Games of Livermore

Livermore's late-night TCG and Warhammer hub on North Vasco Road, with Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles, free weekly events and plenty of play tables.

Games of Livermore is built around the idea that a game store should be somewhere you stay, not just somewhere you shop. The North Vasco Road location is laid out with rows of play tables, and its weekly calendar of free events keeps them full: Magic: The Gathering formats like Pauper and Commander, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, miniatures nights and board game gatherings.

Trading card games are the core of the business. The shop stocks Magic, Pokemon and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles, booster packs and accessories, and players note that prize support at events is generous relative to entry fees. That combination has made it the go-to Livermore card shop for competitive players across the Tri-Valley, with some regulars driving in from out of town specifically for its tournaments.

Miniatures are the second pillar. There is a strong Warhammer 40K selection along with Star Wars: Shatterpoint, paints and hobby supplies, so painters and wargamers have a reason to visit even if they never touch a card. RPG books and dice for Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder, plus a broad board game shelf, round out the inventory.

The staff are part of the local play community themselves, and they are patient with younger and newer players, recommending games by asking what a newcomer actually enjoys. Families looking for Pokemon cards in Livermore will find a welcoming entry point here.

The hours are among the latest in the area: noon to 10PM Monday through Thursday, noon to midnight on Friday, 11AM to midnight on Saturday and 11AM-9PM on Sunday. The store sits at 1342 N Vasco Rd, just off I-580 on the city's east side. Check the events calendar on the website before visiting on a tournament night.