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Here Be Books & Games carries a variety of books, boardgames, card games, playing cards, dice, and book accessories. We're also very customer-service-oriented. We love to help people find books to read and games to play. Read on to learn more about the types of books and games we carry and services we provide or use the links above to jump to the product-type or service of your interest.
Books
We carry both paperback and hard cover books: over 40,000! So, whether you're looking for the latest novel or a book that's been out of print for years, there's a good chance we have it. We consider our specialty to be Sci Fi/Fantasy because that's what we know well and read a lot of ourselves, but we've got oodles of fiction books in a variety of categories and nonfiction on a wide range of subjects. Here's a sampling of the categories we regularly stock:
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Games
Towards the end of 2008, we added board games and card games to our repertoire: mostly designer games which, like books, feature the name of the author (designer) prominently on the box. We have so many board games in stock now that they're spreading down the book aisles and all around the store!
Designer games are a broad class of games that generally have simple rules, short to medium playing times, high levels of player interaction, and attractive physical components. The games emphasize strategy while downplaying luck and conflict. Other terms used to describe this type of game include: "German-style game", "Eurogame", "family strategy game" and "hobby game." Shorter, lighter games in this class are known as "gateway games", whereas longer, heavier games are known as "gamers' games." [source: wikipedia]
You'll find a variety of games for all ages at our store, including boardgames, card games, roleplaying games, playing cards, and dice. Some of the game companies whose games we carry include:
Here's a sampling of games we almost always have in stock:
- Settlers of Catan and offshoots
- Carcassonne and expansions
- Bohnanza and offshoots and expansions
- Dominion and expansions
- Fluxx in all its myriad flavors
- Munchkin, including expansions and a variety of base sets like Star Munchkin, Zombie Munchkin, etc.
- Tsuro
- Thunderstone and expansions
- Small World
- Pandemic and other cooperative games
- Puerto Rico
- Stone Age
- Ticket to Ride and all its versions
- Zombies!!!, Humans!!!, Martians!!! and the like
Our online store will give you a better idea of our stock, though it is not complete. Feel free to call us to check stock anytime. Or better yet, drop by and browse our selection in person. We'll even teach you how to play.
Roleplaying Games
Here Be Books & Games stocks a variety of roleplaying games, modules, books, dice, and accessories. When you're in the store, take a peek in the drawers in the bottom of the Roleplaying Game bookcase. They contain lots of new and ancient treasures. You never know what you'll find. Have a question? Ask Tim, he's been an avid RPG collector for many, many years.
You can, of course, trade in roleplaying games, modules, etc. for premium store credit, then use said credit towards books, games, RPGs, and more.
Dice
From traditional cubical six-siders to the polyhedral dice used in roleplaying games, we've got 'em. Buy 'em individually or in sets. Don't forget a bag to put them in.
In addition to the usual plastic dice, we also have Dwarven Stones, dice made out of gemstones like hematite and agate, and Dwarven Metal Dice made of simulated brass, copper, and brushed steel. Selection varies, but let us know if there's something you're looking for in particular. We can always order it.
Playing Cards
Tina fell in love with playing cards at an early age and has been acquiring interesting decks for quite some time. So, of course, our stock includes a variety of unique, high-quality playing cards. Tina's favorites are the Luxury Playing Card decks with non-traditional court cards featuring characters of royalty in period costumes. Plastic playing cards, cards with artistic backs, large-index cards, patience decks, themed playing cards and Euchre cards round out our offerings. Here are pictures of just a few of the decks on hand at Here Be Books & Games:
Tarot Cards & Parapsychology Books
Tarot cards are often hard to come by here in the South. These beautiful decks of pictorial cards are well-known in the States for their use in divining, but they're often used in Europe for popular card games as well. We carry a variety of decks by Piatnik, U.S. Game Systems, and Llewellyn. If you have an interest in the divinatory arts or just like pretty cards, come in and check out our selection.
We've also expanded our selection of parapsychology and metaphysics books to include new books, as well as used - particularly those published by Llewellyn.
