Planning to start your winter holiday shopping, support local geek businesses, or just take advantage of some amazing deals this weekend? Well, we've done all the legwork for you and are happy to provide your ultimate Minnesota geek guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! We've arranged all of the businesses into categories and featured what sorts of bargains and specials they're offering this year right under their address, complete with a Google Maps link to make life easy.We're taking a pause from the Twin Cities Geek Holiday Toy & Book Drive this year, but all of the awesome stores below have been participating donation locations in the past, and we can't recommend them highly enough. This is a great weekend to support these local businesses who have been contributing to our community for years! Art and Craft Supply Stores Now is a great time to stock up on craft, cosplay, and art supplies from some awesome local businesses that will help you find exactly what you need—or something perfect for those special someones on your gift list!Knit & Bolt 2833 Johnson St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 (Map Link) (612) 788-1180Specials on Black Friday:Buy 1, get 1 70% off saleSpecials on Small Business Saturday:Special gift with every purchaseWet Paint 684 Grand Ave. St Paul, MN 55105 (Map Link) (651) 698-6431Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Many, many discounts in the holiday catalog will be availableEvent on Small Business Saturday:Local Author Celebration + Book SigningGames, Toys, and Comics Establishments Whether you're shopping for your kids, your significant other(s), your siblings, your friends, or yourself, Minnesota's wealth of local game, toy, and comics shops are sure to have what you need. You don't want to miss the amazing discounts that so many of them are offering.Brickmania GHQ 1618 Central Ave., Suite 110 Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Map Link) (612) 584-3627Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:FREE BlackOps Friday Brick with purchase of $75 or more. Valid while supplies last! FREE M202 Flash with purchase of $250 or more (Valid while supplies last or until 12/5 — whichever comes first) FREE BlackOps ARV with purchase of $1000 or more (Valid while supplies last or until 12/5 — whichever comes first). These items are available online and in stores on a first come, first served basis.Gift certificates qualify for free gifts only when they are REDEEMED for actual goods. Digital purchases (instructions, etc.) are also ineligible since we are not shipping any physical products. The free 2025 wall calendar promo will also continue in store and online while supplies last.Dreamers Vault Games 14332 Burnhaven Dr. Burnsville, MN 55306 (Map Link) (952) 895-1989andDreamers Vault Games 11591 Theatre Dr. N Champlin, MN 55316 (Map Link) (763) 506-0303andDreamers Vault Games 4701 Hiawatha Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Map Link) (612) 724-4543andDreamers Vault Games 1143 Larpenteur Ave W Roseville, MN 55113 (Map Link) (651) 330-7859andDreamers Vault Games 207 13th Ave. S South St. Paul, MN 55075 (Map Link) (651) 200-4374andDreamers Vault Games 3015 Utah Ave. S St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (Map Link) (952) 938-8163Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday):20% off collectible card singles department 25% any trade paperback product type 20% off Lorcana 20% off Pokémon Elite Trainers Buy 1 board game, get one 50% off Buy 1 Gundam model kit, get one 50% off Buy 1 Black Library book, get one free Buy 5 dice sets, get the 6th free Get a free can of primer with any purchase over $100 of Miniature Games (one per customer) Every D&D or Pathfinder book purchase gets you a free Gnome Wizard or Bullywug miniature (one per customer) Back-issue comics $0.25Fragmented Nostalgia Maplewood Mall 3001 White Bear Ave. N Maplewood, MN 55109 (Map Link) (920) 889-6430Specials on Black Friday:Two $25 plush for $40 Buy two blind boxes, get one free Spend over $150, get 20% off your orderOffers are not combinable, some exclusions apply. Please ask an associate for details!Galaxy Games 1095 Diffley Rd. Eagan, MN 55123 (Map Link) (651) 797-2670Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday):Spend $100, get $10 for use on another visit; spend $250, get $30 in store credit; or spend $500, get $80 in store credit (excludes TCG products or clearance items but does include board games, RPG books and supplies, accessories, and Galaxy Games' flash sale table, which will have a selection of newer or more popular games for 40% off MSRP) Freshly restocked clearance table with increasing discounts