Area 51

Area 51 👽 Area 51 is your home for games, geeky goods, and community in Cortland, NY! Play. Collect. Connect. 🛸🎲💥 Your adventure starts here!

Play in weekly events, collect epic merch from your favorite fandoms, and connect with a crew that feels like family. We are located in the historic Corset Building. Our entrance is at Corset West. We are front and center on the first floor. We are fully accessible with a slight ramp inside the main doors that leads to the store. Do not hesitate to ask if additional accommodations are needed or wo

uld be helpful. Bathrooms are available on the Corset East side of the building. Area 51 in Cortland, NY, is a haven for gamers and pop culture fans of all ages. We are a unique gift and game store packed with pop culture items for all generations, including tabletop games, RPG books, TCGs, toys, collectibles, decor, and 3D prints. We also host game events every day of the week. Area 51 is more than just a store; it’s an inclusive community where you can learn new skills, enjoy gaming, and make lasting memories. Whether you're into Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, or just looking for the latest pop culture collectibles, Area 51 has something for everyone.

🔵 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Release Event 🔵Get ready to channel your inner Rimuru, crack some packs, and d...
06/06/2026

🔵 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Release Event 🔵

Get ready to channel your inner Rimuru, crack some packs, and dive into the world of Tempest with the newest Union Arena release event!

📅 Saturday, June 20th
🕐 1PM
💵 $35 Entry

🎁 Includes:
🔹 6 Booster Packs
🔹 1 Exclusive Release Pack
🔹 1 Promo Participant Card

👑 Winner receives a Special Winner Card
🏆 Additional prizes based on turnout

🛍️ Release Week Special:
From June 20th through June 27th, booster boxes will be 10% off!

Whether you’re a longtime fan of the anime or just ready to battle with the newest set, this is your chance to join in on the fun.

🌈 LGBTQIA+ Game Night 🌈Pride 51 and the Center are teaming up for a special night of community, gaming, and good vibes w...
06/05/2026

🌈 LGBTQIA+ Game Night 🌈

Pride 51 and the Center are teaming up for a special night of community, gaming, and good vibes with a Thirsty Swords Le****ns One Shot!

🗓️ Saturday, June 20th
🕓 4PM

Come find a safe space for everyone in the LGBT community to learn, play, and game together without worry of hate or judgement.

⚔️ Featuring: Thirsty Swords Le****ns
💬 A welcoming space to connect and play
🎲 Great for anyone looking for community and a fun one-shot experience
✨ And yes, being thirsty and/or a le***an is not required

If you’ve been looking for a fun, supportive game night, this is your sign to join in!

****ns

⚡ Pokémon Champions ⚡Let’s get ready to rumble, Trainers!Join us Saturday, June 20th at 2:00 PM for Pokémon Champions, a...
06/05/2026

⚡ Pokémon Champions ⚡

Let’s get ready to rumble, Trainers!

Join us Saturday, June 20th at 2:00 PM for Pokémon Champions, a FREE official VGC open play event.

🎮 Official VGC
🥊 Open Play
🏆 Tournaments coming in the future
👥 All skill levels are welcome

Have you got what it takes? Come on down, build your team, test your strategy, and prove it!

👽 Meet the Staff Dossier: Sydney 👽👤 Name: Sydney (she/her)🎲 Position: Board Game Connoisseur⭐ Area of Expertise: TTRPG’s...
06/04/2026

👽 Meet the Staff Dossier: Sydney 👽

👤 Name: Sydney (she/her)

🎲 Position: Board Game Connoisseur
⭐ Area of Expertise: TTRPG’s, Anime/Manga, Board Games
🎢 Random Fact: I once got “trapped” in a coffin at an amusement park to get a free t-shirt.
🎮 Favorite pastime outside work: Currently video games, specifically Marvel Rivals and Fields of Mistria.
🕹️ How did you get into gaming: I don’t necessarily remember, but I’ve always loved this stuff and am happy I pursue it.
🐉 Favorite game: Game is broad! I’m loving Pathfinder 2e; I love Dave the Diver and Omori. My favorite board game is Everdell.
💙 Favorite fandom: Sonic
🎁 Favorite item in the store: Currently it is the dice, Indie TTRPG’s, and One Piece cards.
🚀 Favorite aspect of working at Area 51: Talking about my interests.
🤝 What do you love about the local gaming community: I love how they come together and are there for each other.

Give Sydney a warm Area 51 welcome next time you see her around the store!

🏆 Area 51 Fans - We Want Your Vote! 🏆The voting is officially open for The Chamber Best of the Best Awards, and we're ex...
06/03/2026

🏆 Area 51 Fans - We Want Your Vote! 🏆

The voting is officially open for The Chamber Best of the Best Awards, and we're excited that our amazing customers and regulars have the chance to vote for Area 51 as the Best Small Retail Business!

