Here Be Books & Games

Here Be Books & Games is a bookstore in Summerville, SC, located at 810 Travelers Blvd, Suite A2. The store specializes in new and used board games, jigsaw puzzles, and gaming accessories, serving customers with a wide selection for all ages and gaming styles. It carries out-of-print roleplaying games, dice, card sleeves, and puzzle sorting trays, alongside a demo game library where staff teach customers how to play. The business supports the local gaming community through in-store and virtual gaming sessions, a board game rental program that allows patrons to try games before buying, a consignment program for gently used items, and regular board game and puzzle auctions.

The store maintains a distinct inventory that blends hobbyist supplies with specialized literature. A notable portion of its catalog is dedicated to history, featuring books on American history, military topics, and regional SC subjects such as Huguenots of Colonial SC and the history of Freemasonry in the state. The selection also includes classic literature, such as illustrated editions of Edgar Allan Poe, and fiction titles like The Unexpected Return of Josephine Fox. In addition to retail, Here Be Books & Games publishes specialized reference works, including Early American Prescut Glass by Tina Spain McDuffie. This comprehensive guide to collecting Anchor Hocking’s iconic star pattern includes over 1,000 pictures, catalog photos, and period advertisements. The store also sells non-expiring gift cards in various denominations and offers print-on-demand books.

Here Be Books & Games is a central hub for hobbyists in Summerville, combining retail, rental, and community events to serve residents interested in gaming, puzzles, and niche historical literature.

The store sits on Travelers Blvd in Summerville, just about a tenth of a mile from Old Trolley Road and Dorchester Village. It is also near the United States Postal Service Oakbrook Station and Novant Health Urgent Care on Dorchester Road.

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