off MSRP—50% Friday, 60% Saturday, and 70% Sunday (features board games, TCG products, and RPG books) For every trading card game in stock, spending $100 or more will get you a free pack of Dragon Shield 100-count sleeves (One Piece, Digimon, Universus, Dragon Ball, Magic: The Gathering, Star Wars: Unlimited, Lorcana—mix and match!) Spend $75 or more on Magic: The Gathering product and receive an amazing new fancy pin! (Yes, spending $100 on Magic will get you a pack of sleeves and the pin, while supplies last!)The store is also open extended hours on Friday (noon–10:00 p.m.) and Saturday (10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.).The Gamers Den 140 Buchanan St. N #142 Cambridge, MN 55008 (Map Link) (763) 689-5370Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday):Special offers through the online store—see discounts in cartGames By James (Roseville) 327 Rosedale Center #652 Roseville, MN 55113 (Map Link) (651) 636-0701andGames By James (Bloomington) Mall of America 358 East Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 (Map Link) (952) 854-4747andGames By James (Edina) 2510 Southdale Center Edina, MN 55435 (Map Link) (952) 925-9656andGames by James (St. Cloud) Crossroads Center 4101 W Division St St Cloud, MN 56301 (Map Link) (320) 253-1571andGames By James (Minnetonka) Ridgedale Center 12401 Wayzata Blvd., Level 2 Minnetonka, MN 55305 (Map Link) (952) 545-6616Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday):Free first-tier gift with any purchase of $50 or more Free second-tier gift with any purchase of $100 or moreItems available as free gifts may vary by day and/or by store.Heroic Goods and Games 3458 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis MN 55406 (Map Link) (612) 200-9354Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday):D20 sale: Roll the D20 for 10% to 20% off your entire purchaseHot Comics & Collectibles (Richfield) 26 W 66th St. Richfield, MN 55423 (Map Link) (612) 798-3936andHot Comics & Collectibles (Minneapolis) 4400 Osseo Rd. Minneapolis, MN 55412 (Map Link) (763) 593-1223andHot Comics & Collectibles (Jordan) 224 Broadway St. S Jordan, MN 55352 (Map Link) (952) 492-7870Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Monday):Store wide 1/2 off sale* All non-wall, bin back issues are $1*Excludes sideshow products, hot toys, supplies, new this week books, new and sealed card products, and consignment itemsHub Hobby (Little Canada) 82 Minnesota Ave. Little Canada, MN 55117 (Map Link) (651) 490-1675andHub Hobby (Richfield) 6410 Penn Ave. S Richfield, MN 55423 (Map Link) (612) 866-9575Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday):20% off many items in the store, including board games, puzzles, Playmobil, Gravitrax sets, Lorcana, Savox servos, Voyager RC sailboats, Creart paint kits, advent calendars, and more Free gift with any LEGO purchase Other deals as announced on Hub Hobby social media and in storeIssues Needed Comics 15465 Cedar Ave. S #160 Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Map Link) (952) 683-9339Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday):Thousands of new $1 comics Hundreds of trade paperback and hardcovers on sale for $5 and $10 Deeply discounted omnibuses $5 Funko Pops Discounted action figures and toys 30% off boxed back issues and bundles New wall books Other deals to be announcedLevel Up Games 120 2nd St. E Hastings, MN 55033 (Map Link) (651) 346-1631andLevel Up Games 1425 LaSalle Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403 (Map Link) (612) 315-3945andLevel Up Games 2493 7th St. W St Paul, MN 55116 (Map Link) (612) 528-8681Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Spend $100 in store and receive a $20 gift card for a future purchase (cannot be combined with our loyalty program or store credit)Lodestone Coffee and Games 10982 Cedar Lake Rd. Minnetonka, MN 55305 (Map Link) (952) 657-5226In-store specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Monday):20% off wall case singles 10% off all other Magic: The Gathering singles 20% off Magic sealed product 20% off new and used board games Spend $25, get 2 Lodestone dice Spend $150, get a Lodestone playmat with new art by Brea Hanson $5 Chandra's cinnamon hazelnut latteEach freebie only triggers once per customer, while supplies last.Online specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Monday):10% off Magic: The Gathering singles with code STRIKEITRICH10Mischief Toy Store 818 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 (Map Link) (651) 493-3307Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:20% off online gift package orders In-store deals to be announcedPunch-Out Gaming 828 Lake St S