Monday, June 19, 2023

Fun Freetime: Nostalgic Board Games - Survey Data

Whether it’s a rainy day or part of a cherished family tradition, Americans love board games.

While Monopoly may be the favorite nostalgic game among Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials... Gen Z is bringing a new classic to the top - obsessing over Candy Land.

The report also found 76% of Americans still play board games regularly, and millennials are the biggest gamers with nearly 1 in 4 saying they are collecting classic board games from their childhood.

More than 3 in 4 Americans play classic games regularly the board game market is expected to experience massive growth over the next few years.

  • More than half (64%) prefer analog games over digital gaming
  • Nearly 1 in 4 Millennials collect classic board games 
  • Top board games: Monopoly (#1), Connect Four (#2), Candy Land (#3), Uno (#4), Battleship (#5)

One in three say they consider playing board games to be a hobby of theirs - that number jumps to nearly 40% for millennials! 

What makes classic board games so special? More than half of Americans (62%) and 76% of Gen Zers say playing classic games helps combat anxiety and 79% think they’re a great icebreaker.

Check out the full report for more fun stats, including each generation’s favorite classic games and the ones Americans say are due for an update. 

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