Was in the area and we just so happened to stumble across Angry Goose and their grand opening! Super cool to see plenty of pokemon vendors and fans hanging out. We were on the look for one piece cards and they had a great variety of the brand new set that released and I bought one. It was nice to know that its 5 packs per player available though. I got lucky on my very first pack with a Golden Gear 5 Luffy! Beginners luck! Overall we enjoyed the availability and selection of card series and will drive from the Peninsula to come back here. read more

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I've been coming to Angry Goose for over a year now, and they offer a wide range of TCG events every week. The store itself is spacious, with plenty of tables and playing areas, which makes it a comfortable place to play, trade, and hang out. I primarily collect Pokémon, One Piece, and My Little Pony. Pokémon and One Piece sealed product can be pretty inconsistent in-store, especially with completely new releases or second-wave drops. I definitely understand that this is due to the high demand and distribution issues, but it can still be a bit of a bummer. When Pokémon or One Piece product is sold at MSRP, there is usually a strict purchase limit and the seal is ripped. Product availability can also vary depending on when shipments arrive. They generally keep customers updated about releases and delays through their Discord and Instagram. They also accept trades for sealed product, and I've occasionally seen older sealed ETBs and other sealed items available. My Little Pony singles and packs are sold in-store, and they carry a wide range of sealed Magic product as well. I'm not very familiar with Magic pricing, so I can't really comment on whether those prices are competitive. There are multiple binders and cases with singles available for purchase. They have Lorcana, Magic, Pokémon, One Piece, and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles in their binders, so there's a decent variety depending on what you're looking for. Bulk is also available, including Pokémon, One Piece, and other TCG bulk. Bulk is 25 cents per card, which is a little more expensive compared to some other places I have bought bulk from. They also sell deck boxes, binders, sleeves, and other TCG-related accessories. Snacks and drinks are available for customers as well, which is a nice convenience when you're spending several hours at the store for an event. There is a bathroom available for customers. One of the things I really like is their vendor events, which happen twice a month. These give customers an opportunity to meet, purchase from, and trade with different vendors. Most vendors carry a variety of Pokémon, One Piece, Riftbound, and Magic products. The vendors also change, and vending spots are first-come, first-served, which I think is a fair way to handle it. Best of all, the event is free, which is great for the local community. Discord is their main form of communication, with Instagram also being used regularly. Their updates are generally consistent and come primarily from Manny, one of the co-owners. The Discord community is pretty active, and questions are usually answered quickly by Manny, other employees, regular customers, or players. As far as buying, trading, or selling goes, I believe they only do those transactions on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays rather than during the week. The percentages they offer are listed in the store. From my understanding, the cash/store-credit rates are around 60% although I would recommend checking and calling the current rates in-store since these can change. Overall, the staff have always been pretty chill, knowledgeable, and patient in my experience. Some of the employees also participate in the weekly TCG events, which helps give the store a welcoming community feel. Parking is usually pretty easy, unless there is a large TCG event, vendor night, or a new product drop. There are five other businesses in the shopping center, so parking can fill up during busier times. The other businesses include a dentist, haircut shop, shoe shop, nail shop, and coffee shop, so it's worth keeping that in mind when visiting during a busy event. read more

Honestly for a small store it is nice to have in the area if you want to just come in and grab something to go. However the vibe inside? Is awful. The store has allowed customers to ask employees about other customers information. Things like how often the person shows up or if they are considered a 'regular'. The younger generation has effectively bullied out the older generation for one reason or another. I have had multiple friends complain about how the staff does nothing to deal with this matter. While it is nice to have something close by to grab a quick pack of booster cards and other small items. Going inside feels very elitist and if you have not made friends with one of the employees owner or not, you are at risk of being honestly bullied. When I say bullied I mean these are full on adults. If you even upset one person, they will talk about you and try to run other customers out. While Angry Goose does nothing to shut this down and make the space welcoming. If someone questions why someone is asking about them or why this is even allowed to tell customers about other customers they have no policy against it. Even trying to get a collectors bundle as a none regular the staff have been seen telling other customers they have none for sale unless pre-ordered. However they have also been witnessed doing this while also having extra stock and allowing their "friends" or "regulars" buy the box bundles simply because they know or like them. Instead selling on a first come first serve basis. The idea for a nice space to rent a room and play games or just spend time with you friends is there, but the community and vibe is not there. It is catering to the younger people who will push out the older population in the area. Many people I know have already stopped going here. If the owner(s) want customers they should start thinking about how they allow the "regulars" dictate who can come and who can not come simply because they do not like them or not. I wonder how much business they have already lost and not realized it based on this alone. At least 5 of my friends that I am aware of have shown up only once and decided they do not like the vibe and never gone back. In other words many of the targeted population to buy from this store is still being pushed out and they would rather go to other game stores with a better vibe that allows for diversity amongst ages. read more