Forest Lake, MN 55025 (Map Link) (651) 464-9820Specials on Black Friday:Buy a PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, or Xbox One and get a $50 gift card 50% off video games under $30, canvas prints, Pokémon LEDs and crystal balls, wall clocks, and sports card singles (excluding display case) 25% off card accessories, candles, mugs, and tumblers 10% off all video game systems, Magic and Pokémon singles, sealed Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, Dragon Ball, and Pokémon (excludes Pokémon booster boxes) Buy 1, get 1 on coasters Buy 1 plush, get 1 50% off Other deals to be announcedStore credit cannot be used on sale items.Red 6 Games 1326 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 (Map Link) (651) 690-4628Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday): Spend $100, get $10 in store credit* Spend $250, get $30 in store credit* Spend $500, get $80 in store credit* Spend $100+ on sealed TCGs and get a free box of sleeves from DragonShield or Katana Clearance, used, and scratch-and-dent games discounted heavily over the weekend. New release: Fromage Hot restocks: Wyrmspan, Slay the Spire, Flamecraft*Does not include TCGsSource Comics and Games 2057 Snelling Ave. N Roseville, MN 55113 (Map Link) (651) 645-0386Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday):Provide a monetary donation to the local food shelf at the register and receive a 10% discount off your purchase, or 20% if you have an Adventure Club Card (excludes specialty art and statues, vintage toys, sodas, card tournament entry fees, and a few other items already at the lowest price possible)The store is not accepting canned food donations.Tower Games 3920 Nicollet Ave. #150 Minneapolis, MN 55409 (Map Link) (612) 823-4477Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Monday):For every $100 you spend (before tax), get a $10 gift cardGames, toys, and comics stores that don't have anything special planned for this weekend but deserve your business all year round include:All Systems Go Games and Movies 1519 NE Central Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Map Link) (612) 331-0028Bricks & Minifigs Minnetonka 12909 Ridgedale Dr. Minnetonka, MN (Map Link) (952) 666-5916Comic Book College 1430 County Road C West Roseville, MN 55113 (Map Link) (612) 822-2309Steamship Games 711 W Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408 (Map Link) (612) 844-1011 Bookstores What would an ultimate geek shopping guide be without bookstores? Sorely lacking, that's what. The stores below are past participants of the Twin Cities Geek Holiday Toy & Book Drive, but we have an entire separate guide for all of the independent bookstores throughout Minnesota—and it is huge! Click here to check out the Black Friday/Small Business Saturday bookstore guide.Cream & Amber 1605 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343 (Map Link) (952) 595-5640Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:20% off all online orders 25% off any items in the holiday catalog (through December 10) $1 book sale Pop-up vendors Featured Cream & Amber merch Holiday cookies Winter drink specialsRed Balloon Bookshop 891 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 (Map Link)Specials on Small Business Saturday:Spend $100 or more and get a Red Balloon 40th anniversary poster or anniversary sticker packet while supplies last Small treats and special coloring sheets for customers The store is collecting book donations for the Ain Dah Yung Center and Women’s AdvocatesOther Local Purveyors You can't go wrong with these local geek-owned-and-operated establishments!Duck Duck Coffee 1830 E 38th St. Minneapolis, MN 55407 (Map Link)No specials advertised, but they're open so stop in for some caffeine and donate to their coat drive!Electric Fetus 2000 4th Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55404 (Map Link) (612) 870-9300Specials on Black Friday:Record Store Day Black Friday exclusive releases (the store opens at 9:00 a.m. Friday and will start handing out Record Store Day line numbers at 8:00)Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:20% off almost everything storewideFree Geek Twin Cities 2537 25th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Map Link) (612) 223-5967No specials advertised, but the thrift store will be open and there are always fun treasures in there!Sunshine Pet Grooming 205 Lewis St S Ste 107 Shakopee, MN 55379 (Map Link) (833) 662-0010Specials on Black Friday weekend (Friday through Sunday):25% off collars and leashes 25% off Remmy's Kitchen and Firm Up! products 20% off all toys 10% off treats Buy 1, get 1 free on Super Food Sticks
Happy Small Business Saturday!!!
