Tabletop game industry

As of 2019 the company has 11 development studios, 11 distribution business units, and over 750 employees worldwide.

[4] Tabletop games released by Asmodee include Catan, Star Wars: X-Wing, Ticket to Ride, Arkham Horror and Pandemic.

Hasbro is a global play and entertainment company that has its corporate headquarters in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

[5] Products released by Hasbro include MONOPOLY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING ,and the D&D series.

Mattel is an American multinational toy manufacturing company founded in 1945 with headquarters in El Segundo, California.

[6] Ravensburger AG is a German game and toy company and publishing house.

[9] The rise in board game popularity has been attributed to quality improvement (more elegant mechanics, components, artwork, and graphics) as well as increased availability thanks to sales through the Internet.

[18] Per capita, in 2009 Germany was considered to be the best market, with the highest number of games sold per individual.

These conventions can range in size from small single day exhibitions to large multi-day events.

[20] Conventions typically have a dealer's room or hall where attendees can purchase games from sellers.