It’s no secret that we love a good bookstore here in Indiana. There’s a long list of independently owned bookstores here, many of which have been open for decades. Standing tall at four stories, Griffon Bookstore and Games just might be the best of them all.

You'll find Griffon Bookstore and Games in downtown South Bend, on West Colfax Avenue.
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The neighborhood bookstore has been a beloved local gem since it first opened in 1976.
This massive bookstore has shelf after shelf of good reads, both new and used.
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Between the rows of classic literature, history, medieval nonfiction, philosophy, theology, science fiction, foreign languages, mysteries, thrillers, and poetry, you'll be in heaven.
The Griffon has over 4,000 square feet of space on its four levels.
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That's a lot of reading material.

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And in addition to being an exceptionally fantastic bookstore, this place is also well-known for its game collection.
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You'll even find small private rooms you can book to play long strategy-based or RPG games.
Whether you prefer board games, strategy games, card games or role-playing games, you'll find it all here.
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In fact, The Griffon is widely acknowledged as a pioneer in the retail gaming industry.
The shelves are also stocked with plenty of gaming supplies, like game dice.
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And for those on a budget, they offer plenty of gently used games as well.
The Griffon is currently cooperating with Indiana's guidelines for re-opening and can have about 20 customers inside at a time.
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You're also allowed to call ahead and place a book or game order for a curbside pickup until the store is allowed to fully re-open.

Intrigued? Learn more about Griffon Bookstore and Games and updated hours here.

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121 W Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN 46601, USA