Nostalgia: Unleash Your Inner Nerd

Calling all arcade nerds and comic book connoisseurs! If you’re looking for ways to relive your childhood by playing pinball machines, collecting exclusive comic books or playing board games, discover the world of nostalgia in Gwinnett! Experience the heyday of vintage gaming suitable for all ages and live out your inner nerd fantasy.

Level-Up Games
Duluth Location: 3700 Satellite Blvd #9A Duluth, GA 30096
Located in Duluth as well as other locations outside of Gwinnett, Level-Up Games is the perfect place to find a community within the retro gaming genre. This store specializes in board games, roleplaying, collectibles, miniature games and so much more for people of all ages to enjoy. They even host weekly events which can be found on their online calendar for those who are looking to meet other people with the same love and interest in gaming. For those looking to expand their collections, Level-Up’s online store has a plethora of collectibles, board games and other new releases that you can purchase.

Flashback Games
Loganville Location: 150 Atlanta Hwy Ste 1000 Loganville, GA 30052
Finding a true vintage arcade with pinball machine classics can be rare but luckily for Gwinnett, we’re home to one of the best! Flashback Games is the epicenter for retro gaming with a true 80’s and 90’s style ambiance that will feel like a blast from the past. What makes this arcade even more special is that they only charge a $12.99 door fee, letting you hang out with your friends to game for as long as you want!

Galactic Quest
Lawrenceville Location: 116 East Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Breaking News! Comic books are making a comeback which means if you’re just starting your collection or you’re in need of some more vintage titles, taking a trip over to Galactic Quest is a must. With two locations in Buford and Lawrenceville, Galactic Quest is known as the premier comic book store with shelves stocked full of graphic novels, comic books, collectibles, figurines and so much more. The downtown Lawrenceville storefront is nestled in the heart of the square and is the perfect place for kids, parents and collectors of all ages. You can find a variety of types from horror titles like Seven Years in Darkness to iconic superhero classics from Marvel Comics.