And move over, Monopoly. Pack it up, Parcheesi. Though Mr. Holt carries the occasional traditional game, he doesn’t carry “too many Scrabbles and Boggles and Taboos,� he said. Instead, the game-guru stocks his shelves with games relatively unique in the mainstream world, though many are gaining popularity through efforts and beliefs similar to his own—that games, whether for the serious gamer or the casual enthusiast, can provide stimulation, excitement, challenge, education and pure fun for anyone at any age that is willing to learn.

Excellent article on what sounds like a great store.  Mr. Holt may not have chosen the easiest path to success, but it sounds like a very enlightened one.  I wish him all the luck in the world.

Yes, the local game store in Berlin that got me hooked also offered to rent out games for 5 Euros each.  The fee was subtracted off the price of the game if the costumer wanted to purchase it afterwards.

That, mixed with lots of opportunities to play games in the store, is a great idea!