The board game market - United Kingdom
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Study Overview
Board games have stood out for their ability to survive the test of time, and even today, some games create and gather entire communities and a myriad of derivative products. But what is a board game? Board games are difficult to define in absolute terms and are generally characterized by
More or less complex game rules; A minimum of 2 participants; The need for one or more material supports (game board, counters, pen, dice, cards).
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The global board game market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 10% between 2020 and 2026. A survey revealed that in 2018, the favorite board game of the British was Monopoly, followed closely by Scrabble. Monopoly was still the best-selling game on Amazon UK in February 2022. The board game market is fragmented; barriers to entry remain low; no molding or tooling is required to create board games, keeping costs low. The largest companies in the industry are Hasbro, Mittel and Ravensburger. Innovation in the board game market is likely to contribute to growth; this includes measures such as introducing strategic products, exploiting global retail trends, and popularizing crowdfunding, which opens up opportunities for growth.[arizton]
Key takeaways
- Growth and sector challenges
- Demand analysis
- Market structure and organization
- Supply and pricing analysis
- Player segmentation
- Latest trends and innovations
Our methodology
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- • National, international, and private databases
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Sommaire
1. Market overview
- 1.1 Definition and presentation
- 1.2 A fast-growing global market
- 1.3 The UK market
- 1.4 The impact of the health crisis
2. Analysis of the demand
- 2.1 A growing British demand
- 2.2 Determinants of board game choice
- 2.3 What are the most popular board games in the UK?
3. Market structure
- 3.1 Board games value chain
- 3.2 Distribution channels
- 3.3 Participatory financing enhances independent publishers
4. Analysis of the offer
- 4.1 Different categories of board games
- 4.2 Price summary
- 4.3 Supply trends
5. Regulation
- 5.1 Regulation in the UK
The board game market - United Kingdom
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