Building the Platform Tabletop Gaming Has Always Needed
Connecting players, game stores, and event organizers through a unified local discovery platform.
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.
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.
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.
Winston-Salem, NC and the Triad region, with expansion to regional and national markets.
Business Model
Free tier for players, premium subscription for advanced features like priority matching and exclusive events.
Game stores and venues pay for featured listings and event promotion tools.
In-app ticket sales and event monetization.
Go To Market Strategy
Partner with local game stores, FLGS, and gaming clubs.
Expand across the NC Triad and Southeast.
Community-led growth and app store presence.
Traction
Development Roadmap
The Team
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.