The board game market in Brazil

The global board game market has been experiencing substantial growth, with an anticipated increase of 13% per year from 2020 to 2026, likely to value it at $30 billion. The sector's acceleration can be credited in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, which drove a surge in consumer interest as people sought out engaging activities during lockdowns, leading to a particularly stark 21% market growth in 2020 for board games and puzzles . During this period, family and adult games saw the most significant spike in demand at 37%, along with notable climbs in children's games at 11% and card games at approximately 17%. Puzzles, especially for adults, also saw tremendous growth of nearly 50%. Moreover, e-commerce has become a dominant distribution channel, capturing 52% of sales by 2018, a figure that's likely inflated further due to pandemic-influenced shopping habits. Despite these trends, Germany's board game market has shown slower growth compared to the global pace , although the pandemic rev

The global board game market has been experiencing significant growth, projected to expand at a rate of about 13% annually from 2020 to 2026, potentially reaching $30 billion, although this growth acceleration is uncertain. This positive trend benefits from the sector's popularity and the rise of gaming habits, despite competition from digital platforms. In Belgium, the market for board games also shows strong dynamics, with game and toy manufacturers witnessing a CAGR of 6.7%, and the country's turnover in board game retail demonstrating considerable resilience with an increasing trend of 5 to 10% annually. The Covid-19 crisis initially lowered turnover in the first half of 2020, but a rebound in the second half led to overall growth, reflecting confidence in the market. Additionally, there has been a surge in participatory financing for board games, with notable success on platforms like Kickstarter, where significant funds for new games have been raised. Despite the digital boom, bo

Board games have distinguished themselves by their ability to withstand the test of time, and today they are still at the heart of leisure consumption habits in many countries.