General Manager Melissa Campbell (left) and Labyrinth Owner and Founder Kathleen Donahue
Labyrinth Games & Puzzles Changes Hands
by Larry Janezich
Posted December 17, 2025
After 15 years, Labyrinth, the puzzle/game emporium onat 645 Pennsylvania Avenue on Capitol Hill will transition to new ownership. Owner Kathleen Donahue will handoff the business to longtime General Manager Melissa Campbell at the end of January 2026.
Donahue, who founded the store in 2010 says, “I never expected Labyrinth to become what it has. I feel very honored that I was able to be a part of it, and I’m thrilled to have found someone who is ready and willing to carry on our legacy.”
Campbell, a former middle school science teacher, came to the store in 2019, bringing a love of games and a passion for community building. She says, “Labyrinth has always been about joy, connection, and community,” Campbell said. “I am honored to continue Kathleen’s legacy and ensure that Labyrinth remains a place where people feel welcome, supported, and excited to discover something new.”
Donahue will spend more time traveling with her newly retired husband and caring for her aging mother, but will continue to support Labyrinth as a consultant and remain active in the local small-business community – including ongoing service on the Board of Eastern Market Main Street.
In 2020, Labyrinth launched its eCommerce site and now ships nationwide. For more, go here: www.labyrinthdc.com or follow @labyrinthdc on social media.
CAPITOL HILL CORNER 
Great to see a neighborhood anchor change hands in a truly positive way!