Awesome shop. Stopped in here to scope out some Android Netrunner data packs, and got to talk to very knowledgeable staff members about the game. One employee sat down and gave me some great advice, pulling out his own copy of the game to demonstrate. (And I had already paid, so there was nothing to gain there other than a loyal customer!) By buying online, I would have saved about 20% on my total purchase, but if you appreciate supporting local businesses and talking about games with people who know all the ins and outs, definitely check this place out. I walked out with what I went in for because I had a plan, but if you're just antsy for a new game but have no idea where to start, drop by and get some input from their staff. Great folks! read more

This a great place to find unique games or puzzles for both children and adults. All of the items of very high quality, including some beautiful hand crafted wooden puzzles. The staff are all very knowledgeable and can help you find the perfect gift and will even wrap it for free! read more

Friendly staff. Great selection. Everything you hope for in a local gaming store. Community events every night of the week. I've met several of my closest friends at Labyrinth. Good loyalty program. Their philosophy is clearly that happy customers make for a profitable business, and they go out of their way to make you happy. Also, inclusive to all, not always the case in a gaming store. Their motto: "Play nice." Which, to be clear, does not mean you can't play a cut-throat game of Takenoko. ^_^ read more

Not sure what ok the great reviews are about. Haven't been impressed and recommend calling first as they close for events

The best! I bought a gifts for people of different ages; ranging from a 1.5 year old niece to a 30 year old friend. Extremely helpful & knowledgeable staff, and a wide variety of games that can cater to different audiences & occasions. Totally worth visiting, irrespective of what part of the city you are in. read more

Labyrinth is the epitome of the Friendly Local Games Store: not just a place to buy games, but also a hub of community. Better still, the owner and staff contribute hugely not only to the gaming community but to the city community at large through their charity and educational outreach aimed at teachers and students in the DC area. Every dollar you spend here is going not only towards supporting an excellent business, but also towards a vision you can be proud of. read more

This store has a great selection of games, puzzles and the like, but the real heart of the store is the community that has come into existence around it. The staff are passionate game players who know tons of games and will tell you which ones they like and which ones they don't. In the back of the store is the true glory of brick and morter stores, hundreds of opened games that customers can look through and play. Game nights provide a great opportunity to learn a new game or play a favorite that it is difficult to get your friends to play. Just find the game you want to play and put it on the table in front of you. Pretty soon the great people who come by the store on games nights will walk up and ask what it is. I now buy all of my games at this store. I value the experience of learning new games and trying them multiple times before I make the decision to bring them home. I have played games that I decided I would never buy or play again, and I have become an evangelist for games I have played there that I have worked to spread to everyone I know. Special events on Saturdays introduce players to games like Netrunner and Arkham Horror, or Star Wars: X-Wing miniature. This provides an opportunity to learn a game that might take too much time for a regular game night. The website has a calendar of events and events are often promoted on the facebook page. Visit this store, support local businesses, be part of a community of gaming, join Team Labyrinth! read more

Don't be fooled by the size of the shop - it's packed full of games and helpful staff. Most every buy I've made here is following discussions with staff. They're very enthusiastic and almost uniformly good at describing what they like and why - helpful in identifying whether I'd like something. Given that they'll track down a game they don't stock, I've given up shopping at internet stores. Give Labyrinth a try, and if you don't have a lot of money, check out their events and tournaments, which are often a lot of fun. read more

Having a good Friendly Local Game Store (FLGS) is critical, and I'm glad I found Labyrinth. The staff is knowledgeable and cheerful. They know their stock well, and are always quick to suggest games you might not have thought of. They're quick to respond to e-mails and to Facebook posts. I'd like to see more wargames there, but I understand that's a real niche market, so I'm not going to knock any points off for that. In sum, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better FLGS in D.C. read more

Wonderful place with informed staff who are genuinely happy to be there. Poke around, ask questions. It caters to the nerdy kid in all of us. read more