Cool shop that's pretty big. Friendly staff and a good selection of Pokemon tcg. The buy/trade rates are pretty fair. read more

Angry Goose Games - Tabletop Games Near Me - San Lorenzoa, California

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My SO was exploring all the nearby board game shops and discovered this place just opened recently! We stopped by and they have a nice collection of board games, pokemon plushies, squishmallows and other cute items. The owner was very friendly and gave extensive info to my SO's questions. We picked up the newest magic deck and were on our way ~ They also have a few rooms to play games at and they hold regular events too! Certainly a great spot to stop by to get your fill of games and to play! read more

Had a great experience buying Pokemon TCG singles. Owner is super friendly and patient, and he had a few older singles that I had been looking for! Highly recommend, also has an extensive D&D and board game selection. Cards were fairly priced, can't complain. read more

Angry Goose Games - Peep the Morty's Conviction - I like buying singles in person and I'm so happy I found this specific card here. - Tabletop Games Near Me - San Lorenzoa, California

Edit: no other store does it like that and I am sure there is a reason. If somebody doesn't show up you can keep their money without feeling guilty or you can give them the prerelease packet afterwards. You don't have to put the reservation in the companion until a few minutes before the event. Just because somebody called and paid doesn't mean they need to go in the companion app! The potential customers shouldn't have to teach you these basics. Why would you want people to show up in person to sign up for the event? The Bay Area is large and you are a small store in a suburb that is far from the center of the east bay. Why would you not want people from other parts of the bay to come and visit your store for an event. Are they going to come if they have to come twice? Once just to register for the privilege of paying for the event?:) How hard is it to collect the money and have a list of people who signed up and then add them to the even at the time of the event? Maybe they won't come and you keep the money. Why would you not want the money?:) read more

Honest review from someone that has been going to this store on and off for over a year. I will try my best to provide proper praise and criticism when possible. Here we go. Community - Angry Goose has been stupendous in developing community. They have always put people first, whether it's hosting trade nights or gaming events. They have put significant effort on fostering community and the result is a flourishing establishment that is only growing. There is a vacuum for TCGs in general in the local area and Angry Goose has stepped up to fill that hole. Interior Design - They have gone a long way and made the store much better for buyers, players, and traders alike. Just moving some merchandise around and setting up tables in better spots has provided a much better experience. I do think it is possible to make some additional small changes but that's where it will probably stop. Unfortunately there is a huge problem with the primary play area. It has no air flow so if there is even more than 5 people in that room, it will get too stuffy. Don't even think about more than 10 people. More than 20 is nightmare fuel. These older retail locations are usually difficult to convert to what you need without crazy work. The most practical way to fix this may be to consider changing locations. Stock - In the current TCG climate, there is a ridiculous amount of demand combined with flakey/inconsistent distributors. This has made it extremely difficult for any store to keep consistent product. With these factors in mind, I will still say, I find the stock at Angry Goose lacking. That is both for sealed and singles. I know they are trying and have increased their spending. Unfortunately, compared to some other prominent stores in the area, they aren't quite there yet. That being said, I think they will only continue to succeed and with that, I expect they will improve their stock in time. Staff - I have only had positive experience with the staff. They have expanded and added some team members but the experience stays the same. I find the staff quite friendly and always willing to help. Unfortunately, I will now go into detail on how they can improve. Recently, I have had my worst experience ever in the customer restroom. It was simply too dirty. I can usually tolerate a lot since I'm used to it but this was real bad. I already kind of suspected they do not have a set schedule to clean the restroom since it's never been that clean but this was yikes. I think they definitely need to set a schedule for staff to clean the restroom. It's just better for everyone. Heck, I might even volunteer if that's okay. Additonally, experience is also lacking with their staff. I don't actually mind and I do think this will only improve in time as they gain more experience but it is beneficial for them to have that experience. There have been some hiccups with event planning and I do believe if the staff knew more about the games in general, they would be able to provide better assistance. Again, they have already made improvements and the experience will come in time. Pricing - Their pricing is slightly higher than online for singles which is understandable. This is pretty standard for brick and mortar stores. They have to make money and I am more than happy to pay a little extra to keep them open. They have also tried their best to provide the best pricing possible for sealed which is very nice for how crazy it is to buy sealed nowadays. Overall, I think there has been a consistent theme of community first and improvements being made. I am confident they will continue in that direction and I hope they have continued success. read more

