Store and Event Info - Altoona, PA

Store Hours

Monday: 5 - 9 PM
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 5 - 9 PM
Friday: 5 - 9 PM
Saturday: 1 - 9 PM
Sunday: 1 - 6 PM

We are located at 300 4th Ave. Altoona, PA in the historic Phoenix building. Our physical retail store has many products available for immediate purchase, and has open gaming space to play your favorite miniature games, card games, and board games.

We have free parking available for customers. Our private lot is located behind our store on 3rd street. Street parking is also available if the parking lot is full.

Note: Not all 3D print items listed online are available in-store. Please contact us if there's something in particular you want to pick-up.
Lorcana Events

Weekly Play every Friday at 6:30 pm.

Click here to pre-register for our Lorcana Events on Ravensburger Play Hub!

July
● 7/17 - Attack of the Vine Pre-Release Celebration, 6:30 PM
● 7/24 - Attack of the Vine - Limited Format (Players’ Choice: Sealed, Draft, or Pack Rush

August
● 8/16 - Attack of the Vine Win-A-Box Tournament, 2 PM

September
● 9/05 - Attack of the Vine Set Championship, 2 PM

October
● 10/16 - Hyperia City Pre-Release Celebration, 6:30 PM

Weekly Play every Friday at 6:30 pm. $5 entry per person.

Click here to pre-register for our Gundam Events. You can also pre-register on the Bandai TCG+ Mobile app.

July
● 7/12 - EB01 Win-A-Box - Battle Royal Multiplayer (Last Man Standing) - 2 PM
● 7/25 - GD05 Release Event - Sealed (Using Deckbuilding Box) - 3 PM (TCG+ opens 6/17 at 10 AM)
● 7/31 - GD05 Release Event - Sealed (Using Deckbuilding Box) - 6:30 PM (TCG+ opens 6/17 at 10 AM)

August
● 8/15 - Newtype Challenge: 2026 Mission #4 - 11 AM (TCG+ registrations open 7/19 at 9 PM)
● 8/28 - Newtype Challenge: 2026 Mission #4 Event 2 - 6:30 PM (TCG+ registrations open 7/19 at 9 PM)
● 8/30 - GD05 Win-A-Box Tournament - 2 PM. $10 entry (needs 10 players for full box prizing)

September
● 9/25 - ST11-ST14 Starter Deck Release Event - 6:30 PM (TCG+ registrations open 9/11 at 1 AM)
● 9/27 - ST11-ST14 Starter Deck Release Event - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 9/11 at 1 AM)

October
● 10/30 - GD06 Release Event - Sealed (Using Deckbuilding Box) - 6:30 PM (TCG+ registrations open 10/16
at 1 AM)

November
● 11/1 - GD06 Release Event - Sealed (Using Deckbuilding Box) - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 10/16 at 1
AM)
● 11/15 - GD06 Win-A-Box Tournament - 2 PM. $10 entry (needs 10 players for full box prizing)

Weekly Play every Thursday at 6:30 pm. 1v1 format will be standard; 2v2 or 4 person free-for-all available upon request. $5 entry.

Click here to pre-register for our Riftbound events!


July
● 7/19 - Summoner Skirmish / Regional Pre-Qualifier (Lillia Mat) - 2 PM
● 7/26 - Vendetta Pre-Rift Prerelease Event - 2 PM
● 7/28 - Vendetta Pre-Rift Prerelease Event - 6:30 PM

August
● 8/16 - Vendetta Win-A-Box Tournament - 2 PM
● 8/29 - Summoner Skirmish / Regional Pre-Qualifier - 2 PM

September
● 9/20 - Summoner Skirmish / Regional Pre-Qualifier - 2 PM

October
● 10/18 - Radiance Pre-Rift Prerelease Event - 2 PM

Magic Mondays at 6:30 PM – Weekly MTG Draft Night & Commander Open Play
Click here to see our events on Wizards Eventlink!


July
● 7/6 - Marvel Super Heroes Commander Party & Booster Draft - 6:30 PM
● 7/19 - Regional Championship Qualifier (RCQ) - Modern Format - 10 AM
● 7/20 - Marvel God of Mischief Play Event - 6:30 PM
● 7/27 - Players’ Choice Booster Draft - 6:30 PM

August
● 8/3 - Marvel Super Heroes Commander Party - 6:30 PM
● 8/8 - Hobbit Pre-Release - 3 PM
● 8/9 - Hobbit Booster Draft - 6:30 PM
● 8/24 - Hobbit Commander Party & Booster Draft - 6:30 PM

September
● 9/7 - Hobbit Heart of the Mountain Casual Commander Event - 6:30 PM
● 9/14 - Players’ Choice Booster Draft - 6:30 PM
● 9/21 - Hobbit Commander Party - 6:30 PM
● 9/26 - Reality Fracture Pre-Release - 3 PM
● 9/28 - Reality Fracture Booster Draft - 6:30 PM

October
● 10/12 - Reality Fracture Booster Draft - 6:30 PM
● 10/26 - Players’ Choice Booster Draft - 6:30 PM

November
● 11/14 - Star Trek Pre-Release
● 11/16 - Star Trek Booster Draft
● 11/30 - Players’ Choice Booster Draft - 6:30 PM

Weekly Play every Saturday at 2 pm.

