Miniature Market review

Miniature Market ranks first because it combines a deep hobby catalog with the lowest free shipping bar among the specialist stores we compared. The site banner promises free shipping on orders of $59 or more and lists more than 30,000 items, and product pages show the retail price beside the store price, so the discount is visible before you add a game to the cart. The board game menu is organized the way hobby players shop, with sections for cooperative, single-player, two-player, campaign and legacy games, plus a Daily Deal, clearance and Last Chance area for older stock. The company started in Buffalo, moved to St. Louis in 2004 and now runs two retail stores there, one with drive thru order pickup. The tradeoffs are a single shipping base and weekday-only support hours, so check delivery estimates if you need a game before a weekend game night.

Who it is for

US board gamers who want hobby titles below retail price with a low free shipping threshold.

Price

Free to shop; free shipping on orders of $59 or more.

Free Shipping Starting at Order $59+
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• More than 30,000 items in stock across hobby game categories
• Board game filters for cooperative, solo, two-player, campaign and legacy games
• Daily Deal, clearance and Last Chance sections
• Preorders and new arrivals pages for each category
• Two retail stores in the St. Louis area, one with drive thru order pickup

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lowest free shipping threshold of the hobby specialists here at $59
• Strength: Product pages show the retail price next to the selling price
• Strength: Broad hobby catalog including miniatures, RPGs and accessories
• Weakness: Ships from one region, so coastal orders can take longer
• Weakness: Customer service by phone and chat only on weekdays, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Weakness: Mass market toys and family staples are a smaller part of the range

Key facts

• Founded: Buffalo, New York; moved to St. Louis in 2004
• Catalog: More than 30,000 items (site banner)
• Free shipping: Orders of $59 or more
• Stores: Two retail stores in the St. Louis area
• Support hours: Live chat and phone Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Where it ranks

Miniature Market is No. 1 in our Best Places to Buy Board Games Online verdict.