Champions of Tabletop Spotlight
The Kobold’s Lair
In this edition of Champions of Tabletop, we head to the rugged coast of Northern California to visit The Kobold’s Lair. Owned by JD and Aisling, this shop has become a vital hub for a community that was previously a “gaming desert.”
A Place to “BE”
For JD, the store is a way to share a 35-year love affair with gaming with the local community. The shop’s design reflects this: the floor is an open landscape of gaming tables, with products lining the walls, ensuring that play space always takes center stage.
Meet the Management: Billy Kobold & Crew
If the store were a character, it would be their namesake kobolds! The shop is “managed” by a colorful cast of characters:
- Billy Kobold: The dapper, well-mannered sales-creature.
- Bobby Kobold: Head of Acquisitions (we don’t ask where he gets the stock).
- Beth Kobold: Head of Security.
- Briar & Brandon: Handling IT and Freight.
Polymorphed Owls and T-Rexes
The Lair is a place where legends are made nightly. During a recent RPG session, a Wizard’s spiritual weapon (an owl companion) flew into combat only to be polymorphed into a T-Rex. It’s these moments of chaos and fun that keep the community coming back every single day.
Building with FLG Terrain
To support their massive RPG and Wargaming communities, The Kobold’s Lair carries FLG Terrain alongside other premium brands. Whether it’s Friday Night Magic or a nightly D&D session, the high-quality terrain helps transform their open play space into a truly immersive environment.
