Tabletop Gaming Market Report 2026

The tabletop gaming market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $18.41 billion in 2025 to $21.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of hobby gaming communities, expansion of specialty game stores, increasing interest in social entertainment, rising popularity of tabletop conventions, growth of crowdfunding for game development.

The tabletop gaming market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $39.14 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing integration of digital companions with tabletop games, rising demand for immersive narrative experiences, expansion of online tabletop gaming platforms, growing interest in premium board game segments, increasing global participation in tabletop gaming. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing popularity of strategy-based board games, growing demand for social and cooperative gameplay, expansion of premium and collector editions, rising adoption of online tabletop platforms, enhanced focus on thematic and narrative games.

The rising popularity of board games is expected to drive growth in the tabletop gaming market going forward. Board games are tabletop activities played on flat surfaces where participants aim to achieve objectives or accumulate points through strategy, chance, or a combination of both. Demand for board games is increasing as more people seek offline recreational experiences and social interaction through group activities. Tabletop gaming supports this trend by offering a diverse range of interactive experiences, including board games, card games, and role-playing games, which foster social connection through community events, tournaments, and gaming groups. For instance, in December 2025, according to the World Bank World Integrated Trade Solution, a US-based international financial institution, the United States exported playing cards under HS code 950440 valued at approximately $623,183.73 to global markets in 2023. Therefore, the growing popularity of board games is driving the tabletop gaming market.

Key players in the tabletop gaming market are focusing on innovative game designs, such as advanced magneto card games, to enhance the gameplay experience. Magneto card games involve hero and villain cards and tokens, offering a complete experience for up to four players, with expansions introducing new heroes and scenarios to keep gameplay engaging. For example, in July 2024, Fantasy Flight Games, a US-based game developer, launched the Magneto Hero Pack for Marvel Champions. The pack features 15 signature cards showcasing Magneto’s mastery of magnetism, unique battlefield control, and metal manipulation mechanics, including leadership cards to enhance team strategy, allowing players to explore versatile gameplay.

In January 2024, LEGO Group (LEGO System A/S), a Denmark-based toy and entertainment company, announced a multi-year partnership with Asmodee Group AB to jointly design, create, and distribute a line of LEGO-themed board games, beginning with the family-friendly title Monkey Palace. This collaboration combines LEGO’s iconic building system with Asmodee’s expertise in tabletop games to deliver unique play experiences for both LEGO fans and tabletop players worldwide. Asmodee Group AB is a France-based publisher of board, card, and role-playing games.

Major companies operating in the tabletop gaming market are Hasbro, Mattel, Ravensburger, Games Workshop Limited, Stonemaier Games, Fantasy Flight Games, Paizo Inc., Cryptozoic Entertainment, Rio Grande Games, IELLO, North Star Games, Stronghold Games, Alderac Entertainment Group, Bezier Games, Blue Orange Games, Fireside Games, Pandasaurus Games, Portal Games, Plaid Hat Games, Queen Games.

North America was the largest region in the tabletop gaming market in 2025. The regions covered in the tabletop gaming market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the tabletop gaming market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The tabletop gaming market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as game stores, game design, publishing, event hosting, and digital and online services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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