Game stores throughout the Capital Region

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- While some historians argue the exact date, January 26 is ubiquitously recognized as Dungeons & Dragons Day, celebrating the 1974 publishing of Gary Gygax's iconic tabletop titan. To commemorate this weekend's upcoming gaming holiday, here is a roundup of local game stores throughout the Capital Region where hobbyists can expand their collections and enjoy their favorite tabletop, roleplaying, and card games.

Albany County

Zombie Planet

• 1238 Central Avenue - Albany

Fortress of Gaming

• 18 Railroad Avenue - Albany
• Zombie Planet's sister store

Flights 2

• 381 Sandcreek Road - Colonie
• Formerly Flights of Fantasy

Shroomy's Game Store

• 365 Feura Bush Road - Glenmont

Greene County

Kirwan’s Game Store

• 369 Main Street - Catskill
• Second location at Poughkeepsie Galleria (2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie)

Montgomery County

Plunder Gaming

• 2590 Riverfront Center - Amsterdam

Rensselaer County

Aquilonia Comics and Cards

• 412 Fulton Street - Troy

Flipside Gaming

• 598 Columbia Turnpike - East Greenbush

Saratoga County

Flipside Gaming

• 1208 Route 146 - Clifton Park

Warhammer Clifton Park

• 19 Clifton Country Road - Clifton Park

Schenectady County

GeekMe

• 3770 Carman Road - Schenectady

Schoharie County

Games A Plunder

• 107 Union Street - Cobleskill

Warren County

Northern Wardens

• 74 Quaker Avenue - Queensbury

Go Play with Your Food

• 126 Glen Street - Glens Falls
• Family board game tavern and store

Washington County

Cooper's Cave Games

• 1607 Route 9 - Fort Edward

Freakopolis Geekery

• 120 Main Street - Whitehall

Campney's Trading Cards & Collectibles

• 150 Main Street - Hudson Falls
• Also known as Campney's Retro Revival

Honorable mentions

While not traditional 'local game stores', these locations hold a special place in the hearts of regional gamers:

Bard & Baker Board Game Café

• 501 Broadway - Troy

Earthworld Comics

• 537 Central Avenue - Albany

Excellent Adventures Comics

• 110 Milton Avenue - Ballston Spa

Jay St. Video Games

• 1 Crossgates Mall Road - Albany

Forgotten Freshness Classic Gaming

• 127 Saratoga Avenue - Mechanicville