San Diego Gaming
Local game stores, arcade bars, tabletop RPGs, card game locals, and the SD gaming community.
MTG Locals
Friday Night Magic & more
Tabletop RPG
D&D, Pathfinder, one-shots
Arcade Bars
Coin-Op, Round1 & more
Warhammer
WH40K, Age of Sigmar
Local Game Stores
Game Empire
site →Kearny Mesa
Flagship SD LGS. MTG, D&D Adventurers League, Warhammer, board games. Large attached game room.
At Ease Games
site →Miramar
Well-stocked hobby and game store on Miramar Rd. Board games, TCGs, and RPGs.
Geeky Lounge
site →Pacific Beach
Tabletop gaming lounge and store in Pacific Beach. Board games, RPGs, and open play.
Calico Games
site →Mira Mesa / Scripps Ranch
Hobby game store on Carroll Canyon Rd. Board games, TCGs, RPGs, and accessories.
Tubby's TCG
site →La Mesa
Trading card game shop in La Mesa specializing in singles and sealed product.
Bards & Cards
site →Downtown (Gaslamp)
Board game café and bar in the Gaslamp Quarter. Play from a large library over food and drinks.
Off The Shelf Games
site →El Cajon
East County game store with a wide board game and hobby selection. Events and open play.
Luna Video Games
site →Rolando / College Area
Retro and modern video game store near SDSU. Buy, sell, and trade games and consoles.
Arcades & Gaming Venues
Coin-Op Game Room — North Park
site →North Park
40+ arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and craft beer. The original SD arcade bar.
Coin-Op Game Room — Gaslamp
site →Gaslamp Quarter
Second Coin-Op in the heart of downtown. Retro arcade, pizza, and cocktails.
Arcade Monsters San Diego
site →East Village (near Petco Park)
200+ games across two floors, restaurant, bar, and merchandise. Great before or after a Padres game.
Dave & Buster's
site →Mission Valley
Full arcade floor, sports bar, and restaurant. Good for large groups and private events.
Dave & Buster's
site →Carlsbad
North County D&B near The Shoppes at Carlsbad. Arcade, redemption games, bar, and dining.
Round1
site →Mission Valley (Fashion Valley Mall) — Coming Soon
Japanese arcade chain opening at Fashion Valley Mall. Rhythm games, crane machines, bowling, and billiards.
Gaming Guides
Looking for a Group?
Best places to find gaming groups in SD: Meetup.com (search "San Diego D&D" or "San Diego MTG"), Game Empire's in-store event boards, and Facebook groups like "SD Tabletop Gaming." Most local game stores also keep a bulletin board with LFG postings.