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2How Many Card & Board Games Does the Average Gamer Own?
16% own 100 or more games
While the basic tools of today’s board games–cards, playing pieces, and the game board–may loosely resemble elements of classic games, many modern games are a far cry from Monopoly. Today’s gamers have changed, too. While the average household may have had a modest collection of games in decades past, you’re more likely to find dozens in the homes of today’s gamers. The majority of survey respondents, 57%, own between 1 and 25 board and card games, while 22% have between 26 and 50. Next up, 5.9% own between 76 and 100 games, while 4.2% of people own between 51 and 75 games. And, an impressive 10.9% own more than 100!
How Many Games Do They Purchase Each Year?
If you’re concerned about gamers filling up shelf space with all of those games, don’t be. Despite already having many games in their possession, collectors aren’t showing any signs of stopping. In the past year, the majority of gamers (41%) purchased five to ten new games or expansions. Just under a quarter (24%) purchased 11 or more, with 27% of that group having purchased more than 30! Approximately 35% of respondents purchased four or fewer.
What Are Gamers Willing to Spend Annually?
board game money infographic
So, what do these figures translate to in terms of dollars spent on new games? Let’s take a look. In 2017, here’s what our respondents spent on new games:
6% spent less than $100
15% spent $100-$199
19% spent $200-$399
16% spent $400-599
21% spent $600-$1,000
22% spent more than $1,000
1% was unsure
As you can see, the majority of consumers are willing to put out the money for games they think they’ll enjoy.
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