Visit Us
Welcome to NWI Cards, a community-driven hobby and trading card store in Merrillville, Indiana where players, collectors, and hobby builders gather to play games, trade cards, build models, and enjoy the hobby together.
Located at the City Mall in Merrillville, NWI Cards is more than just a shop — it’s a destination for gaming, creativity, and community.
Whether you're looking for Pokémon cards, One Piece tournaments, Gundam model kits, Union Arena weekly play, or hobby paints and tools, our store offers a welcoming place to hang out, meet friends, and experience the hobby.
Players and collectors from Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area visit every week for tournaments, open play nights, and hobby supplies.
⭐ Visit, Play, Trade, and Build
At NWI Cards you can:
🎮 Play trading card games with the community
🃏 Trade and collect cards
🤖 Build and customize model kits
🎨 Pick up paints and hobby supplies
👥 Meet other hobbyists and gamers
Whether you're stopping in for a quick pack or spending the evening playing games, our store is designed to bring hobbyists together.
🏪 Featured Products & Hobby Selection
Our store carries a growing selection of trading cards, hobby kits, and hobby supplies.
Trading Card Games
We regularly stock products from popular games including:
- Pokémon Trading Card Game
- One Piece Card Game
- Gundam Card Game
- Union Arena
- Dragon Ball Super world fusion
- Weiss Schwarz
- Cookie Run
Our inventory includes:
- booster packs
- sealed products
- collectible singles
New products and restocks arrive regularly.
Model Kits & Hobby Supplies
NWI Cards is also a hobby destination for model builders and Gunpla enthusiasts.
Our hobby section includes:
- Gundam model kits (Gunpla)
- hobby model kits
- paints and detailing supplies
- hobby tools and accessories
Whether you're building your first kit or customizing an advanced build, we support the local model kit community.
🎨 Paints, Tools & Building Supplies
Builders can also find hobby materials used to customize models and create detailed builds.
Our hobby inventory may include:
- acrylic hobby paints
- panel lining markers
- hobby knives and tools
- detailing supplies
- model customization accessories
Our hobby selection continues to grow as the local community expands.
📍 Store Location
NWI Cards
5350 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
📌 Located at City Mall
We are conveniently located for hobbyists traveling from:
- Merrillville
- Crown Point
- Hammond
- Gary
- Valparaiso
- Schererville
- Chicago suburbs
🚗 Get Directions
📅 Upcoming Events & Store Calendar
Stay up to date with tournaments, special events, and community nights.
🎉 Featured Events
Saturday One Piece Locals
Weekly competitive and casual matches.
Union Arena Weekly Play
Pokémon Trade Night
Learn to Play One Piece
🎮 Weekly Gaming Events
Tuesday – Thursday
Open Play
Bring your decks, trade cards, and hang out with other players in the community.
Perfect for:
- casual matches
- testing decks
- meeting players
- trading cards
Friday
Learn to Play One Piece
Beginners are welcome and experienced players help teach the game.
Pokémon Trade Night
Collectors gather to trade cards and grow their collections.
Saturday
One Piece Locals
Weekly matches for competitive and casual players.
Gundam Locals
Join the Gundam card game community for matches and strategy discussions.
Union Arena Weekly Play
Union Arena players gather every Saturday for games and deck testing.
👥 Join the NWI Cards Community
Stay connected with the store and meet other players online.
Follow us for:
event announcements
new product arrivals
tournament results
community highlights
Follow us for product updates and event announcements.
Discord
Join our Discord server to:
- organize games
- discuss decks
- trade cards
- hear about new events
🆕 First Time Visiting NWI Cards?
If you've never been to a local game store before, don’t worry — everyone starts somewhere.
Here’s what to expect when you visit:
Walk In and Say Hello
Our staff and regular players are friendly and welcoming. If you're not sure where to start, just ask and we’ll help you get oriented.
Bring Your Deck or Binder
Many visitors bring:
- Their favorite decks
- Trade binders
- Model kit projects
But if you don’t have anything yet, that’s okay too.
Join a Game or Watch
You’re welcome to:
- Jump into a game
- Watch matches
- Trade cards
- Learn the rules
Many new players learn simply by watching and asking questions.
Beginners Are Always Welcome
Our community includes players of all experience levels.
Whether you're new to:
- Pokémon
- One Piece
- Gundam
- Union Arena
- model kits
you’ll find people happy to help you get started.
👋 A Place to Hang Out and Experience the Hobby
NWI Cards was built to be more than a retail store.
It’s a place where people can relax after work, meet other hobbyists, learn new games, trade cards, share hobby builds.
On any given night you might see players battling card games while model builders discuss their latest Gunpla projects.
⭐ Why Players Visit NWI Cards
Players and hobbyists return to NWI Cards because we focus on community and experience.
Our store offers weekly tournaments, open play space, hobby model kits and supplies, trading opportunities, and welcoming gaming environment
🚗 Visiting From Out of Town
Players often travel from across Northwest Indiana and the Chicago area to attend events.
If you're searching for card shops near Merrillville, Pokémon cards Northwest Indiana, One Piece card tournaments, Gunpla stores near Chicago, NWI Cards is worth the trip.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you're looking to play games, build model kits, trade cards, or just hang out with fellow hobbyists, we invite you to visit NWI Cards inside City Mall.
Pull up a chair, open a pack, start a match, and experience the community.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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