Board game cafe operating system for board game cafe operations
Run a warmer, smoother board game cafe from one shelf-aware dashboard.
GameShelf brings inventory, table sessions, reservations, recommendations, events, memberships, loyalty, analytics, and inventory alerts together so owners and staff can spend less time hunting through notes and more time hosting great game nights.
Browse games, open the finder, book a table, view events, join membership, or sign in to manage your cafe dashboard.
Tonight at Meeple & Mug
Cafe command shelf
Reservations
12 booked, 4 walk-in tables open
Recommendations
3 groups matched to gateway strategy games
Inventory alerts
2 worn copies and 1 missing component flagged
Loyalty
8 members earned event-night perks
MVP features
Everything a board game bar needs to keep the night moving.
Library and physical copy tracking
Import titles from BGG, track each shelf copy, flag missing pieces, and know which games are ready for tonight's tables.
Open route →Smart game finder
Guide groups to the right game by party size, play time, complexity, mood, and staff recommendations.
Open route →Tables, sessions, waitlist, and reservations
See table status, session timers, waitlist flow, deposits, booking notes, and cafe traffic in one warm operating view.
Open route →Events and tournaments
Publish learn-to-play nights, tournaments, campaigns, and private events with capacity and registration details.
Open route →Memberships and loyalty
Create customer profiles, membership tiers, visit history, loyalty perks, and offers that keep regulars coming back.
Open route →Analytics and inventory alerts
Spot top-played games, table utilization, revenue trends, worn copies, unplayed titles, and inventory alerts before they hurt service.
Open route →Built for every role
One shared source of truth from front counter to back office.
Owners
Understand revenue, memberships, event demand, and game ROI without stitching together spreadsheets.
Managers
Plan staffing, bookings, table turns, and inventory maintenance from the same daily command center.
Staff
Recommend the right game fast, seat groups confidently, and see notes for reservations and events.
Customers
Browse the game shelf, use the finder, book a table, join events, and manage membership perks.
Simple pricing
Start free, grow when your cafe is ready.
Choose monthly plans or take a 20% annual discount when GameShelf becomes part of your operating rhythm.
Free
$0
Free up to 50 games
- ✓ Public game browsing
- ✓ Basic collection tracking
- ✓ Starter recommendations
Starter
$49/month
For small cafes getting organized
- ✓ Reservations and table sessions
- ✓ Events and memberships
- ✓ BGG import and copy tracking
Pro
$99/month
For busy cafes and board game bars
- ✓ Analytics and inventory alerts
- ✓ Advanced staff workflows
- ✓ Priority onboarding support