NC Eclectic Esports

Casual Karting at Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom: 4 Person Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2025-09-20 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom, 3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
You don’t have to be a gamer to come have fun in an inclusive, welcoming space.

What, When, Where
A silly Mario Kart World casual competition with no eliminations, cute, pink prizes, and a plushie giveaway.

Every Third Saturday, 2-5 PM

3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC 27707

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Mario Kart World Casual Competition Starts

5 PM: Event ends; Hand out cute, pink prizes and plushie giveaway

Event Description

Ready to race? Jump into Casual Karting, a no-pressure Mario Kart World hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. We got cute, pink prizes for our top players and a plushie giveaway for our community. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Karting.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR KART: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Kart World casual competition. Paid ticket holders get a guaranteed player spot. We reserve 8 player spots for free ticket holders and more player spots might be available depending on attendance. Free ticket holders are not guaranteed a player spot, but you do get priority over walk-ins. After 2:30 PM paid ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

3, 2, 1, RACE: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four with easy CPUS on three random tracks. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 25 minutes.

NEXT LAP: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. Score high enough and you could win one of our top player prizes at the end of the event. For anyone not in the top four, we do a plushie giveaway as thanks for being a part of our community.

Rule Set

All matches are played in the following ruleset:

3-4 Players

150 CC

Normal Items

Easy CPUs

3 Random Tracks

Additional Info
How we’re better than traditional tournaments or free play

Our event system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and they get to play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

All prizes are provided by NC Eclectic Esports.

1st Place Prize

NC Eclectic Esports T-Shirt

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

1st Place Pin

2nd Place Prize

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

2nd Place Pin

3rd Place Prize

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

3rd Place Pin

4th Place Prize

4th Place Pin

Plushie Giveaway

One player that isn’t in the top 4 will get a plushie as a prize

Physical Accessibility

Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom has a nearby parking lot. It is located on the second floor and has an elevator on one side of its building.

Bathrooms

Gizmos Brew Works – Durham Taproom has separate male and female bathrooms with changing tables. There are no family, gender-neutral, or single-occupancy options. If you feel unsafe, let us know, and we’ll go with you to the bathroom you’re most comfortable using.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

Early Bird Discount Ends:

Types of Tickets

Community Member
For anyone that wants to be part of the fun. Player spots with this ticket aren’t guaranteed and are first-come, first-served during check-in based on availability. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a collectible sticker exclusive to this tier and a guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out, collectible button exclusive to this tier, and guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.

There are 24 total player spots for this event. Paid tickets secures your player spot. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event. There are unlimited spectator spots.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com

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Casual Chaos, Spooky Edition at Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom: 4 Person Silly Smash Bros. Ultimate Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2025-10-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom, 3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
You don’t have to be a gamer to come have fun in an inclusive, welcoming space.

What, When, Where
A silly Smash Bros. Ultimate casual competition with items on, no eliminations, cute, pink prizes, and a plushie giveaway.

Every First Saturday, 3-5 PM

3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC 27707

Schedule

3 PM: Check-in opens up

3:30 PM: Smash Ultimate Casual Competition Starts

5 PM: Event ends; Hand out cute, pink prizes and plushie giveaway

Event Description

Ready to brawl? Jump into Casual Chaos, a no-pressure Smash Bros. Ultimate hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. We got cute, pink prizes for our top players and a plushie giveaway for our community. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Chaos.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER: Before 3:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Smash Bros. Ultimate casual competition. Paid ticket holders get a guaranteed player spot. We reserve 8 player spots for free ticket holders and more player spots might be available depending on attendance. Free ticket holders are not guaranteed a player spot, but you do get priority over walk-ins. After 3:30 PM paid ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

READY, GO: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in groups of three to four. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 20 minutes.

NEW CHALLENGER: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. Score high enough and you could win one of our top player prizes at the end of the event. For anyone not in the top four, we do a plushie giveaway as thanks for being a part of our community.

Silly Game Modes

Any of the following silly game modes may be picked randomly at the start of each round and each game mode lasts 4 minutes long. No game mode will be repeated. In the final round we will end with the Final Smash game mode.

Seasonal Game Mode
Each season we pull out a different game mode inspired by them.

Winter (December, January, February): Everything’s getting colder and the wind’s picking up.

Spring (March, April, May): It’s time to hop around and enjoy all the emerging greenery.

Summer (June, July, August): Everyone is spewing flames and the temperature is only going up from there.

Fall (September, October, November): The leaves are falling and the ground’s full of surprises ready to trip you up.

Bounce House
Get ready to fly around! Use bumpers and super launch stars to send your opponents flying into the stratosphere.

Final Smash
Pick whoever you think has the coolest final smash and be the first to fill up your smash meter!

Footsies
Every hit is a gamble with only 10 stamina to work with! Land a strike, but be careful, or someone else might catch you back.

Hot Potato
The bomb’s ticking, but who will it explode on? The game will spawn in sticky bombs that players can hurl at each other. Dodge, aim, and pass the bomb before it’s too late. Just don’t be the one caught holding it when it blows!

King of the Hill
Try and secure a precious 1-UP before your enemies can knock it out of your hands!

Minion Master
Assist Trophies are dropping! Grab them first, control the battlefield, and defeat your opponents’ assists for extra points.

Pokémon Trainer
There’s wild Pokémon everywhere! Grab all the poke balls you can and hope you get a master ball for one of those amazing legendaries.

Rampage
The bigger, the better! Start large and collect mushrooms to grow to gigantic proportions and crush your foes in this wild, destruction-filled battle inspired by the classic videogame Rampage.

