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Andy’s Toys is family friendly, welcoming all ages.

“There’s too much judgement, and we don’t judge here,” he said.

In the coming months, Andy’s Toys will expand into the space next door, which will become an area where crafters can rent spaces from which to sell their handmade products. He will also sell crafting supplies. Williamson hasn’t decided on the rental amount yet, but said he will take 10 percent of sales for the store and an additional 4 percent for credit card fees.

Overall, he envisions a space where dads and children hang out playing games while the mothers enjoy looking at and buying the craft items.

“We’ll take anything as long as it’s handmade,” he said.

Williamson hopes to have the craft side of the store open in early November. He already sells personalized such as tumblers, keychains, magnets, pop sockets and coasters.

Williamson said he keeps his store family friendly, and constantly sterilizes the furniture, floors and equipment. He sells drinks and snacks for players when they get hungry.

“It’s kind of like you are at home, but not in a dungeon basement,” he said.

Andy’s Toys is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Fridays it’s opening until 11 p.m. The store is closed Sunday and Monday.