Titan Games

Top-​notch gaming store. I’ve been to dozens of gaming stores throughout the Midwest, This would be the second best out of about six states in my opinion.
Huge selection of boardgames, many of which I hadn’t actually heard of. A lot of the basics of course; Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, Pandemic, etc. Many versions of the even those.
Wednesday night is board game night. The place was fairly packed, two role-​playing games in front, plus five or six board games going on in the back. Ample space.
The proprietor told me that Friday night is their deck building game night, says it’s absolutely packed. They also sell basic snacks and such.
Absolutely I’m going to be back to this one.
Oh, one more thing to add. They have a huge cabinent of demonstration board games to play and browse through before you buy. I’ve not seen that at other board game stores, and that really peaked my interest.

I stopped by on a Wednesday evening and was a little overwhelmed as it was board game night and the store was filled with tables and people playing games. The selection was good, although a few games were sold out. One of the store employees noticed me browsing games and provided me with recommendations and lots of information. The staff seemed very well versed in their games and there are several games you can play or view in the store. I will definitely be back not only to buy more games, but to learn and play.

I love Titan Games! I really love the atmosphere this place gives off and I also love that you can just walk around and browse. Seriously, not being haggled or lectured on a game for 10 minutes is awesome. On the flip end, if you’re in there buying a board game – it seems like the magic folks get all of the workers attention, then it’s actually hard to get their help when you need it.
Prices are AWESOME. I normally buy my games on amazon for the prices, but I don’t like to wait. I feel like I’m paying a dollar or two more than the awesome prices online. I don’t mind that, compared to other stores in CU that completely overcharge you up the moon.
I am honestly only rating this 4 stars only because over the past year their selection has REALLY dwindled. And every time I’ve tried to order a game and have it shipped there or when a new game came out, get a notification, I NEVER do. It’s like the follow through isn’t that great. I don’t know what’s going on with their stock, but it seems like a new and updated selection isn’t the priority. (While the magic stuff is ALWAYS stocked and a priority). Honestly doesn’t deter me from shopping here, just won’t be as often since they don’t have a wide array.
Love this place and if you’re just passing through or you live here – stop in!

Favorite game shop in central Illinois. Great selection and gaming area. They will find it if they don’t have it!

I like Gaming Goat better than Armored Gopher. The guys that run the place are incredibly friendly (especially to somebody who’s just gotten back into Magic the Gathering) and they’ve got the cheapest prices in town on MTG booster packs and boxes. I’ve also sold some cards here– while the prices may be a bit more competitive online, they’re pretty good, and they pay cash.
The actual store is really nice– there’s not a lot of shelf space, and so they have wire on all the walls with board games. It really works well. The tables are all big and clean, and the playing space is bright. I don’t like to game in public (because I’m a nerd) but I love going to this place.
Downside: occasionally it smells a bit funny. Still a great place to go for games.

I happened into the Gaming Goat shortly after it opened and I have to say, I was impressed. I am not from the Champaign area but was in town to hang out with some friends, got in town early and checked this place out. The store was very clean and well lit, not the dingy place people usually think of with gaming stores. The area as well was very nice with a great nearby restaurant if you are looking for a place to eat between games.
Selection was top notch as far as games go. While they were somewhat limited in shelf space, what they had was well used to display a variety of board games, and the owner was quick to assure customers he could get whatever might not be on the shelf. If you are a Magic: the Gathering player they had a great selection of singles, and a plethora of events scheduled throughout the week.
The attitude of both the owner and the customers was very friendly and inviting, all are welcoming to newcomers, and eager to discuss recommendations or honest reviews.
In short this is what gaming stores should look like, a clean professional looking establishment you can hang out and relax in.

Great place to play and meet new like-​minded people. The staff is knowledgeable about the products they carry and it is obvious the players come first to them. If you’re just a casual player or a pro I think you’ll find The Gaming Goat to be a great place to hang out.

This place is great! The owner is friendly, and if he doesn’t have anything in stock, he will actively seek to order it for you to get you what you need!
They have a lot of free games that you can just walk up and borrow to play with your friends. Since often times board games can get expensive for my wife and I to buy (limited salary and all that), we can just stroll in there and play a game on the spot!
They also have Magic tournaments with frequency. Thursday night EDH, FNM, as well as others. The shop that I am near, in Peoria, doesn’t seem to care a ton about its’ customer base, and this is a nice refreshing breath of customer service style fresh air.
I would highly recommend this place to anyone who likes any form of gaming in the Champaign area.

