Licky Boom Boom's Video Games + Cards

East Bidwell Street hangout in Folsom pairing retro console games with Magic: The Gathering cards, beginner help and late game nights mid-week.

Licky Boom Boom's is a small, independent shop on East Bidwell Street that treats video games and trading cards as two halves of the same hobby. One side of the room holds retro and modern games, consoles and handhelds; the other holds card product and open table space where players can sit down for a match.

Magic: The Gathering is the card game the shop leans into most. Staff are patient with newcomers and take time to explain formats and recommend starting product, which makes this a good first stop for anyone looking to learn MTG in Folsom without feeling out of place. The store hosts frequent game nights, and Wednesday is the late night of the week, with doors open until 11PM. Other collectible card products are on hand as well, and the tables are open for casual play when no event is running.

Retro gamers have plenty to dig through. The shelves, organized by system, carry cartridges and discs across several console generations, from Super Nintendo era titles onward, and used games are generally in clean, well-kept condition. The shop also offers disc resurfacing and repair, and staff will put a game on hold if you call ahead.

As a trading cards spot in Folsom, it sits a short drive from Historic Folsom and the Bidwell Street retail corridor, with parking at the plaza. Hours are 11AM to 6PM on Monday, 11AM to 9PM on Tuesday, 11AM to 11PM on Wednesday, 11AM to 8PM on Thursday, 11AM to 9PM on Friday, 10AM to 9PM on Saturday and 10AM to 7PM on Sunday. Follow the shop's Instagram for game-night announcements and new arrivals. A quick phone call is the fastest way to confirm whether a specific Magic set or console title is in stock before you head over.