ABOUT

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME ·

I grew up playing card games and watching anime — the kind of kid who'd spend birthday money on booster packs without thinking twice. For a long time, the idea that this could be an actual job didn't really cross my mind. Hobbies were hobbies. Card House is what happened when that changed.

We built this as a play space first. The tables came before the shelves. If you've ever shown up to an LGS hoping for a seat and not found one, you know why that mattered to us.

We stock what people are playing now and what we grew up on — Pokémon next to whatever just dropped this week. If it's a good game, we want it in the room.

We're in North Jersey, right outside NYC, easy to get to and easy to park at. The door's open, and there's almost always a seat at the table.

Come play.

HOUSE RULES

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    Players First, ALWAYS

    Every call we make starts with one question: is this better for the people at our tables?

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    The Table Is Home

    Not a store you visit, a room you belong in. Pull up a chair, stay as long as you want.

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    Everyone Was New Once

    No gatekeeping. Learn to Plays, patient teachers, and a seat for anyone holding their first deck.

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    Compete Hard, Cheer Harder

    Sharp, fair tournaments and a room that roots for each other louder than it roots for itself.