Who Are we?
About us
The Game Shelf is a family-friendly environment for people of all ages to gather for fun gaming experiences. We aim to provide a welcoming space for all to gather.
Come play games with us!
Extraordinary Experiences
It is our goal to provide a place where people can gather and find their community.
We do this by running events where people can gather for a hobby they all enjoy or providing space for friends and family to bring their games from home to share with others!
Our Core Values
We put community first. It is our goal to create a safe and welcoming environment for all to enjoy!
- Respect
- Community
- Authenticity
Meet the Family
My grandmother taught me games early on. As a pre-teen, most Saturday afternoons included a few rounds of Yahtzee or Go Fish at her house in Auburn. The annual family camping trip/reunion to Birch Bay always had Rummikub or Nertz. As a young teen, I spent Tuesday afternoons role-playing with friends from Meridian or weekends playing Hearts or Cribbage with my Boy Scout troop. We started playing Magic at Kentridge as Beta finally arrived in the local bookstore. So it was natural for me to bring games when I started hosting events for youth groups in the early 2000s.
That’s also when I realized I wanted to own a space for people to gather and enjoy themselves.
Opening The Game Shelf in 2019 has been one of my favorite achievements. It’s great to be in East Hill/Foothills area serving my home community – and yours.
Mikey has been a stalwart in the tabletop gaming community for almost three decades, traversing realms from the mystical dungeons of D&D to the war-torn battlefields of Warhammer, and exploring every intricate world in between. With each roll of the dice and every meticulously painted miniature, he has woven tales of epic heroism, forged alliances, and battled foes, creating memories that have stood the test of time. His passion for the hobby is not just a pastime but a journey of imagination, strategy, and camaraderie that continues to inspire both newcomers and seasoned veterans alike.
Hi, my name is Katrina. I love playing board games with friends and family. I enjoy playing (currently in 3 games) and DMing Dungeons and Dragons. Star Wars Unlimited has become a new obsession. I’ve also started to dabble in painting minis. The community at The Game Shelf is my favorite thing about it, everyone becomes part of a big family.