I am happy that this store exists on Capitol Hill. I am not entirely certain I totally understand the "gamer" culture, because even in the 1980s, I just couldn't get in to "Dungeons and Dragons" (although I admittedly appreciate those folks who loved it). And I am not entirely sure how this store makes its revenues, but good for them if they can. I walked in and examined the cool games they had on display, then I heard the busy din in the backroom, and sort of hoped for some tasty coffee (which I think they ought to consider adding as part of their ambiance) but instead saw a bunch of gamers at tables playing games (duh, yeah I am a dunce) but then one guy in his 40s, with a ponytail, raised his arms, like wings ready to strike, hands splayed like claws, and he screeched "CAW CAW" and started hissing, mimicking a dragon, and I'm like - - I can't deal with this, me outta here. Now mind you, I am a strong supporter of people doing these things, but dude, its just not my style. But I do love that this store exists. I'm like - I wish i could get into this, but i just friggin can't. (And I confess, if I download a computer game, I get so addicted I can't stop, so maybe former addicts are the biggest scorns, okay, okay). I am unlikely to return, but I am giving this place 4 stars because MORE POWER TO YOU y'all. read more

Finally, a games shop in the city! Kathleen is a sweetheart, and the staff are great, too. She helped me organize a large game party. Great selection, and I love the hard line on not having electronic games. The monthly game nights (third Thursdays) are a lot of fun. Come support a great local indie shop! read more

A unique find... very cool little store on Capitol Hill, near Eastern Market. Check out Labyrinth for great holiday gifts, including classic wooden games, board games and cool little things to give your friends. They're also gonna be hosting game nights in the back, and kids' parties too. read more

This a fantastic store for children's toys! Of course this store sells lots of games for adults, but I have recently become aware of the range of high quality items for kids, and I keep going back to Labyrinth! You can find smart and well-designed games, puzzles and interesting toys for children of all ages. Classic games, selected newer favorites like Melissa and Doug games, and then interesting new items from Eeboo and other companies that you may not see in other stores. So many of the items in this store have won awards from parents' organizations etc.. Tons of stuff under $20, and great assistance from the salespeople. My new go-to for children's gifts -so happy that I decided to explore this store a bit more! read more

Decided to check this place out yesterday and I can't wait to go back! In addition to having a fantastic selection of logically-organized puzzles and games, the staff was extremely friendly and knowledgable. They were not only able to give me detailed information about specific games that they thought I would enjoy based on a few I was interested in, but also had great recommendations for a few parties of differing themes that I'm throwing soon. Overall, there was a very fun but relaxed environment in the store. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Great store. Support local business and do you game shopping here. Everyone on staff is a "game geek" extremely helpful and knowledgeable about all the games and puzzles. They offer great suggestions for any scenario and type of group playing. read more

What a delightful store! Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, excellent selection of games. Excited to try on of their classes/meetups!

It's great to have Labyrinth as a local neighborhood game store in Capitol Hill. They have a very friendly staff that will make recommendations, show off cool new things, and answer any question you may have. They were extremely helpful in aiding me in picking out boardgames I was looking at for a Halloween Game Night, which ended up going over wonderfully with my friends. Wide selection, so much to explore! read more

Very welcoming and friendly store. They had a child's toy game table to keep my 2 year old busy while I looked around. I run screaming from anyplace that is too "gamer" for me, but this place truly has something for everyone. read more

I finally got a chance to visit Labyrinth. All the accolades and all of the positive reviews you see here are on the money. Count me in as one of the many who will frequent this shop when I need some gaming fun. read more

Great locally owned shop. Excellent selection of board games and puzzles. Staff is friendly and knowledgable about the games they sell and able to make good suggestions and answer questions. The shop is an easy walk to Metro. read more

I love labyrinth game shop. They are always helpful. It is the first place I go to pickup kids toys because they know what's fun for the whole family. They also give so much back to the community. read more

Something for everybody! Seriously baby to gamer. Puzzles to game board. Known for role playing gamers I ventured in because I was babysitting. WOW! I left with over $100 in games. It was such a positive experience. The staff was fantastic. Even if you don't intend on buying anything you should explore the shelves and shelves of puzzles, hobbies, and games. It is near the metro and many great places to eat. read more

