Canada Board Games Market

Canada Board Games Market Overview:

The Canada board games market size reached USD 370.60 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 942.19 Million by ​2033​, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.78% during 2025-2033. At present, people are looking for interactive means to spend quality time with family and friends, driving the demand for interactive games as a low-cost and universal mode of entertainment. Moreover, Canadian retailers and distributors are increasing access to various games through e-commerce sites and specialty physical storefronts. Apart from this, the heightened popularity of thematic and collectible games is expanding the Canada board games market share.

Canada Board Games Market Trends:

Increasing Interest in Family and Social Entertainment

People are looking for interactive means to spend quality time with family and friends, driving the demand for board games as a low-cost and universal mode of entertainment. Families are looking for screen-free activities to facilitate communication and interaction between individuals of all ages. Game nights are becoming an integral ritual, with families setting aside particular hours to play together, which is enhancing the cultural significance of board games. This trend is also driven by a wider movement of society towards mindfulness and digital detox, where people are deliberately restricting screen time. Retailers and game publishers are, therefore, increasing their offerings to include collaborative and strategy-style games that appeal to a range of age groups so that board games are played in Canadian homes. In 2025, asmodee, a well-known name in the tabletop gaming industry and widely recognized as the major driving force behind hit games such as CATAN®, Ticket to Ride®, and Spot it!®, officially unveiled a new consumer-oriented identity. 

Wider Availability Through Online Sales and Specialty Shops

Canadian retailers and distributors are greatly increasing access to board games through strong e-commerce sites and specialty physical storefronts. Online marketplaces are giving people access to a wide variety of local and international titles that may not be stocked in local stores. Small, independent game publishers are using online distribution to access niche groups and offer new game ideas. Specialty board game cafes and shops are also becoming community centers, with game nights, tournaments, and workshops that draw in casual players as well as avid hobbyists. With this two-channel model, individuals are finding it easy to discover, buy, and play new games while creating a culture of board gaming throughout urban and suburban communities. The growing retail scene is thus helping to sustain the visibility and popularity of board games across Canada. The IMARC Group predicts that the Canada e-commerce market is projected to attain USD 35.70 Billion by 2033. 

Increasing Popularity of Thematic and Collectible Games

Canadians are increasingly demonstrating a need for thematic and collectible board games with rich storytelling and replayability. Games based on successful franchises, fantasy realms, and historical events are appealing to a wide range of demographics, including teenagers and adults, with a desire for greater immersion than is possible through conventional gameplay. Collectible cards and miniature games are creating loyal fan bases that engage in organized play and conventions, driving repeat-buying and merchandise sales. Responding to this, publishers are introducing expansions, limited runs, and crowdfunding efforts that generate buzz and maintain people’s interest through longer product lifespans, thereby impelling the Canada board games market growth. This trend is also leading to game design innovation, with game developers embedding sophisticated artwork, high-end components, and interactive digital features. With the increasing demand for complicated, collectible, and story-driven board games, the market is experiencing future diversification. 

Canada Board Games Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type, game type, age group, and distribution channel.

Product Type Insights:

• Tabletop Games
• Card and Dice Games
• Collectible Card Games
• Miniature Games
• RPG Games

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the product type. This includes tabletop games, card and dice games, collectible card games, miniature games, and RPG games.

Game Type Insights:

• Strategy and War Games
• Educational Games
• Fantasy Games
• Sport Games
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the game type. This includes strategy and war games, educational games, fantasy games, sport games, and others.

Age Group Insights:

• 0-2 Years
• 2-5 Years
• 5-12 Years
• Above 12 Years

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the game type. This includes 0-2 years, 2-5 years, 5-12 years, and above 12 years.

Distribution Channel Insights:

• Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Online Stores
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel. This includes supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, online stores, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Ontario
• Quebec
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Canada Board Games Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Canada board games market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Canada board games market on the basis of product type?
• What is the breakup of the Canada board games market on the basis of game type?
• What is the breakup of the Canada board games market on the basis of age group?
• What is the breakup of the Canada board games market on the basis of distribution channel?
• What is the breakup of the Canada board games market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Canada board games market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Canada board games market?
• What is the structure of the Canada board games market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Canada board games market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Canada board games market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Canada board games market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Canada board games industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.