Book & Game Requests
We get new inventory in every day. Because of this ever-changing stock, we currently do not list our entire inventory online. However, you can always give us a call or come by the store to let us know what you’re looking for. Our inventory is computerized, so we can usually check to see if it's in stock quickly. If we don’t have the book or game in stock, we offer two services to help you acquire it, even books that are out of print and games that haven't been released yet.
Want Lists for Books
Just tell us what book you want and give us your phone number. We'll add the book to your Want List. When we get a copy in, we'll give you a call. There is no obligation to buy the book when it comes in. Just let us know if you no longer need it. We can't promise when we'll receive a book on your want list, if ever. It could come in in a few days, a few months, or never.
Search Service (Books and Games)
We can almost always find a book somewhere and order it for you. So, if there's something in particular you really want, even if it's out of print, let us help. Searches are always free, but we won't usually offer to do this on the phone unless you ask because of how time-consuming a search can be, especially for obscure titles. We'll let you know how much the book will cost, including shipping to our store, and you can decide whether you want us to special order it for you or not. There is no obligation to order a book if we perform a search.
We deal with a two major game distributors and a variety of game publishers, including a few independents, so we can often find most in-print games for you. Just let Tina know what you're looking for. She'll look up the availability and cost. We can add it to our next game order. If it's a game we don't usually stock, we'll require you to pre-pay for it. If you need something right away, don't be afraid to ask. We'll do our best to accommodate you.
Special Orders & Preorders
If you want us to special order or pre-order a book or game for you, please come into our store. We don't mind doing stock checks over the phone. However, special orders and searches for out-of-print books and designer games can be quite time consuming, so we prefer you to come in, in-person, to request this service. That way we know you're serious. We require at least a 50% deposit on all special orders.
We can usually order new books for you at retail price. Used and out-of-print books cost a minimum of $8.00 (1¢ book + $3.99 shipping + $4 finder's fee). Not all books can be had for a penny, however. Our price for special orders of used and out-of-print books is determined as follows: cost of book + shipping + finder's fee ($4 or 20% of the book's price, whichever is greater). In-print games usually cost MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price).
Used books usually arrive within 2 weeks; new books within a few days.
When you special order a game we don't have in stock, we'll usually add it to the next order we place with one of our distributors. If you need it sooner, don't be afraid to ask. Tina will do her best to accommodate you. If it's a game we don't usually stock, we'll require you to pre-pay for it. In-print games usually arrive 2 to 3 days after we place the order with a distributor. Pre-orders usually arrive here on their street date, which is determined by the book or game publisher.
Trade Service
We do accept books and designer games in exchange for trade credit. Trade credit can be used towards the purchase of other books and games in our store. Trade credit can be applied only to half of your purchase, you'll have to pay the other half with cash, check, credit card or debit card. Please see our Trade Policy for complete details.
Book Covers and Bookmarks
We've always got a stock of bookmarks for sale, and usually some freebies, too. So you can save your place without dog-earing the page.
As booklovers ourselves, we know the importance of protecting the covers of treasured books. So we carry archival-quality dust jacket covers by Brodart, the leading company in library supplies and book preservation products. You can bring books in to have covers installed or buy a cover when you purchase a book: only $2/each installed.
Game Library
We maintain a large library of house games that we use for demos, teaching and Game Night. You can look at the board and bits, read the rules, even play the game. Want to know if we have a house copy of a particular game? Just ask us or check out our list of house games on BoardGameGeek. We're always happy to help. We'll even teach you how to play!
Game Night
Since November 2007, we've been hosting Game Night at Here Be Books & Games on the first Saturday of every month, even holidays. Games start at 6 p.m. For more information about upcoming and previous Game Nights, please see Events . You can also check out our play list on BoardGameGeek for a list of games we've played recently in the store.
Afternoon Games
Most days Tim and I take a break about 4 p.m. to play games. You're always welcome to join us. Just drop by and ask us to play. You won't have to twist our arms too hard.
Fundraisers for Schools or Organizations
Looking for a fundraiser that's fun, entertaining and educational, too? We've got the answer. [learn more]
In the Oakbrook Plaza Shopping Center ~ corner of Ladson & Dorchester
Here Be Books & Games • 4650 Ladson Road, Suite I • Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 695-1498 • info@herebebooks.com
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