Eureka Puzzles and Games

This place is really cool. My dad was reunited with Strato-​Matic-​Baseball. They have this thing were they come to your parties with mechanical puzzles, giant board games, and other fun puzzle related things. They play light music and will moderate your party for you. I am very seriously thinking about using them for my Bar Mitzvah

Super helpful and knowledgable about all the strategy games. Came here looking for Risk and, after asking about a few other games, came out with a beautiful world conquer strategy game. These guys know their games. Lots of smaller versions of party games as well. It’s a shame kids today don’t appreciate a board game

This is the coolest store, and I don’t even like games all that much. One of my favorite things about this place is that on nice days, there’s a puzzle outside that passersby can work on (I once spent 20 minutes there and probably would have spent longer if I hadn’t had perishables in my grocery bag!). Another fun feature is the riddle on the outside window – solve it and you can get a discount on one item!
The staff are super friendly – it seems like it would be really fun to work here – and they’re all very knowledgeable about the different games and can make really good recommendations. As I mentioned, I’m not really a game person, but I was able to find a few that I really like (some that I’d never even heard of before) – and I believe that if there’s something you do want that they don’t have, they can get it for you.
In addition to games and puzzles, they also have books with puzzles and brainteasers and fun/​educational toys. This would be a great place to get gifts for kids of any age.

If you’re looking for more brain-​teaser games for older children, Eureka is the place to go. They have board games, quiz games, and other builder games (that you do assembly), and more. My kids love it.
Eureka also organizes other events. There are board games night at the near Temptation café where you can play board games for free. In the summer, they also organize summer camp for kids who love board games, interspersed with outings to Aquarium etc which is very cool.
The staff are always friendly and helpful. Prices are very reasonable.
Brookline is blessed to have Magic Beans to cater for very young kids, Henry Bears Park for kids a bit old, and Eureka for older kids and even adults. I can’t ask for more.

Puzzle addicts unite! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a stand-​alone puzzle store; I thought I was the only person above the age of 10 who loved puzzles, but I guess not? Eureka has clearly changed my life. They offer affordable puzzles that range from easy to extremely difficult — I think the biggest puzzle I saw was 30,000 pieces and it went for $ 300+, for a reference to how difficult their puzzles can get. I ended up leaving with 2 550-​piece puzzles (~$ 10 – 15 each) and 1 1000-​piece puzzle that was about ~$ 20. I am subtracting 1 star because the customer service is not that great and another because I checked in through Unilocal because their Unilocal page claims that you can get «1 free gift with purchase» & the person working there had no clue what I was talking about when I showed him the Unilocal page, so I left with no free gift :(Big bummer, but don’t get me wrong… this place is heaven for puzzle-​lovers.

This store is awesome. Not only do they have a great selection of board games and puzzles, but their staff rocks too! After my customer service experience today, I just had to sign up for Unilocal and write this review. My card was accidentally charged twice for the same purchase, and I called up the store and they reversed the charge right away without any hassle at all. I have had to fight stores through my bank for this type of thing, but the woman who helped me on the phone was amazing and extremely courteous. Well done Eureka! I will continue to support this awesome local gaming store for as long as they are around. And PS– they have game nights starting soon once the weather gets better! BONUS!

This is my favorite game store in the Boston area. They have quite a large selection of games, really cool puzzels, and extremely helpful staff. I often ask the staff, when I come in, for new recommendations of games. On multiple occasions, they’ve pulled more games from the back which they think I might like which were not ones on desplay.
My only complaint is that their board game nights are only two hours long. That’s only enough time to really play through one decently length game.

I visited a friend in Quincy and really wanted to get my hands on some games. Did some good ol Unilocal research and decided to try this out. So happy I did.
The store is nice and light. Small but packed with games. I didn’t look around much (so can’t say much about the other half of the store, but I think that part was mostly jigsaw and mechanical puzzles? Probably some chess too) but decided to just ask one of the two guys behind the counter for help by simply saying that I’d like some suggestions for small games (very limited suitcase space!) with good replay value and preferably playable with just two players. One of the guys swiftly showed me to the section with smaller games (right by the oh so tempting super packed big shelf of large board games), asked me what kind of games I liked (strategy vs luck etc) and then told me about some different ones they had. Excellent suggestions and a great variety of games (even small ones!) made it very hard to pick one. I went in to buy one particular game (Gloom) and something else, left with four different games.
The two guys working that day were both really nice and chatty. I didn’t want to leave!
Great atmosphere, super helpful staff, decent pricing… if I lived in the Boston area this shop would be so bad for my wallet and so good for my game shelf. Definitely worth a visit if you like games!

I have stopped in here a few times to find interesting games outside from the typically popular ones. You can find things in this store for any age, small children to the adult children at heart! The staff is always friendly and able to provide insight and recommendations. The uniqueness of some of my finds has surprised my friends. In addition to just seeking products they have email groups for game nights etc providing a community of people who enjoy having fun. I would recommend this place if you’re looking for a new game, or a hard to find game because odds are they have it.

Friendly guys, good inventory, convenient location. Went there for an accessory for my game set, guys were helpful, found what I was looking for and definitely will be back for the new set when ready!

We go here for board games (we love strategic Eurogames… things like Settlers of Catan and Agricola) and absolutely love it.
How much do we love this shop? We live about 3,000 miles away, and every time we’re in town, we visit this game shop and wind up packing new games home. Why isn’t this place on my street?

