The owner reached out too me after a bad experience, I have to say D, is an amazing person. He reached out to me and gave me the best customer service I have ever received. Thank you and I will be a loyal customer from here on out! I highly recommend this store for all collectors and players. This place is all about its customers and atmosphere. read more

Board games so intense, friendships are forged and broken within the span of a Monopoly game...

Hands down the best game store in San Francisco! Number 1 place to buy board games, Magic the Gathering cards, and Pokémon cards! D is the store owner and he's great! Amazing top notch customer service! He takes the time out to help you find a game that fits you. Be it cooperative games, complicated games, party games, etc. He's willing to explain and if time permits demo the game for you. Where else can you play test a game before buying it? Not only dose the store sell popular games but it also sells local games made by people in the Bay Area. If you like Magic the Gathering, this is the Bay Area's headquarters. The next best place is located in San Jose. The local players are fun, friendly, but still competitive enough to be a challenge. 7 days a week, you will always find someone to play with in the afternoons. Standards, Modern, Legacy, Commander, Draft, Sealed; they play everything here. People who trade cards here are also friendly and fair, often using apps to make sure every trade is equal. If you're looking for a place to compete in Friday Night Magic, Pre-Release, Launch, and Game Day for exclusive promo cards, this is the place for you! Everyone here is like family, making it a very safe place for kids as young as 8 to come play and hang out. At Versus Games, all challengers are welcomed! read more

MTG, a game that's so complicated yet so simple. I recently picked it up again and it's been really fun. I haven't built a deck in probably 18 years and the joy has not left. Yesterday, I decided to stop in Versus to pick up some land and a new card box to store my recent decks. D was super friendly and what was a simple transaction turned out to be a great conversation about old school and new school Magic. Quite a bit has changed but it's nice to have someone in the neighborhood who knows their stuff. I look forward to supporting this local business! read more

I went to this store and it was ok. It was a hot dark and a bit tight but it was fine. Nothing much in there since it was just pokemon and some other TCG. Overall, 2/5 read more

I went here for two MTG events - one for Draft and the other a Pre-release (Theros). Here's how it words, but may vary over time (double check, please!) Draft: M14 @ 4PM & 7PM Entry Fee: $11, Prize Payout: 4-3-2-2 Standard Grinder: @ 7PM Entry Fee: $2 Prize payout is in Store Credit $2, Pod of 8, 1st $10 - 2nd $4, 3rd $2 (Payout increases based on participation. ) They have a really great and friendly shop. If you're new at the store, expect them to be extremely friendly and helpful. The store is normally sold out and filled, so if you want to stop by for a Draft or something - call ahead to get a spot in or come in extra early - maybe they'll have a spot open for you. But don't worry - their 8-player Draft happens throughout the day, every day. And because there's a lot of people all the time at the store, you're never short of League players. Also, if are looking for something besides MTG, they have popular board games at the store and I heard that they do table top games as well. Overall, a great spot. read more

we were looking everywhere for this game and this company had it! great customer service

This is the first games store I've visited in SF, but I can't see any reason to want to hunt another down. The staff are friendly and accommodating, and let me know what events were running and when (and guided me to their Facebook page to find them in future), and the player base is both friendly and competitive when it comes to Magic. The shop is well-equipped for Magic -- there are boosters of all the recent sets in stock, and plenty of singles to choose from. Having drinks and snacks available is definitely a plus, too, so you don't have to leave just to get some hydration. There are other board and card games available, but M:tG definitely feels the focus. If I had to state one downside, it would be that there's not a great deal of room between tables, which can make finding your place during a tournament a bit busy as everyone tries to squeeze past one another. That's probably just a factor of the limited store space, though, and it certainly isn't a damning knock against an otherwise excellent venue. read more

