Board games celebrate boom: sales in Germany reach new heights!

Board games celebrate boom: sales in Germany reach new heights!

In Vienna today it's all about the Oberliga A, where the tension in the league is increasing immensely. The current football year offers a lot of excitement and fans are looking forward to the next matchday. On June 11, 2025 there will be several important encounters that could be decisive for the further course of the season. The matches are examined in detail in Ligaportal.

The games in the Oberliga A area in particular attract attention as the teams fight for important points. After an exciting first half of the season, the teams are in the starting blocks to build on their successes and possibly secure promotion.

Social highlight: board games and their popularity

But it's not just football that concerns people in Vienna. Gaming in general is also experiencing a boom, especially in the area of ​​board games. According to statistical surveys, sales in the board game market in Germany are estimated to be around 399.12 million euros in 2025. A forecast for 2029 shows growth to around 464.33 million euros, which means annual sales growth of 3.87%. Strategic and cooperative games that bring both younger and older generations together are particularly popular. Large market players such as Asmodee, Hasbro and Mattel are also playing a part in this trend, as they cover a wide range of game types - from strategy games like “The Settlers of Catan” to party games like “Codenames” ([Statista](https://de.statista.com/outlook/cmo/ toys-hobby/ toys-games/brettspiele/deutschland)).

A particularly outstanding game that delights players is “Riga”. It is a game in which participants have to build a trading empire from the city of Riga. New buildings and goods are laid out each round, and players can take both a building and goods on their turns. The exciting thing is that there are no cash movements; instead, the construction costs must be paid in the form of goods. The value of the goods therefore varies depending on the city, which further fuels the players' strategic considerations. This mechanic makes the game particularly attractive and ensures that every move needs to be carefully considered (Ostiaspiele).

The combination of sport and games

At a time when many people are looking for creative pursuits, both football and board games are excellent ways to promote community and sociability. While fans watch the action on the pitch, board games are a fun way to spend the evening with friends. Whether cheering on your favorite team together or strategically planning around the game pieces - the combination of fighting spirit on the football field and strategic finesse at the gaming table couldn't be better.

The next round in the league is approaching, and with every game the anticipation of the possible championship grows. The same goes for the love of board games, which opens up a world of development and competition of its own. The striving for success and community is reflected in games and sports.

So be ready for a captivating week of sports and find the best games for you and your friends. A mutual inspiration between football and board games could not only ensure exciting evenings, but also help to strengthen social bonds.