Today kicks off the 4th Annual St. Louis Writers Guild's Virtual Book Fair!
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Check out all the books, including mine, and if you want, click on the books to learn more. There are all genres of authors and check out the readings from past years as well.
More content will be added throughout the end of the year, so check back. The book fair runs until Dec 31.
Books make great gifts!
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Today is Small Business Saturday. Help little humans like me and shop small! Supporting businesses like mine goes a long way for us, especially during these trying times! Thanks for your consideration!
Oh, and there’s 15% off all the items in my web store, applied automatically at checkout!
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Wouter creates unique maps, exclusive storytelling artifacts & fantasy art for tabletop games players, creators & publishers. He specializes in fantasy maps, illustrations and logos for board games and RPGs such as (but not limited to) D&D and Pathfinder.
Planning to start your winter holiday shopping, support local geek businesses, or just take advantage of some amazing deals this weekend? Well, we've done all the legwork for you and are happy to provide your ultimate Minnesota geek guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! We've arranged all of the businesses into categories and featured what sorts of bargains and specials they're offering this year right under their address, complete with a Google Maps link to make life easy.All of the awesome stores below are participating donation locations for the 2023 Twin Cities Geek Holiday Toy & Book Drive, so why not take advantage of the deals to donate something in one of the collection boxes or make an online donation to brighten someone's holiday? It feels really good to do good—we promise. Art and Craft Supply Stores Now is a great time to stock up on craft, cosplay, and art supplies from some awesome local businesses that will help you find exactly what you need—or something perfect for those special someones on your gift list!Knit & Bolt 2833 Johnson St. NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 (Map Link) (612) 788-1180Special on Black Friday:Buy 1 item and get the 2nd 70% off (fabric cuts must be full yard cuts; does not stack with other discounts)Special on Small Business Saturday:Get a special thank-you gift with your purchaseSpecial on Cyber Monday:Free shipping with code CyberKnitWet Paint 684 Grand Ave. St Paul, MN 55105 (Map Link) (651) 698-6431Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Many, many discounts in the holiday catalog will be available 15% off allCreativity for Kids activity kits and Faber-Castell premium kids' productsGames, Toys, and Comics Establishments Whether you're shopping for your kids, your significant other(s), your siblings, your friends, or yourself, Minnesota's wealth of local game, toy, and comics shops are sure to have what you need. You don't want to miss the amazing discounts that so many of them are offering.Adventure Loot Games 2365 Commerce Blvd., Unit 2 Mound, MN 55364 (Map Link) (612) 876-7789Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:For every $100 you spend, Adventure Loot will donate $25 worth of gifts to the Twin Cities Geek Holiday Toy & Book DriveAll Systems Go Games and Movies 1519 NE Central Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Map Link) (612) 331-0028Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday: Up to 20% back in bonus gift cards (fixed quantity available—when they're gone, they're gone!) Spend $50 in store, get a $5 bonus gift card Spend $100 in store, get a $15 bonus gift card Spend $150 in store, get a $30 bonus gift card All $2 DVDs are 2 for $3 All $4 Blu-rays are 2 for $6 Fresh clearance starting at 40% off 50% off board game rentals All used games on the website are 20% off Annual memberships to Boop's ASG Fam Club are available for 20% off the monthly rate (members get open access to the store's board game rental library, an additional 10% off all purchases, and other perks throughout the year)Brickmania GHQ 1618 Central Ave., Suite 110 Minneapolis, MN 55413 (Map Link) (612) 584-3627Specials on Black Friday:Buy 3, get 1 free Brickmania kit (excludes preorders and vault kits) Free Brickmania Black Ops Brick with purchase of $100 or more Free domestic shipping with online purchase of NJG-1 BF-109Bricks & Minifigs Minnetonka 12909 Ridgedale Dr. Minnetonka, MN (Map Link)Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Buy 