Versus is really a top notch game store! The owner, D, and staff care not only about successfully running a store but also helping the gaming community thrive. While the store is most well know for its robust magic the gathering community, it also carries boards games. It's selection may be a bit more limited but it makes up for it by regularly having the hottest games sold out elsewhere in the city and online. Not only that but the store charges reasonable prices for its games. I have been able to get both terraforming mars and gloomhaven from versus even when the games are sold out online! Even though I live across town from versus, it's still my store of choice! Even better, you can always call ahead or Facebook message them to see if what you want is in stock. Definitely check it out! read more

I visited here on a vacation and purchased some Pokémon booster packs. When I decided to open the the xy evolutions and xy roaring skies booster packs were resealed! There was super glue marks all up and down the seals. So disappointing read more

I think it's been said, but bears needing to be repeated. Versus Games is an awesome shop. D, the owner, is super friendly and always checking in, whether you are in the middle of a pre-release event to make sure you're comfortable and to engage with the players or if you are playing a casual game with friends at the shop on a normal day. D also has brought on incredibly friendly staff who are very attentive and just as customer-friendly as D himself. The shop is fairly spacious, even on busy event nights/days. Definitely recommend them for anything from just dropping by to play some MTG or test some board games, or for scheduled events like FNM. read more

My high school cousin from New York visited this place 2 years ago on their family trip. Apparently he doesn't know any places where he lives that will sell individual Magic cards. Since then he has asked family here if we are able to collect some cards for him. I have done a few times with no problems, and per the owner's instructions. But this past year when my cousin came back for another family visit, he did what I have done before, and when he got to the store, the day before going home, he didn't get his cards and the service was a little off. Didn't change the fact he still bought something there... I contacted the owner about the situation, since things could have changed and wanted to touch base with how odd it all was. He contacted me back the next day and apologized for any inconvenience. He contacted my cousin in regards to this request and was willing to rectify the situation. I am glad we were able to keep the communication open and I feel they made a solid effort to try to offer good customer service. Will likely be returning here. read more

Really awesome place to play your card games here. They also selll pokemon cards. Loved how welcoming this place was and I remembered how friendly the staff are. The 5 stars for this place is well deserved. read more

Really cool got 2 etbs guy was really nice cool vibes gave me a free poster all prices reasonable for purchase

This is the best place to play hobby games in the city. They offer everything from Magic the Gathering (MTG), Pokemon and even have a selection of board games and snacks in the front. There is a good mix of players here of all skill levels. The staff here is very personable and welcoming. This is especially true when it comes to the owner Dee who makes it a point to remember regulars and foster an enjoyable community. read more

By far one of the best shopping experiences ever! Headed to the shop with my daughter for some Pokémon cards. The owner took his time to understand our needs (playing, collecting, etc.), and then offered some really suggestions at a reasonable price to fit various budgets. We walked away happily with a couple of purchases and some freebies. Playing TCG with my daughter has been one of the most enjoyable experiences during Covid. Check them out. Support local businesses, especially these amazing ones. read more

Definitely the place to go for Magic The Gathering in San Francisco. I love the ambiance and the structure of their tournaments. They also host the best prereleases: strong attendance and high level each time. Thank for you for an outstanding work. read more

This is the best MTG store in the city. The owner is very service oriented as well as the other employees. The membership prices are a pretty good deal if you are active. The community at the store is pretty good especially if you are willing to be a little more outgoing. The only thing I would improve about the store is the speed at which singles orders are met but I give them a pass since the store can be pretty busy. Anyway go here if you play MTG limited or constructed. read more

Amazing store in the city for Magic the Gathering, holds tournaments for all skill levels and has a huge community attending Friday Night Magic and other events. They also carry stuff like Board Games and Pokemon!! Definitely check them out read more

It's so hard to find specialty and hobby shops in the City and when one crops up, you can only hope that they stick around long enough so that they aren't taken out by big box retailers or online competition. I'm hoping Versus games doesn't fall victim to that because their store is fully loaded AND at an area that is easily accessible. Playing Board Games is my favorite past-time and after playing King of Tokyo, I knew I wanted the expansion. I looked online, but I didn't want to wait a few days. I wanted to be able to use each character's unique powers ASAP. I decided to head on over to Versus and lo and behold, they had the expansion in stock! They also had other obscure and hard to find board games there, including Dixit expansions and a plentiful supply of Star Realms base sets and expansions, which I ended up buying a playmat and collector box. The owner is super friendly and you can tell he's passionate about what he does. For such a small store, they're able to pack in tons of quality Board Games! read more

