This vibe check comes by way of Gamers XP in Shreveport, Louisiana. Founded in 2018 by owner Chance Mahon and Tres Caldwell, Gamers XP has transformed into one of the premiere destinations in Louisiana for tabletop games and TCGs. The store boasts an ample, free play area, and carries tons of games and games accessories. They also have various thriving game communities for games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and Warhammer.
The Gamers XP Current Vibe
Location: 1225 Shreveport Barksdale Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71105
Store Specialties: Miniatures, TCGs, and games accessories.
The Gamer XP’s Current Hotness: In the realm of TCGs, Union Arena and Riftbound are the stand out card games for players. Warhammer 11E is selling very well in the miniatures space. For board games, Swooble by Dizzy Hill Games has sold 25 copies in three months.
Games That Are Growing Playgroups: Union Arena TCG is growing; the store is hosting the game three nights per with event entries totaling 50 to 70 players per week. Also, Magic: The Gathering Standard format events have been doing better in the last three to six months.
Buying Mood of Customer Base: “Frenzied and excited.” The store’s customers are very enthusiastic to spend their money on their hobbies.
External Factors Influencing Customers: Social media influencers and live feed sellers are having more and more of an impact on the hobby and collecting world.
Pick Hits for Q2 into Q3: Palworld TCG, Hellbreak TCG, Cyberpubk TCG, Gundam Assemble, and StarCraft Miniatures Game are all expected to do well.
Additional Commentary: “In the year 2026, the opportunity for our industry I believe is at an all-time high. People are more online than ever which means so many more experiences are being shared and people want those experiences for themselves, which is why this industry is exploding. If you are into something and it’s a large property I would not be surprised to see it impact our industry, from Movies, TV shows, Anime, Animals or even Crocheting.
Local Game Stores are a bastion for all nerd hobbies. If you like something or believe in a product, that’s all it takes for it to be successful in your stores. Care about the work you do and the things in your stores and you’ll have success. We, like so many others, have seen a rise in Collectors in our markets, and I believe they are here to stay.
Collecting is so in right now and we have things for people to collect. You should be carrying as many products that protect, accentuate and showcase collectibles, top loaders and penny sleeves are just the tip of the iceberg.” – Chance Mason, Owner
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Source: ICV2