Love this store! They have a surprisingly large number of games and puzzles for occupying such a small space; they carry everything from jigsaw puzzles, to mechanical puzzles, to party games, to Euro-​strategy games.
I used to live in Brookline, and always had fun walking into Eureka Puzzles and checking out the games. Perhaps more importantly, the staff is second to none. My husband and I recently made the trek down from Wakefield, specifically for the purpose of visiting the store so he could browse and pick up a game for his birthday. We told a staff member what kinds of games he typically enjoys (strategy and Euro-​style games), named a few examples (Axis & Allies, Dominion, Settlers of Catan), and she immediately had several recommendations for us. We continued to browse after she pointed out a few likely candidates, and went to her with a few questions when they came up. We eventually chose a game (Eclipse) based on her comments; we have since played it several times and she was right on the money with her recommendation. I will definitely continue to go back to this store.
As an added bonus, you can score a 10% discount on an item if you can solve the puzzle of the day in their window. Gotta love that!

Guys. GUYS. Seriously. This place. Wonderful.
I have a friend who’s out of commission for 6 months after surgery. My goal: find a super time-​consuming gift.
I was greeted immediately and when I shared my intent the folks behind the counter were full of suggestions. I basically told them that he loves trains and he loves tinkering. Go.
Maybe a train set? He loves trains. Maybe a puzzle? That’ll keep him busy. Maybe a game? There are some neat train-​themed card games. Oh, often it’ll just be 2 people? That game is fun, but it’s not as fun with just 2 people. Maybe you want to try this other one…
I spent a good 30 minutes poring over my options. They answered questions when I wanted help, insightfully and with mindfulness to price (here’s the highest end train set, here’s the mid-​range, here’s the cheaper-​but-​still-​great one, here’s how they differ), and they let me explore on my own unobtrusively when I thanked them and told them I’d continue my investigation. When I ultimately diverged and picked a nature puzzle, they applauded the decision, and kindly offered a gift receipt just in case he wanted to swap.
I also may or may not have bought a puzzle for myself. Any other Amelie obsessors want to come help me work on Renoir’s «Luncheon of the Boating Party?»

There really aren’t too many game stores in the Boston/​Brookline/​Cambridge area, which is a shame. I love going to game stores and perusing the latest board and party games. What makes Eureka really special is their customer service. I’ve never had a bad experience there. Just really down to earth people who love games as much as the people who frequent the place. They’re also great with the community, participating in community events and making it just a real fun place to visit when around Coolidge Corner.
Oh, and they have an awesome 10% off opportunity every day. They post a puzzle/​riddle on their window. If you figure it out, you get 10% off!

I have a four-​year-​old who intellectually functions at a 5^th or 6^th grade level. We have consistent problems finding activities that will challenge her intellect, but are mindful of her attention span /​maturity. The owner of the store came out and took the time to explain to me some logic games that would be a good fit for our daughter, and I feel like that needs to be supported.
Also, they have a ton of adult board games. It’s worth it to me to drive up into Brookline to avoid going to the game store in JP. These folks are very worthy of support.

Holy cow! They’ve got a lot of stuff crammed into a fairly small store space. Most toy stores you go into and they have huge shelves with a lot of real estate dedicated to just a couple of toys. This place is very densely packed (the board games for example are stacked on the side).
The employee when I went there was extremely helpful with another patron, and seemed very knowledgeable about what the store had to offer. I did have a question about one of their items, but he was unable to answer it because he said it was a new item.
My reason for only a 4* rating? Well I’m a teacher, and I bought a couple of items from the store for my classroom. I inquired about whether they offered an educator discount, and they said yes, which made me happy. But then they clarified that it was only for teachers in the state of Massachusetts which made me sad. Shame on you, Eureka, for discriminating against out-​of-​state teachers!

I love Eureka Puzzles.
Their games are great, and the staff is super helpful. They seem to live for helping you find the perfect game for whoever your shopping for.
I greatly prefer shopping locally at Eureka to buying a game on
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They’re one of the few stores I know of in the Boston area that carries the addictive card game Killer Bunnies (and some bonus packs). The staff also know exactly what I mean when I ask about a game like Killer Bunnies, and don’t look at me like I’m a crazy person for thinking the game exists.
They have some great, free game nights for both experienced and beginner players. See their events page for a schedule:
I have a friend who writes cryptograms. One day, I was looking at some of the books at Eureka, and got very happy when I saw a book that was written by my friend. Of course I purchased the book, and called my friend when I got home to tell him that I hoped he’d make some money off my purchase.
Stop by Eureka next time you’re in Coolidge Corner, and you’ll be glad you did. You may end up spending a hour browsing games, but it’s quite worth it!

Between the weather and work I haven’t gotten out much, but I’m glad I found the time to get to this gem of a store out in Coolidge Corner. The selection of games is amazing, but I was equally impressed with the puzzle collection. I could easily spend lots of money here as I love having a puzzle to work on. The selection goes from 5 piece puzzles of cute kittens to 5,000 Ravensburger masterpieces.
As for the games, I’m sure I will be back in here to add to my collection in the future. Lots of selection and just about every game genre under the sun.

The only thing better than geeky board games? Geeks to play them with!
Eureka, amazingly, provides them both. In their store, they have a huge selection of the best and most obscure board and card games you could ever imagine. If you’ve heard of a game, they have it here. The sales clerks are incredibly helpful and friendly and their games are arranged in such a way that you can find exactly what you need and still uncover new treasures on the same trip.
In addition to all their in-​store fun, they have a game club that meets a few times a month to play board games together nearby. It’s a fun way to meet new people and learn new games. You can see their upcoming events here:

I can’t believe this store has existed for so long without my knowledge! I love board games and puzzles so this place is a slice of heaven to me!
It’s a tiny store with a large inventory. I can and have spent hours just looking around. The guys that work there are helpful and knowledgeable… Very knowledgeable.