Cobb Co Arena Games

Cobb Co Arena Games

Reviews Summary

Overwhelmingly positive with most reviews praising the store's friendly staff, knowledgeable owners, and excellent selection of gaming/hobby products. Many highlight great customer service, fair prices, and a welcoming atmosphere for MTG, Warhammer, and board game enthusiasts. A few negative reviews mention shipping issues, high prices on certain items (like 40k products), and one complaint about opened Magic card packs. The store is particularly noted for its community focus, expanding gaming space, and helpfulness to both new and experienced hobbyists.

About This Listing

Has Tournaments
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

Features

Has Tournaments
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

200 Main St

Charlestown, New Hampshire 03603

Hours

Monday 10AM-8PM
Tuesday 10AM-8PM
Wednesday 10AM-8PM
Thursday 10AM-6PM
Friday 10AM-9PM
Saturday 10AM-6PM
Sunday 12-6PM

Customer Reviews

So in full transparency I wasn't able to actually receive my order however, the 5 stars is deserved for their customer service. This was a highly anticipated mtg set, so I'm not too surprised at the distributor issues. However they were very transparent about the potential issues, starting back at the end of May and then followed up stating they would be unable to fulfill my order about 5 days after that. The wording in that email was unclear so I emailed Joseph for clarification and he got back to me withi

Reposting 1 star review to remind myself to not trust in them. They over reach with pre orders while holding your money and fall short. If distributors are the consumers issue, then what is the businesses responsibility.

Good intentions but fairly frustrating and disappointing experience. I pre-ordered final fantasy mtg product from them after researching game stores. I realize they were partnered with larger distributor so i thought it was a good option. They seemed to be a good company. I ordered one quantity of many products as I am a huge fan of final fantasy and just wanted one product for myself. I don't have a lot of money so pre-ordering from them meant I couldn't pre-order anywhere else. Unfortunately the company c

Large variety of mini-painting supplies, lots of cute 3D-printed trinkets, and an AWESOME price on bulk bin MTG cards. Wonderful experience, we can't wait to stop by again!

Awesome, strange and interesting selection of toys, games, RC cars and on site vinyl printing. Everything from Dungeons and Dragons to a full selection of Traxxas parts and cars. This place is worth the drive.

Experience was great and the owner was very knowledgeable. There were a few tables for play and mini building. Was told of their magic card sorting machine and their ability to ship to anywhere while shopping on their online store. Plan on purchasing more from them online. Highly recommend!

Very fun and the owners are super cool. Best place to get magic cards and DND things

First time in since 2021 and picked up some tau with white scar spray. Absolutely awesome people and I will be back again. The gentleman helping me out put up with so many questions and was welcoming to my daughter and i

Good people that run the place. But product is grossly over priced, especially 40k product. Much cheaper by 10-20 bucks elsewhere. Citadel paints are also 2-4 bucks more expensive than other retailers/small businesses. Responsed to owners: That's such a load of crud and you know it. Adjust my review to 2 stars.

The owner is so nice, I watched him talk a guy out of spending too much money. I've never seen anything like it. Guy wanted to drop hundreds of dollars on what appeared to be a new hobby for him. The owner told him "Start with this and see how its preforms, then buy the modifications you need after testing it out." This establishment appears to have very active community, they support the things they sell. It's all very wholesome.

Take the money first, figure out if you can fulfill the order later?

A small but fun Hobby Shop in an easy to access location. The owners and employees are always friendly and welcoming whenever I pop in for something. It's also one of the only physical locations I have found that carries and sells Vallejo Paints, as well as a massive collection of Green Stuff World inventory. Definitely check this place out!

My recent stay was wonderful, I'm so grateful. As a solo traveller, I loved the 5.30pm camp fire where I got to meet fellow travellers and hear their stories. The cabin was clean and very comfortable and well priced. The new owners are lovely and very helpful, friendly and organised. Thanks for a great stay and best of luck with your new venture :-)

Huge variety of gaming and hobby supply that it was almost overwhelming to take in! I contacted the owner Joseph to see if he had any recommendations for someone wanting to get into Magic. He was so helpful and informative (and wasn't belittling or weird since being a girl gamer in a male-dominated world can be hard sometimes). Will definitely shop here for all of my online purchases if I can help it.