3 minifigs, get one free (of equal or lesser value up to $25) Buy a $3, $5, $10, or $15 bagged item and get 1 free (equal or lesser value) 50% off bulk tables 25% off all used sets 15% off all BrickArms and Brick Forge weapon packsComic Book College 1430 County Road C West Roseville, MN 55113 (Map Link) (612) 822-2309Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:30% off recent comics and back issues priced under $100 20% off CGC graded comics, graphic novels, and toys/action figures Select books discounted to $7 each Select sale comic books from 25¢ to $2Sale excludes this week's releases and any merchandise on hold.Dreamers Vault Games 14332 Burnhaven Dr. Burnsville, MN 55306 (Map Link) (952) 895-1989andDreamers Vault Games 11591 Theatre Dr. N Champlin, MN 55316 (Map Link) (763) 506-0303andDreamers Vault Games 4701 Hiawatha Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Map Link) (612) 724-4543andDreamers Vault Games 1143 Larpenteur Ave W Roseville, MN 55113 (Map Link) (651) 330-7859andDreamers Vault Games 207 13th Ave. S South St. Paul, MN 55075 (Map Link) (651) 200-4374andDreamers Vault Games 3015 Utah Ave. S St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (Map Link) (952) 938-8163Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Buy 1, get 1 50% off all board games (discount is applied to lesser-value item) $100 The Brothers' War and Dominaria United collector booster boxesFragmented Nostalgia Maplewood Mall 3001 White Bear Ave. N Maplewood, MN 55109 (Map Link) (920) 889-6430Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Buy 2, get 1 free on all blind boxes (free item is equal or lesser value) Buy 1, get 1 30% off all items in store (discount applied to equal or lesser value) $25 or 2/$40 Pokémon Sitting Cuties/Fits Get a $20 off coupon toward a Pikachu at the Fragmented Nostalgia outlet store when you spend $100 or moreGalaxy Games 1095 Diffley Rd. Eagan, MN 55123 (Map Link) (651) 797-2670Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Get a $5 gift certificate for every $100 you spend on board games and accessories (sleeves, deck boxes, binders) Buy any role-playing game book and get a free $4.50 miniature or $4.50 off of a larger mini $10 off all Epic Encounters 20% off all Pokémon products more than $5 A large clearance table with increasing discounts throughout the weekend featuring board games, books, accessories, and trading card products from Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Flesh and Blood, Digimon, Dragon Ball Super, and My Hero AcademiaPlease keep in mind that none of these deals stack!The Gamers Den 140 Buchanan St. N #142 Cambridge, MN 55008 (Map Link) (763) 689-5370Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Almost storewide discount all weekend Online discounts with code BlackFriday2024Discount applicable to in-stock items only. Not applicable to gift cards, preorders, event entries, Ichiban, or machine tokens. The store reserves the right to limit quantities.Games By James (Roseville) 327 Rosedale Center #652 Roseville, MN 55113 (Map Link) (651) 636-0701andGames By James (Bloomington) Mall of America 358 East Broadway Bloomington, MN 55425 (Map Link) (952) 854-4747andGames By James (Edina) 2510 Southdale Center Edina, MN 55435 (Map Link) (952) 925-9656andGames by James (St Cloud) Crossroads Center 4101 W Division St St Cloud, MN 56301 (Map Link) (320) 253-1571andGames By James (Minnetonka) Ridgedale Center 12401 Wayzata Blvd., Level 2 Minnetonka, MN 55305 (Map Link) (952) 545-6616Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Free first-tier gift with any purchase of $50 or more Free second-tier gift with any purchase of $100 or moreItems available as free gifts may vary by day and/or by store.Heroic Goods and Games 3458 Minnehaha Ave. Minneapolis MN 55406 (Map Link) (612) 200-9354Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:All DVDs and VHSes $1 each D20 sale: roll the die at checkout for 10% to 20% off your purchaseHidden MN 1975 Oakcrest Ave. Suite 1 Roseville, MN 55113 (Map Link) (651) 478-4112Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:30% off all gift cards in person and online with code BLACKFRIDAYSALEHMN 10% off board games purchased to donate to the Twin Cities Geek Holiday Toy & Book DriveHot Comics & Collectibles (Richfield) 26 W 66th St. Richfield, MN 55423 (Map Link) (612) 798-3936andHot Comics & Collectibles (Minneapolis) 4400 Osseo Rd. Minneapolis, MN 55412 (Map Link) (763) 593-1223andHot Comics & Collectibles (Jordan) 224 Broadway St. S Jordan, MN 55352 (Map Link) (952) 