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We’re thrilled to welcome back the Marine Toys for

We’re thrilled to welcome back the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to our RRG Holiday Market this year on December 6th at Triangle Town Center! 🎁 Last year, thanks to our amazing attendees and vendors, we filled two full toy boxes — and we’re aiming to top that in 2025! @marines, @triangletowncenter

This year, in lieu of our “Every Hour on the Hour” giveaways, we’ll be donating all those items directly to Toys for Tots to help make the holidays brighter for local kids in need. ❤️

You can help by purchasing a new, unwrapped toy from one of the awesome stores at Triangle Town or from our vendors! Macy's even has a Toys''R''Us inside!

Admission is free, all ages, and family-friendly.
📍5959 Triangle Town Blvd Raleigh, NC
📅 December 6th 2025
🕐 12pm-5pm
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🎮💙 It’s that time of year again — our annual Extra

🎮💙 It’s that time of year again — our annual Extra Life marathon to benefit Duke Children's Hospital is happening this weekend! Last year, we smashed our BHAG goal and earned a $500 donation from our awesome friends at PayMore Cary — which meant Ryan had to eat a Carolina Reaper pepper live on Facebook while explaining the backstory of Kingdom Hearts! 🌶️😂 @extralife4kids, @ryanmcintee, @duke_childrens

We’re hoping to have just as much fun (and maybe a little less pain) this year — all for an amazing cause!

💯 100% of donations go directly to Duke Children’s Hospital, and no amount is too small.

If you can’t donate, please consider sharing the link to help us spread the word and make a difference for kids in our community. LINK IN BIO!

Let’s game for good! 🎮❤️
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It’s that time of year again! Our 3rd Annual Holid

It’s that time of year again! Our 3rd Annual Holiday Market is back at Triangle Town Center — and this you don't want to miss! 🎅🕹️ @triangletowncenter

Join us December 6th from 12PM–5PM for a day packed with gaming, collectibles, cosplay, and holiday vibes 🎁

🛍️ 80+ vendors bringing the best in retro & modern games, consoles, Pokémon, Funko, retro tech, geeky art, and pop culture treasures — perfect for the gamer or geek on your list (or to treat yourself 👀).

🎮 Freeplay gaming zones
🧝‍♀️ Cosplay runway & contest
🚗 Rad car show (outside)
🎅 Santa photos & kids zone — fun for the whole family!

Located on the first and second floor near Macy’s.

🔥 FREE admission + family friendly
📍 Triangle Town Center | Dec 6 | 12–5PM

Mark your calendars, call your crew, and let’s make this the most epic holiday market yet! 🎄💥
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We had a blast at @superradretrolounge for their g

We had a blast at @superradretrolounge for their grand opening this past weekend! It's packed wall to wall with authentic arcades, pinball machines, retro games, and RAD vibes. The bartenders were incredible and the drinks top shelf! Such nostalgic and unique decor! Stop in for a drink and play some games. 🙌

Located at 106 Glenwood Ave Raleigh, NC
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Raleigh, you showed up BIG time once again! 🙌 Huge

Raleigh, you showed up BIG time once again! 🙌 Huge thanks to everyone who made Hidden Block Party 3 - Halloween Edition such an unforgettable day — our incredible RRG crew (Chase, Ms. Crystal, Will, Miranda, Jason, Samantha (Zoufflé), Julia, Sara, Jayson, and Ryan) for holding it all down and keeping things running smooth.

📸 Link in bio for all photos! Find yourself!

Thank you Khronic Collectibles for all of the Halloween themed activites, from the giant Halloween themed photo booth area, and the Boo Parade to sponsoring cosplay and giveaway prizes.

Massive love to our RRG vendor family for bringing the best games, collectibles, unique creations, and good vibes — you’re the heart of every show. Big shoutout to our hype master DJ Rickey - The Fun Coordinator and Turnabout Players for keeping the energy up with good music.

Special thanks to our cosplay hosts and judges @hauntednova.cos and @inevilable, for running an awesome runway and contest. We had nearly 45+ cosplayers enter! Congrats to all the winners, your creativity shined bright!

