UK Playing Cards And Board Games Market Size & Outlook
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UK playing cards and board games market highlights
- The UK playing cards and board games market generated a revenue of USD 1,049.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1,499.5 million by 2030.
- The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2025 to 2030.
- In terms of segment, board games was the largest revenue generating product in 2024.
- Playing Cards is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Playing cards and board games market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 1,049.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 1,499.5 million |
| Growth rate | 6.2% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Board games |
| Fastest growing segment | Playing Cards |
| Historical data | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year | 2024 |
| Forecast period | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Playing Cards, Board Games |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 5.3% of the global playing cards and board games market in 2024.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- In Europe, UK playing cards and board games market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- Spain is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 996.8 million by 2030.
Board games was the largest segment with a revenue share of 79.75% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the UK playing cards and board games market based on playing cards, board games covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
The U.K. has witnessed a growing demand for British card games, including Black Maria, Whist, Gleek, Pontoon, Cribbage, Gin Rummy, Poker, and Bridge, which are by far the most popular card games in the U.K.
The growth in demand is further supported by consumers looking to reduce screen time and adopting traditional card and board games as a way of spending time with family members. The internet has made it easier for people to know more about different games and trends.
The growing number of crowdfunding platforms indicate a wider variety and larger volume of board games being published. According to Warner Group Publications Plc, over 6,000 tabletop projects have been crowdfunded on Kickstarter as of 2019.
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Playing Cards And Board Games Market Scope
Playing Cards And Board Games Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoDa Board Game | View profile | 101-250 | Shanghai, Shanghai, China, Asia | http://bdboardgame.com |
| DeLano Service | View profile | 101-250 | Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, North America | https://delanogames.com/ |
| University Games | View profile | 101-250 | San Francisco, California, United States, North America | https://universitygames.com |
| Buffalo Games | View profile | 51-100 | Buffalo, New York, United States, North America | http://buffalogames.com/ |
| IELLO | View profile | 11-50 | Heillecourt, Lorraine, France, Europe | https://iellousa.com |
| Grey Fox Games | View profile | - | Fenton, Missouri, United States, North America | https://greyfoxgames.com |
| Wizkids | View profile | 11-50 | New Jersey, Saint Patrick, Trinidad and Tobago, North America | http://wizkidsgames.com/ |
| Games Workshop Ltd | View profile | 1001-5000 | Balderton, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, Europe | http://www.games-workshop.com |
| The Walt Disney Co | View profile | 225000 | 500 South Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA, United States, 91521 | https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com |
UK playing cards and board games market size, by product, 2018-2030 (US$M)
UK Playing Cards And Board Games Market Outlook Share, 2024 & 2030 (US$M)
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