Oddwillow's Game Haven

Oddwillow's Game Haven is a tabletop game store at 114 Lake St in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, built to make gaming approachable for newcomers and regulars alike. It opened in August 2023 and covers board games, role-playing games, trading card games and wargames, with room to sit down and play rather than just shop. It suits families looking for a place to bring the kids, role-players and card players looking for a table, and anyone who wants to learn a game before buying it.

What's on the shelves

The store stocks games, gifts, toys and more, and keeps a large game library of classic favorites and new releases that customers can play in the store. The four pillars of the store are board games, role-playing games, trading card games and wargames, the last of which covers building and painting miniatures into an army.

Trading card singles are for sale, and the store sells them online as well as at the counter. Used games are sold on consignment, each with a condition report from the seller.

Role-playing and the Halfling Adventure Guild

The store runs its own role-playing program, the Halfling Adventure Guild, known as H.A.G. Character creation workshops are free. Punch cards for H.A.G. sessions and events cost $50 and are non-refundable. Anyone attending a public role-playing session is asked to sign up in advance.

Store policies

Free loyalty membership returns 2% of most purchases as in-store credit and lets members request special orders and hold products. A paid membership raises the credit to 4% on most purchases and includes free daily play space. Members can also request a free private room rental once a month, subject to availability.

Unopened, unused items in original packaging, including board games, miniatures and dice, can be returned for a full refund within 30 days, as long as the original price sticker is still on. Opened items that turn out to be defective or damaged can be exchanged within the same 30 days. Trading card games such as Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon are non-returnable once purchased, as are opened or used items, food and drinks, and gift cards. Consignment items that do not match their condition report can be returned within 3 days for a full refund. Returns need a receipt or a purchase that can be tracked in a loyalty account.

The code of conduct carries a zero-tolerance policy for hate and harassment. Drugs and alcohol are not allowed on the premises, and intoxicated patrons may be asked to leave. Children under 13 need adult supervision. Smoking and vaping are limited to vehicles or the designated area in the back lot. The restrooms stock some self-care and personal hygiene products. The founders also designed the store layout with ADA guidelines in mind.

Hours and getting there

The store is at 114 Lake St in Mukwonago, closed Mondays and open the rest of the week.

Saturday is the longest day, running from morning to 10 PM, which makes it the natural day for a long session at the tables.

History

Two sisters founded Oddwillow's in February 2023 after growing up in a family of gamers. They started out in a small-town cafe, working virtually before a building came available. The store opened its doors in Mukwonago in August 2023. The name comes from Oddwillow, a character who first appeared in a family Sunday night D&D game.

The local scene

The closest other game shop is Barretts Hobby Hut in East Troy, about 6 miles away. Waukesha, roughly 10 to 11 miles out, has several: Gametown, Nicky Migz Collectibles, Adventure Games and Waukesha Sportscards. For card shows, the Toy Vault Big Pokemon & Sports Card Show is about 16 miles away and next starts November 7, 2026. FAT DADDY'S SPORTS in Oak Creek, about 21 miles away, has shows on November 28 and December 26, 2026, and the HobbyScan Holiday Card Show, about 47 miles away, starts December 20, 2026.