Pretty Disappointed. My wife and I traveled all the way in from Dublin (1hr 20 mins) because of all the great YELP reviews. As a former CCG and Comics game store owner, I was excited to find such a highly reviewed shop to spend my surplus income at. When we got there, the selection was small and focused, but ok. It looked like there was a decent amount of play area. A large flat panel was on the wall playing a movie. I used to be a pro-tour VS player and have been looking for a place to play the relaunched game in the city. They carried the product! I asked the gentleman behind the counter "Do you have anyone that plays Versus here?" "I don't know what that is." He replied. I pointed to the box. "Are you planning to run sanctioned tournaments/get the prize packs?" "You'll have to ask my boss." Who obviously wasn't there. "Do you have the Defenders expansion in yet?" I asked. "I'm sorry, I only do Magic." Now I was starting to get a bit flustered. "I only work the weekends." "Can you please look in your system to see if you have it in stock?" I asked him. "No, we don't." No service beyond yes/no; no bother to check when it might be in or whether I would like to preorder it. I asked him to price something else, he responded in same fashion. We left. Dude. It's your friggin job. Be nice to people, try to actually help them and make it a point to build communities, not keep to only one vertical. I get that Magic is the cash cow in many shops, but by building multiple communities of games, you'll do far better than you will with staff who quote "I only know Magic." Sadly, I doubt I will return since weekdays are not doable with my schedule. read more

A friend recommended this store to me when I started playing smash up. I was a bit weary of game stores because of my past experiences walking in one was a bit over whelming. When I walked in, the staff was so friendly. I was greeted with a friendly hello even thought he was busy. He took a couple of minutes to explain the game I was interested in. He seemed excited about the game as well. He excused himself to ring up his customers and thanked me for my patience. He also recommended different games to me and told me when the next gaming night would be if I would like to try it out. It was great customer service and I would definitely return for my board game needs. read more

Reviewing 90% as a magic player, though I also play board games, and have purchased at Versus in that context as well. I generally play Magic Online, due to time scheduling restraints, but I am extremely happy that Versus exists in the city. Great store for MTG. For premium MTG events, competition level is pretty high. For casual players, regular events or pre-release will provide a welcoming and friendly environment. Owner is a tremendously nice guy, and clearly invested in building a community, both of magic players and in his neighborhood, cross promising with local businesses for larger events. This gives SF players the chance to play in large scale events in a space-starved city, and brings some new customers to local businesses. Like a lot of SF folks, I RARELY venture out to this area, and have discovered several great eateries by virtue of playing at Vs. They have a humble but well-curated selection of board games. I assume they could order whatever you'd like if you enjoy supporting local businesses. Added plus, I've used their website to order things I needed to finish tournament decks and the cards were waiting for me on arrival. read more

I've been going to versus for a few months now. This is the only place in the Bay Area that has 2-3 dedicated Magic tournaments PER DAY. If you want the best flexibility and availability of store tournaments, its hard to bear. Staff and the owner are extremely friendly and helpful. Regulars are very friendly too. They sell snacks, card packs, accessories and singles too. Bonus: pizza place next door for a late night snack. Parking is easy to find too. If you're thinking about going, stop thinking and just go. read more

Local game store in the Sunset area, along Taravel. Like most parts of Taravel, parking can be a little rough - you'll often need to park in the residential or take the street car. The shop is pretty small, but they host pretty large events. Often they would hold events that span to the pizzeria next door to accommodate more players. It seems they usually have a large turn out for MTG events. It's owned by a really friendly guy, who I can tell has a great passion for games. He and the rest of the staff are very knowledgable. He recommended a game called Takenoko, which he knew off the bat that I would absolutely love. They carry a pretty decent selection of board and card games, and even some small local games. If you're on the hunt for a certain game, might as well support a local business and buy from Versus. You might even leave with a hidden gem. read more

