Saint John & Area Tabletop Gaming Community Survey
We are interested in learning more about the tabletop gaming community in Saint John and surrounding areas. This survey explores how people currently shop for gaming products, participate in events, and use local gaming spaces. The goal is to better understand the community's interests, experiences, and needs. Participation is voluntary, and no name or email address is required. Please answer based on your actual habits and experiences rather than what you think would be ideal. There are no right or wrong answers.
Which area do you currently live in?
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Saint John
Rothesay or Quispamsis
Hampton
Charlotte County
Grand Bay-Westfield or surrounding communities
Sussex or surrounding communities
Moncton or surrounding communities
Fredericton or surrounding communities
Elsewhere in New Brunswick
Outside New Brunswick
Prefer not to say
Other
Which tabletop games or hobbies are you currently interested in?
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Magic: The Gathering
Riftbound
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Disney Lorcana
One Piece Card Game
Other trading card games
Board games
Dungeons & Dragons or other tabletop role-playing games
Miniature games, such as Warhammer
Collectible cards or sealed-product collecting
I'm interested in getting started but don't currently play
Other
How long have you been involved in tabletop gaming?
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Less than 6 months
6 months to 2 years
3–5 years
6–10 years
More than 10 years
I'm not currently involved but am interested
How often do you play tabletop games with other people in person?
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Several times per week
About once per week
2–3 times per month
About once per month
A few times per year
Rarely or never
Other
Where do you usually purchase gaming products?
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Game stores in Saint John
Game stores elsewhere in New Brunswick
Game stores outside New Brunswick
Canadian online retailers
International online retailers
Facebook Marketplace or other second-hand sellers
Directly from other players or collectors
I rarely purchase gaming products
Other
Approximately how much do you personally spend on gaming products in a typical month?
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$0–$50
$51–$100
$101–$250
$251–$499
More than $500
It varies too much to estimate
Prefer not to say
What influences where you choose to buy gaming products?
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Price
Product availability
Ability to preorder new releases
Selection of older or hard-to-find products
Loyalty or rewards programs
Staff knowledge and customer service
Supporting local businesses
Convenient location
Online ordering and shipping
Buylist or trade-in options
Store atmosphere and community
Other
How often do you struggle to find the gaming products you're looking for locally?
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Very often
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
I'm unsure
What products or services are you most interested in finding locally?
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New trading card game releases
Singles and individual cards
Sealed booster boxes and packs
Older or out-of-print products
Accessories, sleeves, deck boxes, and playmats
Board games
Miniatures and hobby supplies
Used games or second-hand products
Preorders
Buying, selling, or trading cards
Online ordering with local pickup
None of these
Other
How often do you visit a local game store in person?
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Several times per week
About once per week
A few times per month
About once per month
A few times per year
Rarely or never
What do you usually visit a game store to do?
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Purchase products
Play in organized tournaments
Participate in casual games
Meet friends
Meet new players
Browse or collect products
Attend learn-to-play or beginner events
Play board games or tabletop RPGs
Buy food or drinks
Socialize without necessarily playing
I don't currently visit local game stores
Other
How satisfied are you with the current tabletop gaming scene in Saint John and the surrounding area?
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Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
I'm not familiar enough with the local scene to say
What challenges, if any, have you experienced with local gaming stores or events?
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Limited product selection or stock
Prices that are difficult to justify
Events that don't fit my schedule
Not enough events for the games I play
Too few opportunities for casual play
Crowded or uncomfortable play spaces
Difficulty finding people to play with
Difficulty joining an established group
An unwelcoming or intimidating atmosphere
Not enough beginner-friendly opportunities
Limited opening hours
Location or transportation difficulties
I haven't experienced any significant issues
Other
Which features would make a gaming venue more appealing to you?
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Comfortable chairs and spacious tables
Clean, bright, well-maintained surroundings
Free space for casual play
A library of board games available to play in-store
Regular tournaments and organized play
Casual drop-in events
Beginner-friendly events
Dedicated space for different games or activities
Coffee, tea, and other drinks
Packaged snacks or baked goods
Late-night gaming opportunities
Online product ordering and local pickup
Knowledgeable and approachable staff
Accessible facilities and seating
A welcoming environment for people arriving alone
Other
Would you use a café or refreshment area inside a game store?
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Frequently
Occasionally
Only during longer gaming sessions or events
Rarely
Never
It would depend on the prices and selection
How important is having a place to play casually without being required to purchase something?
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Extremely important
Very important
Moderately important
Slightly important
Not important to me
How far would you realistically travel to visit a gaming venue that met your needs?
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Less than 10 minutes
10–20 minutes
21–40 minutes
41–60 minutes
More than an hour
I generally wouldn't travel specifically to visit a gaming venue
If a local venue offered the products, events, and gaming environment you wanted, how often would you realistically expect to visit?
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Several times per week
About once per week
2–3 times per month
About once per month
A few times per year
Rarely or never
I'm unsure
What would you most like to see improved in the local gaming community? Is there anything you wish local game stores did differently?
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