Over the years, our amazing customers, gamers, collectors, families, and community members have helped make Area 51 more than just a store—it's a place where people connect through their favorite hobbies and fandoms. Now we have a chance to be recognized, and we'd be honored to have your support.

🎮 Vote for Area 51 in the Best Small Retail Business category.
🗳️ Voting is open throughout the month of June.
🔗 Click the link below to cast your vote and support your favorite local businesses!

We truly appreciate everyone who has supported us along the way. Thank you for helping us continue to grow and serve this incredible community!
Vote here: https://www.cortlandareachamber.com/best-of-the-best-2026

🌈 Area 51 Wishes You a Happy Pride Month 🌈Get ready to celebrate Pride Month with us through games, stories, community, ...
06/02/2026

🌈 Area 51 Wishes You a Happy Pride Month 🌈

Get ready to celebrate Pride Month with us through games, stories, community, and colorful adventures all month long!

🌈 Magic Presents: Pride
Friday, June 12th
Sunday, June 14th
Participants will receive a promo Gilded Lotus while supplies last!

📖 One Shot with The Center
Saturday, June 20th
Join us for a special one shot featuring Thirsty Sword Le****ns.

🎲 Monthly One Shot
Monday, June 22nd
Adventure continues with Advanced Lovers & Le****ns!

🏳️‍🌈 Area 51 invades Pride Fest!
Saturday, July 11th
Come see us at the Cortland Community Pride Festival!

Celebrate Pride, roll some dice, sling some spells, and join the fun all month long.

****ns

🐉 Dragon Ball Fusion World Cross Force 🐉Get ready to crack packs, build your deck, and battle it out in the newest Drago...
05/31/2026

🐉 Dragon Ball Fusion World Cross Force 🐉

Get ready to crack packs, build your deck, and battle it out in the newest Dragon Ball Super Card Game Fusion World event!

📅 Sunday, June 14th
⏰ 1 PM
💵 $35 Entry
📍 Area 51, Riverside Plaza
168 Clinton Ave, Cortland

🔥 Come play, build your deck, and battle it out!
🎁 Exclusive promos available for players!

Whether you’re chasing powerful pulls, testing your skills, or just ready for some Dragon Ball Super Fusion World fun, this is your call to join the fight.

🦸 Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes Avengers Academy 🦸Bring a new friend into Magic with this special Two-Heade...
05/31/2026

🦸 Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes Avengers Academy 🦸

Bring a new friend into Magic with this special Two-Headed Giant event designed to help newer players learn, team up, and jump into the action with experienced players.

📅 Sunday, June 14th
⏰ 2:00 PM
💰 Entry: FREE
🃏 Welcome Decks Provided

🎁 Participants will receive:
🛍️ Drawstring Bag
⚔️ Hero // Villain Token
While supplies last!

Team up, learn the game, and battle side-by-side in true superhero fashion. Whether you’re introducing someone to Magic or joining as a new player yourself, this is the perfect chance to suit up and play!

📚 Free League Publishing RPGs Have Crash Landed! 📚Massive new RPGs have arrived from the planet Free League Publishing, ...
05/30/2026

📚 Free League Publishing RPGs Have Crash Landed! 📚

Massive new RPGs have arrived from the planet Free League Publishing, and the shelves are loaded with worlds ready to explore.

📖 Alien RPG
⚔️ Dragonbane
🌌 Coriolis
☠️ Mork Borg
🐉 Forbidden Lands
🧟 The Walking Dead Universe
📖 Ruins of Symbaroum
🎲 The One Ring, Vaesen, Tales from the Loop, Twilight: 2000, and MANY more!

Whether you’re looking for sci-fi horror, dark fantasy, post-apocalyptic survival, epic adventure, or something totally different, there’s a Free League RPG waiting for your next table.

Gather your crew, choose your world, and start the next adventure.

⚡️ Yu-Gi-Oh! Edison Format Tournament ⚡️Time to rewind the clock and duel like it’s the early 2010s!🃏 Format: Edison📅 Da...
05/30/2026

⚡️ Yu-Gi-Oh! Edison Format Tournament ⚡️

Time to rewind the clock and duel like it’s the early 2010s!

🃏 Format: Edison
📅 Date: Saturday, June 13th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
💰 Entry: $10

Build your deck for this classic retro format and get ready for a night of old-school strategy, big plays, and nostalgic Yu-Gi-Oh! action.

🎁 Everyone who enters gets a Promo Pack
🏅 Additional prizing based on turnout

Whether you already know Edison inside and out or you’ve been wanting to try one of Yu-Gi-Oh!’s most loved retro formats, this is a great chance to jump in and duel.

Grab your cards, bring your best plays, and we’ll see you there!

Address

168 Clinton Avenue
Cortland, NY
13045

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 9pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+16075914797

Website

https://squareup.com/gift/MLVEN30H584NM/order, https://x.com/Ar

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