Game Theory

A great store with a large selection of board games, table top games and magic the gathering. They always seem to have an event going which is great for players and makes for a exciting atmosphere. The staff are friendly and are always willing to lend a hand. They are knowledgeable and have great recommendations for new gamers. The only downside is they seem to have slightly higher prices than other stores like this one but I have found I’m willing to pay that price for all the other perks.

Really great place. I love the game selection and the customer service is stellar! I’ve recently gotten into the board gaming hobby and this place has been awesome. They answer all my n00bish questions without being condescending (like some places can be to newcomers). Their prices on games are basically MSRP which is what you expect to find at a brick & mortar store. Sure, Amazon may have it cheaper, but why not support your FLGS when you can? Great selection of games & accessories like sleeves, dice, etc.

Amazing selection. Friendly staff. However prices expensive compared to Gamer’s Armory and Amazon; on par with Barnes and Noble.

Great selection of board games, card games, role playing games, and models. Lots of tables to play at too. Nice atmosphere too. Not a great location, but a good find.

The customer service here has always been amazing. Abe is beyond helpful, funny as hell, extremely knowledgeable. The store itself is always well stocked with games of all sorts of games and books. There are open versions of the games for you to play and try on their multiple tables. Regardless of your level of gaming, you are always welcome. They have a loyalty discount too. They have live events and Friday night magic. Even though there are other game stores closer to where my new home in Clayton is, I will still drive to this store because the people make it worth it.

Great place for gaming get togethers. They are also great about hunting down obscure items for you and shipping is always super fast. They also have any kind of dice you could ever ask for.
I love their game room in the back too!

Games are awesome. Staff is amazing. And the people at the store are all fabulous. Can’t think of a better group of people or place to have so much going on. They improved the space when they moved to Glenwood and it’s just a brighter and more inviting place. Such a variety of games plus they’ll help get it if they don’t have it in stock.
Plus you have Abe. Theres no place like a place with Abe. If you don’t know what an Abe is, check out Game Theory. He’ll make your stay the most fun ever.

In Game Theory… Hummmmm, ok well I guess this place has little in common with Game Theory until second glance or an oblique observation… on an early Saturday Afternoon Near Glenwood Ave. once surrounded by «Jock Sale» Banners you may notice Zero Sum is inapplicable considering, Bonds of Friendship are being Forged like Ancient Steel! Why do you need that kind of Steel? Villains to «Kill» and Worlds to Conquer! That is how I would Overtake the World!
No Chess Boards, No Chess Timers, no «Go»… Plenty of «WAR» and War Strategy!

3 stars because I thought this could actually be a hangout for me. Boo-​hoo.
Although I do like the concept of the place. They have long rows of tables for gamers to sit and play. It’s more of a board game, Role-​playing game, and card game store. Not my cup of tea. I am a different kind of gamer, I still credit them for what they do. Peeps were nice.

Game Theory moved, its now in the Pleasant Valley shopping center to the left of Golfsmith.
Its now HUGE probably the biggest game store in WAKE COUNTY!
huge selection of games from board games, and miniatures to card games and RPG!
Magic the Gathering, card fight, yu gui oh, and of course WoW CCG, and a huge contingent pf D&D, pathfinder and RPGA players.
I am a frequent customer, check out the website for calender of events and regularly scheduled events

If you’re here looking for Perfect Bayesian Equilibrium, Subgame Perfect Nash Equilibrium, or Bargaining Games with decay parameters, you’re probably not in the right place. That’s a different Game Theory, as I learned this semester. And I got an H in that class, so I should know the difference between the two :) .
Game Theory (the store) is quite the interesting place. I like Susan’s description of the location: it’s hidden behind the Harris Teeter, an afterthought in a way.
For starters, if you’re here for casual games, that’s not Game Theory’s thing. The closest I saw among their selection for a «standard» game was Apples to Apples. Game Theory is for people who play more extensive games. Settlers of Catan, Munchkin, Killer Bunnies, etc. They also had a prominent section for things related to Warhammer, D&D, Magic, etc.
Really their primary purpose seems to be the game tables, with nightly game nights for everything from board games to Warhammer. The supplies are in place too, from snacks to coffee, all set up for people to play for the evening. A nice touch, and a good way to keep people there and engaged in their games, and to build community.
Overall, it seems like a nice place. It fits a niche quite well, and the tables were a nice touch. It’s a little too far out of the way for me, but I appreciate its existence.

This place is for hardcore gamers. Maybe I’m a bit ignorant b/​c I don’t play games at all. But my keen judgment deems it «legit». It’s located in the back of the Starbucks where Harris Teeter have all their docking trucks/​dumpsters. It’s as if Harris Teeter grew a benign tumour on its ass and that tumour really liked gaming.
I went twice, looking for a nice board game to play. They had a huge group of what seemed like a RPG group. It smelled bad inside the store. It was a warm day outside in February, so I think their heat was still on. But it smelled like 15 RPG gamers in a small store on a hot day with the heat still on. *shudders*
They do seem very friendly and clearly have lots of repeat customers as everyone seems to know everyone.

Game Theory is a little hidden gem of a game store. It’s at the back of a strip mall, so it’s kind of hard to find.
Some of the games they sell include:
Board games: Descent, Cosmic Encounters, Catan, Talisman, etc.
Role-​playing games: D&D, Hero Games, Pathfinder, Gurps, etc.
Miniature games: Warhammer, Malifaux, Heavy Gear, etc.
Card games: Flux, Gloom, Lunch Money, Killer Bunnies, etc.
Collectable Card games: Magic the Gathering, World of Warcraft, etc.
They also cater to us gaming nerds with a variety of junk food and caffeine laden drinks, all at reasonable prices.
While they have a large variety of gaming materials, they don’t carry a lot of stock. They will however order items for you if they don’t have it. The section they have for their retail stock takes up maybe a third of the store. The rest is open for gaming which is the best thing about this place. They have several tables and a couple of small rooms for customers. They have a weekly schedule which you can find at
So if you’re looking for a place to pick up a new pack of cards, check out the latest D&D manual or sit down with some dice and a few friends, check this place out.