LABYRINTH GAMES AND PUZZLES LLC

What LABYRINTH GAMES AND PUZZLES LLC does

Labyrinth Games and Puzzles LLC is a privately held specialty retail business founded in 2004 and headquartered at 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington, DC. Operating as "DC's Friendly Game & Puzzle Shop," the company sells board games, puzzles, LEGO and building sets, collectible card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited), living card games, roleplaying games, classic games, party games, fidgets and sensory toys, and game accessories. Product prices range from approximately $9.99 to $94.99 per unit, with free shipping on online orders of $200 or more and preorder capability for upcoming releases.

The business runs a hybrid retail model combining a single physical storefront (with variable hours across the week) and a Lightspeed-powered e-commerce website. It is differentiated less by technology than by curation (Staff Picks), an active community programming calendar (Magic Monday tournaments, Pokemon events, Used Game Sales, Summer Camps), an inclusive gaming culture, and a multi-channel organic social presence (Discord, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Bluesky) supported by a blog ("Inside the Maze") and email newsletter. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, mobile app, or public API is offered.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time retail product sales at fixed unit prices, supplemented by gift cards, a loyalty program (Labyrinth Loyalty), and seasonal service revenue from Summer Camps. The customer base is overwhelmingly B2C, segmented into DC Metro Area gamers, families with children, and collectible card game players. The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no funding rounds, and 1-10 employees. Geographic reach is concentrated in the Washington DC metropolitan area, with e-commerce extending reach nationally under a $200 free-shipping threshold.

Name

LABYRINTH GAMES AND PUZZLES LLC

Legal name

Labyrinth Games & Puzzles

Website

https://labyrinthgameshop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Labyrinth Games and Puzzles is a privately held Washington DC specialty retailer selling board games, puzzles, LEGO, collectible card games, and gaming accessories through a single physical storefront and Lightspeed-powered e-commerce site, while hosting community tournaments and summer camps for DC Metro Area gamers and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Toy and Game Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Board Game & Puzzle Specialty Retailers (CRALALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jigsaw Puzzles Retail (CRALALAJ), Hobby Games & Miniatures Retail (Tabletop RPGs, Wargaming) (CRALAFAH), Miniatures Games & Tabletop Skirmish Games Retail (CRALALAH), Miniature Gaming Accessories (Dice, Mats, Tokens, Measuring Tools) (CRALAKAL)

Keywords

• Tabletop game retail
• Board games store
• Puzzles retail
• Collectible card games
• LEGO retail shop

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Physical and online sales of board games, puzzles, collectible card games, LEGO, and related gaming accessories. Products are sold at fixed retail prices with free shipping threshold for online orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Labyrinth Games & Puzzles is a specialty retail business operating a brick-and-mortar storefront and e-commerce website selling board games, puzzles, collectible card games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited), living card games, roleplaying games, LEGO and building sets, fidget toys, and game accessories. The company also hosts community gaming events, tournaments, used game sales, and summer camps in the Washington DC Metro Area.

