Still further growth for hobby games: ICv2
ICv2 has been tracking the hobby games industry (in North America) for years. The last few years have been a story of continual growth and record sales. From their August … Continue reading
Late 2021 games sales changes: ICv2
ICv2 has provided sales updates for the end of 2021, and it’s interesting to see what has changed and what hasn’t from the previous update. They report steady sales continuing … Continue reading
Enjoying the golden age of miniatures
As someone who has been buying, painting, and playing with miniatures for over 30 years now, I’m feeling relaxed and happy. If there’s a model I can think of, someone … Continue reading
Record growth in 2020: ICv2
ICv2 has provided their full industry update for the 2020 calendar year. The complete details are available to subscribers only, but there’s a summary article for the rest of us. … Continue reading
Once upon a Wednesday: the billion dollar hobby
In late 2016 I posted this article about the size of the hobby industry. Industry coverage has been a constant over the life of the blog, so it’s bene interesting … Continue reading
Achievement unlocked: Games stores supported
Another interesting business interview at ICv2. This one is with a shop owner who runs Pastimes Games and Hobbies. As with their other interviews there’s plenty to learn here for … Continue reading
Hobby games grew again in 2019
I almost missed ICv2’s March industry update, which was news of an overall positive 2019. The events of 2020 means this certainly can’t be repeated. However the hobby market grew … Continue reading
Industry update: Warhammer 40,000 and Magic continue their rule
Icv2 have updated their industry sales charts again, and the two top games continue their dominance. These charts are based on sales through the hobby retail channel in North America. … Continue reading
Kingdom Death: the 12 million dollar answer
What was the question? How deep can a niche go and still be profitable? Tabletop games are a niche. Within that board games are a niche. Miniature-based board games are … Continue reading
Six straight years of growth for hobby games: ICv2
The last year hobby games (a catchall term for board, card, dice miniatures and RPGs) failed to grow was in 2008 – the year that the GFC really hit home. … Continue reading
Hobby industry sales October 2014 update
ICv2 have released their latest industry stats, for autumn 2014. But, hey? Isn’t it spring in the southern hemisphere? Yes it is, but we can forgive the northern-centric language. Or … Continue reading
Tabletop sales update August 2014
ICv2 have published their latest details on top sellers across different tabletop games categories. Some areas show little change from the previous update, others are very interesting. Board Games Ticket to … Continue reading
Miniatures: On the Cusp of a Golden Age?
Golden Ages are generally perceived as something that happened long ago. With miniatures and miniature games, I think we are entering that golden age at the moment. Maybe I’m wrong, and it’s already … Continue reading
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