We close when we’re tired

Come to shop, stay to play. Affinity for Gaming provides the essentials for many types of games like tabletop RPGs, wargames, card games, and board games. Plus plenty of accessories to enhance your experience. Browse our in-store and online selection of miniatures scaled for many game types. And feel free to bring your friends and gear to play at one of our tables in-store. Visit us at one of our two locations in Northern Illinois: DeKalb and Crystal Lake.

3D Printed Minis

Browse our online shop to choose from a variety of miniatures for tabletop RPGs and wargames printed in-house.

Gaming

From spicing up boring family events to competitive gaming tournaments. Plus all the gear and accessories.

Events

Discover weekly and seasonal events featuring your favorite games played in-store at all experience levels.

gaming

From spicing up boring family events to competitive gaming tournaments. Plus all the gear and accessories.

3D Printed Minis

Browse our online shop to choose from a variety of miniatures for tabletop RPGs and wargames printed in-house.

Events

Discover weekly and seasonal events featuring your favorite games played in-store at all experience levels.

Get the Latest games
& gear

Discover new stand-alone releases and expansions or finally get that one game to see what all the fuss is about. No matter what brings you in, you can broaden or enhance your gaming experience.

Follow us for news & Updates

Connect with us on social media at both of our locations, and sign up for email updates that only cover topics you’re interested in.

DeKalb                    Crystal Lake

Gaming
Overview

In addition to our plethora of games, we provide related gear and accessories.

Tabletop miniatures for characters, beasts and monsters add flare to any RPG session. Plus, armies and paints to boost your wargaming experience. Discover cards for a variety of collectible-based games, in addition to card mats and sleeves. Classic board games are great for gamers of all levels. And dice goblins can add to their stockpile with our selection of dice, dice bags and more.

gaming miniatures

Miniatures

Browse miniatures for all kinds of games, even painted and 3D printed.

tabletop games

TableTop Games

Rule books, spell cards, dice and all the accessories you need to play or GM.

Wargaming

Find the latest releases and use our 6×4 tables with available terrain.

gaming miniatures

Miniatures

Browse miniatures for all kinds of games, even painted and 3D printed.

tabletop games

TableTop Games

Rule books, spell cards, dice and all the accessories you need to play or GM.

Wargaming

Find the latest releases and use our 6×4 tables with available terrain.

cards

Collectible Cards

Choose from multiple packs available for purchase; or sell / trade in-store.

board games

board games

Browse board games for all experience levels, with an array of genres.

gear and accessories

Gear

A plethora of dice, bags, card sleeves and other accessories for your next session.

cards

Collectible Cards

Choose from multiple packs available for purchase; or sell / trade in-store.

board games

board games

Browse board games for all experience levels, with an array of genres.

gear and accessories

Gear

A plethora of dice, bags, card sleeves and other accessories for your next session.

Visit our locations

Stop in to either of our Affinity for Gaming locations in DeKalb and Crystal Lake IL. Learn more about each store and see what the locations specialize in to ensure a quality visit. We look forward to gaming with you!

dekalb store
crystal lake store
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