Did you read the recent blog by the Local Moms Network about Family Game Night? It is a great list of games, tips and tricks. GLAMoms thought it was the perfect opportunity to find some local small businesses to shop local for family game night to stock up on a couple new options of games (and puzzles).
🎲 Game & Toy Shops for Family Game Night
Summit Comics and Games – Lansing, MI
A local favorite for comics and tabletop gaming, Summit has a good selection of board games, card games, and RPG titles. Summit is perfect if you want something beyond the classics.
AFK Games – Holt
A community-oriented hobby game shop with an extensive board game selection plus space to play. Great for dated and modern family games alike.
Mother and Earth Kids – Lansing
A charming local toy store focusing on quality, educational toys, games, and gift options for kids of all ages — wonderful for finding family-friendly board games and puzzles.
Spark STEM Toys & Gifts – Lansing
Located inside the Impression 5 Science Center, this shop specializes in STEM toys, puzzles, and games that encourage learning through play — perfect for a game night with an educational twist.
Other budget friendly options to find games for family game night
Here’s a short list of fun, budget-friendly ways to find new-to-you games and puzzles beyond buying them new.
♻️ Second-Chance & Community Options
Thrift stores – Local Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity ReStores and other thrift stores often have gently used board games and puzzles at great prices.
Resale shops – Places like local consignment shops or antique malls can be treasure troves for classic or unique games.
Community swaps & garage sales – Look for neighborhood swap meets, church bazaars, and weekend garage sales — great for scoring puzzles and family games.
Friends & neighbors – Organize a game exchange where families bring games they’re ready to rotate out and trade with others.
Local library – Some libraries offer board game lending programs or puzzle swaps you can join for free.
Online community groups – Neighborhood groups on Facebook, Nextdoor, or local buy/sell/trade pages often have games available or listed for trade/gift.
These options are especially great for saving money, discovering classics, and keeping games in playful circulation and a nice bonus for family game night planning!
Bonus Local Play Ideas (Not Game Shops but Great for Play)
Impression 5 Science Center – While not a game retailer, this interactive museum is a hands-on experience for families to play, solve puzzles, and explore together. It is the perfect inspiration for your “game night” theme with educational play ideas.
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The Local Moms Networks great list of board game options for children of all ages can be found HERE
Have fun!
What’s your family’s favorite go-to game? We may make our own list of game suggestions, please share your favorite HERE!
Local options for games to play during your next Family Game Night – click HERE – for local options to find games (and puzzles) locally.
