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Play the Game Read the Story Comic book store in Syracuse, NY

4.2 ★★★★☆ 345 Google reviews

Buys comics Back issuesManga
Play the Game Read the Story, comic book store in Syracuse, NY
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Play the Game Read the Story is a comic book store at 689 N Clinton St, Syracuse, NY. It has a 4.2-star rating from 345 Google reviews. Customer reviews or the shop's own website show it offers back issues and manga.

What it's known for

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Sell your comics here?

Play the Game Read the Story buys comics, per the shop's website.

Call before you bring a collection in. Ask what they are buying right now, whether they want a list first, and whether they pay cash or store credit.

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Also on the shelves

  • Events & game nights

    “I haven't gone for any other events but the staff is always helpful and the energy is always good.”

    Google review · Mentioned once in reviews · Per the shop's website

  • Also sells trading cards

    “Dude behind the counter seemed happy and excited to answer our questions about MTG since two of us were new to it; he was also knowledgeable.”

    Google review · Mentioned 9 times in reviews

  • Tabletop & board games

    “The inventory seemed pretty solid depending on what you're looking for, a good selection of board games, a Warhammer section, and a decent variety overall.”

    Google review · Mentioned 7 times in reviews

From Google reviews

Went here with 2 friends Friday night for the first time. Woodwork and Brick fascade is cool, the place has a great vibe, and the people at the card tables were all very friendly --smiling and nodding to me if we happened to meet eyes. Everyone was super friendly; players, shoppers, and staff.

★★★★★ Jamie, Mar 2025

The comic tour rolled into one of my favorite cities SYRACUSE!! Popped on into Play the Game Read the story. Really cool comic store. A ton of back issues!! Stop on by if your in the area nerds!! Enjoy! 👍👍

★★★★★ Andy, May 2021

Very welcoming fair prices and very cool collections of role playing games TCG games as well as a play area comics dice and more. Love the staff.

★★★★★ Crystal, Nov 2025

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