The Cool Place - Columbus

The Cool Place - Columbus

Reviews Summary

Most reviews are highly positive (5-star), praising the friendly staff, fun atmosphere, and variety of gaming options (card games, VR, tournaments). Many highlight the great food and welcoming environment. A few note high prices for sealed products or limited stock, and one mentions quiet, sparse visits. Overall, it's a popular spot for gamers with strong community appeal.

About This Listing

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

7830 Veterans Pkwy Suite E

Columbus, Georgia 31909

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4-9PM
Wednesday 4-9PM
Thursday 4-9PM
Friday 2-11PM
Saturday 2-10PM
Sunday 2-6PM

Customer Reviews

I love this place. It gives me an area to enjoy my new card hobby and made new friends to play some cards with. The owners are great, the atmosphere is soothing and I do enjoy the food here alot

Staff are nice. Sealed product is priced very high for loose packs and sealed boxes. Single cards are priced above tcg player prices or at nm prices for lp or mp quality. Most foils are pringled or very curled and priced at nm prices. Staff advise high prices are due to scalpers and econmy. Pther local shops have msrp and fair prices, as well as better cared for single cards for the prices. Would not recommend to others.

The staff here are great. The store has a nice selection of MTG and Pok?mon products. This includes singles as well. They have a rotating binder selection for cheaper singles as well as more expensive singles on display in their cabinets. They have weekly commander and Pok?mon tournaments as well. I always swing by when I can to check out the new selection of cards they have received.

The Cool Place is a great location to hang out and have fun! Between tcg nights/tournaments, gaming systems for rent, a ghost kitchen co-located, and vr booths, there is definitely something for everyone! OSUT Trainees on pass and looking for a safe, fun place to spend some time away from the base are sure to enjoy their time here!

Definitely a great place to go and vibe play, board games , Vr or just eat some really good food!!!!!!!

This place is nothing short of AMAZING!!? We had our 14 year old son?s birthday party there and they had so many different board games,game consoles, VR games and even a pool table!!? If anything I had to say was a negative is that it was a little hot but it was worth it. We had the party package and we had the whole place for free play for 2 hrs which felt like forever!!? Thank you COOL PLACE!!? We will definitely be back!!?

Employees are a great help, however the products themselves are very overpriced. They were selling a pre-con deck at 70$ when another local game store had the same exact Pre-con in new condition for 35$

It's a cool place to go, especially if you are a gamer. Great place to have a Birthday party! The employees are very nice and informative. Hats off to you guys! ??

The environment in here is always super fun and they have a really wide selection of cards. I can usually find cards I need for decks I'm building for magic and have given me good deals on buying a lot of them. They also have really cool party deals to play vr and console games.

I always have an awesome time at he cool place! we had our sins bday party here, it was reasonable and we didn't have to do anything. the card prices are the best in town and their singles selection is unmatched.

best card shop i ever done seen. very hospitable, everyone is welcome and i love that about it

awesome place and amazing location. plenty of space to play games and to hang out. also provides more than just space for card games, it also gives us so many other ways to play hand have fun. highly recommend coming here

This shop is amazing. We play card games and board games here regularly. The atmosphere is so welcoming. They have tons of space for table games, then sections for video games and VR. And there's an attached restaurant, which is very convenient.

Great place to hang out and play cards. Very welcoming staff! Also they buy and sells cards. Played in a tournament was fast and easy. I will be back!

My partner and I make trips often to The Cool Place. I have a lot of friends that visit, so I figured it was worth a shot. We get Pok?mon Cards every visit. I look forward to playing on the VR Sets. The environment is great overall.

The Cool Place is now probably the best place in Columbus GA to hangout with friends and family. This place has everything you could need for a fun party. They have next-gen consoles along with 3 Oculus Headsets ready to play over 1,000 games. This place is also great for anyone into card games, they sell and buy valuable cards. 10/10, This really is a Cool Place.

The Cool Place has been a great place to hang out and meet up with friends!

Amazing place to play and buy cards! Wonderful staff, and the location is great! They're always well stocked and take care of their customers!

I enjoy visiting local card shops and this one lives up to its name. Nice little cool place with good inventory! Decent selection of MTG singles and stickers for days!

