Board Game Industry Insights
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The most popular board game is Monopoly. It holds the record for being played by 500 million people worldwide. Some other top games are chess, checkers, backgammon, Scrabble, and Catan.
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The global board games market will reach $12.1 billion in sales in 2021. Most players own between 1-25 games. Over half purchase 5-10 new ones yearly. Game cafes and bars are popular with millennials who enjoy playing there.
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According to surveys, younger Americans enjoy playing board games more than older people. Most enthusiasts play at home multiple times per week with friends. Pandemic was the most searched game during the early months of COVID-19.
Starting a Board Game Business
- It costs $18,000 to $20,000 to start a board game business. This covers making the first game and starting the company. Selling used games can be very profitable due to the high return on investment.
Notable Board Game Collectors
- Jeff Bauspies has the world’s largest private board game collection with over 1,700 games. Pandemic is considered one of the best newer board games. Major publishers like Hasbro, Mattel, and Ravensburger create many titles.