Salute The Sun
Hotheads are your key to victory! Hit them to make them bigger, then use your character’s reflector or Franklin Badges to take control and set your opponents ablaze.

Smash for Ants
You’re the size of a ant and can barely jump! Try and knock your opponents off stage where they can’t recover, but watch out for mini-mushrooms that make you even weaker.

Additional Info
How we’re better than traditional tournaments or free play

Our event system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and they get to play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

All prizes are provided by NC Eclectic Esports.

1st Place Prize

NC Eclectic Esports T-Shirt

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

1st Place Pin

2nd Place Prize

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

2nd Place Pin

3rd Place Prize

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

3rd Place Pin

4th Place Prize

4th Place Pin

Plushie Giveaway

One player that isn’t in the top 4 will get a plushie as a prize

Physical Accessibility

Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom has a nearby parking lot. It is located on the second floor and has an elevator on one side of its building.

Bathrooms

Gizmos Brew Works – Durham Taproom has separate male and female bathrooms with changing tables. There are no family, gender-neutral, or single-occupancy options. If you feel unsafe, let us know, and we’ll go with you to the bathroom you’re most comfortable using.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

Costume Contest 🎃

Featuring a costume contest only for October! Show up in your spoopiest outfit and win some candy by getting the most votes throughout the event.

Types of Tickets

Community Member
For anyone that wants to be part of the fun. Player spots with this ticket aren’t guaranteed and are first-come, first-served during check-in based on availability. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a collectible sticker exclusive to this tier and a guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out, collectible button exclusive to this tier, and guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.

Community Sponsor
For those who want to celebrate an important milestone with us! This ticket comes with a public shout-out, the event named in your honor, and we’ll email you to create a set of custom rules.

There are 24 total player spots for this event. Paid tickets secures your player spot. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event. There are unlimited spectator spots.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can use our contact form.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

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Casual Karting, Spooky Edition at Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom: 4 Person Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2025-10-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom, 3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
You don’t have to be a gamer to come have fun in an inclusive, welcoming space.

What, When, Where
A silly Mario Kart World casual competition with no eliminations, cute, pink prizes, and a plushie giveaway.

Every Third Saturday, 2-5 PM

3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC 27707

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Mario Kart World Casual Competition Starts

5 PM: Event ends; Hand out cute, pink prizes and plushie giveaway

Event Description

Ready to race? Jump into Casual Karting, a no-pressure Mario Kart World hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. We got cute, pink prizes for our top players and a plushie giveaway for our community. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Karting.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR KART: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Kart World casual competition. Paid ticket holders get a guaranteed player spot. We reserve 8 player spots for free ticket holders and more player spots might be available depending on attendance. Free ticket holders are not guaranteed a player spot, but you do get priority over walk-ins. After 2:30 PM paid ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

3, 2, 1, RACE: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four with easy CPUS on three random tracks. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 25 minutes.

NEXT LAP: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. Score high enough and you could win one of our top player prizes at the end of the event. For anyone not in the top four, we do a plushie giveaway as thanks for being a part of our community.

Rule Set

All matches are played in the following ruleset:

3-4 Players

150 CC

Normal Items

Easy CPUs

3 Random Tracks

Additional Info
How we’re better than traditional tournaments or free play

Our event system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and they get to play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

All prizes are provided by NC Eclectic Esports.

1st Place Prize

NC Eclectic Esports T-Shirt

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

1st Place Pin

2nd Place Prize

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

2nd Place Pin

3rd Place Prize

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

3rd Place Pin

4th Place Prize

4th Place Pin

Plushie Giveaway

One player that isn’t in the top 4 will get a plushie as a prize

Physical Accessibility

Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom has a nearby parking lot. It is located on the second floor and has an elevator on one side of its building.

Bathrooms

Gizmos Brew Works – Durham Taproom has separate male and female bathrooms with changing tables. There are no family, gender-neutral, or single-occupancy options. If you feel unsafe, let us know, and we’ll go with you to the bathroom you’re most comfortable using.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

Costume Contest 🎃

Featuring a costume contest only for October! Show up in your spoopiest outfit and win some candy by getting the most votes throughout the event.

Types of Tickets

Community Member
For anyone that wants to be part of the fun. Player spots with this ticket aren’t guaranteed and are first-come, first-served during check-in based on availability. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a collectible sticker exclusive to this tier and a guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out, collectible button exclusive to this tier, and guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.

Community Sponsor
For those who want to celebrate an important milestone with us! This ticket comes with a public shout-out, the event named in your honor, and we’ll email you to create a set of custom rules.

There are 24 total player spots for this event. Paid tickets secures your player spot. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event. There are unlimited spectator spots.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com

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Casual Karting, Charity Edition at Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom: 4 Person Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2025-11-15 14:00 - 17:00 | Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom, 3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
You don’t have to be a gamer to come have fun in an inclusive, welcoming space.

What, When, Where
A silly Mario Kart World casual competition with no eliminations, cute, pink prizes, and a plushie giveaway.

Every Third Saturday, 2-5 PM

3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC 27707

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Mario Kart World Casual Competition Starts

5 PM: Event ends; Hand out cute, pink prizes and plushie giveaway

Event Description

Ready to race? Jump into Casual Karting, a no-pressure Mario Kart World hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. We got cute, pink prizes for our top players and a plushie giveaway for our community. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Karting.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR KART: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Kart World casual competition. Paid ticket holders get a guaranteed player spot. We reserve 8 player spots for free ticket holders and more player spots might be available depending on attendance. Free ticket holders are not guaranteed a player spot, but you do get priority over walk-ins. After 2:30 PM paid ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

3, 2, 1, RACE: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four with easy CPUS on three random tracks. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 25 minutes.

