The Star City Game Center stocks an extensive selection of collectable card games, board games, and related supplies. Our on-site staff also has immediate access to the world's largest inventory of Magic: The Gathering card singles and will be happy to help you with whatever you're looking for!


The Star City Game Center is Southwest Virginia's premier destination for fans of collectible card games (CCGs) and board games. Our spacious event area features comfortable seating for well over one hundred players!


Mon — Closed
Tue — Closed
Wed — Closed
Thu — Closed
Fri — Noon - 7pm
Sat — Noon - 7pm

Hi friends,
I'm excited to announce that the Star City Game Center will be reopening this Friday, June 26th.
Some aspects of our reopening may be stricter than the State of Virginia's current guidelines for doing so, and we apologize for any inconvenience that may be created by such precautions. However, the safety of our staff and community is our top priority.
- Our hours of operation will be temporarily limited to Noon - 7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
- No one with a fever or symptoms of COVID-19, or known exposure to a COVID-19 case in the prior 14 days, is permitted inside.
- For your convenience, complimentary hand sanitizer will be available at multiple designated locations.
- Pursuant to Governor Northam's Executive Order 63, patrons aged 10 and over shall wear face coverings over mouth and nose. However, individuals who have trouble breathing, or other medical conditions that prohibit wearing a face covering, are not required to do so, and will not be required to prove or explain their medical conditions.
- All children aged 10 or under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and remain within an arm's length of them at all times while inside the store.
- Please maintain a safe social distance of at least 6 feet from other patrons and staff.
- All in-store events and open play sessions have been temporarily suspended until further notice. During this time, our in-store gaming tables are unavailable for public use.
- Restrooms are temporarily closed to the public.
- Have Magic: The Gathering cards that you're looking to sell or trade? Please email buyer@starcitygames.com to schedule an appointment with one of our buyers.
For your convenience, we offer four ways to shop:
- Visit The Star City Game Center during our advertised operating hours, come inside, and let us know how we can assist you.
- Order online, and pick your order up curbside without ever leaving your vehicle.
- Shop our extensive inventory, and submit your order online.
- During the checkout process select “On-site Pickup (Curbside/In-Store - Star City Game Center - 5728 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012)” as your shipping option.
- Visit The Star City Game Center during our advertised operating hours. When you arrive, park in one of our designated Curbside Pickup parking spots, then call 540-767-4263 ext. 100 and provide the Star City Game Center staff member who answers with your name and order number. We will bring your order to you at your vehicle, request to see ID to confirm your identity (if needed), and you'll be back home and ready to game in no time!
- Order online, and pick your order up inside.
- Shop our extensive inventory, and submit your order online.
- During the checkout process select “On-site Pickup (Curbside/In-Store - Star City Game Center - 5728 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012)” as your shipping option.
- Visit The Star City Game Center during our advertised operating hours, come inside and provide a Star City Game Center staff member with your name and order number. We will request to see ID to confirm your identity (if needed), then retrieve your order.
- Order online, and have your order shipped to you.
Thank you again for all of your support and understanding during these unprecedented times. We look forward to seeing all of you soon, and having you play with us again once it is safe to do so! ♥
Pete Hoefling
Owner, Star City Game Center


Looking for a game that we don't currently have in stock? Submitting a special order request is as easy as 1-2-3!
Step 1: Confirm the game's availability and price by calling us at 540-767-4263 ext. 100, Email us, or visit us in person.
Please be prepared to provide the following information:
- - Your name.
- - Your contact information (phone number and email address).
- - The name of each game you are looking for.
- - The quantity of each game you are looking for.
Step 2: We will confirm the availability, price, and estimated time of arrival for each game you wish to have us special order for you. Although we do not request a deposit at that time, please note that we require all special orders be picked up and paid for in full within thirty (30) days* of their arrival.
If any game you have special ordered ends up being delayed, we will contact you to let you know.
Step 3: We will contact you when your order arrives, and you can come pick it up during our normal business hours.
*Failing to pick up a game that we've special ordered for you within thirty (30) days of its arrival will result in the game being sold.

Looking to sell or trade your Magic: The Gathering cards? Our buyers are happy to help you, and are typically available during our normal business hours. However, in order to ensure that a buyer will be available, we recommend you email buyer@starcitygames.com to schedule an appointment with one of our buyers beforehand.
If you plan on selling or trading a sizeable quantity of cards, we strongly encourage you to email buyer@starcitygames.com to schedule an appointment with one of our buyers beforehand. We cannot guarantee same-day evaluations and/or offers otherwise.
If you do not schedule an appointment beforehand, and no buyer is available during your visit, you may leave your cards and contact information with a member of our staff. One of our buyers will usually be able to complete their evaluation, and make you an offer for your cards, within one business day. However, times may occasionally vary depending on the quantity of cards.

For your convenience, the Star City Game Center offers curbside and in-store pickup options for Star City Games website orders placed beforehand. Shop Star City Games's entire website inventory and choose our free “On-site Pickup (Curbside/In-Store - Star City Game Center - 5728 Williamson Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012)” option during the checkout process. Learn more about how you can pick up your order from the Star City Game Center