I’ve been gaming since the 90s, and this store has to rank as one of the best I’ve been to for what it does.
The space is ample, with multiple tables. Gamers aren’t isolated from each other, but neither are you cramped and bumping into each other.
I’ve been here two different days and on both days met other gamers willing to talk with me about their games and invite me to join, and the owners also make an effort to create gaming opportunities. Even got to try out some new games via the owners’ personal stash.
If you’re into Magic and are looking to sell or trade cards, the owners are really good about explaining their pricing system and will answer any questions you have about pricing and rarity. On the one hand, you may not be able to haggle, but on the other hand you know you aren’t getting a worse deal than anyone else that walks through the door. Standardized pricing and that removes the anxiety for me.

The wife and I stopped at the Gaming Goat while we were on a road trip and passing through Champaign, IL. We had heard a lot about the brand from friends who had purchased board games and magic cards from other locations. We were mostly interested in board games, since aren’t really magic players.
Often times we would be a party and a friend would bring a somewhat obscure game (aka not available at walmart) and it would be a lot of fun and we’d ask them where they bought it. The answer was usually gaming goat. So, the wife and I being board gamers mostly, decided to check the store out.
First impressions:
We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon, expecting it would be a slow period where we would have time to browse board games and maybe pickup a game or two. We saw a lot of our favorites friends already owned such as Settlers of Catan, Elder Signs and Arkham Horror and a few others.
What really struck me as impressive was how busy the place was. The store had many tables set up and people were playing all sorts of games, though mostly card games. Additionally there were several people at the counter considering picking up individual cards etc. The place looking very happening.
The store was very logically setup, clean, and inviting. In addition to the store’s appearance looking awesome. It seemed like a great community of people. Very friendly patrons throughout the store.
To emphasize the point of how inviting the store was, while we were browsing a couple asked the wife and I to play one of the store demo board games. We joined them and had a lot fun. Even though I ended up losing by getting trapped in the tomb at the end of the game.
Talking to the owner:
We got a chance to talk to the person working the cash register, found out he was actually one of the owners and that the other owner is a doctor and was out of town at some medical conference. He said they were both long time gamers and brought a lot of experience to the store. As he was helping other patrons he seemed very knowledgeable about the various card games the store sold as well as the board games.
He even said that they often hold a board game night once a week which I thought was really cool. They also hold several card game tournaments, additionally he expressed ability to host pretty much any time of tournament/​event as long as 8 people were involved. He also made it clear that if there was anything they didn’t have in stock that we wanted he could look into starting to stock it. He was very friendly and sincere.
Bottom line:
The store looks really awesome, but the really impressive point is the community the store has built. This was obvious even to a person who was just passing by. You could see there were many regulars, and that the store was open and inviting. I hope to stop by either this store or a related store sometime soon for new board game recommendations in hopes of impressing my friends with the next new cool board game.

To begin with I’m usually very critical of establishments when I first go there. What I noticed upon arriving at the goat is it’s clean, very clean. Tasteful hardwood flooring and plenty of display space. It has a glass front which often can lead to excessive heat in the entryway but it was comfortable. Upon entering I was greeted by one of the owners, Mark. He was personable and very comfortable to talk with, we chatted about Magic the Gathering and various events that would be going on in the future. As we moved towards my transaction I was met with care and our discussion was friendly and polite, my biggest pet peeve in any business is a lack of understanding in how to approach and then treat a customer. I tend to make large purchases about 3 times a year in my game stores and then smaller ones throughout and will usually direct others to said store if they handle themselves well. This was one of those places.
I highly encourage any of the locals to visit the Gaming goat and experience what is undoubtedly a top notch gaming experience. With it’s environment and classy décor, it’s a place you could take your kids to, or a place the kids can take their parents to.
As an added bonus, there is a rather tasty smelling Mexican place right next door if you get hungry.
In short, they had what I needed at a reasonable price, the customer service was fantastic and I had a good time. I drove over an hour and a half to see if the Goat was what I was looking for and it turned out to be more than I expected.
I highly recommend.

This is a joke of an establishment. They offer a very limited selection and never have what you are looking for. The owned is also incredibly rude and does not care about his customers. You are much better off going to one of the other game stores in town.