Game Haven Utah, LLC

What Game Haven Utah, LLC does

Game Haven Utah, LLC is a privately-held multi-location tabletop gaming retailer founded in 2010/2011, headquartered in Herriman, Utah, and operating six physical stores across the Wasatch Front and southern Utah (Herriman HQ, Bountiful, West Jordan, Sandy, Tooele, St. George) plus a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront at yourgamehaven.com. The company sells board games, trading card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars Unlimited, Altered, Flesh and Blood, Digimon, One Piece, and others), role-playing games (D&D 5E, Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, Star Wars RPG), war game miniatures (Warhammer 40K, Star Wars Legion, Marvel: Crisis Protocol), RPG miniatures, dice, accessories, puzzles, paint, metaphysical products, and apparel, holding 15,000+ trading cards in inventory. Underlying technology is conventional retail/e-commerce (Shopify, TCGPlayer Pro marketplace integration, Discord, email, and social channels), with no proprietary platform or AI components.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) one-time retail merchandise sales across all product categories in-store and online, (2) event hosting and tournament fees (Friday Night Magic, Lorcana Leagues, Pokemon League, D&D Adventurer's League, Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, Warhammer events, MINICon), (3) food and beverage via Battle Grounds Coffee shops integrated into three locations (including a drive-thru at Herriman), and (4) event space rental through the Enchanted Events Center. Pricing is unit-based with promotional tiered discounts (10% off $50, 15% off $100, 20% off $150 during summer sale). The go-to-market combines physical retail presence with event-driven community acquisition, supported by an active Discord server, email newsletter, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and location-specific event calendars.

Customer segments are entirely consumer-side and segmented by use case: TCG players, board game enthusiasts, RPG players, miniatures/war gamers (secondary), and casual/family gamers (secondary). The company operates without disclosed institutional investment, has no management team roster publicly available, and appears to be founder/owner-operated.

Name

Game Haven Utah, LLC

Legal name

Game Haven Utah, LLC

Website

https://yourgamehaven.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Game Haven Utah is a multi-location tabletop gaming retailer operating six stores across Utah plus an e-commerce site, selling board games, TCGs, RPGs, miniatures, and accessories to hobby gamers. It hosts weekly tournaments, runs in-store Battle Grounds Coffee shops, and operates the Enchanted Events Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tabletop Gaming Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Hobby Games & Miniatures Retail (Tabletop RPGs, Wargaming) (CRALAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Sports Trading Cards Retail (TCG/Entertainment) (CRALAGAB), Board Game & Puzzle Specialty Retailers (CRALALAA), Miniatures Games & Tabletop Skirmish Games Retail (CRALALAH), Gaming Collectibles, Merchandise & Toys Retail (CRACAFAI)

Keywords

• Tabletop gaming retail
• Trading card games
• Board game store
• Hobby game shop
• Miniature wargaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Herriman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail merchandise sales: Sale of board games, trading card games, role-playing games, miniatures, dice, accessories, puzzles, toys, apparel, and paints through physical retail stores and e-commerce website.
2. Event hosting and tournament fees: Revenue from hosting gaming tournaments, pre-release events, game nights, and conventions. Includes event tickets and entry fees.
3. Food and beverage: Battle Grounds Coffee shops operating within Bountiful, Sandy, and Herriman locations serving coffee, boba, and other beverages to gamers.
4. Event space rental: Enchanted Events Center for private game room rentals and event hosting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Game Haven Utah, LLC operates six physical tabletop gaming retail stores across Utah and an e-commerce website selling board games, trading card games, role-playing games, miniatures, dice, accessories, puzzles, toys, apparel, and painting supplies. The company complements retail with hosted organized play events (Friday Night Magic, Pokemon League, Lorcana Leagues, D&D Adventurer's League, Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments), the Battle Grounds Coffee in-store cafe concept, the Enchanted Events Center for private rentals, and the annual MINICon mini-convention.

Product overview

Game Haven is a multi-location Utah-based tabletop gaming retailer operating as a unified retail platform offering physical products across board games, trading card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Disney Lorcana), role-playing games, war game miniatures, and related accessories. The company operates six physical store locations (Bountiful, Herriman as headquarters with coffee drive-thru, Sandy as largest location, St. George, Tooele, and West Jordan as original location) and an online e-commerce store. The product portfolio centers on tabletop gaming merchandise with complementary services including in-store gaming events (Friday Night Magic, D&D Adventurer's League, Lorcana Leagues), a cafe with Battle Grounds Coffee, private game room rentals, and the annual MINICon convention. The company carries over 15,000 trading cards in inventory and thousands of board games.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Battle Grounds Coffee: In-store coffee shop serving beverages including boba tea at select Game Haven locations
• Game Haven Singles

