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| Monday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 12:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
About Gator Games
Gator Games is a card shop located in San Mateo, California. Gator Games is a San Mateo local game store in the Olympic Village center in Hillsdale. It carries Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon cards alongside RPGs, Warhammer and other miniatures, and board games, and lists store events on its site. Google reviewers most often mention its helpful staff, the RPG selection, Magic and board games, and its discounts. Gator Games is highly rated by the local collector community, earning 4.5 stars from 259 verified Google reviews. Whether you're searching for Pokémon singles, Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh, sealed hobby and TCG boxes, local card shops like Gator Games in San Mateo are the heart of the California hobby community. Visit Gator Games online or stop by in person to browse current inventory and ask about special orders.
Gator Games at a glance
- Open 7 days a week · Open Saturdays (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM) · Open Sundays (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
- The nearest other card shop is Peninsula Sports Cards in Belmont, 0.4 mi away.
- Carries: Pokémon, Trading cards.
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Gator Games reviews
Is Gator Games well reviewed?
Gator Games has a 4.5-star average from 259 Google reviews. Read the reviews on Google Maps →
Frequently asked questions about Gator Games
Where is Gator Games located?
Gator Games is located in San Mateo, California at 4212 Olympic Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403.
What should I expect at Gator Games?
Gator Games is a local card shop in San Mateo, California. Expect a rotating inventory of singles, sealed wax, and graded cards, plus the kind of knowledgeable, personal service the hobby community relies on.
When is Gator Games open?
Gator Games's listed hours are: Monday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Tuesday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Wednesday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Thursday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Friday 12:00 – 7:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead if you're making a special trip.
What other card shops are near Gator Games?
The closest are Peninsula Sports Cards in Belmont (0.4 mi), Merlion Games in San Carlos (2.3 mi), What's On Second Sports Cards in San Mateo (3.1 mi).
Card Shops near Gator Games
The closest other card shops to Gator Games, by distance:
Peninsula Sports Cards
Merlion Games
What's On Second Sports Cards
Game Kastle (Redwood City)
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