About us

Guildhall Games is a specialty game and toy store in Durham that sells a curated selection of board games, plushes, toys, dice, enamel pins, 3D prints and more for “kids” of all ages.  Owners Jake and Nicole Guild, devout gamers and self-proclaimed nerds, see board games and toys as two of the few things in life that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age, disabilities, or personalities. They offer products for all ability and experience levels, with specialized games and toys for the neurodivergent too. Keep an eye out for Guildhall sponsored events at Boxyard where you can find a new hobby and make friends in this divergent community!

 

Our mission is two-fold:

  1. We want to provide a safe and welcoming space for underrepresented communities in the area, specifically, but not limited to, the neurodivergent, disability and queer communities.
  2. We want to impact how disabilities are approached by game stores across the country. We are active at trade shows and in the broader gaming community to bring visibility and insight to other store owners/decision makers.

Jake Guild

(Any/He)

Jake was born and raised in Durham and has had a passion for games since he was playing Axis & Allies with his dad, Bruce, at age 7. Jake founded Guildhall Games to create the store he wished existed when he was growing up.

Jake wanted to create a safe space for some underserved populations, whose significance has only grown during this scary time under the current administration.

Jake's Favorite games:

Harmonies (#1 World Ranking)

Castle Combo (#1 World Ranking)

It's a Wonderful World (World Champion Jan 11 2022 - April 10 2022)

Nicole Frascino

(she/her)

Nicole hails from Burlington, Vermont, but her studies brought her to the Triangle. After finishing her Ph.D at the UNC-CH school of public health, she settled down this guy she met. Providing a safe place for the marginalized communities under attack is her passion.

Nicole's favorite games are:


Clank!