Products and services

• Board Games
• Trading Card Games (TCG)
• Role-Playing Games (RPG)
• War Game Miniatures Collectible miniatures and wargaming products including Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar, Warhammer Box Games, Star Wars Legion, Marvel: Crisis Protocol, Heroclix, Heroscape, Cyberpunk RED, GODTEAR, and Warlord Games.
• RPG Miniatures Unpainted and pre-painted miniatures for tabletop RPGs in small, medium, large, and set sizes, including Nolzur's Marvelous Miniatures, Critical Role unpainted miniatures, and D&D Icons of the Realms.
• Gaming Dice Gaming dice in metal, resin, acrylic, plastic, hollow metal, and specialty materials including coins and themed licensed dice sets.
• Painting Supplies Miniature painting supplies including Citadel Paint, D&D Prismatic Paint, Vallejo paints, primers, brushes, hobby tools, and plastic glue for wargaming and RPG miniatures.
• Card Game Accessories Protective supplies and storage for card games including sleeves (standard and Japanese size), deck boxes, binders, top loaders, playmats, trays, and storage solutions from Dragon Shield, Gamegenic, Ultra Pro, and BCW.
• Puzzles and Toys Jigsaw puzzles (Cobble Hill, Educa, Ugears wooden puzzles, 4D puzzles) plus plush toys, action figures, and collectibles including Pokemon plush, Squishable items, My Little Pony plush, Beyblades, Cubendi, and Shashibo geometric toys.
• Apparel and Metaphysical Products Gaming-themed clothing and accessories including backpacks, enamel pins, fleece blankets, wallets, and tote bags, plus metaphysical products including themed tarot decks, oracle cards, and related divination accessories.
• Kickstarter and Preorder Products Crowdfunded board games and tabletop products fulfilled through Kickstarter campaigns, plus preorder availability for upcoming board games, TCG products, and RPG materials ahead of official release.
• In-Store Gaming Events and Organized Play Organized tournament and casual play events including Friday Night Magic, Lorcana Leagues, Pokemon League, D&D Adventurer's League, Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments, Warhammer events, Star Wars Legion events, and community game nights across multiple store locations.
• Game Haven Cafe (Battle Grounds Coffee) In-store beverage service at select locations featuring Battle Grounds Coffee with boba tea and coffee beverages, including a drive-thru at the Herriman flagship location.
• Enchanted Events Center Private event venue space featuring private game rooms available for rent, hosting mini conventions, birthday parties, and special gatherings.
• MINICon Annual mini convention hosted by Game Haven featuring gaming tournaments, organized play events, mini conventions, and community activities.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TCGPlayercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGame Haven operates TCGPlayer Pro storefronts for singles sales (Game Haven Herriman Singles, Game Haven St. George Singles), integrating their inventory with the major TCG marketplace platform for card sales.
• Battle Grounds CoffeecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-store coffee shop concept integrated into Bountiful, Sandy, and Herriman Game Haven locations, offering boba and coffee beverages to gamers during play.
• Enchanted Events CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeparate event venue entity with dedicated artwork collection on Game Haven website. Provides private event space for parties and gatherings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Mox Boarding House: Multi-location hobby game store chain (Bellevue WA, Portland OR, Sparks NV) combining a full restaurant/bar with retail and in-store gaming space. Directly comparable to Game Haven's café-plus-game-store hybrid model and multi-site event programming.
• Card Kingdom: Major online retailer of Magic: The Gathering singles and sealed product, plus board games and hobby accessories. Comparable to Game Haven in core TCG-centric product mix, although primarily online rather than brick-and-mortar.
• Star City Games: TCG-focused retailer and event organizer running large Magic: The Gathering tournaments (SCG Tour, SCG Con). Highly comparable to Game Haven's TCG-heavy merchandise mix and tournament-driven community model.
• Miniature Market: Online retailer specializing in board games, miniatures, RPGs, and card games with deep SKU breadth. Comparable to Game Haven across miniatures, RPG, and tabletop hobby categories.
• Cool Stuff Inc. Hobby game retailer operating physical stores in Florida plus an online storefront, with strong TCG, board game, and miniatures assortment. Comparable as a multi-format hobby retailer with both walk-in and shipping channels.
• Noble Knight Games: Specialty retailer of used and new tabletop games, RPGs, and miniatures with deep catalog breadth. Comparable to Game Haven's deep hobby assortment and online e-commerce presence.
• Knight & Day Games: Regional multi-location hobby game store chain in the western US with strong tournament and community programming. Comparable in footprint, format, and event-driven GTM to Game Haven.

Regional players

• Atomic Games: Regional hobby game store chain with multiple locations in the Pacific Northwest running organized play for TCGs, miniatures, and RPGs. Comparable in store-with-events format though operating in a different geography.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: Dominant online general retailer carrying board games, TCGs, miniatures, and hobby accessories. Relevant as the primary price and convenience competitor that Game Haven's community model offsets.
• TCGplayer: Leading marketplace for TCG singles and sealed product, and an active channel partner via Game Haven's Pro storefronts. Comparable as both a marketplace competitor and a distribution/inventory partner for TCG singles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yourgamehaven
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxexlL_lch4M4Qkinvw8GNQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/GameHavenSTG
• Instagraminstagram.com/yourgamehaven/?hl=en

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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