Gaming in the Triangle

Your guide to game stores, board game cafés, hobby shops, and gaming communities across Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

Featured Locations

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The Gathering Place

Chapel Hill • Downtown

Tcg Store Board Game Shop Board Game Bar

    Great for

  • 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.

Hidden Block Games

Raleigh • Downtown

Retro Game Store Tcg Store Board Game Shop

    Great for

  • 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.

Atomic Empire

Durham • Westgate Plaza

Tcg Store Board Game Shop Hobby Store

    Great for

  • 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.

Helpful Guides

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Best Spots to Play Pokémon TCG Around the Triangle

Top local stores and online communities for trading, competing, and meeting Pokémon trainers in the Triangle.

Pokémon TCG
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Best Date Night Gaming Spots in the Triangle

Cozy board game bars, cafes, and libraries for a playful date night around Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill.

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Community Spotlight

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Area Zero TCG

An online welcoming, hype-filled Pokémon TCG community where players of all skill levels join to play, discuss, trade, compete, and hang out.

Pokémon TCG
Discord Website

Uninkables

A driven, team-focused competitive Disney Lorcana squad pushing high-level play, growth, and synergy while keeping the grind fun and supportive for everyone involved.

Disney Lorcana
Discord Facebook Instagram

Triangle Interactive Arts Collective

Nonprofit community supporting local creators of games and interactive arts. They host game jams, playtesting nights, guest speakers, and more.

Game & Arts
Website Discord

Raleigh Retro Gamers

Gaming and geek-related organizers hosting a variety of events including expos, markets, and more.

Retro Games
Website

Game Designers of North Carolina

A supportive, collaboration-focused community for tabletop and board game designers to playtest, share feedback, and level up their designs together.

Tabletop Games
Website Facebook