I went to a Friday Night Magic event here with my 13 yr old son. Amazing! I met the owners and we talked games and gaming communities for a time. This place is a great addition to the town and to gaming in general. They focus on courteous inclusive fun for young and old gamers. I can't wait to come back and spend more time at this store and these people.

I went in last week for the first time. I am new to owning Traxxas RC trucks and wanted to get some parts before I break them. Joe was very helpful, and it was easy to get what I needed. They have a lot of parts in stock.

PUBLIC BEWARE! Purchased a Box of magic cards online for my son... didn't realize they were not sending me a sealed box of cards! They open up the packs of cards and say that they take out the common and uncommon cards and send you the rest. Isn't that the fun of opening the packs?? I've been buying magic online for sometime now and this is the first SHADY business to pull this one.... SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!! Then they charged me a 30%restocking fee when I figured out their SCAM and asked for a refund before m

Incredibly friendly and accommodating owner. Lots of stuff to do. Very good location for Hobbying/modeling supplies. Multiple gaming tables. Huge selection of terrain for wargaming/DnD. Very large inventory. Archery range is also very fun and inexpensive. Highly reccomend

Highly recommend! This locally family owned store is fantastic! It supplies all your needs for Traxxas, D&D, paints and supplies, board games and Magic cards! The owners acknowledge every customer and really get to know their community. Some stores around here don't even do that, some just flat out ignore you! Cobb Co is number one in my book with their fantastic customer service and products!

Just bought a couple of RC cars from these guys. Very friendly, knowledgable, and patient with me during the buying process. We forgot something at the shop after our purchase and Tom went 40 minutes out of his way to personally deliver it to us. You can't beat that level of customer service. I highly recommend this place.

Fantastic local game store run by a family of gamers who are authentically invested in building a community. This is a great place for Warhammer, tabletop RPGs, Magic, and board games. I strongly recommend joining the Discord if you are thinking about becoming a regular, as that is where players connect to plan stuff, but walk-ins are also highly encouraged.

I have few words to describe the bliss of going to this place, the atmosphere alone is comforting and blissful, and the supplies that they have only amplify this. I hadn't played at an FNM for 1.5~ years until two days ago and I'm still in disbelief that I was able to connect to the community in such a small amount of time. Honestly this is now my new place to shop, due to the reasons above, as well as the abundance of local food options that they are perfectly fine with you bringing in. Also, to conclude

I attend a video game tournament here once a month and never had complaints. Clean bathroom, refreshments available, temperature is always perfect.

Don't order from them. They fail to deliver.

A real hobby shop. RC cars, MTG decks and packs. Paints and everything that any hobbyist needs. Great people willing to help out and consistently great advice. My son and I can't wait till the next MTG draft.

Very nice store. They have tons to choose from for any hobby you have like cars or trading cards and legos etc. Very helpful staff, with all the questions I had. Having an autoimmune disease I worry about covid. I was happy to see them wearing masks still. It's nice to see a business care about the health of their community.

Great Venue, Had up to 20 players in one section and there was still plenty of space. 100% recommend

These guys really helped me out of a bind. I needed a large quantity of parts for a college level robotics lab and they took to time to work with me on the phone until everything was taken care of. They were knowledgeable, friendly and very customer service oriented. I definitely have them on my "go to" suppliers list now.

My boyfriend and I were looking for Pok?mon cards. I was really impressed with the selection and the prices. Even more the service was amazing and the atmosphere was comfortable. We will definitely be going back for more than just our Pok?mon cards.??

What a wonderful game and hobby shop with a delightful and thoughtful staff! I spoke with the owners, who mentioned they are expanding their footprint to include a ton of gaming space. This will be an amazing stop for game nights and competitive gaming!

