61 minutes that'll make you believe in dice, dragons, and found family.
The unlikely story of the world’s largest game store – The Sentry Box – located in Calgary. Communities are not just bound by borders – they are often comprised of people with shared passions. A friendly local game store (FLGS) is a unique place where people can connect with each other, create memories, and build community. Celebrating over 40 years of operation, the Sentry Box in Calgary, Alberta has grown to become the world’s largest game store. It has achieved this incredible milestone by being an inviting and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to enjoy table top games, such as Dungeons and Dragons. The documentary from CUFF alumnus and Calgarian Garry Snow shares the unique history of the Sentry Box by interviewing the owner, long-time customers, current and former employees, and local industry influencers who have all been connected by the friendly local game store.
Production
Garry Snow's genuine love for his subject bleeds through every frame.
Writing
Customer stories that prove game stores are modern-day taverns.
Director
Garry Snow
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Sentry Box's 13,000+ square feet makes it larger than most indie film studios that shot this doc.
This quietly joins a wave of docs mourning 'third places'—public spaces where people connect without spending money.
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