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Why are Board Games so Popular?

Why are Board Games so Popular?
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The popularity of board games is growing rapidly. While traditional media outlets have not been successful in making these games more popular, the advent of social media has transformed the board gaming community. It allows people from all over the world to connect and express their demands. This will hopefully help the industry grow in the future.

Board games are a great way to bring tabletop traditions to a new generation. Games designed for kids and adults, featuring lightning mechanics, eye-catching artwork, and customer-driven content, are somehow popular. Board games can provide hours of fun for the whole family. 

Cost

Board game sleeves are an essential part of the game’s components. It protects your cards from damage and keeps them safe. Fortunately, there are various board game sleeve sizes to choose from. However, if you’re unsure which size you need, a guide to card sleeve sizes is available online.

Depending on the size of your board game cards, you can choose between thick or thin card sleeves. Wider sleeves are typically more expensive but take up more space. They can also be challenging to shuffle or fit into a box. Thinner sleeves are less expensive, but they are more susceptible to tearing.

Thickness

If you’re a board game collector, you’ve likely considered sleeving your board games. You can choose from two different thicknesses and six different sizes, making it easy to find the correct sleeves for your games. 

Board game sleeves are available in different thicknesses, so you can choose the thickness that suits your game best. They are much cheaper than other brands but are equally effective in protecting your board games. They have a smooth surface and a nice feel, making them an excellent choice. Also, these sleeves do not take up much space in your game box.

When choosing the thickness of board game sleeves, you should remember that thicker sleeves cost more, take up more space, and might make shuffling and fitting your cards in the box more difficult. On the other hand, thinner sleeves are less expensive, but they are more likely to tear or get damaged over time.

You can choose from different board game sleeves, including standard size (62 x 87 mm). These sleeves are 40 microns, perfect for games with thick stacks of cards. These sleeves are the best option for games with large numbers of cards because they’re easy to shuffle and stack.

Board game sleeves are the best option for protecting your board games. They are durable and 125% thicker than other sleeves. They are also ideal for games with card manipulation.

Supply and demand factors

The board game market is a worldwide industry. It comprises retail stores and online stores. In 2017, the retail segment dominated more than half of the total market. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 8% in the coming years. In addition, the popularity of board games among children is likely to boost the global growth of the board game market.

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