Product overview

Labyrinth Games & Puzzles is a DC Metro Area-based specialty retail store (both online and brick-and-mortar) offering an extensive portfolio of tabletop gaming and puzzle products. The company operates a unified e-commerce platform built on Lightspeed, featuring a diverse product catalog organized into core categories: Modern Board & Card Games (including subcategories for casual, complex, historical, murder/mystery, and narrative games), Collectible Card Games (Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, Disney Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited), Living Card Games (Arkham Horror LCG, Lord of the Rings LCG, Marvel Champions LCG), Roleplaying Games (books, dice, miniatures, paint), Classic Games, Party Games, Word Games, and Game Accessories. Their puzzle offerings include Jigsaw Puzzles (various piece counts for all ages), Puzzle Books, and Specialty Puzzles (escape room games, logic puzzles, wooden puzzles). They also carry LEGO and building sets (LEGO themes, Hubelino, Q Ba Maze, Magna Tiles), fidget/sensory toys, and Mad Libs. Additional services include gift cards, used game sales, and summer camps. The store also hosts community events including Pokemon and Magic: The Gathering tournaments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Modern Board & Card Games Contemporary tabletop games including casual modern games, complex strategy games, historical/civilization/war games, murder/mystery games, and narrative games for hobbyists and family play.
• Collectible Card Games (CCGs) Trading card games including Magic: The Gathering (Marvel Super Heroes, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Final Fantasy, Spider-Man, Aetherdrift, Foundations sets), Pokemon, Disney Lorcana, and Star Wars: Unlimited for enthusiast players.
• Living Card Games (LCG) Expandable card games with fixed expansion releases including Arkham Horror LCG, Lord of the Rings LCG, and Marvel Champions LCG.
• Roleplaying Games RPG books and accessories including dice, miniatures, and paint for tabletop roleplaying game enthusiasts.
• Classic Games Traditional games of antiquity including backgammon, chess, dominoes, and playing cards.
• Party Games Games designed for large groups and social gatherings.
• Word Games Games focused on wordplay, vocabulary, and language skills.
• Game Accessories Gaming supplies including binders, paints, playmats, stickers, deck boxes, dice and accessories, and card sleeves.
• Jigsaw Puzzles Jigsaw puzzles available in various piece counts (100+, 300+, 500+, 1000+ pieces) for both adults and children, plus puzzle accessories.
• Puzzle Books

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cool Stuff Inc. Online specialty game retailer focused on Magic: The Gathering, board games, and tabletop hobby products. Direct overlap with Labyrinth's CCG/board game inventory and its online shipping channel.
• Noble Knight Games: Used and new specialty game retailer covering board games, RPGs, and CCGs. Comparable for inventory breadth in the tabletop hobby niche and overlap with Labyrinth's Used Game Sale program and game trade-ins.
• Pair of Dice Games: Independent FLGS carrying board games, RPGs, and CCGs with tournament programming. Direct comparable as a small/medium-sized community-led hobby game store.
• Board Game Barrister: Specialty board game retail chain with multiple Midwest locations. Comparable because it sells the same modern board game catalog as Labyrinth and competes for hobby-enthusiast wallet share.
• Miniature Market: Large online specialty retailer of board games, miniatures, and CCGs. Highly comparable because Labyrinth sells the same hobby categories (MTG, Pokemon, RPGs, board games, miniatures) and competes with Miniature Market's pricing/selection on e-commerce orders.
• Card Kingdom: Specialty retailer for Magic: The Gathering singles and sealed product, with strong event programming. Comparable because Magic singles/sealed and tournament play are a core revenue line for Labyrinth (Magic Monday), making Card Kingdom a relevant direct competitor.
• StarCityGames: Specialty retailer for Magic: The Gathering and broader tabletop hobby games, with tournament organization. Comparable because both sell MTG singles/sealed and run community tournament programming; a direct competitor for Labyrinth's Magic Monday attendees.
• Hex & Co. Independently owned FLGS in NYC with a broad board game, puzzle, and event-driven retail model. Comparable as a similarly sized independent urban specialty retailer relying on community events and curated tabletop assortment.
• Mox Boarding House: Specialty FLGS combining a game store with a restaurant and event space in the Seattle/Bellevue area. Highly comparable to Labyrinth's hybrid retail-plus-events model with a strong community focus and broad tabletop product mix.

Broad incumbents

• Amazon: Largest general online retailer carrying board games, puzzles, LEGO, and CCG products. Relevant as the broad incumbent that competes on price and selection against Labyrinth's e-commerce channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@labyrinthdc
• Facebookfacebook.com/labyrinthdc
• Instagraminstagram.com/labyrinthdc
• TikToktiktok.com/@labyrinthdc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/labyrinth-games-and-puzzles-llc

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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