Acceleration Statistics Of The Online Board Games Industry Amid COVID-19
With global stay-at-home orders imposed, people have started investing more time in recreational activities like playing table top games:
| Game Category | Game Examples |
|---|---|
 Board Games |
Adventure board games, Backgammon,Can't Stop, Chess, German-style board games, Go, Reversi |
 Card Games |
Solitaire, Collectibles Card Games, Hanafuda, Tarot Card Games |
 Dice Games |
Bunco, Craps, Farkle, Generala, Poker Dice, Sic bo, Yahtzee, Zombie Dice |
 Tabletop role-playing
games |
Call of Cthulhu, Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay |
 Strategy Games |
Wargames, Government simulation games, Miniatures Games |
 Tile-Based Games |
15 puzzle, Anagrams, Dominoes, Mahjong, Mahjong Solitaire, Tangrams |
Following are the two major markets of the board games:
United States
A majority of the families residing in the U.S. are reportedly changing their habits and investing more time in performing in real-time activities like playing board games and limiting their total screen-time.
The diverse range of activities like coloring & chalk games and hands-on learning reflected a spike in sales. The gross market value of the tabletop games in the U.S. was estimated to be approximately $2.23 Billion in 2019. The market is expected to reach $3.73 Billion by 2025.
A 26% rise was projected in the total sales of toys and board games in the U.S. in the second last week of March. The growth in the sector w.r.t to the gross online sales is enlisted as follows:
- Puzzels: +228%
- Arts and Crafts: +70%
- Building sets: +76%
- Outdoor and sports toys: +20%
Great Britain
Highlighting the current scenario, a majority of the Britons spend more time playing tabletop games like board games (chess, adventure gamebooks), miniature games, card & dice games, etc.
The online sales of puzzles and games rose by 42% in the first quarter of the year. As per the research conducted, the results showed that around 31% of the total population accepted indulging more in playing tabletop games during the lockdown. Also, one-third of the total British population is planning to purchase toys and board games by the end of the lockdown.
Business And Monetization Models Supporting The Online Board Games Delivery Services or Online Tabletop Game Delivery Services
Entrepreneurs who wish to launch an online board game delivery marketplace and board game delivery app can follow the below-mentioned business and monetization models:
Standalone Store Business Model
- The users have to get registered on the board game delivery website with valid credentials (email or social media).
- After completing the registration process and signing-in, the users can browse through a wide range of board games and add to cart for purchasing.
- The users can pay for the selected board games using integrated e-payment methods.
- After receiving the order, the store owner/admin will deliver the product to the customer.
Revenue Model
- Product Margin
- Display Ads
Marketplace/Multi-Vendor Store Business Model
- The admin will create a board game delivery website and enlist multiple stores or manufacturers who sell board games.
- To use the services, the consumers first have to sign-up and register on the website using valid credentials (email or social media login).
- The consumers can select board games from multiple stores and add it to the cart.
- The consumers can pay for their orders online. After receiving the payment, the admin cuts his share of the commission.
- The delivery will be initiated and managed by the admin or third party.
Revenue Model
- Commission per order
- On-site promotions
- Banner Ads
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