Big news for North Carolina gamers: we just completed the largest single expansion in Games & Hobby Finder NC history. 59 newly verified game and hobby stores are now live in the directory, spanning 25 cities that had zero listings before this week.
Why This Matters
Our mission has always been simple: every game store in North Carolina, all in one place. Until now, our coverage was strongest in the big metros — Charlotte, Raleigh, the Triad. But NC gaming does not stop at the city limits, and neither should your directory. This update pushes real coverage into the mountains, the foothills, the High Country, and the coast.
New Cities on the Map
If you live in or near any of these towns, you now have verified local listings with addresses, phone numbers, and map search: Murphy, Sylva, Elkin, Wilkesboro, Mount Airy, Taylorsville, West Jefferson, King, Statesville, Newton, Flat Rock, Monroe, Sanford, Lillington, Mebane, Mocksville, Lexington, Thomasville, Summerfield, Garner, Southport, Kure Beach, Shallotte, Rocky Mount, Elizabeth City, Hertford, Goldsboro, and more.
A Few Standouts Worth the Drive
- Raven Forge Games (Sanford) — one of the largest game stores in central NC, with tournaments for practically every TCG and a dedicated women’s D&D night.
- Bill and Ogre’s Games (Murphy) — proof that far-west NC has a real gaming scene, with deep Pokemon and Magic singles and Friday Night Magic.
- Kitchen Table Games & Bistro (West Jefferson) — a true board game cafe in the High Country where you can grab lunch and learn a new game.
- Powergamers (Lillington) — a Warhammer and wargaming hub with an active community and a military discount.
- Mr. Game & Lounge (Newton) — a video game store with a VR and retro arcade lounge attached.
- Paradise Games (Mount Airy) — a downtown shop that breaks up Pokemon packs at release so kids can actually afford them.
Every Listing Is Verified
We did not just copy names from a list. Every store added this week was verified as currently open, with a confirmed street address, current phone number, and accurate map coordinates — so when our zip code search says there is a store 15 minutes away, there really is.
Find Your New Local Store
The directory now covers 205 stores statewide — and we are just getting started. Use the zip code search on our homepage to find card shops, tabletop stores, board game cafes, retro video game stores, arcades, and hobby shops near you.
Own one of these stores? Claim your free listing to add your hours, events, and photos — it takes five minutes and puts your store in front of NC players searching every week.
Know a store we missed? Drop us a note — we add new stores every week.
