About Us

Serving up the best in games since 2002
We really love games...and that's why we, local owners Darcy & Tamara Paulin, opened Drexoll Games on West 4th Avenue Vancouver in September 2002. After a few successful years in Vancouver, we felt the need for more space, so we expanded to a second location in Coquitlam, with more square feet and room for extra inventory. Plus, it's more convenient for our many customers who live around there! "Drexoll Poco" as we call it opened in July 2006, in Westwood Centre.

An early (2003) photo at our Kits location, and opening day (2006) at Drexoll Games in Poco.

We carry a LOT of games - over 600 board games.
Since opening, we have continuously expanded our selection. We read reviews, playtest advance copies of board games, and attend conventions to find the very best in games and make them available at our store in Vancouver, and by mail order across Canada. In addition to board games, we carry such classics as chess, backgammon, go, and more.

We want to help you find YOUR new favorite games.
We all like different things. So tell us what you like or don't like, and we can help with recommendations! We learn a lot from you, our customers.

To help you select games that are perfect for you, we:

Board games at our Poco store (left) and our Kits store (right).

We treat our customers how we would like to be treated.
We think it's only right! Plus it's great for long-term business! As part of our commitment to our customers, we are always happy to:

We have a pretty friendly Return Policy (click here to read it).

Game playing area at Kits store(left) and our Poco store (right).

You can even play the games in the store.
You may see people playing games when you visit Drexoll Games. You can play too! We have several tables, and over 100 open demo games for playing in the store. Playing a game is absolutely free. You can come in and play any time we're open, though space may be limited during tournaments and special events (see schedule).

Some Customer Email:

"My wife, and I were recently discussing stores we had visited that had consistently excellent customer service and we all agreed that Drexoll Games wins hands down. Every time we have been in the store the staff (Tamara, Darcy, and Matt) have been extremely helpful and friendly, and we have thoroughly enjoyed every game recommended to us. We recently purchased a game that was missing a piece and could not have asked for better service. It is one of my favourite stores to visit, and I think the owners and staff deserve to know that their efforts are highly appreciated. I hope that more businesses strive to achieve such a high level of customer care and satisfaction as yours. Thanks again!"
Chris and Devan

"This is my opinion after only being in your store once: Just want to let you know that your store utterly rocks, its totally fresh, and is about the ngarliest place to be in all of Vancouver. (the staff are cool too). Just thought i'd say it, Peace... "
Stoph

"I am writing to let you know how much the students and teachers at Lord Byng Secondary enjoyed your presentation at our Career and Personal Planning (CAPP) Conference in February. It was great for the students to listen to you as you clearly love what you do and they loved playing the games. One student said it was his best hour of school ever!"
Lisa Shopland-Black
Lord Byng Secondary School

"... * Un service courtois et invitant pour les nouveaux joueurs. Ceux-ci risquant plus de pousser la porte d'une boutique que de comprendre les critiques d'un site de vente en-ligne où ils auraient naviguer par hasard ;
* Un service souriant, profitant au maximum du contact humain qu'offre une telle boutique ;
* Une implication active dans le milieu des jeux de société de la région ;
* Une atmosphère détendue, propice au bouquinage de jeux, et un souci constant du client."
Philippe Beaudoin, Montreal

"Just want to send you guys a Thank You for the help in buying our new game for xmas. We bought Ticket to Ride and it went over very well as the whole family was here and the game was played for 2 full days non stop!!! Thanks for the help in picking it out and making the Pearson Family Christmas very merry!!!"
D. Pearson

"Thank you so much! I have been looking for this game for my son for over a month now... I thought I was going to be resigned to ordering off Ebay! You've made a mom and son very happy for Christmas."
K.O., Prince George BC

"Thanks for your wonderful service! We really enjoyed shopping on your website and are quite excited about the gifts we have picked. I’m telling everybody to check out your site for gift ideas!"
Kim, Summerland BC

"Thanks a lot. Great website; great service. I'll be ordering from you again some time."
K. S., Hazelton BC

"Wow I can't believe how fast you guys got that (mail order) game to me. Everything is perfect and intact. I am very impressed with the prompt and professional way in which you guys act. Thank-you for everything!!"
Kathy H.

"Best wishes to you guys, Ziggy and the monkey. Drexoll is a great store and I'm not surprised you've done well."
Core

"Congratulations (on your 3 year anniversary) from a very satisfied customer who is SO glad you guys are there to fill my circle's German Board Game related needs. We have so many hours of fun (and punitative push-ups for the losers) to thank you for."
Robert

"That (internet order) was very quick and I am pleased with the customer service I recieved."
Z.T., Edmonton

"The order has arrived... I just wanted to say I was VERY impressed with the effort you guys took in ensuring the items were packed carefully... I am so blown away by your service I am going to stick with you."
Jim, Hamilton ON

"Thanks for your excellent customer service."
Judy M., New Westminster

"Thanks for the demos at VCon!"
David, Vancouver

"You should know... we're all carcasonne converts now! I've been charged with getting the expansions asap, and Keri wants the Carcassonne Hunters and Gatherers game for her birthday"
Damon

"We got the Drexoll Monkey t-shirt today - that was FAST! My husband's already wearing it!! Thank you so much for the fantastic customer service-you two are great."
Susan

"You have a beautiful game shop; I love it! I just wanted to thank you (for your recommendation of Through the Desert) because it is a great game! My wife and I played it twice just to try it out and it was a lot of fun, despite the fact that she beat me both times. Thank you and best wishes for much success."
Doug

"Thank you, for remembering my special order! That kind of customer service is few and far between! Tell your boss (or yourself if you are the boss) that you deserve a raise!"
Monika

"I just wanted to thank you (Darcy) and Tamara for hosting such a great event last Sunday. (Vancouver Gaming Guild Day) It was fun, and I even enjoyed watching Darcy try and discuss Canadian History/WW1 draft policy after our M&M game..."
Tony C.

"I came in today to check out your store and was very impressed with how broad your selection of games is considering your store is relatively new."
Jacob L.

"I just thought I would drop you guys a line to wish you a happy new year and to let you know how much I'm enjoying my new christmas gifts: Settlers of Catan, and Puerto Rico. I thank your store for reacquainting me with my love for games."
Colin C.

"Thanks again for holding onto the book for me..I was very happy to pick it up! I just wanted to let you know I am telling all my gaming pals about your very fine store."
Tony C.

"Love your place! Great service and friendly staff make a visit to Drexoll most entertaining."
Rick A.

"Drexoll Games was great to let us use their place for the tournament... (they are) gracious hosts..."
Errol

"Your store is a really great place to play games."
Kevin

"Just a short note to thank you for appearing at our recent gathering. I thought all the games were great fun and I really enjoyed playing PUEBLO. Hope we can do it all again sometime soon."
Sephen (Mensa, North by Northwest Convention)

"Great store. Love the layout and setup. You'll be seeing a lot more of me there."
Michael H

"Just wanted to thank you for a fun evening last night. You made us feel very welcome, and were great hosts. I liked your store a lot and... I look forward to coming back soon."
Chris B

"Stopped by for the first time the other day and I liked what I saw."
David B

"I love the store! Its SOOOO colourful and the staff is ever so friendly!"
Liam K

"I was just emailing you guys to thank you for a nice evening, very relaxed, it felt like I was hanging out in a friend's rec room."
Matthew A.