Nice game shop! Located right in downtown Montavilla, you can buy a game to take home or visit…read moretheir lending library of games to play in-store. They have canned drinks and light snacks and also allow you to bring in food and beverages. If all the tables are taken they let you take a rented game to a bar/restaurant nearby. They host curated game nights for RPGs, Magic, Pokémon, etc, as well as miniature painting nights. There's a bookable room also if you want a guaranteed and slightly more private space for up to 6.

Hey! There's a new(ish?) gaming shop in town, and it's actually semi-sorta close to my house, for…read moreonce! Stumbling across Board Bard Games after dining at a nearby favorite restaurant was a fantastic find, and I'm glad to know I don't have to drive all the way across town whenever I'm looking for a new board game, some dice, a new RPG book, a pack of [insert your favorite] TCG cards, miniature paints, brushes, and all manner of other gaming geekery and gear! Apparently everyone else in the immediate area got the memo before I did, because the place was *packed* with patrons playing pretend with painted plastic proxies of pistol-packing Primarchs punishing patrols and parties of pan-universal peoples...in this case, Warhammer: Kill Team. Every table was entirely covered with detailed terrain, miniatures, books, cards, tape measures and beverages, surrounded by gamers bent forward in ergonomically-unfriendly hunched positions, guaranteed to cause back problems in the future! It's not the largest gaming space in the city, but they pack a lot of product, and people, into it, utilizing every square inch of their real estate to its fullest. I saw several games that I own, or want to own, and enough of everything any nerd would need for the game that fits their fancy. I was very impressed, and will definitely be back in the future, likely sooner than later, the next time my dice betray me and end up in Dice Jail™.

Retro Shark Gaming should reconsider their name, it's hardly retro, and overall a disappointing…read morevisit. I have gone a few times over the past year, and have felt the same dissatisfaction each time. With the scarce options in Gresham for games, I felt I should give them a couple chances. The video game selection is meek if that. With the most variety for new gen consoles XB S/X and PS5 (This would be fine if they didn't price things as badly). The sections for "retro" games are pitiful, with laughable selections. Any game you came in hoping to find, they've either priced it way too high in the glass case, or they don't have it. Serious price gouging overall, this can't be stated enough. It feels like a basement selection of games that nobody wants, or everyone already has. They even offer games that no longer have online services, rendering them useless to the buyer, at the same price as when these games released 5+ years ago. Do those games come with a warning before or after you buy them? At one point I was on the look out for an original Wii controller, when I called the store I got such vague answers. "We might have them" or a long sales pitch on their off branded Wii controllers sold in store (surprise! They are horrible quality and barely catch a read on the sensor bar) Surely they know the quality of these second market controllers they are selling/ promoting? Just a waste of money and time. The main attraction of this store seems to be the tabletop gaming. They have many events during the week, and I think that is helping with the overall traction of people going in and out of the place. It can't be their prices or selection! I truly think this place would be better off just pivoting to exclusively tabletop games, or AT LEAST take "retro" out of the name. Either way- if you're looking for retro games, don't waste your time here.

KLEARSKI THE KREEPER, a YouTuber who's built a reputation for respectfully showcasing local…read morebusinesses, visited your store on May 29, 2025, to celebrate Pac-Man's 45th anniversary. He wasn't filming anyone without consent, and he's always quick to stop recording if asked. His goal is simple: highlight unique local spots and give them well-deserved attention. What he does is free promotion--something especially valuable in today's economy. As someone who lives in Portland, I'd never even heard of your shop until his video. I was excited to check it out, but the way the filming was shut down--despite no signs posted and no harm being done--left a negative impression. That said, I want to be clear: I don't want to hurt your business. I want to support it. That's why I was disappointed. Gresham and Portland need more visibility and community support, and creators like Klearski help make that happen. He left feeling discouraged, and I believe this could've been handled differently--maybe even turned into a great opportunity. Your staff was kind, and there's no ill will. I just hope next time, the door stays open to creators who are genuinely trying to help businesses like yours thrive.

Doesn't get more friendly, helpful, nerdy, and Portland-y than this!…read more The employee here (I'm assuming he was the owner?) seems to have played every game in the whole store and can give detailed tips and recommendations. Truly impressive stuff that you'd never get by buying online. It's like having your very own game conceirege! Not only worth a stop when you're in the area, but also worth a special trip!