492-7870Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:50% off back issues (excludes graded comics) 40% off trade paperbacks and hardcovers 40% off toys (excludes Hot Toys, Sideshow, and recent products) BOGO Magic and Pokémon $1 rares 5¢ Magic and Pokémon commonsHub Hobby (Little Canada) 82 Minnesota Ave. Little Canada, MN 55117 (Map Link) (651) 490-1675andHub Hobby (Richfield) 6410 Penn Ave. S Richfield, MN 55423 (Map Link) (612) 866-9575Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:20% off all Road Race, Bachmann train sets, Douglas plush, Playmobil, and puzzles Huge remote control discountsIssues Needed Comics 15465 Cedar Ave. S #160 Apple Valley, MN 55124 (Map Link) (952) 683-9339Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:30% off all (full-priced) graphic novels and bundles 20% off all toys, Funkos, and statues 20% off all back issues (wall books, graded comics, and keys included) Bring your own short box and fill it up with dollar-bin books for only $40Level Up Games 120 2nd St. E Hastings, MN 55033 (Map Link) (651) 346-1631andLevel Up Games 1425 LaSalle Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403 (Map Link) (612) 315-3945andLevel Up Games 2493 7th St. W St Paul, MN 55116 (Map Link) (612) 528-8681Specials on Black Friday:Get a $20 gift card for every $100 spent in the storeLodestone Coffee and Games 10982 Cedar Lake Rd. Minnetonka, MN 55305 (Map Link) (952) 657-5226Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:50% off playmats and select accessories Up to 25% off Magic: The Gathering sealed product 20% off anything in the wall case 20% off all board games and board game accessories 10% off all Magic singles in store and online 10% off online orders with code BLACKFRIDAYSale does not apply to preorder items, event entries, gift cards, or used games.The Lost Zone Cards & Collectables 9915 Lyndale Ave South, Bloomington, MN 55420 (Map Link) (612) 850-2425Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:25% off board games 20% off Pokémon in-stock box collections 20% off Dragon Ball Super box sets 15% off everything in the store (including singles) $120 Pokémon booster boxes $100 Pokémon Charizard UPC $70 Yu-Gi-Oh booster boxes $85 Yu-Gi-Oh 25th anniversary box $70 Digimon booster boxes $80 Digimon Resurgence booster box $65 Dragon Ball Super booster box $65 Wixoss booster boxes $65 Wiess Schwarz booster box Sale Magic: The Gathering boxes: Draft $100; Set $115; Collector's $225Mischief Toy Store 818 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 (Map Link) (651) 493-3307Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:20% off everything you can fit in one of Mischief's stockings 20% off the store's favorite 12 holiday gift ideas 20% off all online gift packages and gift cards Free cookies!Limit one goodie cookie per person. While supplies last.Punch-Out Gaming 828 Lake St S Forest Lake, MN 55025 (Map Link) (651) 464-9820Specials on Black Friday:50% off all sports card singles 25% off all PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One game systems 25% off all plush toys and LED lights 25% off all Pokémon booster packs 10% off all Pokémon singles 10% off everything in the store Buy 1, get 1 free on all coasters Buy 3, get 1 free on all video games Buy 3, get 1 free on Pokémon Elite Trainer boxesRed 6 Games 1326 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 (Map Link) (651) 690-4628Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Get a $10 gift card when you spend $100 on qualifying purchases Get a $40 gift card when you spend $250 on qualifying purchases Get a free unpainted miniature or $5 discount on a miniature with RPG book purchase All war game purchases will receive additional discounts Purchase a game for the Twin Cities Geek Holiday Toy & Book Drive and get a gift card for half the purchase priceSource Comics and Games 2057 Snelling Ave. N Roseville, MN 55113 (Map Link) (651) 645-0386Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Huge Black Friday sale all weekend Make a monetary food shelf donation at the register to receive an additional 10% off your purchase (or 20% off if you have an Adventure Club card)Tower Games 3920 Nicollet Ave. #150 Minneapolis, MN 55409 (Map Link) (612) 823-4477Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:Buy 3, get the 4th free on all items in the store except consignment (free item of lesser or equal value; like items grouped together if multiples of 4 are purchased)Steamship Games 711 W Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408 (Map Link) (612) 