RetroEdge Games

Vallejo game-night hub on Solano Ave running Magic prereleases, One Piece and Lorcana events, and Tuesday Riftbound, open until 10PM.

Most card shops close around dinnertime. RetroEdge Games on Solano Avenue does the opposite, opening at 2PM and running until 10PM six days a week, which tells you what kind of place it is: a spot built for evenings at the table. The shop describes itself as Vallejo's "third place" for gamers, and the room backs that up with rows of play tables alongside a free-play fighting-game arcade.

Magic: The Gathering is the backbone. The owner plays MTG himself, the shop is a registered Wizards location, and set releases draw a crowd — prerelease weekends like the recent Reality Fracture launch fill the tables. The event calendar reaches well beyond Magic, though. Tuesdays are Riftbound Nexus Nights, and a typical month mixes in One Piece Grand Battles, Lorcana Set Championships, Gundam anniversary events and Beyblade tournaments.

Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Gundam and Lorcana product sit alongside retro video games and snacks. Be realistic about sealed stock: this is a small shop, and Pokemon boxes in particular can sell through, so call ahead if you are after a specific release. Singles and a knowledgeable counter are where it shines for players building decks.

As a Vallejo card shop, RetroEdge leans harder into competitive play than collecting, and it rewards people who show up on event nights. Check the calendar on the shop's website before visiting, since special events occasionally change hours, and note that the doors stay closed on Mondays. Fightstick repair and Dungeons & Dragons sessions round out the services for the gaming crowd.

Newcomers are welcome at most events, and the counter is used to helping someone build a first Commander or Pokemon deck from singles. If you are new to the area's organized play scene, a Tuesday Riftbound night or a Lorcana championship is an easy way in — casual enough for first-timers, busy enough to find regular opponents.

There is plenty of parking in the lot, and a smoothie spot next door makes a long tournament day easier.