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Global Tabletop Games Market Poised for Steady Growth, Fueled by Resurgence in Analog Entertainment - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

In 2023, the global tabletop games market was valued at $23.58 billion and is expected to reach $37.11 billion by 2028.

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  • In 2023, the global tabletop games market was valued at $23.58 billion and is expected to reach $37.11 billion by 2028.
  • The rising preference for games like board games, card games, and strategy-based games, particularly among millennials, has contributed to the growing demand for tabletop games.
  • The global tabletop games market is segmented as follows:
    By Type: The market includes three segments: Board Games, Puzzles, and Playing Cards.
  • Leading companies in the tabletop games market include Ravensburger, Mattel, Inc., Buffalo Games, Goliath Games, LLC, Hasbro Inc., Asmodee, CMON Games, North Star Games, Zobmondo, and Grey Fox Games.

Asmodee Teams With Magicyard to Convert the World's Most Popular Board Games to TV Social Gaming

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Magicyard, the leading startup turning every TV into a social gaming platform, has today announced they have teamed up with tabletop games giant, Asmodee, to bring the most prominent titles to TV. Ticket to Ride and Exploding Kittens will be the first on the platform, with a view to expand the portfolio in the next couple of years to other games from the renowned index of Asmodee titles, such as CATAN, Azul, Dixit and Carcassonne, among others. Magicyard's unique hybrid streaming engine opens the box to accessible, interactive and transformative gaming as well as new social gaming experiences.

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  • Magicyard's unique hybrid streaming engine opens the box to accessible, interactive and transformative gaming as well as new social gaming experiences.
  • By increasing the availability of the gaming experience, Magicyard and Asmodee are meeting this demand and catering to the evolving needs of consumers.
  • "We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Asmodee, a pioneering name in the gaming industry enabling us to translate timeless, much-loved board games to the TV screen," says Uriel Zecharia, CEO, Magicyard.
  • "We are developing 'the Netflix for social gaming' – an opportunity to broaden the gaming landscape through one click of a TV remote.

Game On, Lionesses Style: Asmodee's Football-Inspired Board Games

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Friday, July 21, 2023

With these exciting game recommendations, channel the spirit of the Lionesses and hone football prowess right from the living room.

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  • With these exciting game recommendations, channel the spirit of the Lionesses and hone football prowess right from the living room.
  • Werewolves - The Cunning Playmaker:
    Unleash the cunning playmaker within as you delve into the intense game of Werewolves, played by the Men's World Cup squad in Qatar.
  • Pandemic - The Team Captain:
    Emerge as the team captain, leading your elite squad to victory in Pandemic, a cooperative game of strategy and teamwork.
  • CATAN - The Resourceful Manager:
    Become the resourceful manager of the team in CATAN, a game of dominance and strategy.

Summer Holidays SOS - Asmodee offers ideas on how to keep kids entertained this summer

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Plus in typical British fashion, the weather forecast for the next few weeks is full of rain.

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  • Plus in typical British fashion, the weather forecast for the next few weeks is full of rain.
  • Whether lounging by the water or taking a refreshing dip, Dobble Waterproof is a must-have companion for summer fun.
  • Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is the perfect choice to keep the whole family engaged during train rides or while waiting at airports.
  • Bananagrams is the perfect solution for keeping kids mentally active and entertained during the holidays.

Exploding Kittens Launches New Matching Game in Collaboration with Spot It!®, Anarchy Pancakes

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Exploding Kittens , a leading gaming and entertainment company, today announced the launch of its newest title created in collaboration with Spot It!®, Anarchy Pancakes.

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  • Exploding Kittens , a leading gaming and entertainment company, today announced the launch of its newest title created in collaboration with Spot It!®, Anarchy Pancakes.
  • With simple yet chaotic gameplay, Anarchy Pancakes is a compact, matching card game that’s perfect to pack for summer trips and on-the-go activities.
  • It’s guaranteed to get players of all ages frantically shouting, stacking, and slapping cards on the table,” said Elan Lee, Co-Creator and CEO of Exploding Kittens.
  • Best for players ages 7 and up, Anarchy Pancakes can be played with as few as 2 players to groups of 6 players.

