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Building the Platform Tabletop Gaming Has Always Needed

Connecting players, game stores, and event organizers through a unified local discovery platform.

$15B+
Global Market
40M+
US Gamers
90 Days
To Beta Launch

The Problem

Tabletop gaming is a $15B+ and growing industry, yet players still rely on fragmented tools like Facebook Groups, Discord servers, and Reddit threads to find games and people. There is no dedicated, local-first platform for the tabletop community.

Facebook Groups
Discord Servers
Reddit Threads

The Solution

Dice & Gather is a mobile-first platform for discovering local game nights, building player profiles, matching with compatible players, and helping venues and game stores promote events.

Event Discovery
Player Matching
Game Profiles
Venue Partners

Market Opportunity

The tabletop gaming market is valued at $15B+ globally, with steady growth post-pandemic. Our target audience includes 40M+ tabletop gamers in the US alone.

Initial Focus

Winston-Salem, NC and the Triad region, with expansion to regional and national markets.

Business Model

Freemium SaaS

Free tier for players, premium subscription for advanced features like priority matching and exclusive events.

B2B Revenue

Game stores and venues pay for featured listings and event promotion tools.

Future Revenue

In-app ticket sales and event monetization.

Go To Market Strategy

Phase 1
Winston-Salem Launch

Partner with local game stores, FLGS, and gaming clubs.

Phase 2
Regional Expansion

Expand across the NC Triad and Southeast.

Phase 3
National Rollout

Community-led growth and app store presence.

Traction

Pre-launch waitlist live
Active development underway
Early community interest validated
Beta launch in 90 days

Development Roadmap

Q2 2026
MVP Beta
Event discovery, player profiles, waitlist conversion
Q3 2026
Player Matching Engine
Game store partnership portal
Q4 2026
Mobile App Launch
iOS + Android release
2027
Regional Expansion
Monetization features go live

The Team

Will Bickel
Founder & CEO

A passionate graphic designer and lifelong gamer with a vision to unite the tabletop community. Will combines his creative expertise with his deep love for board games and RPGs to build the platform he always wished existed. What started as a personal frustration — struggling to find local players and game nights — has become a mission to help every gamer find their perfect party.

Local Commitment

Dice & Gather is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. Our go-to-market is rooted in the local gaming community, and we are committed to growing jobs and community engagement in the Triad region.

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