Mox Boarding House

What Mox Boarding House does

Mox Boarding House operates a hybrid retail, dining, and event-hosting concept that combines a curated tabletop game store with a full-service restaurant, bar, and bookable event spaces under one roof. Founded in 2011 and co-founded by Damon Morris and John Morris, the company runs four award-winning physical locations in Seattle (WA), Bellevue (WA), Portland (OR), and Chandler (AZ), with headquarters in Monroe. The retail assortment spans board games, Magic: The Gathering (sealed product, singles, and Card Kingdom Exclusives), other trading card games (Pokemon, Star Wars: Unlimited, One Piece), role-playing games (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Starfinder), miniature wargaming (Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar, Star Wars miniatures), gaming accessories, apparel, and gift cards ranging from $10 to $100. Pricing across the assortment ranges from approximately $4.99 for individual MTG play boosters to roughly $1,500 for premium collector items and up to $189.99 for board games.

The business operates a multi-channel distribution model centered on physical retail locations that double as micro-fulfillment nodes. E-commerce is powered by Shopify with buy-online-pick-up-in-store (BOPIS) and dedicated per-location Magic: The Gathering singles portals (e.g., mbhseattle.mtgkiosk.com). A channel partnership with CardKingdom.com extends singles inventory access without Mox carrying the stock. Go-to-market combines retail-driven foot traffic with an event-driven retention layer: a free-to-play library, daily organized play ranging from casual board game nights to competitive TCG tournaments, private room bookings, and group/catering events. Customer segments include tabletop gaming enthusiasts, MTG players across formats, RPG players, miniature wargamers, TCG collectors, and casual diners/social groups. The company is privately held with no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, and no headcount beyond the 251-500 employee band. Marketing relies on a Shopify-powered storefront, an email newsletter ("Level Up Your Inbox"), and organic social on Facebook and Instagram. No AI/ML capabilities are evidenced.

Name

Mox Boarding House

Website

https://www.moxboardinghouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Mox Boarding House operates four hybrid retail, restaurant, and event venues in Seattle, Bellevue, Portland, and Chandler, selling tabletop games (board games, MTG, Pokemon, D&D, Warhammer) alongside full dining service, tournaments, and private event bookings for hobbyists and casual social groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tabletop Gaming Retail and Gaming-Themed Hospitality

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Board Game & Puzzle Specialty Retailers (CRALALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Miniatures Games & Tabletop Skirmish Games Retail (CRALALAH), Board Game Accessories & Components Retail (Sleeves, Dice, Tokens, Inserts) (CRALALAI)

Keywords

• Tabletop game retail
• Trading card games
• Board game stores
• Game cafe restaurants
• Event and tournament venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Monroe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Sale of tabletop games including board games, trading card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Star Wars: Unlimited, One Piece), role-playing games (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder), miniatures (Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar), accessories (sleeves, deck boxes, dice), and merchandise (apparel, gifts)
2. Food & Beverage: Restaurant and bar services at all four locations providing dining experiences alongside gaming activities
3. Event & Tournament Hosting: Hosting of daily events, tournaments, and organized play programs. Private room bookings and group event/catering services for parties and corporate events
4. Magic: The Gathering Singles: Sale of individual MTG cards through dedicated 'Singles Portals' at each location, with online inventory browsing and in-store pickup. Also integrated with CardKingdom.com for expanded singles access
5. Gift Cards: Prepaid gift cards sold in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations driving future revenue and customer lock-in

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mox Boarding House operates four physical retail, dining, and event-venue locations that sell tabletop games (board games, Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon TCG, Star Wars: Unlimited, One Piece TCG), role-playing games (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, Starfinder), miniatures (Warhammer 40,000, Age of Sigmar), and gaming accessories alongside on-site restaurants/bars, daily organized-play events and tournaments, and bookable private event rooms with catering. The company also runs a Shopify e-commerce storefront with buy-online-pick-up-in-store capability and dedicated MTG singles portals at each location.

