Charlotte Area Game Stores

Support Charlotte Area Game Stores! — Part 3

Posted on October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 by Mythic Con

Red Fox Gaming

Next we go to the land of Hickory, NC. Red Fox Gaming is located at 2111 Catawba Valley Blvd SE, Hickory, NC.

They are primarily a video game store where you can buy, sell, or trade your video games. From retros and classics to new releases they probably have it. (or can get it!) They cover a range of consoles from the classic NES and Sega Master System up to the PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

But of course they do more than just buy and trade video games! They carry Funko POP's, collectible statues, licensed plush, and novelty gaming room products such as door mats, mugs, clocks, and more. And they carry the Pokemon card game!

You can also find photos of recent trades and events on their facebook page.

Time Tunnel Comics

We now head north and west from Charlotte to visit a store that has no gaming but lots of cool stuff. (But we feel like we've established that gamers like LOTS of different things, and many game stores carry comics, so this shouldn't be a surprise.) Welcome to Time Tunnel Comics! Time Tunnel is located at 265 2nd Ave SE in Hickory, NC.

Time Tunnel has a lot, no seriously, they really do! They have a large supply of new comics and sorted back stock; hundreds of trade paperbacks; tons of collectible figures (such as Pop figures, Marvel Legends and Selects, DC direct and Multiverse). And they pride themselves on their subscriber rates. If you would like to sign up and never miss an issue of your favorite on going series (while getting a good deal), contact Time Tunnel Comics!

Find out more on their website and their facebook page.

Pixies Keep Toys and Games

We are now heading southwest from Charlotte. Today we are visiting Pixies Keep Toys and Games! They are located at 2 N Congress St Suite 102 in downtown York, SC.

Pixies Keep started with a realization that York needed something for families—both the adults and kiddos. A toy store! They offer a unique selection that includes LEGO, Calico Critters and Wizards of the Coast.

Everyone can let their imaginative and fun side loose here! Go back in time with comic books and action figures from your childhood (or introduce your kids to them), have fun playing the latest editions of Magic the Gathering or Dungeons and Dragons. Kids can compete in Pokemon tournaments, Magic the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons demos, and plenty of toys and costumes to play with (or in)!

The best thing of all? Pixies Keep has plenty of tables so come play with LEGO, board games, or card games or - just come and chill. They'd love for you to go visit them!

For more information visit their webpage: or their facebook page.

Dead Elf Collectibles

Next, we highlight another game store right here in Charlotte! Dead Elf Collectibles is located at 5309 E Independence Blvd F in Charlotte, NC.

Dead Elf Collectibles is a collectible card game wonderland. From Pokemon to MtG they seem to have it all! They also have a good selection of Warhammer as well! (That might explain the awesome play area they have, 40k players need a lot of space!) And they have other collectibles as well.

Find out more information at their webpage or their facebook page.

A. Pennysworth Comics, News & Collectibles

The next store we are visiting is A Pennysworth Comics, News & Collectibles! A. Pennysworth is located at 11025 Monroe Rd Suite d in Matthews, NC.

Since the store was founded in 1999, they haven't strayed from their mission to bring the best comics—old and new—to Charlotte. They carry other collectibles as well, including collectible statues, toys, Funko pops, and graphic novels.

Find out more on their webpage and their facebook page.

Parker Banner Kent & Wayne – Comics and Games

We head north of Charlotte for this next game store. Parker Banner Kent & Wayne - Comics & Games or PBKW (as us locals call it) is located at 21500 Catawba Ave Suite A in Cornelius, NC.

We love this quote from the owner, Matt, "Originally the name would be Parker Kent Murdock and Wayne but it didn’t seem to flow as well for me… and Matt Murdock was already in a law firm. The name is long… it doesn’t scream comics and games… but you can see it in the eyes when the name clicks and all falls into place." So true, Matt, so true! We remember the first time it clicked for us!

PBKW has been a Charlotte area staple for years. They have rpgs, board games, card games, comics, toys, a kobold guarding a mimic chest, paints, basing supplies, a large play area, a kobold guarding a mimic chest, dice...did we mention the kobold guarding the mimic chest? 😛 (Yes, we fixate on things.)

