Gaming Locations
Find your next favorite spot to play in the Triangle.
26 locations found
Animazed
Raleigh • Triangle Town Center
- Anime, manga, and K-pop fans who want a huge selection of figures, books, and merch in a bright, modern mall setting.
- TCG players who enjoy anime-themed accessories and occasional tournaments in a friendly, spacious shop that welcomes all experience levels.
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Atomic Empire
Durham • Westgate Plaza
- Players who want a large, well-stocked game and comic shop with regular tournaments, leagues, and casual play nights.
- Families and hobbyists looking for a welcoming community space with board games, RPGs, miniatures, and anime collectibles all in one place.
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Battle & Board
Raleigh • North
- Players who love Magic and Pokémon looking for a welcoming hangout with casual events, drafts, and plenty of trading.
- Families and new TCG or Dungeons & Dragons players who want a cozy, community-focused space with staff happy to teach and help.
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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Raleigh • Downtown
- Arcade fans, students, and friend groups who want classic and modern video games alongside an affordable, late-night bar in downtown Raleigh.
- Date nights or casual outings where you can mix drinks, patio hangs, trivia, and competitive tournaments like skee ball, beer pong, and pinball.
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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Durham • Downtown
- Arcade fans, groups of friends, and students who want classic and modern video games, pinball, and bar games with a strong drink and food program in downtown Durham.
- Date nights or parties that mix pizzas, cocktails, a big patio, and regular events like trivia, karaoke, and live music.
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East Coast Gaming
Cary • MacGregor Village
- Competitive and aspiring TCG players who want regular Magic, Pokémon, Flesh and Blood, and other tournament play.
- Casual gamers and families looking for open TCG play space and a welcoming community environment.
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Elite Cardboard Gaming
Durham • Southpoint
- TCG and sports card players who want a welcoming, community-focused shop with space to trade and play in south Durham.
- Collectors of Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, Flesh and Blood, Lorcana and sports cards seeking singles, sealed product, and regular in-store events.
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Galactic Games
Raleigh • South
- Players who love trading card games like Magic, Pokémon, Lorcana, Digimon, Riftbound and Gundam, and want a welcoming space for both casual commander pods and structured events.
- Gamers in south Raleigh/Garner looking for a friendly, family-run local shop with board games, RPGs, and Warhammer support plus regular leagues, prereleases, and open gaming tables.
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Game Theory
Raleigh • Midtown
- Tabletop players who want a big selection of board games, Magic singles, miniatures, and RPGs plus regular events in a busy, social environment.
- New and returning gamers looking for leagues, learn-to-play nights, and organized play in a community-focused local game store.
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Game Theory
Wake Forest • The Factory
- Players who want a big, modern play space for Magic, Lorcana, One Piece, miniatures, and RPGs with frequent leagues, tournaments, and organized events.
- Gamers in Wake Forest and North Raleigh looking for a friendly community hub inside The Factory with snacks, late-night hours, and lots of tables for casual meetups.
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Gamers Geekery & Tavern
Cary • MacGregor Village
- Groups of friends, couples, and families who want a long, relaxed evening of board games, RPGs, and comfort food in a tavern-style setting.
- Board gamers and role-players looking for regular events, learn-to-play nights, and a welcoming space with a full bar and kitchen.
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Guildhall Games
Durham • Research Triangle Park
- Board gamers, families, and collectors who want curated modern games, puzzles, and toys with friendly guidance from staff.
- Neurodivergent, disabled, and queer players looking for an intentionally welcoming community space with regular open board game play.
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Hangar 18 Hobbies
Cary • Central
- Miniatures and wargame players who want deep Warhammer, Battletech, and Star Wars lines plus regular game nights and league play.
- Hobbyists, painters, and model builders looking for a huge paint and tools selection, Gunpla, RC, and a friendly community space to play and learn.
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Hidden Block Games
Raleigh • Downtown
- Pokémon and anime fans who want organized TCG events, prereleases, and a deep selection of cards and merch in a welcoming shop.
- Retro video game collectors and casual players looking to buy, sell, or trade in a relaxed North Raleigh neighborhood store.
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Meeple's Brew
Morrisville • Park West Village
- Board game groups, families, and couples who want a cozy cafe with a huge curated library, helpful staff game masters, and affordable day passes or rentals.
- Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons players looking for casual-friendly events alongside good coffee, waffles, and light meals in the Cary-Morrisville area.
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Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop
Durham • Ninth Street district
- Board gamers and TTRPG fans who want a relaxed, dog-friendly hangout with a huge game library, regular meetup nights, and plenty of craft mead and beer on tap.
- Local groups, clubs, and event organizers looking for an affordable, flexible venue for board game nights, tournaments, music, comedy, or hobby workshops.
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Rewind Retrobar
Knightdale • Downtown
- Retro game fans and friend groups who want creative cocktails, classic consoles, and board games in a laid-back neighborhood bar.
- Locals looking for a community-focused night spot with game meetups, trivia, karaoke, craft nights, and rotating themed events.
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Side Quest Game Lounge + Bar
Raleigh • Downtown
- Board gamers, TCG players and RPG groups who want a relaxed bar setting with a big game library and regular events in downtown Raleigh.
- Newer players and social groups looking for beginner-friendly sessions, themed nights and a welcoming, inclusive geek community.
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The Baxter Arcade
Chapel Hill • Downtown
- Retro video game fans and pinball lovers who want a lively bar atmosphere packed with over 30 classic and modern arcade cabinets.
- Groups of friends, students, and families during kid-friendly hours looking for an affordable night of drinks, trivia, and classic gaming.
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The Gamer's Armory
Cary • East
- Board gamers and wargamers who want a deep selection of strategy titles, minis, and a large amount of open table space.
- TCG and RPG players looking for frequent events, prereleases, and a very welcoming, family-friendly local community.
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The Gathering Place
Chapel Hill • Downtown
- Magic and TCG players who want a mix of serious tournaments, Modern and Commander leagues, and casual pick-up games in a relaxed bar setting with occasional comedy, trivia, and karaoke nights.
- Students and friend groups looking for an all-ages board game bar with a huge free-to-play library, regular D&D one-shots, mini paint nights, and periodic live shows like trivia or comedy.
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The Kitchen Table at Relish
Raleigh • Midtown
- Board gamers, families, and friend groups who want a relaxed place to eat, drink, and explore a huge library of modern and classic tabletop games with help from gametenders.
- RPG and tabletop fans looking for hosted events like D&D, mahjong and trivia game nights in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
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Triangle Area Trading Cards
Raleigh • Southwest
- Collectors who want a deep selection of Pokémon, Magic, Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, One Piece, and sports cards in one spot.
- Players looking for lively trade nights, prereleases, and competitive TCG events with plenty of table space and an active local community.
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Underworld Cards & Games
Raleigh • Southwest
- Players who love competitive Yu-Gi-Oh! events, from weekly locals to OTS championships and regional qualifiers.
- TCG fans looking for a well-stocked shop to buy, sell, and trade Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, and other popular card games.
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- Collectors focused on Pokémon and other trading card games who want deep singles selection and active buy, sell, and trade options.
- Families and casual players looking for a small, friendly shop with regular trade nights and a welcoming community vibe.
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Xepher Arcade
Durham • University Drive
- Rhythm game and fighting game fans who want unlimited play on rare Japanese cabinets, console setups, and a welcoming FGC scene.
- Anime, TCG, and gunpla enthusiasts looking for organized play, miniatures nights, and a friendly local hangout with retro games and hobby supplies.
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