Gator Games
4212 Olympic Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Highlights
- ✨Vibe
"Great local game shop. Staff have always been friendly and helpful. I have described in the abstract games I'm looking for and they have read my mind finding what I'm after. If they don't have something in stock, they're always happy to order it."
— Michelle Roberts
- 📚Selection
"Great local game shop. Staff have always been friendly and helpful. I have described in the abstract games I'm looking for and they have read my mind finding what I'm after. If they don't have something in stock, they're always happy to order it."
— Michelle Roberts
- 🧠Staff
"Great local game shop. Staff have always been friendly and helpful. I have described in the abstract games I'm looking for and they have read my mind finding what I'm after. If they don't have something in stock, they're always happy to order it."
— Michelle Roberts
- 💵Prices
"Wow, they have so many games there, and the salesman could tell us about each game. I loved the variety, and commentary he would give us, to help you choose the best games to buy. Some prices comparable to Amazon, so it's nice that you get the live review before buying."
— Angela Bunner
Map
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday• today | 12–7 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
Recent reviews
8 of 251- Michelle Roberts ★★★★★
Great local game shop. Staff have always been friendly and helpful. I have described in the abstract games I'm looking for and they have read my mind finding what I'm after. If they don't have something in stock, they're always happy to order it.
3 months ago
- Nathan Martin ★
Terrible place, walked in they kinda just stared at me, I will say they asked if I was looking for anything, I asked if they had singles and they said only magic which is fine. Someone was looking at a UPC, I started to talk about it too but they acted like I wasn’t there, on top of that store is cramped with barely any space. Would not recommend coming here. From the looks of it, seems like they only want to talk to people who want to buy something, first time here and won’t be back. Definitely not the feel of a local game store.
6 months ago
- Angela Bunner ★★★★★
Wow, they have so many games there, and the salesman could tell us about each game. I loved the variety, and commentary he would give us, to help you choose the best games to buy. Some prices comparable to Amazon, so it's nice that you get the live review before buying.
2 years ago
- Jaymes Peddie ★★★★★
Go here. Go here, then go here again. Every MTG thing I could has for was here. Stud I didn't even know you could get anymore. Guild theme boxes, sleeves, every dragon shield they have ever made. Place is honestly a home run. Even have a little bit of space to play. Guy behind the counter was clearly passionate about the stuff he sold. 5/5 no Question.
6 years ago
- Rosmonique Plong ★★★★★
This is our go-to for boardgames and cards - I could not recommend them enough! They have such a good selection of boardgames and they always have cards in stock. I'm an avid boardgame collector and my boyfriend collects Pokemon/MTG/Yu-Gi-Oh cards - this shop has contributed in building our collection immensely. Our Warhammer enthusiast-housemate also appreciates their good selection of Citadel paints. Staff is always very knowledgeable/kind and will happily order something that's not available. They're also very quick to contact you once it's in. Their prices are only slightly above what you'
4 years ago
- Michael ★★★★★
Gator Games is my favorite gaming and hobby store in California, hands down. I went there once in 2014, was blown away, and made the pilgrimage again four years later. This store has a good selection of board games, all the modern collectible card games, Warhammer, and an incredible selection of new and classic role-playing games. And the staff are the best! I had a lengthy conversation about My Little Pony my first visit. Gator Games is a memorable experience!
8 years ago
- Ross Terminello ★
I asked if people could play commander there for fun. The owner said they strongly preferred people only play commander at their store-run pod events. I asked if it was casual. The owner said yes. I paid my five bucks, and entered an event with my casual deck. Myself and another casual got curb stomped a few turns in. Store owner nd desk attendant had no comment. The third player at least chimed in, and said that wasn't in the best interest of the game. If Local Games Stores don't want people to abandon hobbies, this isn't helping.
a year ago
- Kyle McSweeney ★★
This used to be my go to LGS, but they’ve started selling high demand items at the scalper rates which is not okay for a game store to be doing. These guys sell popular TCG items at 2-4x MSRP at release. I used to be big on the whole “support your local game store” thing, but that’s a two way street. If a store chooses not to support their community, we shouldn’t support them.
10 months ago
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