Look for their events on their website and their Facebook page.

At PBKW Wednesdays are always a holiday cause its NEW COMICS DAY! 🙂

RC Games

We know we have some Pokémon lovers who attend our con. We have found the perfect store for you! RC Games at 2725 Northwest Blvd P in Newton, NC! They are located northwest from Charlotte, but if you (..cough..**Steve**..cough..) like Pokémon, it is definitely worth the trip!

They carry other tradable card games as well, but its obvious they are Pokémon lovers through and through. AND they have an awesome kid's corner with a console and some toys for kiddos to hang out in.

House of Cards

Now we head north and a little east to House of Cards Winston. They are located at 4007 Country Club Rd # C in Winston-Salem, NC.

@House of Cards Winston has something going every day! No seriously, they have a weekly event schedule! Take a look at their calendar on their webpage and their facebook page.

They have cards, rpgs, accessories and board games! And they have a large play area. If you are from Charlotte, head up to Winston-Salem and check out House of Cards.

Luck Factory Games at Mythic Con!

Posted on October 29, 2023October 30, 2023 by Mythic Con

Remember Luck Factory Games from our Charlotte Game store tour?? Well they are going to be AT Mythic Con!!!!

They are going to be running several games (Blood on the Clocktower, Clank! Catacombs, Horrified: Universal, and Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza) AND are available to help anyone learn new games!!

They will be set up in the Gallery so be sure to go by and say hi! They are really excited to be a part of Mythic Con and to meet everyone.

Oh! And if you want to be guaranteed a spot, search for LFG on Tabletop.Events! Spaces are limited, so act now!

Support Charlotte Area Game Stores! — Part 2

Posted on October 21, 2023October 21, 2023 by Mythic Con

Get Some Game

Get Some Game is located at 1224 Commercial Ave in Charlotte, NC. GSG (as the cool kids call it) has board games, rpgs, card games, figurines, posters, Gundam style model kits, plushies, cool toy dispensers and other things we know we missed. (There is just sooooo much to see here!) Seriously the layout of GSG makes you want to wander around and explore!

GSG is a family loving store with lots of space available for you and the family to play. And they host lots of card game tournaments!

You can even order from the store online.

Check out their Facebook Page for their events.

Spandex City Comics

Did you know Spandex City Comics is celebrating their new location at 8420 Bellhaven Blvd in Charlotte NC? Don't worry they didn't relocate too far away from their original location. Karen estimates its like five to ten minutes (but we've learned that Karen's sense of time and distance isn't that great...use GPS instead of Karen...lesson learned).

Spandex City is very excited about their new location! More gaming space! More inventory! AND more ice cream offerings and iced coffee! (Yes you read that right, you can game and EAT ICE CREAM!) Games, comics and ice cream! A gamers trifecta!

To keep updated with what's going on with Spandex City check out their webpage and their FB page.

Collectibles and Games

We travel north east again to visit Collectibles and Games. We wanted to welcome them to community as they recently opened their first store front at at 409 S Salisbury Ave Unit C in Granite Quarry, NC. They are CCG and vintage video game shop.

Cameron, the owner, is a dedicated Yu-Gi-Oh enthusiast who's been stoking the fires of excitement within the gaming community for the past two years through his successful e-commerce venture.

He's amassed an astonishing collection of over 70,000 cards! His passion for the game is contagious, and his dedication to delivering top-notch experiences to fellow enthusiasts is unwavering.

You can find our more about their store on Facebook.

R & B Games, Cards, & Comics

Next we travel north from Charlotte to R & B Games, Cards, & Comics! They are located at 1525 Cinema Dr in Statesville, NC. R&B carries RPGs, board games, card games, Funko Pops, toys, and comics! And they have a great play area!

One thing Karen and Tuna found exciting is that they have packs of old baseball cards! (This might be a Gen X thing, but it brought back memories! Including how ugh the gum was when it was originally made. Can't imagine how it tastes after 20-30 years!)

Check out their event calendar on their Facebook page.

If you can't make it up to Statesville, you can still order from R&B! Take a look at their page.

