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Secret Headquarters
4225 N First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710, United States
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Da
Review №1

Best shop ive been to hands down. They have it all comics, video games, toys, arcade, game lounge, vinyls and more. I guarantee you wont find a nicer owner or staff either. If you want to have a good time or good time with the family this is the place to go. Now stop reading this long post and get over their and buy some awesome stuff ;)

To
Review №2

A great big little secret on the North side of Evansville, Indiana is the Secret Headquarters.It is the place for all things collectible ranging from comic books, Pops, board games, video games & video game systems of all types, as well as Xbox One game stations with an assortment of titles to choose from, all played by the hour.Also, there is a few pinball games and a retro arcade on site with titles from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. All hands on gaming is played by the hour. The rates are very reasonable!The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and they are as excited to talk about games as you will be about playing them. If you are a gamer, enthusiast, or collector you will likely find more than a few items in this shop that will catch and keep your attention.I have yet to mention all the other nostalgic collector items that are available for purchase! Transformers, action figures (both open and unopened), and Pokemon figurines are just to name a few! The store inventory varies based on recent transactions on any given day. You must remember that there are only so many original items out there for purchase that you can actually take home and share with your family. So if you are looking for a particular item then definitely call ahead and talk to the staff before going in. They would be glad to help!If you havent heard the secret yet, now you know and you should go! Take a friend and spend a afternoon battling it out on a Xbox One or playing Mortal Kombat in the on site arcade!

er
Review №3

Awesome place!!! HUGE selections of video games, consoles and their accessories, action figures new and vintage including the always sought after POP! figures, and comic books galore. It also has an arcade room!! They Buy, Sell, Trade and I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for the items that I mentioned.

mE
Review №4

Theyre arcade is awesome for the price of $5 for unlimited play for a hour u cant beat it. Lots of arcade games u grew up playing from the 80s 90s and today..

Bl
Review №5

We loved the retro arcade. I took my son and nephews there and they loved it as well. Great price to play unlimited games for an hour. The had a good selection of games to chose from as well. The store is also good we didnt spend a lot of time in their because our visit was about the arcade. They do have a good selection of action figures and retro games to choose from.

Ma
Review №6

Arcade play is only $5 an hour and $2.50 for addition hours. Super fun!

Br
Review №7

This is an amazing place for games and consoles or just an all around good time hanging out in the arcade,The staff are very nice and helpful.This is my new go to spot for video games somewhere I feel welcome.

Ra
Review №8

Love this place! The owner is so friendly and always makes my family feel at home here. Highly recommend coming to check out the arcade. Huge selection of retro games, toys, collectibles. If its not out front ask Jeff, they probably have it in the back.

Br
Review №9

My son loves coming here to look at the wrestling figures and they have a decent vinyl record selection for me. Its a cool little spot and the employees are always great.

De
Review №10

Grandsons and I love to play the older games. Great place to spend time together.

ro
Review №11

Always lots of cool stuff (comics, action figures, etc.) and my son and I have a good time in the game rooms. The staff is always great too.

Ke
Review №12

Great place to find comics, retro video games. They also have a retro arcade. This place is nostalgic heaven.

Te
Review №13

Dont know where this place is lol

su
Review №14

The store was amazing and had so much to look at, I could have happily spent all day there. The owner and staff were so friendly and really knew their stuff.

Ma
Review №15

Secret Headquarters has it all! Comics, Collectors items, gaming consoles, games, Vinyl, Pops and a freaking Arcade!! Best place in Evansville.

mi
Review №16

Great store, pleasant surprise since we were from out of town

Ly
Review №17

SO COOL!!! YOU MUST SEE THIS PLACE! CANT WAIT TO RETURN!! Owner/management SUPER COOL AS WELL!!

Ti
Review №18

One of my most favorite places in Evansville!

Sa
Review №19

Lots of fun, toys, video games, comic books, records, and a whole arcade. Lots of family fun.

Ja
Review №20

Awesome old school arcade and a decent selection of comics and Pop figures.

Er
Review №21

Ill drive the hour to Evansville just to visit the Headquarters. I dont have a single bad thing to say about this business. I could spend hours in the arcade or just browsing vintage toys/comics in the aisles. The owner is a great guy as well. All around good times for any age, highly recommend.