NEXT LAP: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. Score high enough and you could win one of our top player prizes at the end of the event. For anyone not in the top four, we do a plushie giveaway as thanks for being a part of our community.

Rule Set

All matches are played in the following ruleset:

3-4 Players

150 CC

Normal Items

Easy CPUs

3 Random Tracks

Additional Info
How we’re better than traditional tournaments or free play

Our event system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and they get to play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

All prizes are provided by NC Eclectic Esports.

1st Place Prize

NC Eclectic Esports T-Shirt

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

1st Place Pin

2nd Place Prize

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

2nd Place Pin

3rd Place Prize

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

3rd Place Pin

4th Place Prize

4th Place Pin

Plushie Giveaway

One player that isn’t in the top 4 will get a plushie as a prize

Physical Accessibility

Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom has a nearby parking lot. It is located on the second floor and has an elevator on one side of its building.

Bathrooms

Gizmos Brew Works – Durham Taproom has separate male and female bathrooms with changing tables. There are no family, gender-neutral, or single-occupancy options. If you feel unsafe, let us know, and we’ll go with you to the bathroom you’re most comfortable using.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

Fundraiser

Featuring a fundraiser only for November! 10% of all ticket and merchandise sales in November will be donated to A Place At The Table.

Types of Tickets

Community Member
For anyone that wants to be part of the fun. Player spots with this ticket aren’t guaranteed and are first-come, first-served during check-in based on availability. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a collectible sticker exclusive to this tier and a guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out, collectible button exclusive to this tier, and guaranteed player spot. There are 16 paid player spots for this event.

Community Sponsor
For those who want to celebrate an important milestone with us! This ticket comes with a public shout-out, the event named in your honor, and we’ll email you to create a set of custom rules.

There are 24 total player spots for this event. Paid tickets secures your player spot. We reserve at least 8 free player spots for the event. There are unlimited spectator spots.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

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Casual Karting, Holiday Edition at Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom: Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2025-12-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom, 3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A Mario Kart World video game casual competition with no eliminations, cute pink prizes, trivia, Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass.

Every Third Saturday, 2-5 PM

3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC 27707

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Mario Kart World Casual Competition Starts

5 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to race? Jump into Casual Karting, a no-pressure Mario Kart World hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Karting.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR KART: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Kart World casual competition. Paid ticket holders get a guaranteed player spot. We reserve 8 player spots for free ticket holders and more player spots might be available depending on attendance. Free ticket holders are not guaranteed a player spot, but you do get priority over walk-ins. After 2:30 PM paid ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

3, 2, 1, RACE: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four with easy CPUS on three random tracks. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 25 minutes.

NEXT LAP: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. Score high enough and you could win one of our top player prizes at the end of the event. For anyone not in the top four, we do a plushie giveaway as thanks for being a part of our community.

Rule Set

All matches are played in the following ruleset:

3-4 Players

150 CC

Normal Items

Easy CPUs

3 Random Tracks

Additional Info
How are casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

All prizes are provided by NC Eclectic Esports.

1st Place Prize

NC Eclectic Esports T-Shirt

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

1st Place Pin

2nd Place Prize

Kawaii snack

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

2nd Place Pin

3rd Place Prize

Collectible NC Eclectic Esports sticker

3rd Place Pin

4th Place Prize

4th Place Pin

Plushie Giveaway

One player that isn’t in the top 4 will get a plushie as a prize

Physical Accessibility

Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom has a nearby parking lot. It is located on the second floor and has an elevator on one side of its building.

Bathrooms

Gizmos Brew Works – Durham Taproom has separate male and female bathrooms with changing tables. There are no family, gender-neutral, or single-occupancy options. If you feel unsafe, let us know, and we’ll go with you to the bathroom you’re most comfortable using.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax on your own or play alongside your kids. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

Ugly Sweater Competition

Featuring an ugly sweater contest only for December! Show up in your most festive clothes and win some candy.

Types of Tickets

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out and guaranteed player spot.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a guaranteed player spot.

Community Member
For anyone who wants to be part of the fun. We offer a limited number of reduced-cost tickets to try out our events.

There are 24 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators, trivia players, and video game enthusiasts.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com

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Casual Karting at Gizmo Brew Works Durham Taproom: Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2026-01-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom, 3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC, 27707, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A Mario Kart World video game casual competition with no eliminations, cute pink prizes, trivia, Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass.

Every Third Saturday, 2-5 PM

3109 Shannon Rd #201, Durham, NC 27707

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Mario Kart World Casual Competition Starts

5 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to race? Jump into Casual Karting, a no-pressure Mario Kart World hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Karting.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR KART: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Kart World casual competition. Paid ticket holders get a guaranteed player spot. We reserve 8 player spots for free ticket holders and more player spots might be available depending on attendance. Free ticket holders are not guaranteed a player spot, but you do get priority over walk-ins. After 2:30 PM paid ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

3, 2, 1, RACE: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four with easy CPUS on three random tracks. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 25 minutes.

NEXT LAP: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. Score high enough and you could win one of our top player prizes at the end of the event. For anyone not in the top four, we do a plushie giveaway as thanks for being a part of our community.

Rule Set

All matches are played in the following ruleset:

3-4 Players

150 CC

Normal Items

Easy CPUs

3 Random Tracks

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Collectible Tickets & Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

Gizmo Brew Works – Durham Taproom has a nearby parking lot. It is located on the second floor and has an elevator on one side of its building.