Ssalesfish Comics

Ssalefish Comics Concord is located at 10099 Weddington Rd Suite 118 in Concord, NC. Ssalefish also has two other stores in NC. Their Winston-Salem store is located at 3232 Silas Creek Parkway Suite 20 in Winston-Salem, NC and they also have a Greensboro location at 1622 Stanley Road Suite 118 in Greensboro, NC.

Ssalefish Comics overlaps the interests of many gamers. They are primarily a comic shop, but also carry collectible toys, graphic novels and some manga publications. (Pro-tip: Schedule your visit around the Speedway's schedule. Take our word for it.)

You can find the Concord store on Facebook: and on their webpage.

FTW Games

Continuing our game store tour, we are again north of Charlotte. FTW Games is located at 112 W Broad St, Statesville in NC. FTW is located in downtown Statesville and the building they are in is AMAZING. Unlike most of our modern world, FTW has kept the original front of the building! You have to walk down the window displays to get to the door. SOOO Cool!

FTW stocks trading card games (like Pokemon and MTG), board games, RPG games, war games (like Warhammer and Star Wars), accessories for gaming (like paints) and they offer by the hour video game play! They have multiple gaming consoles set up in the store—Xbox, PS, and Nintendo Switch! We can see the video games being a huge hit with the kiddos.

Go check them out!

You can find more information and events on their Facebook page. (Tuna is very sad he missed the 40k 10th ed BBQ!)

G2K Games

Today we visit the state to our south! G2K Games - Rock Hill Galleria, SC is located at 2301 Dave Lyle Blvd #130 in Rock Hill, SC. They specialize in video games, especially vintage games and consoles and CCGs like Magic, Pokemon, and others.

But when Nick told us that they have D&D and dice, we really lit up! It's like a nice warm cup of cocoa when you visit your granny. (And we had to change this post from being about a tabletop gamer friendly store to a game store!! Yay! They even have tables set up so you can play in store!)

Their accessories are amazing too. From a D&D coffee mug to this amazing stained glass poster from the Legend of Zelda, you are bound to find something you need.

Go check them out when you wander south!

You can find their events calendar on FB.

Scott’s Collectibles

Next up we have Scott's Collectibles at 942 Cloverleaf Plaza in Kannapolis, NC.

We know there are people who like gaming AND like the sportsball. ;p (Karen is rolling to disbelieve.) Scott's Collectibles is a great spot for you! Or a great spot to get something for the geeks you love!

They buy, sell and trade sports cards and memorabilia, die cast cars, and other autographed memorabilia. They sell card CCGs, like Magic; wargames, like Star Wars and 40k; board games; and a limited selection of RPGs.

Check out what they have in stock on their Facebook page.

Support Charlotte Area Game Stores!

Posted on October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 by Mythic Con

Luck Factory Games

Our first stop along our game store tour is Luck Factory Games. They have LOTS of games you can play! And a selection of games you can purchase!
Luck Factory Games is located in Gibson Mill Market at 305 McGill Ave. N.W., Suite 80, in Concord, NC 28027. (Tuna says it is a really cool place!)

Luck Factory Games was founded in 2021 on the simplicity of fun, good vibes and connection with others. They strive to create an environment where all skill levels of gamers are welcome and encouraged to meet new challenges, make new memories and enjoy some down time with good people. If you don’t know how to play, they’ll teach you. If you don’t have a game group, they’ll help you find one…and offer you some tasty snacks while you play. Yum! Snacks!

In addition to small groups, they also host private parties and events up to 30 people. Go to their website and reserve your table!

Buzz City Games

What do you get when you combine an old bank building with lots of games and puzzles? Buzz City Games! They are located in an old bank building at 4 Union St N in downtown Concord, NC 28025. They still have the big bank vault! (There's a smaller one tucked into a corner by the window as well.)

Buzz City Games has almost everything a gamer could want. Tables to play at, restrooms, refreshments, tons of board games, D&D stuff, RPG stuff, Warhammer stuff, puzzles and squishables! (They were smart and didn't put any beds in there otherwise the gamers would never leave!)

They will help you sell your used games and will give you $5 store credit if you bring back a puzzle you bought from them! (They do have some fun puzzles.) Go check them out. Event calendars and other info can be found on their Facebook page.

