About Us
Join us for competitive fun
—for serious & casual gamers.
Paradigm Games is the go-to friendly local game store for Indianapolis tabletop gamers. We’re a clean and welcoming space for all ages—from the young Pokémon fan to the lifelong Magic: The Gathering player. We specialize in Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon and buy cards at the fairest prices in Indianapolis. Stop by to learn to play, join an event, or gather your friends for a private game.
Paradigm Games is located 3 miles north of downtown Indianapolis, the national crossroads of gaming and the home of GenCon. The store is owned by husband and wife, Lori Byrd and Jarred Juett, who are passionate about building community through tabletop gaming.
What's there to do?
Buy the Latest cards
Sell or trade your singles or collection
Join us for your favorite Magic format
Play & trade at Pokémon League
Sit and pick through bulk singles
Stock up on gaming supplies
Stay and play at our free board game library
Compete in Magic & Pokémon tournaments
Meet the Paradigm team
Jarred
Co-Owner
Jarred has been playing Magic since 1994. His favorite format is Booster Draft, and you can typically find him at any given FNM. You may meet Jarred when selling MTG cards and collections. Jarred also owns a digital marketing agency (with Lori), loves growing peppers, and can often be found playing WoW, PoE, or MTG Arena.
Lori
Co-Owner
Lori was introduced to the TCG world by Jarred, so she appreciates a shop that’s welcoming to newcomers. She worked in marketing at The Children’s Museum and is passionate about community-building and family-friendly spaces. She owns a digital marketing agency (with Jarred), loves yard sales, and can often be found walking the family Pug, Fred.
Micah
Store Manager
Micah has been playing Magic since 2015. His favorite formats are Standard and Booster Draft. Micah keeps the shop in tip-top shape while managing online sales. Micah has a background in design and photography and loves reading sci-fi and fantasy and Indiana Basketball.
Go Fever, Yes Cers!
Aaron
Store Operations Associate
Aaron has been playing Magic since Dragons of Tarkir, and spends too much time playing Borderlands. His main MTG format is Commander and you’re very likely to meet Aaron on your in-store visit. Aaron was a graphic designer in a past life, a toy artist in this one, and cat dad to 4 fur kids.
Jacob
Store Operations Associate
Jacob has been collecting and playing Pokémon for about a year and loves the community he’s built through playing the game. You’ll usually find Jacob at the shop’s Sunday Pokémon league. Jacob is in a state-championship-winning Robotics team and loves biking and hanging out with his friends.