844-1011Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:10% off everything in the store Free sleeves with purchases over $60 Yu-Gi-Oh and Digimon salesBookstores What would an ultimate geek shopping guide be without bookstores? Sorely lacking, that's what. The stores below are participating in the Twin Cities Geek Holiday Toy & Book Drive, but we have an entire separate guide for all of the independent bookstores throughout Minnesota—and it is huge! Click here to check out the Black Friday/Small Business Saturday bookstore guide.Cream & Amber 1605 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN 55343 (Map Link) (952) 595-5640Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:25% off when you purchase a book using the coupon available in the store’s winter catalog (in stores now) Get a free 12-ounce drip coffee all day with any book, merchandise, food, or beverage purchase on Small Business SaturdayRed Balloon Bookshop 891 Grand Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 (Map Link)Specials on Small Business Saturday:Small treats for customers Use the store’s button maker to make your own free buttonsOther Local Purveyors You can't go wrong with these local geek-owned-and-operated establishments!Blue Sun Soda Shop 1625 County Hwy. 10 Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 (Map Link) (763) 432-0704Specials and events on Small Business Saturday:Whistler Soda sale: $1 for a bottle or $20 for a case of 24 (bottle deposit extra) Special anniversary items available at the soda fountain Free tours at 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. (limited space available) Several sodas open for free tastings Premade 6-packs of root beer and white elephant sodas for gifting all under $20 New toys and puzzlesBlue Sun Soda Shop 9801 Nicollet Ave. Bloomington, MN 55420 (Map Link)Specials on Small Business Saturday:Whistler Soda sale: $1 for a bottle or $20 for a case of 24 (bottle deposit extra) Several sodas open for free tastings Premade 6-packs of root beer and white elephant sodas for gifting all under $20 New toys and puzzlesBlue Sun Soda Shop 126 Main St. S Stillwater, MN 55082 (Map Link) (651) 342-0941Specials on Small Business Saturday:Several sodas open for free tastings Premade 6-packs of root beer and white elephant sodas for gifting all under $20 New toys and puzzlesBoom Island Brewing 5959 Baker Rd. Minnetonka, MN (Map Link) (612) 227-9635Specials on Black Friday:The brewery is unveiling a range of limited-edition black beers, exclusively on tap for the Boom Island Black Friday event For $10, get a pint beer plus a special glass to keep Donate to the Twin Cities Geek Holiday Toy & Book Drive at Boom Island and get $1 off your first beer or nonalcoholic beverage of choiceDuck Duck Coffee 1830 E 38th St. Minneapolis, MN 55407 (Map Link)Special Event on Small Business Saturday:Cool Trash will be hanging out in the store from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.Electric Fetus 2000 4th Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55404 (Map Link) (612) 870-9300Specials on Black Friday:20% off almost everything in the store* Get a January savings punch card free with every purchase November 24–December 31 Exclusive Black Friday Record Store Day releasesSpecials on Small Business Saturday:20% off almost everything in the store* Get a January savings punch card free with every purchase November 24–December 31 CD/vinyl signing with Sharon L. Nelson and NRG Mike at 3:00 p.m. (receive a special T-shirt with purchase at the event while supplies last)*Discount does not apply to gift cards, vinyl on the collectibles wall, electronics, or any product already sale priced, including Black Friday exclusivesFree Geek Twin Cities 2537 25th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Map Link) (612) 223-5967Specials on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday:50% off all non-HDMI computer monitorsSunshine Pet Grooming 205 Lewis St S Ste 107 Shakopee, MN 55379 (Map Link) (833) 662-0010Specials on Small Business Saturday:Free Shop Small reusable tote with purchaseDon't Forget the Holiday Drive! As mentioned above, all of the stores on this page are hosting donation boxes for the 2023 Twin Cities Geek Holiday Toy & Book Drive. Curious what kinds of items we are collecting or what organizations we're collecting for? Click here to find out!And if you do add a little something to a donation box, snap a selfie and share it on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram with the hashtag #GiveTCG to spread the word!
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