Product overview

Mox Boarding House is a hybrid retail-dining-entertainment destination combining tabletop game retail, on-site dining, and event hosting. The core offering includes board games, trading card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon TCG, Star Wars: Unlimited, One Piece), role-playing games (Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder), and miniature wargaming (Warhammer 40K, Age of Sigmar). The business model integrates physical retail stores with food service and event spaces, offering customers the ability to shop, dine, and participate in gaming events at four locations across the Pacific Northwest and Arizona (Seattle, Bellevue, Portland, Chandler).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Board Games Retail selection of tabletop board games across strategy, cooperative, two-player, and party genres for hobbyist and casual tabletop gamers.
• Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering sealed product, singles, Card Kingdom Exclusives (Rookie Decks, Battle Decks, custom playmats), and accessories; supported by dedicated per-location Singles Portals and CardKingdom.com integration for expanded singles inventory with in-store pickup.
• Pokemon TCG Retail of Pokemon Trading Card Game products including booster packs, preconstructed decks, and world championship decks for collectors and competitive players.
• Star Wars: Unlimited TCG Retail of Star Wars: Unlimited TCG products including boosters and preconstructed two-player starter sets.
• One Piece TCG Retail of One Piece Trading Card Game products including starter decks and booster packs.
• Dungeons & Dragons RPG Products Role-playing game products for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition including the 2024 revised rulebooks, adventure modules, and accessories.
• Pathfinder and Starfinder RPG Products Role-playing game systems including Pathfinder Second Edition core books, GM screens, and related supplements, alongside Starfinder products.
• Warhammer 40,000 Miniatures Warhammer 40,000 miniature wargaming products including miniatures, codexes, starter sets, and Combat Patrol boxes.
• Warhammer Age of Sigmar Miniatures Warhammer Age of Sigmar miniature wargaming products including armies, spearheads, and individual miniatures.
• Mox Boarding House Gift Cards Prepaid Mox Boarding House gift cards available in $10, $25, $50, and $100 denominations, redeemable in-store across retail, dining, and event services.
• Dining Services (Restaurant and Bar) On-site restaurant and bar services with elevated cuisine paired with gaming experiences, offered at all four Mox Boarding House locations.
• Private Rooms and Event Spaces Bookable private rooms and event spaces with catering options for gaming groups, tournaments, parties, and corporate events at each location.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CardKingdom.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCardKingdom.com integration allows customers to order Magic: The Gathering singles from CardKingdom's expanded inventory with in-store pickup at any Mox location. Mox also stocks Card Kingdom Exclusives (custom MTG products including Rookie Decks, Battle Decks, and custom playmats). The partnership provides Mox customers access to a much larger singles inventory while driving foot traffic through pickup orders.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Spellbound Games: Specialty hobby games retailer with multiple locations focused on board games, TCGs, and organized play tournaments. Comparable in community-driven event programming and multi-category hobby inventory, though without the elevated dining component.
• EndGame Oakland: An Oakland-based tabletop gaming cafe and retail hybrid combining food, events, and game sales. Directly comparable hybrid format (dining + retail + events) in an urban market, though smaller in scale and single-location.
• Pair of Dice Games: Growing hobby games retailer with multiple locations offering board games, TCGs, and tabletop accessories alongside organized play events. Comparable as a multi-store specialty hobby chain emphasizing community and events, though smaller and without full-service dining.

Direct peers

• Card Kingdom: A major Magic: The Gathering singles retailer that is also an active channel partner of Mox Boarding House. Highly comparable in MTG singles inventory, buy-online-pickup-in-store, and serving the same hobbyist and competitive player customer base.
• Snakes & Lattes: A board game cafe chain combining food and beverage with a large playable board game library, with multiple North American locations. The closest direct analog to Mox's hybrid retail-plus-dining-plus-events concept, sharing both the gaming-cafe model and the multi-location retail footprint.
• Cool Stuff Inc. Online and brick-and-mortar hobby games retailer offering board games, TCGs, and miniatures, with multiple physical locations. Directly comparable in product mix and target customer (hobbyist gamers and TCG players), though it does not integrate full dining.
• Noble Knight Games: Specialty retailer focused on used and out-of-print board games, RPGs, and miniatures, with a strong online catalog. Comparable as a destination for hobbyist board game and RPG buyers, though without a physical dining or events component.

Regional players

• Atlantis Games & Comics: Long-running hobby games and comics retailer in the Pacific Northwest serving a similar tabletop gaming customer base. Comparable as a regional multi-category hobby store competing for the same Seattle-area hobbyist spend, but without a built-in restaurant concept.
• Gamez and More: Mid-size hobby games retailer with multiple physical locations in the US, focused on TCGs, board games, and miniatures. Comparable in product mix and tournament/event hosting, though without the integrated F&B component that defines Mox.

Broad incumbents

• Miniature Market: One of the largest online hobby games retailers in the US, carrying board games, TCGs, miniatures (including Warhammer 40K and Age of Sigmar), and accessories. Comparable as a multi-category hobby games retailer competing for the same customer wallet, though purely online without venue or F&B.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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