Alternate Reality Comics

Alternate Reality Comics is a comic book and gaming retail shop at 5300 S Eastern Ave #130, zip code 89119, that hosts a full slate of events for kids and teens: Magic the Gathering events, Pokemon events, Yu-Gi-Oh events, Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, comic book release parties, and creator signings. The shop combines a retail store with a dedicated gaming space and event area, so there is room to sit down and actually play rather than just browse.

PlayPivot lists the age range as 6 to 18, grouped into 6 to 12 and 13 to 18, matching the range of trading card and tabletop games on offer, from simpler card games for younger kids up through longer D&D campaigns better suited to older teens. Hours run Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., then Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., giving families more after-school and weekend availability than many comparable hobby shops.

Pricing is listed at the lowest tier on PlayPivot's scale ($), though no exact event or entry fee is on file, so call ahead to ask what a specific event costs, since trading card game tournaments and D&D campaigns sometimes carry entry or seat fees at hobby shops. There is no information on file about scholarships, sibling discounts, trial sessions, or special needs accommodations.

For families with kids or teens interested in ongoing D&D campaigns specifically, this is one of the few listings in the directory that mentions organized tabletop roleplaying alongside standard trading card game events, which can be a good social outlet for kids who like storytelling and strategy but are not drawn to team sports. Creator signings and comic release parties also give the shop a bit of a community event calendar beyond weekly game nights.

For current event schedules, entry fees, or to ask about joining an ongoing D&D campaign, call (702) 736-3673 or visit alternaterealitycomics.net.