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The Winner of Hobby Shop of the Year 2025

Hobby Shop of the Year is an opportunity to celebrate the heart of our trading card game community: local game stores. These shops are more than just places to buy and sell; they play a pivotal role in creating a thriving, connected community of collectors, players, and enthusiasts. TCGplayer is proud to partner with these small businesses, helping them grow and supporting their local communities. 

Through Hobby Shop of the Year, we want to recognize and reward the shops that have gone above and beyond to support both their customers and our industry.

Winner

Labyrinth Games and Puzzles | Washington, D.C.
The winner of Hobby Shop of the Year is Labyrinth Games –– owned by Melissa Campbell –– and located in Washington, D.C. Their LGS is a place of palpable joy and inclusivity, with an additional focus on education. Their Labyrinth Teacher Fund has raised over $16,000 to support D.C.-area teachers and schools. They offer in-store educational programming that spans nearly every age and experience level from First Moves (a class for ages 3-5) to Boozy Board Game nights and adult D&D. They also partner with local organizations, including Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument where they teach Votes for Women, a board game about the women's suffrage movement, and As You Are, an LGBTQ+ community center in D.C. where they support game nights. 

Winner Awards
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2025 Hobby Shop of the Year Finalists

Finalists are selected based on a weighted matrix of qualification, impact on the community, quality of their story, and supplemented by community votes.

img-brickcity Brick City & Games

THE DALLES, OR

Brick City & Games is a family-oriented shop in The Dalles, Oregon. We are a hobby shop and toy store in one and pride ourselves in being a safe space that's inclusive of all who enter! We are a TCGplayer Pro and Direct seller.

img-labyrinth Labyrinth Games and Puzzles

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Labyrinth Games & Puzzles in Washington, D.C. is a family-friendly store that raises over $10,000 annually to provide games for local classrooms. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive space for all, and regularly host events in partnership with LGBTQ+ and women's rights-focused community organizations.

img-tko TKO Toy Co.

GUELPH, ON, CANADA

Here at TKO Toy Company, we strive to deliver expert knowledge, personalized care, and a diverse selection of product assortment to collectors, gamers, and enthusiasts alike. Our rapid growth is backed by our strong community support and enduring passion for what we do.