The customer service example set by Cobb Co. is hard, if not impossible, to beat. Myself, family, and friends have been introduced to fantastic hobbies we previously knew nothing about thanks to the positivity, openness, and welcoming culture the fantastic folks cultivate there. Their acceptance, accommodation, and generous consideration of everyone who shops there is unmatched. Helpful, hardworking, and honest, they are more than worthy of your business for all of your tech and hobby needs.

Well the first time I went there was a few months ago where they proceeded to take advantage of my elderly father! And confirm that they will sell him whatever he wants despite his mild dementia. Today I went in and was denied service because I didn't have a mask. The state of New Hampshire remove the mask mandate April 20. I feel like this is just another out of state owner, trying to turn our state into mass or New York. You have a mask on it keeps you safe. Do not impose your thinking on others. If you a

Visited hubby who was participating in the MTG pre-release. It was well attended and we'll organized. The store itself seems to focus on models and model-building. Well stocked.

My order came very quickly, very good service and one of the only online suppliers of Green Stuff World I could find in the US, would recommend!

i ordered a part from their amazon posting on april 4th and here it is now the 28th and still havnt received my package i sent them a message through amazon and asked them for a refund and they said it simply wasnt their problem and then proceeded to tell me it was the shipping company. but in the customers eyes i paid for a product that i never received and they refused me a refund. so 1 star for poor customer service...

I ordered a Traxxas Velineon 3s system from Amazon that was filled by Cobb Co. Tech & Hobby. I couldn't be happy with the product or their service. I only wish I lived in NH so I could physically visit the shop.

This is my favorite local hobby store. They have a great selection, friendly staff, a growing community, and even a place to play in the store. I recommend Cobbco to anyone, without hesitation!

Living on the other side of the country I had a huge package delivered in amazing time. Very helpful with orders and has some amazing recommendations for other board games that I came to love!

Really great shop with lots of great gaming and hobby stuff at reasonable prices. Have a greatselectionof Warhammer merchandise. The people there are really cool too.

Amazing game and hobby shop with an incredible selection and friendly staff. A must-see if you're in the area and like board games, painting, and/or RC cars/tanks/etc

Great hobby shop. Got what I needed and spent 3 hours talking to penny and his brother both great guys and even watched the beginning of a magic tournament.

Great store with great people. I went in there not really knowing what I wanted to get, and they went through what they had and helped me find what I needed. I plan on being a regular in the future.

Very pleasant and able to watch the racing from all angles. Answered all questions. Good job in setting it up.

Bought some Traxxas parts online, shipped very fast and great customer service.

Great selection throughout the whole store!!!! The owner seemed like a nice guy, was very knowledgeable and help me to find the perfect item.

If you're into MTG you absolutely should stop here. Awesome store and extremely nice owner with fair prices.

Awesome spot, great prices, and lots of fun bulk to look through!

Last time I went here it was freshly opened in Charlestown NH and the people were amazing, and overall it's a very cool store.

Great people they helped me with my r.c. car and had it done the night i dropped it off this is were Im shopping for my parts from now on.

Cool place. Stopped in to ask questions. Looking forward to Bow games to come. I'll b back then. Good luck.

Great place, friendly service and cool stuff to do/see

Great place with friendly people! The remodeling looks awesome, and there is a lot more space.

Great store! Wonderful customer service, great prices and a friendly atmosphere!

Went in having no clue what I was looking at or for and the service was AMAZING AND HELPFUL!!!!

Amazing place to get all your gaming and rc needs. Great people too

Very welcoming. Nice people. Small but not cluttered.

Great shop. Awesome owners and great players

Great hobby and game shop, knowledgeable owner who's very helpful

I like it myself good customer services and MTG cards

Awesome, RC hobbie shop around. Prices are fair.

Great store with lots of cool stuff, great people

Best game store in probably a 75 mile radius

Great Hobby shop run by really good people.

Great people great space

Great guy good selection of stuffs ??

quarter machine scams u

Best customer service hands down!!

Employees are nice and there was a dog

This place is awesome

Great place to hang out and play games nice people, great vibe

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