidelbach

Incredibly friendly staff and great Magic the Gathering events and community. What more could you want from a local game store?

Matt Noonan

Great for board games and card games but the anime section is a small corner of the store very limited selection.

Bubalack Gaming

Very friendly staff and is one of the best places to indulge in pretty much any nerdy hobby

Bald bathnor

An amazing shop with a great selection of cards and books. It would be 5 stars but some of their magic singles are overpriced.

Lordofthetv

Very cool place! Has all the important things and some fun things.

Brian Reid

This place is great! The people who work there are very polite and helpful, and its just so fun playing there with people youve never met, or old friends

Kevin Sahakian

Fantastic shop with a wide array of anime/table top/board games. Staff is awesome and helpful.

Salt & Sand Studios

Great selection of games and great staff.

Conor Galligan

In what looks like an old home, so tons of space. Lots of tables for playing games, good selection of MtG singles, packs, etc. Super friendly staff.

Bennet Watson

Really nice shop and great service

Tim Parker

Best selection of board games and table tops games I have seen in a long time

BlueOni

Best place to buy Dragon ball Super cards and enter tournaments! Love the selection of stuff to buy.

Alex Anges

Great selection and very friendly staff

Joshua Lonsdale

Good times. Competitive but not horrorcore.

Lucas Cotterell

Welcoming environment and knowledgeable staff. Great place to play games, participate in events, and find hobby imports.

ch3 che

Got what we needed. Asked a basic question and the guy was just rude. So won't be back.

Carol Mosley

So many games to choose from! Great selection!

Chris Eugley

Great attitude and friendly environment. Card shop, games, anime and more.

Kat G

Clean store, well organized, lots of play space. Pricing looks like MSRP on most things.

Walter Cantin

Great selection of Anime! Check it out if you play any trading card game, or if you're a fan of Anime.

simplemodding

Friendly and great variety of trading cards

cash

i LOVE this place. Really nice staff, fair prices and much more. This place is amazing. It really is.

Kobold Queen

great place to hang out and play games. i come here for D&D and keyforge

jordan goodwin (Vickvega82)

Nice game store. Clean and helpful staff.

Shawn Wilson

Fun games, great atmosphere. Amazing deals!

Matt Clements

Awesome game, anime and collectable card shop. Nerd paradise

James Desrosiers

All the cards you could want. Nice shop with sanctioned competitions.

Rafael Guerra

Great place to buy RPG dice, books and accessories.

Gabriel Irish

A wide variety of tabletop games. Their staff was very knowledgable.

Dani Cirone

Cute little store! Lots of goodies and cards! Boardgames galore!

Zachary Porter

Great service

Clara Jacobs

Good people, fair prices and an awesome staff. Everyone is really nice

Kristie Roberts

Great prices friendly people. Get in there and get gaming!

John Wheeler

Best local game store hands down

Stan Jesionowski

Friendly staff and nice place to play games.

Linda Walker

Fast ,friendly,& helpful.I love this place

Tyler Cousens

Great store with friendly and helpful staff.

Eduardo Thomas Pérez del Postigo

The best spot around Portland for a cards or board game!

TheUnknownDanish

I love this place. I'm definitely going here again.

Logan Tranchemontagne

Love it bit pricy but nice staff and people

Robin Griffin

Tim does an awesome job very friendly and knowledgeable

Bob Wallace

Nice clean place to play. Lots of games

Jonathan Ramos

The people who work there are very helpful, and nice.

Mission: Board Games

Excellent and prompt customer service!

Derek Viger

Tons of games. Good places to play games as well

Jeff Joyce

Awesome!! Great 👍place, great people!! …

Victor Robinson

Cool shop. Lots of games.

Bruce Bannon

Great place, fun and good people!

M. Allen Johnson

Great store from my experience.

Chad Martel

Good place to hang out and play games

Robert Pollock

Great place, variety, selection and people

Lawrence Williamsen

Cool place, cool people, bit pricy

Rowan McDaniel

Always the best vibes in here.

Postalbyke

Great variety, friendly staff!

Sydney Donohue

Yeeeeeeee get gayyme

Amy Shields

It has almost every magic card.

kevin zaleski

Great selection recommended

richie elefante

Excellent people and service

lshorette

Awesome!

Insanium Girl

A home away from home.

Loid Gaming

great

Tavish McDaniel

Weeabo, hell ya

Canadian Lobster

(Translation) Weebs paradise, this one. (Original) Weebs paradise, uwu.

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