La
Review №22

It had so many different kinds of action figures that I hadnt seen since my 90s childhood. It was awesome to see such a variety of nostalgic figures.

Be
Review №23

One of our favorite spots to kill a couple of hours! Love all the arcade games!

Be
Review №24

Dont let the horrible reviews fool you, this is a great place to go and hang out! Whether you like comics, action figures, retro video games, pops, arcade games, or even modern systems, there is something for everyone here! Stop by and check them out, if you dont see what you are looking for, just ask them and they will gladly help you! The guys that work there will be more than happy to assist you.

Jo
Review №25

$5 will get you an hour of arcade play. Also, plenty of comics and nostalgia.

Ke
Review №26

Great store! Knowledgeable and very helpful staff. My daughter was looking for some pretty specific vintage video game items and while the store didnt have what she was wanting, the employee (owner, maybe?) talked with her about other options in the area to find what she was looking for, as well as took her name and number in the event he got something in. Im sure well be back frequently so she can check their stock.

Sa
Review №27

Awesome place. Comics are cheap and in great condition. People are friendly and very helpful when needed.

DA
Review №28

Mega Replay offered me $50 for a $500 item. These guys told me what I had, what it was worth and why it was worth a lot. Not only did I get educated but the offer they gave to me was far beyond fair. I dont know what some of these negative reviews are all about but some of these one stars seem extremely fishy. Five stars all day long

Ja
Review №29

This place is like a hidden gem people dont know about . Where else can you go and pay $5 an hour to play unlimited old school video games? I will tell you... no where but here. They also have a big collection of games and collections needs. I would highly recommend coming here just to kill time and enjoy some oldschool arcade video games! 10/10

Bi
Review №30

I came up in the 70s so I live in arcades this place makes me feel like Im 16 years old again, they have every video game you can imagine and a few pinball machines that you came up on. Its like going back in time. You need to check this place out if you havent been there yet.

Du
Review №31

Went in this past Saturday and played the arcade games. $5.00 for 1 hour of play is a great deal. It is a rather small selection and some were out of order and some were out of credits. Overall, I would definitely go back again.

Li
Review №32

I love this place if you like old time video games you will love this place

Br
Review №33

This place is THE BEST. We have been going multiple times a month since they opened and always seem to find something we want (or need). Our son loves the arcade and the gaming room, and Im always stocking up on my Funko pops. The workers are AMAZING and always up to have a nerdy conversation!!

Ja
Review №34

Great place for family fun. We all love it there.

Be
Review №35

Love bringing my son here. We had a birthday party there and everything was great....and affordable!! They give free arcade time for good grades on report cards as well!

ch
Review №36

We had my 3 year olds birthday party here last weekend. Great environment for the kids! Staff was very nice and interactive with the kids. They have so many different consoles and so many games the kids loved every minute. Even the teenagers that came thanked me afterwards. I thought great a 3 year old party, this is going to be boring. Actually this was a awesome party said a friends older son. So I just really want to thank the staff once more, you guys are great!

To
Review №37

Everybody is very nice and helpful, great place for kids, cant beat the price.

Ja
Review №38

Really cool place,all kinds of comics, action figures,old games,older arcade games

Ti
Review №39

Secret Headquarters is my favorite place to shop for pops, comic books, and their arcade is pretty awesome as well. The owner and the staff are all so welcoming and friendly too! I go here at least once every two weeks, love it!

Si
Review №40

Great place. Owner is awesome. Environment is awesome. Great selection of older video games and a huge selection of POP figures. Love the place. Everyone is super nice.

Ki
Review №41

Such a unique shop! Loads of vintage video games, gaming and movie memorabilia, and all the comics you need. The staff knows their stuff. Evansville is lucky to have this shop!

Ga
Review №42

Needed a hook up for my snes. They had it and yea it was afew bucks more than Amazon. Didnt have to wait on shipping ect. I would like to go back when I have more time. I did a quick walk around and looks like they got some good stuff at ok prices. Plus convienence and helping a local business. I called before I went and talked to a lady that seemed really helpful. When I got their a guy was working and he was nice as well. I would like to go back and check out the arcade better.