Bathrooms

Gizmos Brew Works – Durham Taproom has separate male and female bathrooms with changing tables. There are no family, gender-neutral, or single-occupancy options. If you feel unsafe, let us know, and we’ll go with you to the bathroom you’re most comfortable using.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax on your own or play alongside your kids. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

Types of Tickets

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out and guaranteed player spot.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a guaranteed player spot.

Community Member
For anyone who wants to be part of the fun. We offer a limited number of reduced-cost tickets to try out our events.

There are 24 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators, trivia players, and video game enthusiasts.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

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Casual Karting at Transfer Co. Food Hall: Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2026-02-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A Mario Kart World video game casual competition with no eliminations, cute pink prizes, trivia, Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass.

Every Fourth Sunday, 2-5 PM at the Ballroom Entrance

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Mario Kart World Casual Competition Starts

5 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to race? Jump into Casual Karting, a no-pressure Mario Kart World hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Karting.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR KART: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Kart World casual competition. Paid ticket holders get a guaranteed player spot. We reserve 8 player spots for free ticket holders and more player spots might be available depending on attendance. Free ticket holders are not guaranteed a player spot, but you do get priority over walk-ins. After 2:30 PM paid ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

3, 2, 1, RACE: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four with easy CPUS on three random tracks. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 25 minutes.

NEXT LAP: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. Score high enough and you could win one of our top player prizes at the end of the event. For anyone not in the top four, we do a plushie giveaway as thanks for being a part of our community.

Rule Set

All matches are played in the following ruleset:

3-4 Players

150 CC

Normal Items

Easy CPUs

3 Random Tracks

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Collectible Tickets & Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

Transfer Co. Food Hall has a nearby parking lot with ADA spaces and accessible doors.

Bathrooms

Transfer Co. Food Hall has separate male and female bathrooms. If you feel unsafe, let us know, and we’ll go with you to the bathroom you’re most comfortable using.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax on your own or play alongside your kids. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

Types of Tickets

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out and guaranteed player spot.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a guaranteed player spot.

Community Member
For anyone who wants to be part of the fun. We offer a limited number of reduced-cost tickets to try out our events.

There are 24 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators, trivia players, and video game enthusiasts.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

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NC Eclectic Esports at Raleigh Retro Gamers Triangle Town Market
2026-02-28 12:00 - 17:00 | North Carolina
What, When, Where

We’ll be vending and playing games at Raleigh Retro Gamers Triangle Town Market featuring a cosplay competition, tournaments, and a ton of fun.

Saturday February 28, 12-5 PM

5959 Triangle Town Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27616

You can learn more about this event and Raleigh Retro Gamers here.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

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Casual Chaos at Clouds Brewing Raleigh Taproom: Smash Bros. Ultimate Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2026-03-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Clouds Brewing Raleigh Taproom, 1233 Front St, Raleigh, NC, 27609, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A Smash Bros. Ultimate video game casual competition with no eliminations, cute pink prizes, trivia, Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass.

Every First Saturday, 3-5 PM

1233 Front St, Raleigh, NC 27609

Schedule

3 PM: Check-in opens up

3:30 PM: Smash Ultimate Casual Competition Starts

5 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to brawl? Jump into Casual Chaos, a no-pressure Smash Bros. Ultimate hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Chaos.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER: Before 3:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Smash Bros. Ultimate casual competition. After 3:30 PM ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

READY, GO: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in groups of three to four. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 20 minutes.

NEW CHALLENGER: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. At the end of the event you can turn in your tickets for prizes or hold onto them for something bigger.

Silly Game Modes

Any of the following silly game modes may be picked randomly at the start of each round and each game mode lasts 4 minutes long. No game mode will be repeated. In the final round we will end with the Final Smash game mode.

Seasonal Game Mode
Each season we pull out a different game mode inspired by them.

Winter (December, January, February): Everything’s getting colder and the wind’s picking up.

Spring (March, April, May): It’s time to hop around and enjoy all the emerging greenery.

Summer (June, July, August): Everyone is spewing flames and the temperature is only going up from there.

Fall (September, October, November): The leaves are falling and the ground’s full of surprises ready to trip you up.

Bounce House
Get ready to fly around! Use bumpers and super launch stars to send your opponents flying into the stratosphere.

Final Smash
Pick whoever you think has the coolest final smash and be the first to fill up your smash meter!

Footsies
Every hit is a gamble with only 10 stamina to work with! Land a strike, but be careful, or someone else might catch you back.

Hot Potato
The bomb’s ticking, but who will it explode on? The game will spawn in sticky bombs that players can hurl at each other. Dodge, aim, and pass the bomb before it’s too late. Just don’t be the one caught holding it when it blows!

King of the Hill
Try and secure a precious 1-UP before your enemies can knock it out of your hands!

Minion Master
Assist Trophies are dropping! Grab them first, control the battlefield, and defeat your opponents’ assists for extra points.

Pokémon Trainer
There’s wild Pokémon everywhere! Grab all the poke balls you can and hope you get a master ball for one of those amazing legendaries.

Rampage
The bigger, the better! Start large and collect mushrooms to grow to gigantic proportions and crush your foes in this wild, destruction-filled battle inspired by the classic videogame Rampage.

Salute The Sun
Hotheads are your key to victory! Hit them to make them bigger, then use your character’s reflector or Franklin Badges to take control and set your opponents ablaze.

