I can say that Armada is the best game store I've ever been too. When I first moved to Tampa it was a second home to me, the place I met all my new friends , and the most warm and welcoming establishment a newcomer could find. Flash forward over a decade and a half later, I haven't been able to get out and hobby like I used to for almost a decade and I start going to game nights at Armada and what do I find? That it's the same warm, welcoming, supportive store that I remember. Tons of free board games for people to spend hours having fun learning, excellent selection of game supplies, helpful and knowledgeable staff, and incredibly supportive and engaging store ownership who value their patrons. Many thanks to everyone who works there and to Micheal and Aaron who make Armada a place I'll take my daughter to as she grows into gaming.
This is a good little game store. They've got a big collection of games and models to look through in a fairly compact space plus they have an extra room for playing games with friends with sit down game tables and standing tables. Active DND groups, Warhammer 40k and age of sigmar where there during my visit and everyone was very friendly. Magic the gathering is plentiful here too. They carry the full line of army painter which is very handy for me
Went here with my partner to buy them some D&D dice because I thought it’d be more fun to shop in person and check this place out, than online. A male employee was very patronizing to me when I picked up a game box to read it. I understand it was an open box, I could obviously feel it was and was being careful. I understand the woes of retail, and how he didn’t want me to drop it and make a mess. It’s possible this is a common problem for them (no sign saying not to touch them, though). So, I’m not hurt that he told me to put it back on the shelf. Was the point of his message valid? Sure. Was it phrased and said very patronizingly, as if I was a child? Yes. Did not feel welcome, already recognizing the only other woman in the store was behind the counter (out of maybe 35 people there). I’m not a fan of having to prove my worth simply because I’m not a man. I won’t be back. Huge turn off to be treated that way, and a friend of mine who used to frequent the store said they often witnessed hostility against women players too and stopped going because of them.
A wonderful store that has all the items you might need. For me, they had a large Warhammer section which is always a plus. I was able to get models I hadn't seen in awhile because of this factor. One things for me whenever I go to a games store, is that I feel welcomed and not belittled because of my gender. Here I was able to walk in, ask questions, and be answered without any snide comments.
The amount of space for TCG and TTRPG was great and very well thought out and planned. The atmosphere was very welcoming the regulars that happened to visit the store, I a blast to hang out with, Converse with, and play against in MTG Commander. The selection of miniatures and paints there was actually really well varied, and their selection of cards is something to be envied. Overall I had a great time while they're granted it took me about an hour to get there but for anyone that lives far from Temple terrace all I have to say is this, this place is well worth the drive.
