Games & Hobby Places in North Carolina
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A spacious board game cafe inside Concord’s historic Gibson Mill, Luck Factory Games pairs a large lending library with a cafe area, private room, and snacks, with High Branch Brewing right next door. Great for family game nights, team outings, and trying games before you buy. Read more...
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One of the Charlotte area’s largest and best-loved game stores, The Mighty Meeple stocks board games, TCGs, miniatures, and accessories, backed by a huge play space and a stocked snack-and-drink bar. Known for a packed events calendar and staff who go out of their way to teach new players. Read more...
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A welcoming tabletop haven on Main Street in Pineville, Cosmic Hearth Games covers the full spread of Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, board games, and RPGs, with a large play space that hosts weekly gatherings and tournaments. Regulars praise the laid-back atmosphere, helpful staff, and a drink selection that includes draft beer and cider. Read more...
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Catch Em Collectibles is a family-owned, women-owned collectibles store in Huntersville, where every item is hand-selected by owners Ashley and Joe (with input from their five kids). While Pokémon is their first love and remains at the forefront, the shop is far more than a Pokémon store, carrying a wide variety of anime and TCG products from franchises like Dragon Read more...
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Rally Squirrel Cards & Collectibles is a Mint Hill hobby shop and a favorite among trading card and Pokémon fans in the greater Charlotte area. The shop is known for carrying what it calls the largest Pokémon selection in the region, alongside a wide range of sports cards (baseball, football, and soccer, both current and vintage), singles, and sealed product. Read more...
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Located in the southeast Charlotte area, Your Local Game Store is a family-friendly game store specializing in board games and tabletop games for all ages and interests. Established in 2012, the shop offers a huge variety, including party games, strategy games, kids’ games, role-playing games like Pathfinder, and trading card games. A standout feature is the open play space and Read more...
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Cardzondeck is a locally owned trading card shop in Rock Hill serving the greater Charlotte/Rock Hill community with a focus on great cards and fair prices. The shop specializes mainly in Pokémon and One Piece, with additional selections of Magic: The Gathering, Dragon Ball, Disney Lorcana, and more, plus singles and sealed products. Customers regularly praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff, Read more...
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Valentino Card Shop bills itself as Charlotte’s premier trading card store, offering a clean, well-organized destination for TCG fans. They stock sealed products, singles, and pre-orders across all the major games, including Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Star Wars: Unlimited, with competitive pricing that regulars say beats many other shops in town. The store hosts Read more...
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The Item Shop is a locally owned collectibles, toys, and tabletop games store in Matthews, NC. They carry a curated mix of trading card games, collectibles, and toys spanning both classic favorites and the latest hot releases. Beyond the shelves, the shop is known for its large, family-friendly event space that hosts regular TCG tournaments, prereleases, and league play for Read more...