Walking into Obsidian Games for the first time can feel a bit like stepping into another world. Rows of cards. Walls of miniatures. Paint racks in every shade possible. Shelves stacked with board games. For newcomers, it’s a lot to take in. For long-timers, it’s a slice of home.
It’s always been our focus to support the local gaming community and tabletop culture, and we carry a well-rounded mix of products to do that. Our idea is simple: give players of all skill levels a place to explore whatever part of the hobby they enjoy most. Some folks come for cards, others for minis, others for full board game nights with friends.
Preorders and New Releases
As a gaming shop, one of our biggest attractions is our preorder section. It’s usually filled with upcoming sets, expansions, or boxed releases.
The biggest items in our preorders at Obsidian Games tends to be from major brands, especially trading card games. Magic: The Gathering leads the pack with steady release cycles every year. Each set arrives with options like booster boxes, draft packs, collector packs, or bundle kits.
Preorders give players a simple way to lock in their products early. Prices often stay fixed from the day you order until the day the item drops. Many collectors like this because it keeps things predictable and avoids last-minute price swings.
If you want to be ready for release day, this is where you start.
Trading Card Games
Trading card games remain one of the largest parts of the tabletop world and is well worth exploring if you’re unfamiliar.
Obsidian Games carries a mix of sealed products, accessories, and singles. Singles are individual cards pulled from packs and sold on their own.
Magic: The Gathering and Flesh and Blood tend to be the biggest draws for us. We also carry crossovers and themed decks tied to pop culture properties. Accessories round everything out. Playmats protect surfaces. Binders and sleeves protect cards. Deck boxes keep your builds organized.
For many players, this section grows into a full routine. Buy some packs. Join a weekly event. Trade cards with friends. It’s social, simple, and easy to jump into.
Miniature Wargaming
Another major part of our local gaming store in Vernon is miniature gaming.
These games blend strategy with collecting, painting, and building. Warhammer 40,000 remains the most well-known title in this space. Age of Sigmar, Star Wars Legion, and Conquest follow closely behind. Each of these games lets you build an army, paint it, and bring it to the table for battles that play out over a couple of hours.
The fun here comes from long-term growth. You can start with a small squad, expand over time, and shape an army that fits your style.
Obsidian Games also carries rulebooks, codexes, faction packs, terrain pieces, and starter kits. For many players, this section becomes a hobby within a hobby.
Paints and Hobby Tools
A strong paint section says a lot about the community that supports us at Obsidian Games and, in turn, the community we serve.
Racks of Citadel paints sit beside ranges from Vallejo, Pro Acryl, AK Interactive, and Army Painter. Each line has its strengths. Some are smooth and vibrant. Others excel at weathering and fine detail. Hobbyists often mix and match to get the exact look they want.
Of course, you can also find all your essentials like brushes, glues, modelling tools, clippers, files, and scenic materials. Basing grass, tufts, stones, and texture pastes help bring minis to life.
For beginners, small starter sets make it easy to try things without buying too much at once. For veterans, this section grows into a full creative toolbox.
Board Games and Role-Playing Games
Board games continue to grow at a steady pace across Canada and this is a community we’re actively involved in at Obsidian Games.
We do our best to balance family-friendly titles with heavier strategy picks. You’ll often find classics like Ticket to Ride, Splendor, and Catan. Right beside them, you’ll see modern favourites with deeper mechanics and longer playtime. Expansions, upgraded components, and themed versions are common too.
Role-playing games take up another corner of our shop. Dungeons & Dragons remains the most recognized, but we also stock Pathfinder and other alternatives. Players can grab rulebooks, adventure modules, maps, dice sets, character sheets, and GM tools.
For many, this is the section that sparks imagination the fastest. Sit at a table. Tell a story. Build a world. It’s a style of gaming that welcomes all ages and backgrounds.
There’s A Game, Hobby, or Game Event Out There for Everyone
Whether you’re looking for cards, minis, paints, or full game nights, Obsidian Games is a store and community that gives players a place to explore and connect. The range of products might seem wide, but each section serves a purpose and attracts to us a wide array of clientele from all across the region seeking the best in games.
If you’re searching for games, accessories, hobby tools, or weekly events, visit Obsidian Games to see what’s in stock and what’s happening next.