Ke
Review №43

Nice people and great store for vintage games, comics and collectables

As
Review №44

Awesome affordable arcade and the store is pretty cool too

ti
Review №45

Cool place. Helped me get my pop collection started. Had rare, signed, and custom pops as well as cool action figures and strategy guides. Everyone working was so nice. A nerds dream

Ju
Review №46

Amazing people, amazing place, and an amazing time. $5 for an hour in an arcade with a 7 and 10 year old? Good times.

Ke
Review №47

Back issues are organized and easy to find.

Em
Review №48

Good selections of games for various gaming systems, as far back as PS2 (have not tested the games yet)

Di
Review №49

My son is into Comics so this is his go to place..

DA
Review №50

Some of the most ignorant ONE and TWO star reviews! I went in here with a negative attitude on Saturday reading some of the reviews (which seem to advertise Super Mega Garbage) and I left with a smile on my face, made two friends and the guy actually knew what the hell he was talking about and event stumped me on some toys and comics. This place is ...P.E.R.F.E.C.T.....The guy wishing the arcade games were in better shape must not have even played them. These are 30-40 years old and still going....I dont care how pretty the paint is as long as I can play my Frogger and Tron. Petty reviews almost kept me from going in here.

Du
Review №51

This is one of the best comic book stores I have ever been in. The staff is wonderful, and the selection is great! From new issues, to back issues, and even a large section of just $1 comics. On top of a great comic selection, they have video games, and just general nerd collectibles. This out of all the comic shops in Evansville this one is the least easy to get for me, but I still go out of my way to spend my money here.

Th
Review №52

I absolutely loved this place...its like stepping back in time across 1st. Ave. In the village at the 2 but bandit.....Ill come back for sure. Reminded of my teen years!!

Aa
Review №53

Great place, always an enjoyable throwback to my childhood.

Sc
Review №54

Neat place. Video games of old are nice but would like to see a bit better shape on some of them . But with time Im sure they will improve with business growing.

Br
Review №55

This is fun. One hour retro arcade for 5 bucks. The owners (Im guessing theyre always there) are so friendly

Cr
Review №56

Lots of old school arcade games to play and VERY reasonably priced. Great atmosphere ads friendly staff, too.

Be
Review №57

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great prices and an unbelievable selection.

Br
Review №58

Every game store should be set up in this way . secret headquarters is set up for all ages. The owner/operator has everything from nostalgia to the new. I myself have bought and sold my games with this store. I had a very rare bomberman that i sold and was bought by a very respected wrestler. So even superstars go to this best kept secret in evansville

Ru
Review №59

Super nice people. The arcade was very fun.

An
Review №60

I find myself visiting this place a few times a year. Maybe it’s the awesome people that work there who bring me back, or maybe it’s just the impressive merchandise they proudly display. Regardless, I support this place and doing business with them is wonderful.

Ke
Review №61

Best place to go to play retro and new games. Number 1 place for pop figures.

Jo
Review №62

The retro games. Love it. Plus so much more

Ch
Review №63

Very cool place. The arcade they have where you can play unlimited games for the amount of time paid for is awesome with a great selection. They also have a nice selection of comics and action figures.

Ji
Review №64

Nice place

Se
Review №65

Awesome and extremely kind staff! Great collection of hard to find collectibles at great prices. Definitely come here for all your geeky needs!

So
Review №66

Interesting store, but I have had multiple poor customer service experiences here. They don’t return phone calls, and don’t follow through on promises to order or hold items. There is a girl that works here that seems to know what she is doing, but the two male employees I’ve dealt with don’t seem to care about customers at all. There are definitely other comic book stores in town with way better customer service and management.

Ma
Review №67

Very cool! The staff is awesome. Prices are reasonable.

An
Review №68

Always a good time! Lots of awesome collectibles and things I dont find anywhere else. The arcade is a cheap way to spend a fun afternoon.

Jo
Review №69

The Arcade is a lot of fun! $5.00 for an hour and then $2.50 each additional hour. Quite a few old-school arcade games to make it worth your time and money and it has such a classic feel to it. Easily one of the coolest places around for anybody who loves classic arcades.

X
Review №70

I buy and sell games here, also has nice staff and lots of retro games in the gaming room.

Ja
Review №71

Great place for all your geeking desires

Sa
Review №72

Really cool old fashioned game room with some of the old classics. Had a ton of fun and would go again. Could use more games though but overall a fun time!