Smash for Ants
You’re the size of a ant and can barely jump! Try and knock your opponents off stage where they can’t recover, but watch out for mini-mushrooms that make you even weaker.

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

Clouds Brewing Raleigh Taproom has a nearby parking lot, but no automatic door.

Bathrooms

Clouds Brewing Raleigh Taproom has a single occupancy bathroom.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

Types of Tickets

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out and guaranteed player spot.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a guaranteed player spot.

Community Member
For anyone who wants to be part of the fun. We offer a limited number of reduced-cost tickets to try out our events.

There are 24 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators, trivia players, and video game enthusiasts.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

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Casual Chaos at Bricks & Minifigs Durham: Smash Bros. Ultimate Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Bricks & Minifigs – Durham, 3823 Guess Rd., Suite R, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A Smash Bros. Ultimate video game casual competition with no eliminations, cute pink prizes, Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass.

Sunday March 8, 2-4 PM

3823 Guess Rd., Suite R, Durham, NC 27705

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Smash Ultimate Casual Competition Starts

4 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to brawl? Jump into Casual Chaos, a no-pressure Smash Bros. Ultimate hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Chaos.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER: Before 3:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Smash Bros. Ultimate casual competition. After 3:30 PM ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

READY, GO: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in groups of three to four. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 20 minutes.

NEW CHALLENGER: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. At the end of the event you can turn in your tickets for prizes or hold onto them for something bigger.

Silly Game Modes

Any of the following silly game modes may be picked randomly at the start of each round and each game mode lasts 4 minutes long. No game mode will be repeated. In the final round we will end with the Final Smash game mode.

Seasonal Game Mode
Each season we pull out a different game mode inspired by them.

Winter (December, January, February): Everything’s getting colder and the wind’s picking up.

Spring (March, April, May): It’s time to hop around and enjoy all the emerging greenery.

Summer (June, July, August): Everyone is spewing flames and the temperature is only going up from there.

Fall (September, October, November): The leaves are falling and the ground’s full of surprises ready to trip you up.

Bounce House
Get ready to fly around! Use bumpers and super launch stars to send your opponents flying into the stratosphere.

Final Smash
Pick whoever you think has the coolest final smash and be the first to fill up your smash meter!

Footsies
Every hit is a gamble with only 10 stamina to work with! Land a strike, but be careful, or someone else might catch you back.

Hot Potato
The bomb’s ticking, but who will it explode on? The game will spawn in sticky bombs that players can hurl at each other. Dodge, aim, and pass the bomb before it’s too late. Just don’t be the one caught holding it when it blows!

King of the Hill
Try and secure a precious 1-UP before your enemies can knock it out of your hands!

Minion Master
Assist Trophies are dropping! Grab them first, control the battlefield, and defeat your opponents’ assists for extra points.

Pokémon Trainer
There’s wild Pokémon everywhere! Grab all the poke balls you can and hope you get a master ball for one of those amazing legendaries.

Rampage
The bigger, the better! Start large and collect mushrooms to grow to gigantic proportions and crush your foes in this wild, destruction-filled battle inspired by the classic videogame Rampage.

Salute The Sun
Hotheads are your key to victory! Hit them to make them bigger, then use your character’s reflector or Franklin Badges to take control and set your opponents ablaze.

Smash for Ants
You’re the size of a ant and can barely jump! Try and knock your opponents off stage where they can’t recover, but watch out for mini-mushrooms that make you even weaker.

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

Bricks & Minifigs Durham has a nearby parking lot, but no automatic door.

Bathrooms

Bricks & Minifigs Durham has a single occupancy bathroom.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Tickets

Types of Tickets

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out and guaranteed player spot.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a guaranteed player spot.

Community Member
For anyone who wants to be part of the fun. We offer a limited number of reduced-cost tickets to try out our events.

There are 16 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators and video game enthusiasts.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

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Casual Karting at Transfer Co. Food Hall: Mario Kart World Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2026-03-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Transfer Co. Food Hall, 500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A Mario Kart World video game casual competition with no eliminations, cute pink prizes, trivia, Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass.

Every Fourth Sunday, 2-5 PM at the Ballroom Entrance

500 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Mario Kart World Casual Competition Starts

5 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to race? Jump into Casual Karting, a no-pressure Mario Kart World hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Karting.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR KART: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Kart World casual competition. After 2:30 PM ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

3, 2, 1, RACE: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four with easy CPUS on three random tracks. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 25 minutes.

NEXT LAP: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. At the end of the event you can turn in your tickets for prizes or hold onto them for something bigger.

Rule Set

All matches are played in the following ruleset:

3-4 Players

150 CC

Normal Items

Easy CPUs

3 Random Tracks

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Collectible Tickets & Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

Transfer Co. Food Hall has a nearby parking lot with ADA spaces and accessible doors.

Bathrooms

Transfer Co. Food Hall has separate male and female bathrooms. If you feel unsafe, let us know, and we’ll go with you to the bathroom you’re most comfortable using.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax on your own or play alongside your kids. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

Participation in our plushie giveaway does not require any monetary purchase and no amount of money spent increases a person’s odds of winning the plushie giveaway.

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

Types of Tickets

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out and guaranteed player spot.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a guaranteed player spot.

Community Member
For anyone who wants to be part of the fun. We offer a limited number of reduced-cost tickets to try out our events.

