Heretic Games

This place was exactly what I needed for my board game-​loving kids. David was super helpful in recommending new strategy and cooperative games great for all ages (not an easy task when shopping for kids ranging from 8 – 18 + their adult parents).
The store is pretty simple but they built some great table displays where large groups can play out their competitions. Plus have other gaming tables where they host game nights throughout the week.
The staff was friendly and helpful, and their selection was unique. Wouldn’t come here if you’re looking to replace your Uno deck or Disney Monopoly game… but def check it out if you want to find new ways to game and play.

Super friendly cashier on game nights, which is when I go because of their awesome set up with lots of large tables. Great crowd for X wing on Thursday nights!

A relatively new store with fantastic customer service.
A small store that nevertheless has a strong selection of games, and located in a nice cute little part of town with a downtown feel.
Besides a strong selection, customer service is the best I’ve ever experienced. I attempted to preregister for a competitive Magic the Gathering event, and due to a miscommunication spots ran out and I was placed on a waitlist. I figured I had no chance-​until a store employee called me.
I want to reiterate-​this store employee CALLED a gamer customer! Instead of avoiding possible negative interactions with angry competitive Magic gamers, she called and let me know that a spot was available, and it wound up being a great event. Prize support was great as well ($ 30 entry but everyone in the top 8 got a box-​extremely great.) Other stores that are bigger but have much worse prizing (cough cough Isle of Gamers-​where top 4 at a sealed PPTQ gets 4 packs?) should take note.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ travelling to the store again!

Super friendly staff. They let you play their demo board games for free. I always feel welcomed when my friends I and come through.

The fact this is walking distance from my house, already gets 4 stars. 5 because the people that own the place are awesome possums. There aren’t a lot of dedicated card shops around this area in general. So I’m glad this exists!!!

They got a pretty good selection of games and miniatures. Lots of game playing tables and events. Staff is pretty friendly. My one complaint is that they charge you to play everything. I can play the same thing free at home or at another game store.

I called in asking if anyone was just hanging around casually playing magic, and the girl on the phone offered to play me :) the other staff I have spoken with have also been really nice, but I was especially appreciative of having someone to play against!
The prices are a little high, but it’s a brick and mortar store, so I get it, and am cool supporting it. I think they said they do booster drafts on Sundays, so I’m looking forward to trying it out here

We have been stopping in ever since they opened. Heretic Games offers good sales and bargains from time to time, and they have a great selection of games. However, the really great thing about Heretic Games is how friendly and genuine they are. They are kind and personable. Highly recommended. I’m so glad to have this shop on «The Avenue.»

There aren’t a lot of game stores like this in the South Bay, so we were really excited to stumble upon Heretic Games!
We actually came here to buy Code Names, which was $ 20 cheaper than an Amazon. But I would always say to double check anyway, because Smallworld was $ 15 more expensive than Amazon.
The guy manning the store was extremely helpful! He had played a lot of other board games before and seemed to know his stuff! I also really like that the space is so big. They have a lot of opened board games that they welcome you to try out and play, so this is great for trying out new games. They also have a big selection as well, and all the popular AND newer games! If you’re looking for a game store, this is definitely a stop to make!

I was happy with the purchasing experience, good selection of games, helpful staff… problem is lack of return policy. Got home and realized I way over-​paid for a game, almost 3x what it’s selling for elsewhere, on an expensive title. Return policy is non-​existent, all sales final. :(

Awesome store. Great place to play some cool games and meet some friendly people. The staff was super helpful and friendly when showing me how to play a game for which I didn’t know the rules. Definitely a good place to check out if you want to visit a fun store in the area.

This is an absolutely fantastic store. The management is incredibly helpful and friendly and I have been very impressed by the number of events they hold each week. Personally, I love to attend their Friday Night Magic the Gathering tournaments and I had an awesome time at the pre-​release sealed tournament on Saturday. They have every game imaginable and a large collection towards the back where you can try before you buy ^_^ (I think they will even play with you to show you how it works!)
Overall and awesome place to come hang out and I will definitely be coming every chance I get!

Super fun place to hang out… awesome game spot for game night!!! Scott was super friendly and one day I will swing by to make new friends and play some games!

Was really looking forward to coming here after reading all the reviews. It was clean and spacious. Walked in and the female asian employee wasn’t all that welcoming. Like the pictures, the tables are in the middle and the board games and stuff are against the wall. They have a very small selection of open board games and a not so big selection of board games for sale compared to Gamescape and other stores. They definitely need to up their stock for both unless it is just mainly a miniatures kind of place. Going by the Unilocal rating scale, 2 stars, Meh. I’ve experienced better.

I just moved back to San Bruno and in my absence I gained a local game store! I dropped by yesterday and the Staff was super friendly, I look forward to giving them as much business as I can.
San Bruno now has the coolest downtown ever =)
Cheers!

The owner Scott was extremely nice and patient with teaching me how to play Star Trek Attack Wing; multiple times he had to explain the rules and symbols. Occasionally he even made suggestions on what I should do; basically a copilot or an advisor. Despite being confused and losing it was plenty fun. By the third game I played with the staff and friends, I got the hang of it.
The store is open, bright, and very clean! There was so much variety of games it could almost be overwhelming! But the staff was so knowledgable and friendly it doesn’t even matter!

Largest selection of games I seen around. Friendly staff who helped with all my gaming needs. They have a great set up for Star Trek Attack Wing and all the most popular ships in store for a very reasonable price. On top of that they have a huge selection of demo games for me and all my friends.

This spacious little shop is located in downtown San Bruno in between Busy Bakers and Cleo’s Brazilian Steakhouse. Only street parking or public parking lots available. Geared towards games only, there’s actually no comics here which really surprised me since most shops is half a comic book store and half boardgames. They have open board games if you want to try any out on the many available tables. They also sell Bundaberg drinks!
Third toy store in a day to try to find 2 card games on the way to a birthday party in S. San Francisco. Looked around but was never greeted even though there were only a few people playing a game at one of the tables. Found one of the card games we were looking for here (FINALLY!) in a tiny corner by the register. We were about to leave too but I spotted it right as we were exiting. Picked up one of two copies left of One Night Warewolf for $ 25. It’s kind of like Mafia if you’ve never played. GREAT party game since you can have lots of players. The gentleman at the cashier offered to place a specialty order for the other game we were looking for (Coup), but the shop is too far away from where my BF lives for it to be convenient.
Great place to check out.

I was pretty much looking for two specific games. I walked in and was immediately greeted. The guy was super friendly and I told him the first card game I’ve been searching for Gloom. BAM! It was in my hands. Lo, and behold… right next to where it was, was the other card game I was looking for. Resistance! I talked to him about games similar to those (being I work with twisted highschoolers) and showed me many more choices.
Definitely coming back for more!
Awesome selection! +2 stars
Awesome & knowledgeable staff! +2 Stars
Clean and spacious! +1 star

Great new shop — glad I stopped in before heading to the airport. Large stock for a new game store and a variety of open board games for you to sit down and play.
Oh, and their custom gaming tables are reeeeally cool!