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Maggie Clayton of Greater Than Games highlighted that the demand for tabletop games remains high, yet production and shipping delays threaten to hinder supply. The high costs of raw materials such as plastics and other components, which are often sourced overseas, exacerbate these issues. Smaller companies, lacking the scale of giants like Hasbro, are especially vulnerable.
Historically, the toy and game industry experienced a sales boom during 2020, with Hasbro reporting a 20% rise in sales and notable increases in puzzle and board game categories. However, the subsequent supply chain disruptions—rising freight costs, manufacturing delays, and port bottlenecks—threaten to reverse these gains.