Oh and Richard wanted to mention that parking can be a little tricky the first time you drop by. Because they are in downtown, there's not a lot of street parking, but there is a parking garage a block away that is free! (He prefers the parking garage because you don't have to parallel park! :P)

Rebel Base Comics & Toys

Next we highlight a gamer friendly store! Rebel Base Comics & Toys has been a Charlotte staple since 1994. They are located at 701 S Sharon Amity Rd in Charlotte, NC. You will need to head downstairs to find them. (When Karen goes she likes to pretend she's visiting a fellow nerd in their mom's basement. But this is waaay cooler than any mom's basement she's ever been in.)

Rebel Base has an amazing amount of collectibles and they are stocked from floor to ceiling with cool stuff. They also travel to comic conventions, so you may have seen them at Charlotte Comic Con.

Go check out them out! More information and events can be found on their Facebook page.

The Mighty Meeple

This game store is well known in the north side of Charlotte, The Mighty Meeple! If you haven't gone by there, you are missing out. (And no, living on the south side isn't an excuse! 😛 Expand your world! Go north!)

As they are hosting all kinds of tournaments (MTG, 40K, Age of Sigmar, MCP and more), they have a laaaarge play space. We haven't gone in and measured, but we think it may be larger than the actual store? Why you may ask? Because the Mighty Meeple believes in supporting the gamer community. And gamers need space! And check out the refreshments they have while you are there, you won't be disappointed.

Go check the store out at 8440 Pit Stop Ct. in Concord, NC! Its past Concord Mills and on the right.

Check out their Facebook page for events, releases and more.

Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find

Heroes Aren't Hard To Find is the next store we are highlighting. Located at 417 Pecan Ave in Charlotte, Heroes has been a Charlotte staple since 1980! While you won't find any games at Heroes, you will find a huge selection of comics and comic related items. (Nick thinks most of us can agree there is a large overlap of comic lovers and gamers!) Go check them out!

Heroes Aren't Hard to Find also hosts their own convention: Heroes Con! Heroes Con is happening June 14-16, 2024 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Mark your calendars, tickets will be going on sale soon!

You can find more info, including a list of all the cons they are attending, on their webpage.

Comic Monstore

Next store we are highlighting is Comic Monstore! They are located north east of Charlotte at 813 Jake Alexander Blvd S in Salisbury, NC.

How often do you get to play a game in a dungeon themed room?!?!? Comic Monstore has comics, toys, games, gaming accessories, and cards! But they have gone one step further, they have rented the space next door and converted it into dungeon themed gaming rooms! Seriously, you HAVE to check this out! Grab your gaming group and go make a day of it! (Just make sure you leave the bathroom spotless, or the dragon will NOT be happy.)

(Tuna's wallet wants to warn you all about the 50% off table in the back. It is much lighter after Tuna discovered the table.)

Don't forget to check out their Facebook page as well!

Victory Point

Next on our game store tour is Victory Point Game Store in Gastonia! They are located at 2212 Union Rd Suite 600 in Gastonia, NC 28054. Victory Point has to be one of the cleanest game stores we've ever been in! Its so well organized that they don't use the GW stands for their paints, they have their own rack that matches the rest of the store!

One thing to definitely look for while you are there — their dice display. They have high end dice displayed like jewelry on nice stair stepped stands in their glass cabinet. Definitely worth a look and taking one or two for a roll.

They host a lot of card tournaments in the adjoining gaming room. Be sure to check out their calendar on their facebook page.

Your Local Game Store

Today we highlight Your Local Game Store. YLGS is a Charlotte staple for those who live on the east side of Charlotte. If you don't live on the east side, then head to the east side and drop in! They are located at 6908 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd #350 in Mint Hill, NC.

Are you like us and don't have a good place to host a game? Would you like to have a private room to run your game in? YLGS has got you covered! They have several PRIVATE rooms you can reserve (see their webpage for more info)!

They have board games, RPGs, Magic and other card games, Games Workshop products, dice and other things that you didn't know you needed. (Trust us, you NEEEEED them!)

Oh! And if you are looking for a game and don't mind it being used, check out their consignment area. There's some good deals there. (Or if you want, sell something that has been collecting dust on your shelves!)

You can find events on their Facebook page.

Category: Charlotte Area Game Stores