The Chippewa Valley's Newest Adventure
Board Games · Trading Cards · Retro Gaming · Events · Overnight Lodging
The Chippewa Valley's first dedicated board game café, retail shop, and event center — with private gaming rooms, a multi-level river deck lounge, and overnight suites. Built for everyone, from first-timers to lifelong hobbyists.
115 W Spring St · Chippewa Falls, WI
Northwood Game Haven is more than a game store. We're a full-service gathering place where complete newcomers and lifelong hobbyists sit at the same table. Our Game Gurus — passionate, category-expert players — will teach, set up, and guide you through any game in our library. Our exclusive Journey system gently guides first-timers into the hobby. And when the night runs long, you can stay.
Thousands of games. Private rooms with real character. A retro video game library spanning a dozen classic consoles. The Chippewa Valley's largest craft soda selection. And a multi-level lounge deck overlooking the river and downtown Chippewa Falls — all under one roof at 115 W Spring St.
Same great food. New interactive atmosphere. We've partnered with beloved local restaurants to bring full menu items right to your table, private room, or overnight suite — no need to leave the game. Order in, stay in the zone. And if you're planning a special event away from the Haven, our Game Catering Experience brings a dedicated Game Guru — and a curated game library — right to you.
Thousands of titles — from 2-player games to large party games, classics like chess, cribbage, and Mahjong, and everything in between. Reserve a table, pull a game, and stay awhile. The Chippewa Valley's largest craft soda selection keeps every session refreshed.
Valley's Largest Craft Soda SelectionNever played a board game before? No problem. Our staff will sit down and teach you any game in our library — no rulebook required, no experience needed. Just show up curious and we'll handle the rest. Gaming is for everyone, and we mean it.
Perfect for First-TimersCompletely new to the hobby? Our retail floor is built around our exclusive "Journey" system — a guided path that introduces newcomers to modern board gaming with no overwhelm and no jargon. Just discovery, one great game at a time.
Exclusive to Northwood Game HavenBoard games, trading card games (MTG, Pokémon, Riftbound & more), accessories, and local goods. New and used inventory. Whether you're a veteran collector or buying your very first game, we'll help you find exactly the right fit.
🛒 Shop Now ↗Retro and modern under one roof. Retro: every Sega console, plus SNES, N64, GameCube, PS1, and PS2 — stocked with the best games for each platform. Modern: Nintendo Switch 2 with Pro Controllers and every retro controller (NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, N64, GameCube), plus PlayStation 5 — and an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription with 300+ Nintendo, Sega, and Game Boy classics. Check out any system with any room reservation: authentic CRT TVs in The Depths, or 86" 4K Smart TVs with surround sound in The Holt, Stash's Den, The Lodge, and The Adventurer's Rest. Every console and title is available for play — not for sale.
Included with Any Room ReservationA multi-level outdoor lounge deck overlooking the Chippewa River and downtown Chippewa Falls. Tables and chairs are set up and ready so you can pull out a game and play while taking in the fresh air and river park vibes — one of the best views in the city, with a game on the table to match.
Belt out your favorites in total privacy — just you and your crew. Karaoke is available in The Holt, The Lodge, The Adventurer's Rest, and Stash's Den (our personal favorite karaoke room — something about that otter energy just hits different). Book your room by the hour and bring the house down on your own terms.
Book Any Room by the HourBook The Holt, Stash's Den, The Depths, The Lodge, or The Adventurer's Rest for birthday parties, private game nights, TTRPG campaigns, corporate events, and more. Birthday cake and celebration treats are always welcome at no extra charge with room rental — and our Bring Your Own Food add-on unlocks full flexibility for your group, complementing our full restaurant food options and large soda & snack selection.
The Lodge and Adventurer's Rest can be rented as day-use play rooms when they're not booked as overnight suites. All rooms (except The Depths) feature 86" 4K Smart TVs with surround sound indoors, with both modern HDMI and classic retro console hookups. The Depths features 3 premium CRT TVs for authentic retro atmosphere.
Two unique overnight suites — The Lodge and The Adventurer's Rest — for guests who want to make a full weekend of it. Each suite is themed, fully equipped, and bookable through VRBO. Book 2 or more consecutive nights and receive one additional consecutive night free — Summer special for June & July 2026 stays.
From intimate couple date nights to singles mixers — Northwood Game Haven is the perfect backdrop for connection. Whether you're meeting someone new or celebrating someone you've known forever, join us along the adventure of life.
Book Your EventWeekly game nights, TCG tournaments, learn-to-play sessions, open play events, and more. Something happening every week — full calendar coming soon. And for that special celebration: birthday parties are a favorite here. Bring your birthday cake or celebration treat with any private room rental — it's on us! Want to go further? Ask about our Bring Your Own Food add-on for a fully personalized party experience. We've got multiple great options to make any birthday legendary.
📅 See the Event Calendar → 🎂 Birthday Party Packages →
Celebrate With Us
Private party rooms — and for kids’ parties, a real Game Guru running the show. Parties book any day — even outside normal business hours — and bringing your own cake is always welcome at no charge. Every party includes the Party Float Kit: root beer, a bucket of ice cream, and all the provisions — then raid the craft soda bar to invent your own custom float.
Kids' parties, ages ~5–12 · Private rooms + your own Game Guru host
The birthday kid leaves with a Come Back & Play voucher, a Half-Birthday prize pull, and a keepsake print mailed to your door.
"I never forget a birthday. Mostly because there's cake." — Stash the Otter
21+ parties · Private bar rooms · After-hours bookings welcome
The birthday hero builds a FREE custom Fidget Forge kit — plus a $40 replay room credit toward your next night at the Haven within 60 days.
"Every otter deserves one loud night in the den." — Stash the Otter
🌙 Keep it going overnight: upgrade with a stay in The Lodge or The Adventurer's Rest — premium game room, full kitchen, fully-equipped private bar, and your own river deck. Booked separately through VRBO. No drive home required.
Every corner of Northwood Game Haven has its own character. From lively commons to intimate private rooms to overnight suites — explore what's waiting for you.
Private rooms are available for hourly rental — even outside normal business hours. Book any single room or combine all of them for an exclusive takeover. Every rental experience is fully customizable à la carte:
Board games, card games, RPGs, yard games, party games, collectible card games, video games — the list of what we don't have is shorter than what we do. Ask for your favorites and we'll hook you up across 10,000+ titles.
Everything below lives under one roof at 115 W Spring St. Here's how the Haven is laid out:
The ultimate D&D lair. Antique glass cabinetry with RGB ambient lighting, authentic CRT TV gaming across 3 premium vintage CRT TVs, and a bar to keep the adventure going. The most immersive room in the house — and like all our rooms, equipped with retro console hook-ups.
The crown jewel of The Depths is the Game Theory "D&D Table of Adventure" — a one-of-a-kind masterpiece exclusively designed in collaboration with Wizards of the Coast. Loaded with all the bells and whistles: accessory trays, dice vaults, GM screen mounts, and premium accessories that elevate every session to legendary status.