Love this great game shop. I went in there before Christmas looking for gifts and the knowledgable and friendly sales clerk walked me through a number of games before I could decide on some gifts. I even got to test out a fun game with magnets that my 14 year old family member loved! If you love real games rather than virtual games or your are trying to ween someone off such virtual reality - this is the place to go. read more

We just celebrated my seven-year-old's birthday at Labyrinth and it was great. Kids love trying out lots of new games. Staff is great with kids. Great experience. read more

Many serious gamers have given their thumbs up. I will add a few words as a mother of three children, 8 and younger. Games have personalities, just like children. And you have to match the right game to the right child. What I appreciate about Labyrinth is that they have open games for our family to try, AND they have great staff who will explain the rules patiently to my children AND sit to play a game with them (so I don't have to sit there trying to learn the rules myself while the kids wait impatiently). Of course I know the games here are priced more than Amazon or what I might be able to find on Ebay, but for the service and the knowledge, they deserve every penny extra they are asking for. Plus I love supporting local businesses that really make in a difference in our neighborhood. This kind of establishment empowers my children and treats them with respect. I love that. read more

This was a great store. We came to DC from upstate NY for a mini vacation, and we were very sad to see the lack of geek-style stores, but this fulfilled our holiday shopping needs for the geeks in our lives. The staff were very pleasant and knowledgeable on their games. One was even able to steer us in the direction of the comic book store in Union station. Thank you!! read more

We love Labyrinth! It is our go-to place to buy gifts and the knowledgeable staff always has the perfect recommendation for anyone on the shopping list! They have samples of most of the games they sell--and so you can try them out before purchasing. They also host game nights of various kinds--and run programs in after school programs in various local schools (cultivating the next generation of strategy game fanatics!)... read more

The best game store in DC. Helpful staff, amazing selection, and game nights weekly. Highly recommended!

In the age of online ordering it can be tempting to go with some big box warehouse. If you do that, then you are truly missing out on what Labyrinth and the staff of Labyrinth have to offer. They have a great selection of puzzles and an even better one of games. The recommendations are way more than, X game is like Y game, it's more like, "This game has ABC dynamics and if you like X game here is how they are similar and different." Even better than that, the staff is as attentive if you are a hard core player or if this is your first time picking up a non-HasBro game. Labyrinth is not only an active part of the DC community, it creates community. Thank you, Labyrinth and Labyrinthine staff! read more

Terrific store. I have visited board game stores all over the Washington area and, frankly, in many other locales as well and this is clearly among the best-- both for loyal hobbyists and novices. The store is always well stocked with attractive displays and tremendous variety. The Staff are all extremely knowledgeable and friendly and helpful. The owner clearly cares about her customers and the hobby she is supporting. We travel into DC from Arlington frequently just to visit the store. Although we have not been to too many of their events because we are out in Arlington, when we have come, they have been fantastic. Only wish they were closer to our home. read more

This is my 4 year old son's favorite place "in the whole world". The staff in unbelievably knowledgeable about games for kids, casual players and hard core enthusiasts. They also have the most consistently amazing staff I have ever encountered. I plan to to the bulk of my holiday shopping there this year. read more

This is a great local shop that has everything you'd want for most sorts of boardgames, puzzles, RPGs, etc. There isn't a lot of space, but they've made the most of what they have and the store is clean and professionally staffed. The employees are friendly, and they know their products. If they don't have something you want, they're happy to order it. Fantastic all around! read more

What a delightful community store. The store has an inviting atmosphere and is well stocked with board games, puzzles and word games. I love attending the monthly board game and Scrabble night events. So glad to have this store in my Eastern Market neighborhood. read more

This is a great little store selling a wide range of puzzles and games (Euro games to standard American board games like Scrabble and Monopoly). The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the games. The prices are about the same as amazon and by shopping here you get to support a local business; plus you get much better recommendations. They manage to fit a lot into a small space and it's well organized so you can find what you're looking for easily. If they don't have something they'll order it. The owner is working hard to build a community with regular game sessions and special events. There's even space in the back that you can rent for parties or gaming sessions if you don't have a place to play. And before you leave check out the message board in the back to find others in the area who are looking for new players. read more

This is a pretty cool store. Went to check out the new qugo version and the staff was really helpful and cordial. Definitely going back