I've been coming here to participate in some of their Magic the Gathering events they have here. They are officially DCI-sanctioned events, so be prepared for some fun! While their official Grand Opening is actually only a few days away, this place has already been teeming with patrons during the past few weeks of their soft-opening period. I always find some good and friendly competition when I'm here to play Magic, so I hope to keep coming back for more especially for other types of games. Their management has been super friendly and helpful, which isn't always the case with "nerd-centric" businesses. It feels good to support a business that really appreciates its customers. As far as their other games, they have a good selection of popular table top games too. If you've seen it on that popular Table Top show on YouTube, they probably have it. I would highly recommend this place to gamers of all levels! read more

Nice cashiers. There was a magic card game thing happening that day, so there was a lot of people in this shop . But still, the cashiers were helpful. read more

This place is great! Versus Games is a new card/board game store in the sunset. The owner is so enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable! It may not look like it at first glance but they have a pretty good selection of boardgames (settlers of catan, talisman, dixit, the walking dead, etc) and it's great that you can also play.. Or "demo" games first and then decide if you want to buy! This store may be new but it's open, clean, and very gamer friendly! Will definitely be back and definitely recommend! read more

Versus games is an awesome place to come and unwind to some magic the gathering and board games! There's board game nights on Tuesday and Thursday! Come in and play small world! Oh and the owner ("D") is a super chill and funny guy. read more

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The first time I visited the store it was just to look around with my friend. I came back three months later to look around again, and he still remembered my name. He always greets me when I am there and seems genuinely interested in the lives of his customers. Dee goes out of his way to help you and make you feel comfortable. The store is clean and well-lighted. It's cozy inside but you can tell it was designed for gaming first, unlike other stores where you have to wade through a sea of merchandise displays to get to the play area. There are Magic tournaments every day, with special tournaments on the weekends, usually happening once or twice a month. The store is popular, and on Friday nights/during weekend special events it's usually packed. This can make it difficult to get to your seat if it's by the wall. The store has a great selection of singles, and the prices are fair. The store is easy to get to (compared to other areas of the city) and there's a few restaurants in the area to go to in between matches. I can usually find non-timed street parking within a block or two away. I have played at a few different stores in the past two years. Often times, FNM is an collection of kids/socially awkward teenagers. The general age range at this store is college attendees/just out of college young professionals who take good care of themselves. The players here are more competitive than at other stores, but generally well-behaved and respectful. This is a good place to go to get better at playing Magic, while still enjoying social interaction. There are twelve different stores that are within a 40 minute drive for me (including one that's only 10 minutes away), but I like this place the most. read more

Wow! Why would anyone from the Bay Area ever need to drive all the way to San Jose again? This new Magic: The Gathering oriented game shop is really bending over backwards to meet the needs of the MTG community. Nightly drafts at $11.00? With great prize support? That's the lowest price in town. Basically, they take entries between 5:00-8:00PM, and once a pod fills up with 8 players, it fires. Every night. That's crazy amazing. They also do Standard and Modern the same way. 8 players and it fires. I saw some guys playing EDH so I'll have to ask about that, too. Store is biiiiiig. Big. Big. Big. Comfy seating and plenty of it. I am so sick of these tiny, cramped San Francisco and Oakland toy shops with one dirty table and someone who doesn't even play Magic running the event. The owner is a hardcore player (obviously, that's how he set this shop up so perfect), and so there's an amazing amount of space, and it's even CLEAN. What's that? Customers can use the bathroom? Like we're full grown adults and not ten year olds? Sold. Oh, and it's right by a ton of great places to eat: pizza, coffee, sushi, everything. Easy to get to and all that. I am so glad I walked in here. If you play Magic then you need to check this place out. read more

I came to play magic standard on Friday at Versus games and was blown away. Such a cool looking place with plenty of room to play, clean and in a nice area ! i didnt get to play due to not having enough people for standard, but the owner was super friendly and nice. Will go back there again for sure next Friday ! read more

