Our Story

In November 2010, Labyrinth opened with a vision of bringing people together through play. It's been our pleasure to serve the DC metro area for the past 12 years, and counting!

As 2022 Comes to a Close...

We're celebrating fresh new beginnings! We launched a new look for Labyrinth on November 18th, and have so much for which to be grateful! Thanks to our wonderful staff, the warm DC community, amazing new puzzles and games from fantastic designers and publishers, we've reached our 12th anniversary!

If you have a moment, journey back in time; take a look at where we've been...

	2010, Spring A search for a Mancala board as a birthday gift leaves Kathleen Donahue exhausted and stuck in traffic. She creates a plan for a DC-based, community-focused retail store full of time-treasured games and puzzles!
	2010, Fall Labyrinth Games & Puzzles opens for business! We committed to delivering a wide, well-curated, fresh product selection, incomparable customer service, and fun, community-building events that represent the diversity and interests of our customers!
	2011 In the store, we offer lots of hands-on activities and games that visitors can enjoy, including a large, free, try-before-you-buy game library.
	2012 From “Boozy Board Game Nights” to Magic: The Gathering tournaments, Labyrinth quickly becomes the spot to buy or play your favorite games.
	2015 Our events continue and Labyrinth turns 5! (We love the pictures and memories from this video!)
	2015-16 Labyrinth: The Expansion – Our store doubles in size by acquiring a retail space next door!
	2016 The annual “Tabletop Day” tradition (our carnival of games) continues!
	2020 Staff brave the challenges of Covid and deliver games all over town!
	2020, Fall Happy birthday to us! Labyrinth turns 10! Many famous game designers and community members sent messages of love and support to help us celebrate.
(View some of the beautiful messages: Susan McKinley Ross, Elizabeth Hargrave, Mary Quillian Helms, Dominic Crapuchettes, Jason Matthews, Jakub Poniatowski, David Smith, Anne Kraemer, Charles McCaffrey, Dave Chalker, the Hill Rag, Kristin and Andy Looney, and Lona Valmoro.)
	2022 We continue our school and community charitable-giving programs. Shopping small and local with Labyrinth truly does give back.
	Today! In-store, we have something for everyone. Our beloved staff, their kindness, expertise, and helpfulness have led to recognition over the years and a safe, inclusive environment. We’re so grateful for our community and amazing clients!