Books/Gaming/Comics

Bankston's

  • In Waco since 1985, Bankston's is your one-stop shop for comics, graphic novels, collectibles, toys, and sports memorabilia.

  • 1321 South Valley Mills Drive

  • 10:30am-5pm Tue-Sat; Closed Sun-Mon

Brazos Books

  • Known as “Waco’s Home For Crazy Cheap Books” (which is accurate), Brazos Books has been family-owned and operated for over 25 years and has thousands of books to peruse!

  • 1412 North Valley Mills Drive

  • 10am-6pm Tue-Fri; 10am-5pm Sat; Closed Sun-Mon

Epix Gaming

  • Featuring PS4, PC, Wii U, and VR games, Epix has hundreds of selections from which you can choose to game. Memberships are available.

  • 8640 La Village Drive

  • 12pm-12am Sun-Sat

Fabled Bookshop & Cafe

  • This wonderful new bookshop & cafe (with pastries as well as wine, mixed drinks, and local beers on tap) is a delight to spend a few hours in.

  • 215 South 4th Street

  • 9am-9pm Mon-Sat; 1-6pm Sun

The Game Closet

  • With 8000 square feet of gaming space, The Game Closet has board games, tabletop games, gaming products, gaming supplies, and the most impressive disc golf collection you could ask for.

  • 4008 Bosque Boulevard

  • 1pm-8pm Tue-Sat; Closed Sun-Mon

Golden’s Book Exchange

  • Doubling as an independent used book store with a hefty comic book section, Golden’s is a delight to visit and kill a few hours (and a few hundred bucks).

  • 3112 Franklin Avenue

  • 10am-6pm Mon-Sat; Closed Sun

King's Landing 

  • Combining board games and video games with food and drinks? Why, it's just like you're a kid again - but you're drinking beer. Wait, don't do that, kid! Butter My Biscuit Cafe whips up wonderful biscuits with queso, salsa, or pimento cheese. Brunch and dinner specials rotate with craft beer to enhance your gaming experience!

  • 1427 South Valley Mills Drive

  • 10am-7pm Tue-Sat; Closed Sun-Mon

Nexus ESports

  • Nexus Esports hosts console game tournaments, trading card games, and PC games at a convenient downtown location. Memberships are available for unlimited daily passes, or by the month.

  • 600 Columbus Avenue, Ste 102

  • 11am-12am Tue-Sat; 12pm-10pm Sun; Closed Mon