Ja
Review №73

Higher than eBay on most. Broken pinballs. Good customer service and selection.

Ry
Review №74

Just happened upon this place when I was searching for Pokemon tcg which they didnt have. I was not expecting to find a gem of an arcade with play by the hour. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed it but I am upset my 7 year old is spanking me in marvel vs capcom

Sa
Review №75

I havent been in a while, but its a Great place! Board games galore! Card games. You can even have Battles they have tables set up in the back.

Be
Review №76

So much fun. Inexpensive.Very nice peopleDefinitely going back. Have to beat my high score.

Ma
Review №77

Old school arcade, modern gaming, & many many collectable toys.

Mi
Review №78

Nice place to buy, sell, trade. Sold some collectibles for a decent price.Staff was very friendly.

Wa
Review №79

Want to feel like a kid again? This is your place. Comics, toys, funko, arcade, and more. Must shop if in the area.

An
Review №80

Its a fun place for kids and adults. And the staff is absolutely wonderful!

Jo
Review №81

Cool shop to shop or place some classic arcade and pinball games. Staff has always been kind and keep a good supply of items on hand. Definitely a must visit.

Ti
Review №82

Loved playing the games and time went so fast. Cheap for a family outing

Cl
Review №83

Great place. Long boxes are constantly rotating and not becoming stagnant like other shops. Always friendly and ready to help me find an issue I’m looking for.

A.
Review №84

Cramped and sweaty. Just like a classic arcade should be. On weekends, the modern gaming area is often closed for birthday parties, so call ahead if youre going there to get your Fortnite fix.

El
Review №85

The employees here know their stuff. This store has things for all comic book collectors interests.

Jo
Review №86

Very cool little spot! Little dingy, little crowded but still very fun

Jo
Review №87

Great selection and friendly staff. Come here for comics, toys, or to just sit down and play classic video games. Youre sure to have a great time.

Li
Review №88

It was small but very stocked. It was a little crowded. Everything was in stock and put away nice and neatly. Service there was great

Ga
Review №89

Good stuff that you really cant find anymore for a good price no complaints

Br
Review №90

If you love comic books, toys or vintage video games this is simply the best shop around.

Sh
Review №91

Wonderful shop with an entire old school arcade. All the old classic. Plus new school favorites as well. Comic books. Popco figurines abound. Wonderful family fun center.

Do
Review №92

Ive been there twice now... Its a struggle, though. There is so much nostalgia there that I almost cant help but come out of there with some toy from my childhood. Im especially susceptible to Transformers and have already bought a couple there. Its a niche place but I love it... YMMV

Sa
Review №93

Weird place. Overpriced because its competing with the internet and as a nerd who went with a comic geek there was little to no appeal to me personally.Clean, orderly shelves and wide variety of and focus on comic books and games.I wish best of luck to the proprietor

Mr
Review №94

Cool little odd ball shop

Re
Review №95

Great selection!!!! You can find action figures from the past few decades here. They also have a large selection of Funko Pops. They even have some items autographed by celebrities!

Je
Review №96

I love this place. Theres do much to choose from. They have comic books, Pop figures, video games, etc. They also have video game consoles you can pay to play. Theres also an arcade that you can pay to be in for an hour (or more). Good vibe and friendly and knowledgeable employees.

Ca
Review №97

I didnt know this place existed. They have everything from action figures to a 5 dollar an hour arcade, Awesome.

Se
Review №98

Arcade was awesome and the store was pretty cool too with all of the collectibles and gaming related items.

bu
Review №99

I had a fun time playing the Nintendo Switch and Arcade. Great workers! Very nice! The claw machine is very fun. Always coming back!

Ga
Review №100

Great place to buy Funko Pops!

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  • Address:4225 N First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710, United States
  • Site:http://www.facebook.com/thesecretheadquarters
  • Phone:+1 812-470-8546
Categories
  • Video arcade
  • Toy store
  • Comic book store
  • Video game store
Working hours
  • Monday:12–5pm
  • Tuesday:12–5pm
  • Wednesday:12–5pm
  • Thursday:12–8pm
  • Friday:12am–8pm
  • Saturday:12–5pm
  • Sunday:12–5pm
Service options
  • In-store pick-up:Yes
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
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