Asmodee CEO Reports Strong Tabletop Game Demand

Asmodee CEO Thomas Koegler reports strong demand for tabletop games as young adults seek in-person social connections. The company saw significant sales growth in its recent quarter driven by board and trading card games.

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Players take part in a trading card game tournament during the annual ALEgramy Festival, an offline gaming event, in Gdansk, Poland, November 8, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Milla Nissi-Prussak

Demand for tabletop games rose ahead of the holiday shopping season as players seek off-screen connections, Asmodee CEO Thomas Koegler said on Friday. The Sweden-based publisher benefits from demographic shifts toward in-person socialization. Board games remain a key growth category for retail partners into the end-of-year holidays.