There are 16 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators, trivia players, and video game enthusiasts.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

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Smash Out Hate at LGBT Center of Raleigh: Super Smash Bros. Fundraiser
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | North Carolina
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A Smash Bros. video game casual competition across the n64, GameCube, Wii U, and Switch with no eliminations, prizes, and a 50/50 fundraiser for the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Saturday 4-11-26, 2-4 PM

128 E Cabarrus St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Smash Casual Competition Starts

4 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to brawl for good? Join Smash Out Hate, a no-pressure Smash Bros. fundraiser where you can play, laugh, and take it easy while supporting a good cause!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and let’s Smash Out Hate together!

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Smash Bros. casual competition. After 2:30 PM ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

READY, GO: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in groups of three to four. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 20 minutes.

NEW CHALLENGER: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you and as often as possible on a different console. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. At the end of the event you can turn in your tickets for prizes or hold onto them for something bigger.

Silly Game Modes

We will be playing across all ages of Smash Bros. including the N64, GameCube, Wii U, and Switch 2. Each console will have its own silly game mode using available items, stages and custom modes.

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

The LGBT Center of Raleigh has street level parking and is across from a parking deck. The space is ADA accessible and has ramps.

Bathrooms

The LGBT Center of Raleigh has two single occupancy bathrooms.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Tickets

Types of Tickets

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out and guaranteed player spot.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a guaranteed player spot.

There are 48 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators. 50% of ticket sales will go to the LGBT Center of Raleigh.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

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Gaming at the Raleigh Market
2026-04-12 09:00 - 17:00 | The Raleigh Market, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

April 12th, Sunday, 9am – 5pm, Outside

4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Join our pop-up video game inspired shop bringing casual play and community together at the Raleigh Market almost every Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Stop by to jump into some fun video games, try our monthly mission, and browse our collection of cute merch. Whether you’re looking to play for a bit or pick something up, we offer a space to hang out, have fun, and be part of the local video game community.

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Casual Chaos at Bricks & Minifigs Durham: Smash Bros. Ultimate Casual Video Game Competition, All Ages Welcome
2026-04-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Bricks & Minifigs – Durham, 3823 Guess Rd., Suite R, Durham, NC, 27705, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A Smash Bros. Ultimate video game casual competition with no eliminations, cute pink prizes, trivia, Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass.

Sunday April 19, 2-4 PM

3823 Guess Rd., Suite R, Durham, NC 27705

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Smash Ultimate Casual Competition Starts

4 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to brawl? Jump into Casual Chaos, a no-pressure Smash Bros. Ultimate hangout where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events – we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Chaos.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Smash Bros. Ultimate casual competition. After 2:30 PM ticket holders forfeit their player spot.

READY, GO: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in groups of three to four. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 20 minutes.

NEW CHALLENGER: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. At the end of the event you can turn in your tickets for prizes or hold onto them for something bigger.

Silly Game Modes

Any of the following silly game modes may be picked randomly at the start of each round and each game mode lasts 4 minutes long. No game mode will be repeated. In the final round we will end with the Final Smash game mode.

Seasonal Game Mode
Each season we pull out a different game mode inspired by them.

Winter (December, January, February): Everything’s getting colder and the wind’s picking up.

Spring (March, April, May): It’s time to hop around and enjoy all the emerging greenery.

Summer (June, July, August): Everyone is spewing flames and the temperature is only going up from there.

Fall (September, October, November): The leaves are falling and the ground’s full of surprises ready to trip you up.

Bounce House
Get ready to fly around! Use bumpers and super launch stars to send your opponents flying into the stratosphere.

Final Smash
Pick whoever you think has the coolest final smash and be the first to fill up your smash meter!

Footsies
Every hit is a gamble with only 10 stamina to work with! Land a strike, but be careful, or someone else might catch you back.

Hot Potato
The bomb’s ticking, but who will it explode on? The game will spawn in sticky bombs that players can hurl at each other. Dodge, aim, and pass the bomb before it’s too late. Just don’t be the one caught holding it when it blows!

King of the Hill
Try and secure a precious 1-UP before your enemies can knock it out of your hands!

Minion Master
Assist Trophies are dropping! Grab them first, control the battlefield, and defeat your opponents’ assists for extra points.

Pokémon Trainer
There’s wild Pokémon everywhere! Grab all the poke balls you can and hope you get a master ball for one of those amazing legendaries.

Rampage
The bigger, the better! Start large and collect mushrooms to grow to gigantic proportions and crush your foes in this wild, destruction-filled battle inspired by the classic videogame Rampage.

Salute The Sun
Hotheads are your key to victory! Hit them to make them bigger, then use your character’s reflector or Franklin Badges to take control and set your opponents ablaze.

Smash for Ants
You’re the size of a ant and can barely jump! Try and knock your opponents off stage where they can’t recover, but watch out for mini-mushrooms that make you even weaker.

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

Bricks & Minifigs Durham has a nearby parking lot, but no automatic door.

Bathrooms

Bricks & Minifigs Durham has a single occupancy bathroom.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Tickets

Types of Tickets

Community Backer
For those who love what we do! This ticket comes with a public shout-out and guaranteed player spot.

Community Supporter
For those who want to help keep our events going. This ticket comes with a guaranteed player spot.

Community Member
For anyone who wants to be part of the fun. We offer a limited number of reduced-cost tickets to try out our events.

There are 16 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators and video game enthusiasts. If you have any issues purchasing a ticket please contact us at hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

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Y'all Means All NC Beer Festival
2026-04-25 12:00 - 17:00 | Raleigh Brewing Company, 3709 Neil St, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

Join us on Saturday April 25th for the Y’all Means All NC Beer Festival at Raleigh Brewing Company in Raleigh. An inclusive festival supporting our local LGBT community. We’ll have plenty of video games to play and cute merch to collect.

