Checkmate Games and Hobbies

Checkmate Games and Hobbies Checkmate is your Friendly Local Tabletop Games Store in the Sylvania/Toledo area.

Checkmate is the place where Northwest Ohio can find obscure games from domestic designers, and games from Europe and far off lands. The community at large is invited to come and play with us, learning new games that can be safely taken back home to the family. Checkmate offers gaming unplugged, in a clean, family friendly atmosphere, fostering gentlemanly competition, and quite often, prizes!

08/25/2026

What game takes you back?

A favorite board game can bring back memories almost instantly - the sound of the pieces, the familiar rules and the friendly competition around the table.

Checkmate Games and Hobbies invites you to rediscover an old favorite or find a new board, card or tabletop game to bring people together. Their knowledgeable team has served Northwest Ohio's gaming community since 2011 and can help match players with their next favorite game.

Consider this your invitation to make room for an old-fashioned game night.

We have Neuroscape Genesis all set up be ready to go! So boot up and dive in to a high stakes battle and become champion...
08/21/2026

We have Neuroscape Genesis all set up be ready to go! So boot up and dive in to a high stakes battle and become champion of the digital underground!

Today at 2pm! We have spots open!
08/09/2026

Today at 2pm! We have spots open!

07/08/2026

Pokemon Players! Our Pitch Black prerelease for July 11th is full! We will see those of you that signed up at 12pm!

Riftbound Players! We how have our requests up for the upcoming Vendetta set!If you are interested in playing in our ven...
07/06/2026

Riftbound Players! We how have our requests up for the upcoming Vendetta set!
If you are interested in playing in our vendetta prerelease, give us a call to sign up or stop in store!

Pokemon Players! We now have requests up for the 30th anniversary set!
07/04/2026

Pokemon Players! We now have requests up for the 30th anniversary set!

07/03/2026

We are closed for the rest of the day (7/3) due to a power surge knocking out electricity in the plaza!
Stay safe, stay cool and game on!

Address

6725 W. Central Avenue (St. James Plaza)
Toledo, OH
43617

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 1pm - 8pm

Telephone

(419) 720-6901

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