Great friendly environment for people of all ages. The owner and staff here are very friendly and easy to chat with. Even if you're here for the first time they try to accommodate you as much as possible and actually make you comfortable. They provide daily events which is awesome since sometimes you can't make one day, you can hope for another. The tv is usually on either playing movies or sports which is a plus. Also located around plenty of street parking, and various places to grab food. read more

I was so glad when I found out that a new game store was opening up just a few blocks from my house back in April last year. From day 1 Dee (the owner) has been very welcoming and has established a great gaming community unlike many other game stores I have been to. Versus has a great environment that fosters friendly, casual, and competitive play. I anticipate the store expanding in the near future as the player base continues to grow due to Dee's great business model. read more

It's a little intimidating, as a full time MTG store, but my son loves it, and they're always super accommodating and helpful. The membership is worth it if you draft once a week, and right now, its a way of making sure it stays open after the quarantine. read more

Versus Games is the kind of gaming shop that reminds you it's okay to be a kid but also reminds you not to be ashamed to be an adult playing games with expensive paper. The owner, Dee, and his staff, keep the place lively and fun. The enthusiasm for sharing their love of strategy and plain simple smiles are exactly what more gaming stores need. The Magic crowd here is phenomenal and everyone should stop in at least once. What makes Versus great is that for such a small space, it manages to provide a lot in terms of gaming options as well as room. Of course we're all rooting for the success Dee has made Versus Games and I for one am looking forward to its expansion for bigger events. A lot of newcomers have shown up coming from the East Coast all the way to Australia. Yet, a few hours at Versus Games and the sense of isolation that the average person in their situation might experience is dispelled. A community that is competitive and friendly is what Dee fosters at Versus Games. It's a really remarkable experience to see how quickly friendships develop. What other store makes you feel like you're merely visiting your second home? read more

I'm mostly a board game fan, so I was ecstatic when I heard they were so close to where I live. Their selection is rather limited to the most popular titles shown on Tabletop, but they are decently knowledgeable about their wares. They also had a 25% sale on their board games during the christmas season, which I definitely took advantage of to buy Mysterium (which was the only copy that I could find in the city). You'll find normal market price for most board games here, nothing absurd. They also have plenty of table space and seem to be rather open to letting people demo a game before buying. However, the place does get pretty packed (which is a good thing), but mostly of trading card game players (Magic, etc). read more

I have been driving past this store for the last two years completely unaware of what a gem it is. Recently I decided to try and get myself and my wife into MTG knowing full well it is quite daunting for new players. Low and behold the staff member completely understood what I was looking for and set me up with some starter decks and everything I needed to get going, telling me we were sure to have a good time. Expert move, we proceeded to have a fantastic game night and just might have found an awesome new passtime for us. Besides that, when I was picking up cards I couldn't help but notice a bunch of other people all excited to gather and play inside in some organized event. It made me super proud that this kind of store exists in my community and that it brings people together like that. read more

Interested in board games or playing Magic: the Gathering? You won't be disappointed. Dee (the owner) fosters an unusually open and comfortable environment not commonly seen in hobby stores, and there are events running every night for all sorts of games. The prices are reasonable. The crowd is encouraging and friendly yet competent, so you won't feel too intimidated or too bored playing there. Go there--it's one of the only real gaming-dedicated spots in SF. read more

Versus Games is so great, that I come 3,000 miles from Philadelphia to play their Magic the Gathering Pre-release events! Ok, so I happen to be in SF for a conference every year during the pre-release, but still! I choose Versus Games over all the other stores in the Bay Area. The events are well organized and the owner is friendly, knowledgable and accomodating. I stopped in to browse and the owner took the time to show me how to play a new Star Wars based game, and I think I'm going to start buying and playing it! The prices he offers also blow away the prices from many of the card shops back on the East Coast, which really surprised me. Just go to the store and check it out! You won't be disappointed. read more