Click here to pre-register for our One Piece events! You can also pre-register for our events on the Bandai TCG+ app.


July
● 7/19 - Pirate Party 2026 Vol. 2 July (Limited Battle Event) - 2 PM

August
● 8/9 - Pirate Party 2026 Vol. 2 August (Limited Battle Event) - 2 PM
● 8/22 - OP17 Release Event (Constructed Format) - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 8/7 at 10 AM)
● 8/23 - OP17 Release Event (Constructed Format) - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 8/7 at 10 AM)
● 8/29 - ST31-36 Beginner Deck Party - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 7/17 at 10 AM)
● 8/30 - ST31-36 Beginner Deck Party - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 7/17 at 10 AM)

September
● TBA - Pirate Party 2026 Vol. 3 (Limited Battle Event)
October
● TBA - Pirate Party 2026 Vol. 3 (Limited Battle Event)

November
● 11/7 **PENDING** - EB05 Release Event - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 10/23 at 10 AM)
● 11/8 **PENDING** - EB05 Release Event - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 10/23 at 10 AM)
● 11/21- OP18 Release Event (Constructed Format) - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 11/6 at 9 AM)
● 11/29 - OP18 Release Event (Constructed Format) - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 11/6 at 9 AM)
● TBA - Pirate Party 2026 Vol. 4 (Limited Battle Event)

December
● 12/19 - ST37/38 Release Event - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 12/4 at 9 AM)
● 12/21 - ST37/38 Release Event - 6:30 PM (TCG+ registrations open 12/4 at 9 AM)
● TBA - Pirate Party 2026 Vol. 4 (Limited Battle Event)

Jan. 2027
● 1/30 - EB06 Release Event - 2 PM (TCG+ registrations open 1/15 at 9 AM)
● TBA - Pirate Party 2026 Vol. 5 (Limited Battle Event)

Feb. 2027
● 2/1 - EB06 Release Event - 6:30 PM (TCG+ registrations open 1/15 at 9 AM)
● TBA - Pirate Party 2026 Vol. 5 (Limited Battle Event)

Weekly Play Every Other Monday at 6:15 pm.
Click here to see our posted Play! Pokemon Events.

July
● 7/5 - Pitch Black Pre-Release, 2 PM ($25 <= 12 years old, $35 >12)
● 7/13 - Youth & Family Night, 6:30 - 8:15 PM

August
● 8/10 - Youth & Family Night, 6:30 - 8:15 PM
● 8/24 - Youth & Family Night, 6:30 - 8:15 PM

September
● 9/7 - September TCG Challenge 6:15 PM
● 9/16 - 30th Anniversary Release Day
● 9/21 - Youth & Family Night, 6:30 - 8:15 PM

October
● 10/5 - October TCG Challenge 6:15 PM
● 10/19 - Youth & Family Night, 6:30 - 8:15 PM
● 10/25 - Delta Reign Pre-Release, 2 PM ($25 <= 12 years old, $35 >12)

November
● 11/2 - November TCG Challenge 6:15 PM
● 11/16 - Youth & Family Night, 6:30 - 8:15 PM

Other Events
● Miniature Paint & Take - Saturdays 5 - Close
● 11/22 - 11/29 - Retail Store Anniversary & Black Friday Mega Sale
● 12/18 - End of Year / Winter Holiday Party

Convention Schedule:
● 6/12-6/14: Sci Fi Valley Con Spring – Altoona, PA
● 7/18: Altoona Curve 1st Card Show – Altoona, PA
● 7/29-8/2: Gen Con – Indy, IN
● 8/6-8/9: Steel City Con August – Monroeville PA
● 10/2-10/4: Pittsburgh Gaming Expo – Monroeville PA
● 12/4-12/6: Steel City Con December – Monroeville PA

Join the Gootzy Gaming Guild!

Our free-to-join players rewards program launches May 1!

Once enrolled, Guildmates will earn spoils for attending events at the store!

TCGs are the first part of the program launching. More benefits coming in the future!

Sign-up in store!

300 4th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602

On the corner of 3rd St. and 4th Ave.