And to our amazing food crew — The Naked Empanada, Smash Masters, Hollywood Taco Shop, plus Formula Drinks, Tropical Sno 919, and Yukiya Bakery. 🔥

And of course, a special thanks to our sponsor and host Hidden Block Games and Gateway Plaza — Hidden Block brings so much joy to this community, and we’re proud to call them family. 💙 To our indie dev friends Oak City Indie Games and Triangle Interactive Arts thank you for bringing local devs to showcase their latest games!

🎥 Big thanks to ABC11 WTVD and CBS 17 for coming out to cover the event and sharing the excitement!

Finally — the biggest THANK YOU goes out to the NC gaming and geek community. You continue to show up, support, and remind us why we do this. Thousands of you came through, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Stay tuned once we get the photos and video back from our photographer we'll post them for you!

Next up 👉 we’re heading back to Triangle Town Center for our annual Holiday Market December 6th — can’t wait to see you there! 🎁👾

📸 @jaysongrinder
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Hidden Block Party 3 is this weekend! Come enjoy H

Hidden Block Party 3 is this weekend! Come enjoy Halloween themed activities, massive gaming and geek marketplace with over 50 vendors, live music, cosplay, parade, photobooth, food trucks, Pokémon, and so much more! This is your game and geek community! Free, family-friendly, and all ages welcome!

📸 video by @zackrjohnson

🎃👾 The wait is almost over — Hidden Block Party 3

🎃👾 The wait is almost over — Hidden Block Party 3 - Halloween Edition is THIS Sunday at Gateway Plaza, and our vendor lineup is absolutely STACKED! 🛍️🎮 @hiddenblockgames

We’ve got 50+ amazing gaming, geek, Pokémon, and collectible vendors taking over the plaza — plus an epic day packed with live music, cosplay, food trucks, games, kid zone, and Halloween fun! 👻✨

Here’s the official schedule so you don’t miss a thing:

🕛 12:00 PM – Show kicks off with MC @funcoordinatornc

🎵 12:15 PM – Live Jazz Fusion Video Game Band @turnaboutplayers

🧟1:30 PM – Boo Bash Parade winds through the vendor marketplace — collect beads, candy, and follow the fun led by @khroniccollectibles

👗 2:30 PM – Cosplay Runway & Contest (signup starts at 1:00 PM onsite — look for the cosplay tent and judges to the right of the stage). We will have professional photography to capture all the creativity! Judges: @el.ish.norn, @inevilable, @hauntednova.cos

📸 Don’t forget to hit up the Halloween Photo Booth sponsored by Khronic Collectibles, also to the right of the stage!

Mario Kart World Time Trial Challenge sponsored by @zoufflegg on Switch 2 will be going on in the gaming freeplay area. Prizes given for top times!

Food trucks: The Naked Empanada @nakedempanada , Smash Masters @smashmastersfood , Hollywood Taco Shop @hollywoodtacoshop .

Specialty treats: Tropical Sno 919 @tropicalsno919 , Yukiya Bakery @yukiyabakery , Formula Drinks (energy drinks) @formuladrinks, Mordecai Beverage Company (craft brews and cocktails) @mordecaibevco.

💀 Free entry, family-friendly, and jam-packed with fun — this is the Halloween gaming party you don’t want to miss!
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🎭 COSPLAY CONTEST + RUNWAY THIS WEEKEND! Get read

🎭 COSPLAY CONTEST + RUNWAY THIS WEEKEND! Get ready to strut your stuff at Hidden Block Party 3 - Halloween Edition — our Cosplay Runway & Contest is happening THIS SUNDAY at Gateway Plaza! 👻💥 @hiddenblockgames

All ages and experience levels are welcome — whether your costume is handmade or store-bought, we want to see your creativity shine!

🏆 Prizes: Our awesome panel of judges (@hauntednova.cos, @inevilable, and @el.ish.norn) will crown 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, plus 1 overall kids winner AND 3 Judges’ Choice awards!🎁 Prizes include exclusive gaming merch, vendor goodies, and gift cards!

📸 Professional photography will be on-site, capturing all the action — photos will be posted after the event so you can tag and share your favs.

🧙‍♀️ Costumes must be PG-13 — full rules are available on our website. Link in bio.

So grab your cape, dust off that armor, and come show off your best look at the Hidden Block Party 3 Cosplay Runway! 👑🎮

📸 credit: @caitlinregisterphoto - Hidden Block 2
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