Super personable owners and family friendly environment. They host tournaments for card games as well as provide a place to eat with their partner business of Galleria Grub. They have a pool table and ping pong. As well as VR and Consoles to choose for your entertainment.

Cool battle spirits event! Had a lot of fun!!

A wonderful LGS, the owners are the best and always host great tourneys! I always have a blast when I come here, I recommend The Cool Place 10/10!

This is my new favorite location for Pok?mon TCG. Very friendly and great customer service. Also very fair on prices for trade in and prices on TCG products in general. Will definitely be coming back and highly recommend.

Very helpful people up front, and we'll informed

Mrs. Owner was very kind and thoughtful getting my kiddos set up on their VR systems. It's a very nice establishment and we hope to return there again soon.

Stopped by to see if they had card sleeves i ran out of for a card game. I need a certain gamegenic sleeve and a certain dragon shield sleeve that my normal store ran out of, figured I'd give this store a shot. Was around 4 people playing video games, 6 people playing a card game, a couple others. It was weirdly quiet, nobody said a word to me except the food guy who sold me beverages. There is very little for sale, hopefully they get more stock. They are only open 3 hours a day tues/wed/thurs, 4 hours

I'm from out of town and stopped in to look for some Pok?mon TCG products. I was impressed by their selection and felt their prices to be good. If I was local to this area I would likely be here on their game nights playing.

My daughter and I play Lorcana here every week. Such a great place to hang out. Highly recommended!!

Great environment! The owners are super nice. We have purchased a lot of Pok?mon product from them and have not been disappointed in pricing or quality. I can't wait to go back!

Excellent time in tournament today

Excellent place to get product with reasonable prices and a good community of active players to get games in any day of the week for a good selection of card games, great store!

I was meeting up with some old friends, so we decided to kill some time at the Cool Place. The staff was was personable and knowledgeable. The vr was some of the best around.

The top place to go if you want to challenge yourself in MTG, they also have a great selection in buying individual cards!!!!

This place is so awesome. I will always keep coming back here every single day if I could.

Very friendly players and staff. Competitive prices on merchandise. My favorite place to game in Columbus.

My family and I love the cool place. We go often and always have a great time.

The best place in Columbus for fun and games! A great amount of stock for all trading cards and in a great area!

Nice spot for gaming. They have board games and video games. They also have competitions.

Y?all should really come here it's great for all kids and adults. Brought my little cousin and she loves it. Every time I ask her what's she wants to do she says she wants to come here.

Great environment to play games! Great food options available as well!

One of the best tourney experiences for Lorcana, Magic, One Piece and more!

Great place and quite underrated, cheap too. Would suggest

Awesome place, fun for the kids and adults if you want to act like a kid.

Great video/card game Cafe. Good food too.

This place is the best place in Columbus to hang out with your friends for gaming and board game.

Honestly super chill place with a good vibe. And play all sorts of tcgs, will be back for sure.

Fun place to hangout with great events. Fun place to bring kids too.

Good vibes and great food.

Great place and Great customer service I will definitely be coming back for my yugioh cards

I went there and they said there somebody hosting a party and wouldn't let us in so WE SHALL BE BACK!

Enjoyed playing there. Access to food made it better

Great night...Very nice people. Well found...Even a pool table to boot...Will return...

Amazing, clean place! Very friendly and accommodating!

It wasn't that good and the cards we're very expensive

Plenty of inventory. A bit smaller than their Albany location. Clean with friendly staff

Decent prices, and a lot of games, overall had a really fun time

Fun pace to pay games, and the owners are cool

They certainly live up to their name. They have a little something for everyone.

Great place to play TCGs!

Really nice people and welcoming environment :)

Would like to now if you are still buying cards such as Pok?mon

They were pretty cool.

Awesome location with great food!

Great place, great people, great food!

Very fun Lorcana tournaments

Clean facilities, friendly customers and knowledgeable staff.

Wonderful place perfect birthday place!!

Great place to hang out.

It's just cool a bit

The best experience I had in a while

great place to hang out

I truly adored this place

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.

What should I bring to an arcade?

Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.

Are arcades still just for kids?

Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”