The Compleat Strategist (4.6 ⭐)
Independent collector notes and community insights below.
🏆 About
The Compleat Strategist has been serving the gaming community since 1975. We sell board games, role-playing games, collectible card games, war games, miniatures, painting supplies, dice, toys, and more. We are well known for our vast inventory and the endless fun of browsing our overflowing shelves. If you’re looking for a new game or an old favorite, we should be your first stop. We also host gaming events in our gaming space. One of our great pleasures is welcoming customers from across the United States and around the world to our midtown Manhattan location, around the corner from the Empire State Building, in the heart of New York City.
💬 Collector Notes
Independent editorial assessment
This place leans heavy toward RPGs and board games—if you’re looking for Magic, Pokémon, or other TCG singles or sealed, you’ll find a small selection but it’s not the main draw. The space is tight and old school, shelves stacked high, so hunting for treasure takes patience. Staff knows their stuff, but for card collectors, this is more of a side stop than a primary shop.
Who this shop is (and isn’t) for
✅ Best For
- Pokémon collectors
- TCG players
- Vintage collectors
- High-end / investment collectors
- Sealed wax buyers
⛔ Not Ideal For
- Sports-only collectors
- Kids & beginner collectors
- Looking for deep singles inventory
- Seeking in-store play environments
⭐ Review Summary
The Compleat Strategist is praised for its wide selection of tabletop games and role-playing materials, with many customers noting the store’s deep inventory and helpful, knowledgeable staff. Some reviewers mention the store can feel cramped or cluttered, but it is generally clean and organized enough to support its large stock.
Google Reviews Rating: 4.6
Total Reviews: (1160)
📍 Location & Contact
- Address: 11 E 33rd St
- City: New York
- Phone : (212) 685-3880
⏰ Store Hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 10:30 AM-6 PM
- Tuesday: 10:30 AM-6 PM
- Wednesday: 10:30 AM-6 PM
- Thursday: 10:30 AM-6 PM
- Friday: 10:30 AM-6 PM
- Saturday: 10:30 AM-6 PM
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