What The Tabletop Forge Inc. does

The Tabletop Forge Inc. operates a single-location tabletop gaming venue at 11 King St, Unit 7 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, founded around 2021. The business serves local hobbyists interested in Warhammer 40k, Dungeons and Dragons, and related tabletop games by providing dedicated gaming tables, organized tournaments and leagues, hobby retail (miniatures, paints, cards), and a community hub anchored on Discord and streaming partnerships with content creators Skaredcast and John the Cron.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring monthly memberships (Bronze Anvil at $34.99 and Silver Anvil at $59.99, which eliminate table fees and provide retail and event discounts plus free league entries), tournament and event registration ($20 member / $30 non-member for standard RTTs; $150 for 5-person team events), retail product sales via a Squarespace-powered online store and physical showroom, and commission 3D printing services using FDM and SLA technologies with size capability from 0.1cm to 60cm in height. The company is privately held, founder-operated, with no disclosed external funding, no headcount data, and no publicly reported revenue. Marketing is community-driven, relying on Discord, YouTube/Twitch streaming partners, email newsletter, and tournament participation as the primary acquisition and engagement channels.

Name

The Tabletop Forge Inc.

Legal name

The Tabletop Forge Inc.

Website

https://tabletopforge.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Tabletop Forge Inc. operates a single-location tabletop gaming venue in Barrie, Ontario, offering gaming space, Warhammer 40k tournaments, tiered memberships, hobby retail, and commission 3D printing services to local gaming enthusiasts and miniature hobbyists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tabletop Gaming Venue

NAICS

Amusement Arcades (71312)

SIC

Games, Toys & Children's Vehicles (No Dolls & Bicycles) (3944)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Miniatures Games & Tabletop Skirmish Games Retail (CRALALAH), Tabletop RPG Miniatures & Terrain (CRALAKAD), Miniature Gaming Accessories (Dice, Mats, Tokens, Measuring Tools) (CRALAKAL)

Keywords

• Tabletop gaming venue
• 3D printing services
• Gaming memberships
• Hobby miniatures retail
• Tournament event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Barrie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscriptions (Bronze Anvil $34.99/mo, Silver Anvil $59.99/mo) providing table-free play, retail discounts, event discounts, and free league/campaign entries.
2. Event Registration: One-time fees for tournament participation: $30 non-member, $20 member for standard RTTs; $150 for team events. Includes prizes and merchandise.
3. 3D Printing Services: Commission printing services for STL files, with pricing based on size, material (FDM vs SLA), and complexity. Expert slicing included.
4. Retail Product Sales: Hobby supplies, miniatures, paints, and cards sold through physical and online store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Tabletop Forge operates a physical tabletop gaming venue in Barrie, Ontario, providing dedicated gaming tables, organized tournaments (primarily Warhammer 40k), and league/campaign play. The venue also offers commission 3D printing services in both FDM and SLA technologies for miniatures and terrain, tiered monthly memberships (Bronze Anvil at $34.99 and Silver Anvil at $59.99) with table-free play and retail discounts, and retail sales of hobby supplies including miniatures, paints, and cards.

