Alternate Universes Wilmington (4.4 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
A family-owned game store with three locations in the greater Philadelphia area. We buy and sell Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh cards! We specialize in trading card games, minis games, board games, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. Each AU has a retail space stocked with games and gaming accessories, plus a play area lined with tables for free open play anytime we’re open. We hold regular weekly tournaments for MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Pokemon, plus bigger special events every month. Like us on Facebook or check our website for updates on tournaments and other store info!
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
Heavy on the TCG side—mostly MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Pokémon. Not much in terms of sports wax or singles, so don’t go digging for vintage or slabs. Solid spot for trading or playing, but more for the players than the breakers or flippers.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Pokémon collectors
- TCG players
- Vintage collectors
- High-end / investment collectors
- Slabbed card buyers
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Sports-only collectors
- Kids & beginner collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
Customers praise Alternate Universes Wilmington for its wide selection of Magic: The Gathering and other TCGs, along with a clean and organized store layout. The staff is frequently mentioned as helpful, knowledgeable, and welcoming to both new and seasoned players.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.4
Total Reviews: (196)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 3617 Silverside Rd
- City: Wilmington
- Phone : (302) 482-3480
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: 12-10 PM
- Monday: 12-10 PM
- Tuesday: 12-10 PM
- Wednesday: 12-10 PM
- Thursday: 12-10 PM
- Friday: 12-10 PM
- Saturday: 12-10 PM
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