The Last Gameboard Announces New Additions to Growing Game Library at GAMA Expo 2023

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Monday, April 24, 2023

DENVER, April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Last Gameboard, Inc., the world's first social gaming platform that blends physical objects with seamless, multi-user gameplay to enhance social interactions and build community, announced a handful of new game publishers and titles joining its ever-expanding game library at The Game Manufacturer's Association (GAMA) Expo. With a successful beta completed and now available for consumer purchase, The Last Gameboard will be showcasing the digital tabletop gaming system in-person with GAMA attendees.

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  • With a successful beta completed and now available for consumer purchase, The Last Gameboard will be showcasing the digital tabletop gaming system in-person with GAMA attendees.
  • "When we created The Last Gameboard, we knew we'd only be as strong as the game titles in our library," said Shail Mehta, co-founder and CEO of The Last Gameboard.
  • We're eager to share this news and demo Gameboard at GAMA, and hope to continue adding new titles to the mix."
  • To order a Gameboard, learn about partnering with The Last Gameboard as a developer, or learn more about the company visit www.lastgameboard.com .

Global Board Games Market Report 2022: Mobile Applications as Part of the Gaming Experience Gain Traction - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

The demand for traditional tabletop games is anticipated to increase as playing cards and board games become more and more common as recreational activities.

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  • The demand for traditional tabletop games is anticipated to increase as playing cards and board games become more and more common as recreational activities.
  • Global Board Games Market is segmented on the basis of Game Type, Distribution channel, Game theme, and region.
  • Based on region, the global Board Games market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and MEA.
  • Vendors use mobile applications to help with gameplay in addition to porting popular board game versions to mobile platforms.

Tilt Five Gives Award-Winning Takenoko a Holographic Twist

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tilt Five, Inc., an Augmented Reality (AR) entertainment company, in partnership with Twin Sails Interactive and Blazing Griffin, is pleased to announce that the award-winning board game Takenoko will be transformed as tabletop holograms on the Tilt Five® AR gaming system. Takenoko - Tilt Five AR is set to release later this month.

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  • Takenoko - Tilt Five AR is set to release later this month.
  • Since the board game's launch in 2011, Takenoko has become a staple at family game nights.
  • The Tilt Five version reimagines the gardens of imperial Japan where players can cultivate holographic bamboo and interact with the beloved characters–including a very hungry panda.
  • "We've had so much joy working on Takenoko for Tilt Five," says Justin Alae-Carew, Blazing Griffin's Co-Head of Games.

Matt Edmondson and Format Games launch a campaign to save the name Karen from extinction

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Friday, December 2, 2022

As creator of the board game 'Karen', TV Presenter, Radio DJ and game inventor Matt Edmondson, is on a mission with his company Format Games to save the name from mass extinction by paying up to 100 people to change their name by deed poll to you guessed it Karen.

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  • As creator of the board game 'Karen', TV Presenter, Radio DJ and game inventor Matt Edmondson, is on a mission with his company Format Games to save the name from mass extinction by paying up to 100 people to change their name by deed poll to you guessed it Karen.
  • One successful applicant will also receive a lifetime's supply of Format Games games.
  • Radio DJ Matt Edmondson and his brother-in-law, businessman Laurence Emmett founded Format Games, an indie game label distributed by Asmodee.
  • Format Games gave great success with their games releases so far including the popular Ansagrams, Noggin and Egg Slam.

ALL ABOARD! TICKET TO RIDE™ JOINS POLLARD BANKNOTE'S LICENSED BRANDS PORTFOLIO

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited(TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is set to take lottery players on a new adventure with Ticket to Ride.

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  • WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited(TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is set to take lottery players on a new adventure with Ticket to Ride.
  • Created by Alan R. Moon in 2004, Ticket to Ride is an iconic board game that has become a modern classic.
  • "Ticket to Ride offers exciting opportunities that align well with the lottery industry," said Brad Thompson, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Pollard Banknote.
  • Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high-quality instant ticket products, licensed games, in-lane ticket options, and sales-driving merchandising solutions from its Schafer Retail Solutions + portfolio.