Angry Goose Games is off to a great start. Alex, the owner, is thoughtful and intentional about the way he is approaching the store and the community building that goes along with it. The space has three or four good sized side rooms for people to play games, and a lot of nice natural light. He has a nice curated selection of board games, RPG books and miniatures, Warhammer miniatures and paints, and collectable card games (Magic, Star Wars Unlimited, Lorcana, and others). I'm excited to watch the store grow. read more

Angry Goose Games - Tabletop Games Near Me - San Lorenzoa, California

Fantastic owners. Fantastic gaming space. Fantastic selections of products. Fantastic people that goes there. read more

There was a lot of variety in terms of selection of Pokémon products. The products were pretty fair and reasonable relative to the market. The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable about Pokemon products. The space itself was pretty big compared to other local card shops I've been to in sf. read more

Finally made it into the store and the place is huge. They have a good selection of TCG's (Pokemon, Magic, Yu-Gi-Oh, etc.) The owner has different binders for different binders making it easier and cards are all priced. Definitely will be back when they have a night trade event and they also have a discord to join to notify you of anything new they have. read more

The staff and selection are great here. Brings reasons to make the trip to San Lorenzo. Shout out to Alex!!

this place is great to gather around and get going with TCG. Unfortunately, the hours are extremely inconsistent and the times are unrealiable. if this was fixed, I would bump this to 5 stars. wouldn't hurt to have people in the shop to help the owner manage/run it. not sure why this hasn't happened. it's disappointing to show up and it's closed. there's also a discord for announcements but usually we get these reminders the day of. Not a great look for business read more

I've been to this store about 4 times already, every time they were closed, even thought their times said "open". I've tried on Thursdays and Fridays at 1pm, closed. I've tried Labor Day Saturday, when they should get the most business and said "open", closed. I've wasted a drive here 4 times already. fix hours on maps or find anyway to not waste a potential customers time and gas, because I will not be trying at this establishment anymore. read more

Helpful and nice owner. Shop is clean and has spacious rooms to rent for game nights. Decent selection of singles and it's growing. Overall support local LGS not many around and I'd like to keep this one here read more

Great place for Pokémon, the pricing of the cards are very good plus the workers knowledge on the cards is another plus as they are flexible with pricing, overall this place was great for its value read more

Store owner is knowledgeable and approachable and the store is huge with lots of selection and plenty of rooms for rent. Store owner organizes great community events every week. And the merchandise is fairly priced. Would highly recommend coming in! read more

Awesome new LGS, you should all come and support it! The owner is very down to earth and there are already events. I am 100% about supporting the growth of game stores and this fledgling one has a great community and plenty of play space. This is going to be great for the local community and you should definitely check it out. They serve MTG magic the gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokemon, D&D Dungeons and Dragons, Warhammer, Lorcana, Flesh and Blood, Root board games, hobbies, table top RPGs, and other card games. Awesome place for FNM Friday Night Magic. read more

Nice and big space. Owner is extremely kind and knowledgeable. I hope others support this local card store!

Very helpful people decent selection of pokemon And Decent prices. Just hard selling at 60% and trading at 65%

They charged me double for a psa 8 flareon and when I solded some cards they give me less than 50% for the cards

Lots of space, big variety of products. Very friendly owner, bought some pokemon singles and looking to come back soon.

The space is huge and the only place near by you can get a table to play games with fellow enthusiasts and hobbyist. I can't wait for this place to grow more! Hope to see some events being held at this place in the future. read more

Cool store! While the selection of sealed pokemon product was limited (which is normal for the market right now) there was a very cool selection of pokemon bulk and singles! I was able to get a lot for my collection and the worker was very nice. The people in the store were nice and friendly as well. Will definitely come back :) read more

Are you looking for a local nerdspot but don't want to have to drive aaaaaall the way to fremont or Castro Valley? Well then Angry Goose Games is the place for you! With a friendly and knowledgeable owner, fair prices, and a wide selection of board games, trading cards, mini paints and etc. I can easily see this place becoming "THE spot". Good luck my guy! read more

Finally, a game store that's closer to home, and a wonderful one at that. The owner is welcoming, knowledgeable, and fun to talk to. You can tell he is putting in a lot of effort to ramp up the store. They offer fair prices on products and VERY nice rooms that you can sit down in for free play or rent out for private play. I love coming here to play a game or two with my SO when we can. The people who frequent are kind as well. Keep up the great work! read more

Great selection of games, including trading cards. Stopped by today and walked out with some Pokémon and Yugioh for my collection. Awesome service and prices are great. I will be coming back soon. read more