Not every great game store is in a major city. Some of the best ones are in smaller communities where the owner knows every regular by name, the game tables are always busy, and half the building is open for anyone who wants to play.
Katmandu Games in Waynesville, NC is one of those stores.
About Katmandu Games
Katmandu Games is a veteran-run game store and community space in Waynesville, tucked in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The store carries board games, card games, wargames, and TTRPGs — the full range of what a serious hobby shop should have.
What sets Katmandu apart is what they do with the space. Half the store is open daily for public play — no purchase required, just show up. Meetups, game nights, and store-hosted events cover D&D, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and more throughout the week.
What You’ll Find at Katmandu Games
- Board games — wide selection across genres and player counts
- Card games — Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and more
- Wargames — a category not every NC game store carries seriously
- TTRPGs — D&D and beyond, with an active in-store play community
- Open play space — daily, free, welcoming to regulars and first-timers alike
A Community Hub for Western NC Gamers
Western North Carolina doesn’t always get the same gaming coverage as the Triangle or Charlotte metro, but the community there is active and close-knit. For Waynesville locals and anyone visiting the Asheville-area mountains, Katmandu Games is the anchor of that community.
If you’re heading to the mountains for a weekend and want to find a game night, this is your stop.
Find Katmandu Games
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