Product overview

The Tabletop Forge is a tabletop gaming venue and retailer in Barrie, Ontario offering a combination of physical gaming space, 3D printing services, and retail products. The core offerings include: 3D Printing Services for commission prints in FDM and SLA technologies; gaming events and tournaments for Warhammer 40k; and tiered membership programs (Bronze Anvil and Silver Anvil) providing table-free gaming access, retail discounts, and event benefits. The company also sells hobby supplies, miniatures, paints, and cards through its online store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Printing Services Commission 3D printing service for hobby miniatures, terrain, bases, and custom models. Supports both FDM (high-quality plastic) and SLA (resin) printing technologies with expert file slicing by Forgemaster staff. Print sizes range from 0.1cm to 60cm in height with base sizes up to 45cm. Customers submit STL files via online form for quote-based pricing. Designed for miniature painters and tabletop hobbyists who lack their own 3D printing capability.
• Bronze Anvil Membership Monthly subscription membership at $34.99/month providing table-free gaming access, 5% discount on retail products, $10 off event entry, one free league entry, and one free campaign entry. Targeted at regular visitors to the Barrie gaming venue seeking cost savings and event access.
• Silver Anvil Membership Premium monthly subscription membership at $59.99/month including all Bronze Anvil benefits plus custom dog tags or one custom mini per month, free locker access, 7.5% retail discount, and free league access. Designed for highly engaged hobbyists seeking maximum venue benefits and exclusive perks.
• Refresh the Forge Warhammer 40k RTT Tournament Warhammer 40k competitive tournament event running 3 rounds of 11th Edition gameplay with new layouts and missions. Includes lunch, prizes, and organized competitive play. Open to hobbyists and competitive players at $30 for non-members or $20 for Bronze/Silver Anvil members. Limited to 24 participants per event.
• Anniversary Forgemaster Five-Person Teams Tournament Special 5-person team Warhammer 40k tournament held to celebrate the venue's 3rd anniversary. Features 3 rounds of 11th edition gameplay with terrain layouts, trophies, prizes, and raffles. Limited to 6 teams (30 total participants) at $150 per team. Designed for highly engaged competitive players seeking a team-format event experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple print size options (0.1cm-60cm height, up to 45cm base) maximize customer flexibility

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SkaredcastcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDungeons and Dragons streaming partner. Streams various D&D sessions on YouTube on Sundays at 8:30 PM. Promoted on The Tabletop Forge website as a Friend of the Forge. Supports via Patreon.
• John the CroncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWarhammer 40k streaming partner. Streams games on Twitch including 10th and 9th edition play. Featured on website promoting events and content. Plays games at the venue.
• Friends of the ForgeminorOthersAffiliated content creators and community members including Skaredcast and John the Cron. Listed under Friends of the Forge section on website to promote external content.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Snakes & Lattes: Canadian tabletop gaming cafe chain originating in Toronto with food-and-drink + play-for-fee model. Comparable Canadian geography, in-venue gaming tables, events programming, and membership-style engagement, though more board-game focused than miniature wargaming.
• Frontline Gaming: Tabletop gaming community and retailer focused on Warhammer 40k and miniature wargaming content, events, and tournament coverage. Comparable tournament-driven GTM and deep overlap with the Warhammer 40k customer base that anchors The Tabletop Forge's event programming.
• Battlefoam: Manufacturer and retailer of foam cases, trays, and storage solutions for tabletop miniature hobbyists. Comparable specialist hobby accessories vendor serving the same Warhammer/RPG miniature customer base.
• Noble Knight Games: Large online retailer specializing in new and used tabletop gaming products including Warhammer miniatures, board games, and RPG sourcebooks. Comparable retail mix with strong tabletop/wargaming SKU coverage and event-relevant inventory depth.
• Element Games: UK-based tabletop wargaming retailer with in-house 3D printing services and dedicated hobby miniatures lines. Highly comparable vertical integration of retail + 3D printing for Warhammer-adjacent customers, with online + event-driven GTM.
• The Game Cafe: Independent tabletop gaming cafe operating a venue model with table fees, events, and retail of hobby products. Closest functional analog to The Tabletop Forge's venue + events + retail integration outside Canada.
• Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy: US hobby game retailer (Austin/San Antonio) combining comics, miniatures, board games, and dedicated gaming tables for tournaments and league play. Comparable hybrid retail + gaming-space format with events-driven traffic.
• Cool Stuff Inc. US-based online hobby game retailer covering miniatures, board games, card games, and RPGs. Comparable tabletop hobby retail breadth serving wargaming and RPG hobbyists with similar event/community customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Reaper Miniatures: Established US miniature manufacturer producing plastic and metal miniatures for tabletop wargaming and RPGs. Comparable upstream position in the miniature hobby supply chain, with overlapping end-customer base to The Tabletop Forge's hobbyists.
• Games Workshop: Global incumbent that owns the Warhammer 40k IP and operates its own branded retail stores hosting tournaments and hobby events. Sets the competitive ecosystem and IP licensing terms that The Tabletop Forge's tournament model depends on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SkaredCast
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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