As per the reports by the “Grand View Research”, by the year 2025, the global board games industry (which is a part of the tabletop game industry) is expected to touch $21.56 billion. 

Some top recreational activities that fall under the online board games Industry are:

  • Board Games like adventure board games, can’t stop, Backgammon, Chess, German-style board games, etc. 
  • Card Games like tarot card games, Solitaire, Hanafuda, Collectibles card games, etc.
  • Dice Games like Craps, Poker Dice, Zombie Dice, Bunco, Farkle, Sic bo, etc. 
  • Tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay, and Call of Cthulhu
  • Strategy Games like Miniatures games, Government simulation games, Wargames, etc.
  • Tile-Based Games like Anagrams, Mahjong, Tangrams, 5 puzzles, Dominoes, etc. 

Major Markets of the board games:

The online board games are popular in countries like the United States and Great Britain. Other countries like Germany, France, Canada, Italy, and Spain are also in the list of major markets of board games. 

Let‘s talk about the top 2 major markets:

  1. United States

The U.S stands along with the top market for eCommerce business. Even in the case of online board games, the U.S market is expected to reach $3.73 billion by 2025 whereas per the previous stats the gross market value of tabletop games in the U.S. was estimated to be approximately $2.23 billion in 2019. We can see a huge difference in the estimates that points towards the growing opportunity in the U.S market to start an online board game delivery business. 

  1. Great Britain

Great Britain is an excellent market for online board gaming with a high preference for puzzles. If we consider the stats the sales of online games and puzzles rose by 42% in the first quarter of the year 2020.

Business Models that Support the Online Board Games/Tabletop Delivery Services:

  1. Standalone Store Business Model
  • The user will register on the board game website with login credentials like email or other social media accounts like Facebook.
  • After signing in, the user can browse through a wide range of board games listed and selected and add to the cart for purchase. 
  • The payment for the selected board games can be done by using integrated e-payment methods. 
  • After the payment is received, the store owner/admin will deliver the product to the customer.

Revenue Channels

The revenue channel in this type of online board game delivery business are:

  • Product Margin 
  • Display Ads
  1. Multi-Vendor/ Marketplace Store Business Model 
  • The admin creates a board games delivery website and enlists multiple stores/ manufacturers who sell board games. 
  •  The customers need to sign in and get themself registered on the website using login credentials like Facebook or email.
  • After you sign in/ login into the board games delivery platform, you can browse through the listed games from multiple stores and click to add it to your cart.
  • The next step is to pay for the orders online. The customer can pay by using the integrated e-payment methods.
  • After the payment is received by the admin, the admin cuts the share of the commission.
  • The delivery of the order is managed by either the admin or the third party. 

Revenue Channels

The revenue channels in this type of online board game delivery business are:

  • On-site promotions
  • Commission per order
  • Banner Ads 

How to Start an Online Board Games Delivery Business?

To start your online board games delivery business you first need to:

  • Plan your business while considering some important factors like what are the ongoing expenses, target market, the cost involved in opening a board game company, what will be the profit margin, and the name of the business. 
  • Complete the local legal formalities followed by marketing research about the demand and competition. Register for taxes, open a company’s bank account for payments, obtain necessary permits & licenses, etc.
  • Build your online presence by developing a website and an app for your business.
  • Partner with manufacturers and other board game selling stores to get them listed on your platform.
  • Build a well-organized delivery system and start your business promotion to let people know what you offer.

How to Build Your Online Board Games Delivery Website & App?

The best option here is to connect with a development company or opt for hyper-local marketplaces software, like Growcer that are experts in building a feature-rich website and app for your board games delivery business. 

If you are planning to start a board games delivery business, here are some must-have features:

  • Easy Registration
  • Inventory Management
  • Delivery Schedule
  • Order Fulfilment Status
  • Self-Pickup
  • Review & Resting Management
  • Multiple Payment Options
  • Route Optimization for Drivers
  • CMS Management

For more information regarding the board games business continue reading: 

“Start an Online Board Game Delivery Business”