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Gaming At The Raleigh Market
2026-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | The Raleigh Market, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

April 26th, Sunday, 9am – 5pm, Outside

4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Join our pop-up video game inspired shop bringing casual play and community together at the Raleigh Market almost every Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Stop by to jump into some fun video games, try our monthly mission, and browse our collection of cute merch. Whether you’re looking to play for a bit or pick something up, we offer a space to hang out, have fun, and be part of the local video game community.

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Gaming at the Raleigh Market
2026-05-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 | The Raleigh Market, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

Every 1st through 3rd Sunday, 9am – 5pm, Outside

4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Join our pop-up video game inspired shop bringing casual play and community together at the Raleigh Market almost every Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Stop by to jump into some fun video games, try our monthly mission, join our casual competitions in the afternoon, and browse our collection of cute merch. Whether you’re looking to play for a bit or pick something up, we offer a space to hang out, have fun, and be part of the local video game community.

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Casual Chaos: Smash Bros. Ultimate Video Game Party, All Ages Welcome
2026-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | The Raleigh Market, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A relaxed Smash Bros. video game party with no eliminations, side quests, and plenty of chances to laugh, connect, and have fun.

Every First Sunday, 2-4 PM, Outside, Spot To Be Determined

4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Smash Ultimate Casual Competition Starts

4 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to brawl? Jump into Casual Chaos, a no-pressure Smash Bros. Ultimate video game party where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events, we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Chaos.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Smash Bros. Ultimate casual competition. After 2:30 PM ticket holders forfeit their spot.

READY, GO: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in groups of three to four. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 10 minutes.

NEW CHALLENGER: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. At the end of the event you can turn in your tickets for prizes or hold onto them for something bigger.

Silly Game Modes

Any of the following silly game modes may be picked randomly at the start of each round and each game mode lasts 4 minutes long. No game mode will be repeated. In the final round we will end with the Final Smash game mode.

Seasonal Game Mode
Each season we pull out a different game mode inspired by them.

Winter (December, January, February): Everything’s getting colder and the wind’s picking up.

Spring (March, April, May): It’s time to hop around and enjoy all the emerging greenery.

Summer (June, July, August): Everyone is spewing flames and the temperature is only going up from there.

Fall (September, October, November): The leaves are falling and the ground’s full of surprises ready to trip you up.

Bounce House
Get ready to fly around! Use bumpers and super launch stars to send your opponents flying into the stratosphere.

Final Smash
Pick whoever you think has the coolest final smash and be the first to fill up your smash meter!

Footsies
Every hit is a gamble with only 10 stamina to work with! Land a strike, but be careful, or someone else might catch you back.

Hot Potato
The bomb’s ticking, but who will it explode on? The game will spawn in sticky bombs that players can hurl at each other. Dodge, aim, and pass the bomb before it’s too late. Just don’t be the one caught holding it when it blows!

King of the Hill
Try and secure a precious 1-UP before your enemies can knock it out of your hands!

Minion Master
Assist Trophies are dropping! Grab them first, control the battlefield, and defeat your opponents’ assists for extra points.

Pokémon Trainer
There’s wild Pokémon everywhere! Grab all the poke balls you can and hope you get a master ball for one of those amazing legendaries.

Rampage
The bigger, the better! Start large and collect mushrooms to grow to gigantic proportions and crush your foes in this wild, destruction-filled battle inspired by the classic videogame Rampage.

Salute The Sun
Hotheads are your key to victory! Hit them to make them bigger, then use your character’s reflector or Franklin Badges to take control and set your opponents ablaze.

Smash for Ants
You’re the size of a ant and can barely jump! Try and knock your opponents off stage where they can’t recover, but watch out for mini-mushrooms that make you even weaker.

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

The Raleigh Market has two parking lots with both having ADA parking spots.

Bathrooms

The Raleigh Market has a large bathroom building near the education and commercial buildings.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax, play alongside your kids, or just hang out. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Tickets

There are 8 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators and video game enthusiasts. If you have any issues purchasing a ticket please contact us at hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

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Gaming at the Raleigh Market
2026-05-10 09:00 - 17:00 | North Carolina

Minigame Mayhem: Mario Party Minigames Video Game Party, All Ages Welcome
2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | The Raleigh Market, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A relaxed Mario Party minigames video game party with no eliminations, side quests, and plenty of chances to laugh, connect, and have fun.

Every Second Sunday, 2-4 PM, Outside

4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Mario Party Superstars Minigames Casual Competition Starts

4 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to party? Jump into Minigame Mayhem, a no-pressure Mario Party Superstars minigames video game party where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events, we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Minigame Mayhem.

How the event works

JOIN THE PARTY: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Party Superstars minigames casual competition. After 2:30 PM ticket holders forfeit their spot.

3, 2, 1, START: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four across five minigames. At the end of your match, record what score you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 10 minutes.

NEXT TURN: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. At the end of the event you can turn in your tickets for prizes or hold onto them for something bigger.

Rule Set

All matches are played in the following ruleset:

3-4 Players

Free for all minigames

5 Rounds

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Collectible Tickets & Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

The Raleigh Market has two parking lots with both having ADA parking spots.

Bathrooms

The Raleigh Market has a large bathroom building near the education and commercial buildings.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax on your own or play alongside your kids. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

There are 8 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators and video game enthusiasts. If you have any issues purchasing a ticket please contact us at hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

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Casual Karting: Mario Kart World Video Game Party, All Ages Welcome
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | The Raleigh Market, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
A Place Where Every Gamer Belongs

What, When, Where
A relaxed Mario Kart video game party with no eliminations, side quests, and plenty of chances to laugh, connect, and have fun.

