Buffalo Games Overview
Pro stress-test →Buffalo Games is a leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of jigsaw puzzles and board, table and party games for adults, families and children, selling products to mass retail, online, specialty, craft/hobby and book store channels. Founded in 1986, the company continues to develop its products with most manufacturing taking place in the United States.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company was acquired by private equity firm Mason Wells in September 2018. In February 2026, Buffalo Games hired Thor Ritz, former Vice President of Game Development at Exploding Kittens, to lead game development across the Buffalo Games and Gamewright portfolio. The product line includes popular artists and licenses such as Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Peanuts, The Muppets, Looney Tunes, The Simpsons, NFL, Coca-Cola, Harley-Davidson, NASCAR, M.C. Escher, Vincent van Gogh, and Norman Rockwell.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Buffalo Games competes in the fragmented jigsaw puzzle and board games market dominated by large diversified toy/entertainment companies and niche independent publishers. Key competitors include Ravensburger (global puzzles leader), Melissa & Doug (family games/toys), and smaller indie game designers. Differentiation relies on licensed IP, domestic manufacturing, and retail distribution strength.
Industry Context
Buffalo Games operates in Board Games and Jigsaw Puzzles Manufacturing.
Key facts
Founded: 1986 · Headquarters: Buffalo, NY · Employees: 120 · Revenue: $63.5M