Popped in with a friend on my birthday. We were able to stay and play a couple games at no charge…read moreand take away rentals are available for a small fee. We had fun trying a few games then the staff helped us find a game they hadn't even put on the shelf yet. It's a cozy local shop so the play space isn't huge but another group came and played while we were there so room for more than one group depending on size.

Nice little game store. Came here with the fam while exploring Portland. My kids are into D&D and…read morethey had many items here. They had games made by the locals which was neat. The gentleman working the counter was really nice and knowledgeable. They had games you could play at the store or rent out. Coloring pages to pass the time and snacks/drinks were available for purchase. Affordable little figures to paint for your game. Would come back next time!

Abs Recommend! super kind ppl, great pricing, premium to bundle cards... frisbee cards.. free…read morelittle keychain etc gifts ... !! :))) service was abs awesome ! helpful, even with helping me put on my keychain accessories that were for free

My husband and kids went in for the first time today. We all recently got back into Pokémon after a…read morefew years of not collecting. They were warmly greeted and taken care of by Cody. My kids absolutely loved working with him. He is the reason I'm leaving this review. We've been to multiple card shops in the area and none compare. Cody was helpful, knowledgeable, kind, fair, and very funny. They all traded cards in and got great store value for it. They had a huge selection of pokemon at reasonable prices. Thank you Cody for taking care of my family and making them feel welcome!

This used to be my favorite LGS. They have large game nights and I enjoyed the atmosphere…read more Took a collection of mid-high value cards in, after they failed to respond to my emails. Waited a few days and finally got an offer on my cards. Offer was ridiculously low. I said no thanks, I'll come get my cards. As soon as I said I wasn't interested Steve was rude over the phone. Tried arguing with me about the value of the cards, their condition, etc. I told him I wasn't interested in arguing and would simply come get my cards. Went in an hour later and Lo and behold, some were missing. I mentioned this to Steve. I noticed his hands were obviously shaking. As soon as I said something about the missing cards he got extremely defensive. He acted like I had accused him directly (which I did not, I understand mistakes sometimes happen). He then tried to escalate the situation, raising his voice in the crowded store and yelling at me in front of dozens of people. It was Friday night, they were hosting a game night. Steve continued to yell at me, even as I walked out. Unprofessionalism, cards disappearing, and insultingly low offers seem to be par for the course, judging by the reviews. I'll be going to Guardian Games from now on.

Very friendly staff. They pointed me in the right direction for some cards my kiddo needed for her…read morePokémon deck. Will be back!

I stopped in here to check out their selection of Dice Throne items…read more They have a great selection of games. The space is really big, I was surprised! There's fewer tables than I was expecting. I was also surprised they had all the windows painted over so there's no natural light in the joint! The food and drink menu looks good, but I didn't try anything on this quick visit. The person who checked me out was so friendly! I felt very welcome and am looking forward to come back to play games at some point!

I love checking out fun and nerdy businesses and if they have drinks or food, then it is a must…read morevisit. I called to see if they were dog friendly and they said they were so my boyfriend and I drove over with our two fur babies. Once we arrived inside, we were greeted warmly by the employees and they kindly instructed us to let them if we had any questions. My boyfriend and I first looked at their menu to see what they had and I love how their menu is themed! They also have lots of pastries both savory and sweet. I got their blackberry Faywild soda (their take on a Italian soda) and pumpkin pie macaron which was tart and delightful. My boyfriend got their white chocolate mocha was he was very pleased with, and he was browsing their TCGs and board games. They have plenty of tables and chairs to enjoy your drinks, snacks or to play board games. I cannot wait to come back to try out more of their offerings and to support a neat cafe that is dog friendly!

Great hole in the wall trading card shop. Reasonable prices…read more Owners/Staff were great and friendly. Came all the way from LA to visit friends. Definitely buying from them every time I come and visit. They have a great variety of cards. Booster boxes available too!

Love this place! Always has something for me. Great deals and awesome cards. Has Pokémon, Magic,…read moreand sports cards. Has a little section for local sports teams (Mariners, Seahawks, Blazers) in each case. Keeps his stock updated weekly. Justin is very knowledgeable about hot cards and what is going on in the sports card industry. Always a pleasure to come in and spend some time with the Sweet Spot family.