Every Third Sunday, 2-4 PM, Outside

4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Schedule

2 PM: Check-in opens up

2:30 PM: Mario Kart World Casual Competition Starts

4 PM: Event ends

Event Description

Ready to race? Jump into Casual Karting, a no-pressure Mario Kart World video game party where you can play, laugh, and take it easy!

Play or spectate, hop in and out as you please, and try out a game you might not have at home. No matter your age, identity, or skill level you’re welcomed at our events, we’ll even show you how to play! Our event ensures everyone gets to play plenty, not wait forever, and play against people of the same skill level. Earn collectible tickets for prizes, enjoy trivia between matches, and bring a DS or Switch for Animal Crossing, Pokémon trading, and Nintendo StreetPass. Come meet new people and enjoy some low-stress, Casual Karting.

How the event works

CHOOSE YOUR KART: Before 2:30 PM check-in to sign up for our Mario Kart World casual competition. After 2:30 PM ticket holders forfeit their spot.

3, 2, 1, RACE: We will call your matches and tell you where to go. You will sit down and play in pods of three to four with easy CPUS on three random tracks. At the end of your match, record what place you got on the scorecard given to you and report back to the organizers. Wait times between matches may be up to 20 minutes.

NEXT LAP: Each match afterwards you will face people that scored similar to you. We’ll try to get as many rounds in as we can. At the end of the event you can turn in your tickets for prizes or hold onto them for something bigger.

Rule Set

All matches are played in the following ruleset:

3-4 Players

150 CC

Normal Items

Easy CPUs

3 Random Tracks

Additional Info
How our casual competitions are better than traditional tournaments and freeplay

Our casual competition system uses the best of both traditional tournaments and free play with none of the drawbacks. Traditional tournaments give structure, but are stressful and people are eliminated quickly if they don’t know how to play well. Free play is less stressful, but without any structure people can be stuck waiting forever to play and skill disparities are unmanaged. Our casual competition system gives just enough structure so that everyone gets to play plenty and play against people close to their skill level while no one is ever eliminated.

Collectible Tickets & Prizes

At most of our events you can collect tickets to turn in for prizes. You can find a current list of our prizes here.

Physical Accessibility

The Raleigh Market has two parking lots with both having ADA parking spots.

Bathrooms

The Raleigh Market has a large bathroom building near the education and commercial buildings.

Kids and Young Children

We pride ourselves on being a family friendly place for all kids and their caregivers. We always make sure kids can have a great time by showing them how to play, setting up their controls, and matching them up with others who have the same level of experience as them. For caregivers, we offer a welcoming, low-pressure environment where you’re encouraged to relax on your own or play alongside your kids. We know that caregivers come in all forms, parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, friends, chosen family, and we make sure everyone feels seen, respected, and included.

Inclusivity

Everyone is welcome regardless of race, gender identity, age, ability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, nationality, language, body size, neurodiversity, and their intersections. Our events are a space where you can be yourself. Please email us at hello@nceclecticesports.com with any concerns or accommodation requests. We will do our best to assist, though we cannot guarantee all requests can be fulfilled.

Photography

Event photos and videos may be shared on social media. Send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com to have any media of yourself removed.

Setups

All gaming setups provided. There is no room for extra setups, but feel free to bring your favorite controller.

Terms and Conditions

By attending our event you or your legal guardian if you are less than 18 years old acknowledges and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

You agree that you will be held personally and financially responsible for any damage you cause either intentionally or accidentally to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports while attending this event. You agree to properly reimburse NC Eclectic Esports financially for the full replacement or repair cost, as determined by NC Eclectic Esports for any damage you caused to property belonging to the NC Eclectic Esports.

You agree to take responsibility for your safety and belongings by attending this event. NC Eclectic Esports may not be held liable for any incidents, including accidents, lost items, or disruptive behavior.

Legal guardians are responsible for their child’s safety and conduct, even if they attend alone. Any children 12 years or younger may not be left alone. Any concerns should be reported to staff immediately.

You consent to receive emails from us about our business.

Thank you for understanding and helping us ensure a great experience for everyone!

Disclaimers

This event is not affiliated with or sponsored by Nintendo.

Please drink responsibly.

Tickets

There are 8 total spots to play in this event. There are unlimited spots for spectators and video game enthusiasts. If you have any issues purchasing a ticket please contact us at hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

Reviews

NC Eclectic Esports 4 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Duane Doster Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This has been a great experience for my kids and I. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and its nothing but fun! This has been a staple activity for me and my family for 6 months and will continue as long as its available Posted on Christina Bullon-Davis Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love the tournaments they host at Gizmo Brewworks! My 8 year old has a blast each visit. Wait time is minimal, any age or skill level welcome, and everyone is fair and friendly. Highly recommend this activity! Posted on Spencer Brown Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. You can tell how passionate they are about providing a great experience for both kids and adults of all skill levels. Every event I've attended has been a great experience. It's great to see people who care so much, highly recommend! Posted on Shamir Blount Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They make for a very fun and entertaining environment to just relax and meet new people. Very much enjoyed myself

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event you can you can send an email to hello@nceclecticesports.com or use our contact form.

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Casual Chaos: Smash Bros. Video Game Party, All Ages Welcome
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 | The Raleigh Market, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States

Casual Karting: Mario Kart Video Game Party, All Ages Welcome
2026-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | The Raleigh Market, 4285 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607, United States
