Who We Are
North Carolina's
Biggest Gaming
Organization
We started as a love letter to retro gaming and grew into something way bigger.
Built in the Triangle,
Grown by the Community
Raleigh Retro Gamers is North Carolina's largest gaming events organization, bringing together 25,000+ attendees a year across pop-up markets, shopping centers, museums, parks, and community hubs throughout the Triangle.
We started as a group of people passionate about games, retro hardware, and creating spaces where the community could connect. Over the years, that passion turned into full-scale events with hundreds of vendors, thousands of attendees, and a reputation as the go-to name for gaming culture in NC.
From Triangle Town Center and Moore Square Park to NC museums and the Raleigh Convention Center, if something awesome is happening with games in NC, we're probably behind it.
What We Do
Something for Everyone
Most of our events are free to attend. GGE is ticketed. Whatever the show, there's always something worth showing up for.
Freeplay Gaming
Retro and modern consoles always out and playable. No tokens, no cost, just grab a controller and go.
Tournaments
Smash Bros, fighting games, speedruns, and more. Real prizes and real competition, open to all skill levels.
Cosplay Contests
Pro-hosted runways, judged competitions, and prizes for the best costumes in the Triangle.
Curated Vendors
80+ vendors per event with games, collectibles, art, anime merch, and everything in between.
Panels and Guests
Industry guests, developer talks, content creators, and Q&As at our bigger conventions.
Family Friendly
All ages welcome at every show. Designed to be a safe, welcoming space for the whole family.
Annual Convention
Game & Geek Expo
Our flagship annual convention at the Raleigh Convention Center. Gaming, cosplay, panels, tournaments, celebrity guests, and thousands of geeks under one roof, presented by Hidden Block Games.
Visit GGE
gameandgeekexpo.com
Come Out to the Next Show
All ages, always something to see, and most events are free to get in.