Toy Stores in Princeton, NJ

“Jazams Specializes in toys, books, puzzles, games, and gifts for children of all ages. It has been a well-known independent toy store in downtown Princeton for many years and has received national recognition from the toy retail industry.

It’s a long-running independent toy and children’s book store known for curated toys, games, puzzles, stuffed animals, and gifts rather than mass-market selections. It has been operating in Princeton since the 1990s and has received national recognition from specialty toy retailers. Regardless of collection, cost is a bit high.

For JaZams in Palmer Square, the easiest paid parking options are:

* Closest: Chambers Street Garage — about a 1–2 minute walk from JaZams. Open 24 hours. Address: 25 Chambers St.
* Also very close: Hulfish Garage — another Palmer Square garage, also just a short walk away. Open 24 hours.
* Municipal option: Spring Street Garage — a few blocks away near the Princeton Public Library. Often a good backup when downtown is busy.

Current Palmer Square garage rates are approximately:

* 30 min: $1.75
* 1 hr: $3.75
* 2 hrs: $5.75
* 3 hrs: $7.50
* 4 hrs: $9.50
* 24 hrs: $38.00

There is also metered street parking around Nassau Street, Palmer Square, and nearby side streets, but on Saturdays it can fill up quickly. Princeton enforces paid parking at many meters and pay stations during posted hours.”

“Its a shame that more stores like these rarely exist anymore...so we need to support those that are fighting the good fight and doing a good job at it.

This store in this location is deceptive. Its bigger than it looks and it has quite an impressive inventory.

Quality Games for children and adults of all ages are present and accounted for. The shelves contain many treasures that you will not find at Target, Walmart and that's a great thing.

There are shelves upon shelves of puzzles, board games, add one, collectable Funko figures as well as a quiet vibe. If you want to browse...and you will...they will allow you to do so in peace.

Ironically, there is a giant checker set directly outside to help set the tone.

My only recommendations...

1 - Set up a few demo tables and introduce some news games to folks that may not know about them.

2 - while there are many puzzles to choose from, I do not recall any piece count that went past 2,000 pieces. You should have a few in the 10 to 20 thousand piece categories.

Other than that...stop by...wander...and pick up a few things for your family game night...or for yourself, you deserve it!”

“Caroline was so helpful in selecting a few gifts for new friends’ new babies. The curation is excellent, especially the toys. And the gift wrapping was expert. I hope to be back soon.”